Tim Wise Lecture: "Great White Hoax: Racism, Divide-and-Conquer, and the Politics of Trumpism"
The Tim Wise Lecture is open for current students, faculty, and staff only; Oxy IDs will be checked at the doors. Tim Wise will sell and sign merchandise at the end of his lecture.
Please register for a free ticket by using this link. http://tinyurl.com/timwiselecture2018
Tickets will not be available at the door. The link for tickets will remain active until 10/08/2018 at 12:00PM or until the event reaches capacity.
A Time to Be Born, A Time to Die: Robert F. Kennedy in California
Please join us as we welcome Michael Schumacher and the Historical Society of Southern California to Occidental College, as we host their keynote Dunning lecture:
Obama Scholars Speaker Series Presents David Plouffe
"High Stakes: Breaking Down the 2018 Midterm Elections" will examine the possible outcomes of the first midterm election of the Trump presidency, with control of the House and even the Senate in play.
This event is free and open to the Occidental community. Registration is required at oxy.eventbrite.com.
An Evening with Tarana Burke, Founder of the #MeToo Movement
Tarana Burke shares the heartbreaking story behind the genesis of the viral ‘me too’ movement, and gives strength and healing to those who have experienced sexual trauma or harassment.
The simple yet courageous #metoo hashtag campaign amplified by actress Alyssa Milano, has emerged as a rallying cry for people everywhere who have survived sexual assault and sexual harassment – and Tarana’s powerful, poignant story as creator of what is now an international movement that supports survivors will move, uplift, and inspire you.
Jeremiah Axelrod: "Transportation Infrastructure in Los Angeles"
Jeremiah B.C. Axelrod is Adjunct Professor of History, Art History, Urban & Environmental Studies, and Cultural Studies at Occidental College, as well as founding Director of the Institute for the Study of Los Angeles. Before arriving at Occidental in 2005, Dr. Axelrod taught several years in the Film Studies and History Departments at UC Irvine and served as Kevin Starr Fellow in California Studies at the University of California Humanities Research Institute. He received his Ph.D.
SSDP Meeting
SSDP will be talking over some current events that relate to drug policy, as well as forming an events committee so that SSDP can have more small-scale events on campus and spread the word about safety/harm reduction!