Fall Events
October Events

Identifying Your Role as a Change Agent
Thursday, October 1 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Participants will reflect on their identity as social change agents and discuss ways that students involved in volunteer service, social activism, community organizing, and civic advocacy can magnify their voice and impact. Leadership Development, Community Engagement

Voyage Across Pasifika: The Art of Storytelling (Series) Thriving Authentically: Queer, Culture, and Identity
Friday, October 2 at 6:00-7:30 PM Art, song, and dance have is woven in our history of resistance. This workshop will go through a history of dance in Pacific Islander communities and how queerness has always existed in our story. Attendees will learn some elements of Polynesian dance. APISC

Mindfulness Mondays
Monday, October 5 at 3:15 pm – 3:45 pm Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment on purpose with kindness and curiosity. When we practice mindfulness as a community, we take time apart from the rush of our day to stop for 30 minutes and rest. All our welcome, especially Latine/x students. César E. Chávez Center for Higher Education & CAPS

So you think you can lead?
Monday, October 5 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Learn what your leadership style is by going through the True Colors leadership assessment. Leadership Development

AASC Wellness House
Wednesday, October 7 at 12pm – 1pm This event will serve as a mental health check in with a licensed therapist. AASC & CAPS - Health and Wellness

Succeeding at Interviewing & Managing Anxiety: Navigating the Interview Process
Wednesday, October 7 at 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Come learn ways to manage anxiety while interviewing for positions and get tips on how to have a successful interview. Leadership Development, Counseling and Psychological Services, Career Center, Career Center

Side Hustle Entrepreneurship Series: It Takes a Village: Building Momentum in Marketing
Wednesday, October 7 at 6:30-8:00 PM Your community is your network! How do you grow your network? How do you get started with charging and finding clients and graduate from doing things for free? How do you determine inclusive pricing and working within your means and find free resources as a student? Led by CPP alumna Xiaopan Xue ‘15. APISC, AASC, WRC, CECCHE, BDRC

Dialogue Thursdays
Thursday, October 8 at 12:00pm-1:00pm Faculty-led dialogues in the AASC. AASC

Grrls Night: Body Positivity with Dr. Bailey
Thursday, October 8 at 5:00-7:00 PM WRC, Dr. Andrea Bailey

Mindfulness Mondays
Monday, October 12 at 3:15 pm – 3:45 pm Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment on purpose with kindness and curiosity. When we practice mindfulness as a community, we take time apart from the rush of our day to stop for 30 minutes and rest. All our welcome, especially Latine/x students. César E. Chávez Center for Higher Education & CAPS

Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Monday, October 12 Honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Los Angeles County and within the CSU system by connecting with American Indian Community Council members! NASC, EWS

Self-Care Happy Hour with SAS
Tuesday, October 13 at 12:00pm-2:00pm You’re important! Give yourself some TLC with the WRC every other Tuesday. Rhonda Dixon, our Survivor Advocate, will be discussing how to set boundaries and engage in healthy communication, especially within intimate relationships. Come learn and join the conversation! WRC

What Type of LEADer Style Are You?
Tuesday, October 13 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Discover what leadership style you are and how to utilize it better. You will also learn about other leadership styles that can be applied to the people around you. Leadership Development

Let’s Talk About...Sex & Sexuality (Gender Series)
Wednesday, October 14 at 1:30pm-2:30pm This is the second part of a series of discussion groups for students to engage in critical discourse on the socialization of sex norms, sexual identities, and sex dynamics (and expectations) in society. Pride Center, African American Student Center, Womxn’s Resource Center

Wellness Wednesdays Series: Bounce Back
Wednesday, October 14 at 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Join the Chávez Center as we cultivate a community for wellness and self-care! Everyone has experienced stress and challenging life circumstances. This workshop will help you understand how exposure to chronic stress impacts the brain, learning, and overall health. You will be offered practical strategies to cope with stressful situations and increase emotional regulation. This workshop will identify six areas of self-care you can nurture to bounce back. César E. Chávez Center for Higher Education & CAPS

Side Hustle Entrepreneurship Series: Using Your Side Hustle to Give Back
Wednesday, October 14 at 6:30-8:00 PM How can you utilize your side hustle to give back to the community? What are questions you should ask yourself to make ethical decisions when creating and donating goods or services? Led by CPP alumna Xiaopan Xue ‘15. APISC, AASC, WRC, CECCHE, BDRC

Safezone Training
Thursday, October 15 at 9:00am-12:00pm This is a workshop for student leaders on campus through the Bronco LEAD program to learn more about gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. This does provide context for addressing behavior, what is appropriate to inquire, and how to support coworkers. Pride Center, Bronco LEAD

Am I My Sister’s Keeper: A Call to Action to Black Men
Friday, Oct. 16, 2020 at 2pm – 4pm This event will explore the role of men in our communities as it relates to our women (friends, relatives and partners). There will be possible guests. AASC

Mindfulness Mondays
Monday, October 19 at 3:15 pm – 3:45 pm Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment on purpose with kindness and curiosity. When we practice mindfulness as a community, we take time apart from the rush of our day to stop for 30 minutes and rest. All our welcome, especially Latine/x students. César E. Chávez Center for Higher Education & CAPS

Café con CECCHE – Anti-Blackness in the Latine Community Workshop by Radio Caña Negra
Tuesday, October 20 at 4pm – 6pm This Café con CECCHE is designed for non-Black Latinx & Chicanx* folxs. This space will introduce conversation topics and ask participants to reflect on their responsibility to create a more inclusive & just community in their homes & neighborhoods, CECCHE, and Cal Poly Pomona. In this discussion we will cover anti-Blackness, colorism, addressing colonial mentality and personal responsibility. CECCHE

Womxn’s Workshop Wednesday: Agriculture & Science
Wednesday, October 21 at 12:00-1:00 PM Join the Womxn’s Resource Center and the Career Center in welcoming successful Womxn alumni from each of our colleges back to our community. Each speaker is a leader in their field. Listen to them share their career journeys, lessons learned, and advice to the next generation of career womxn. Moderated by CPP’s Career Center Womxn powerhouses Dr. Cheryl Love and Cherrie Peters. WRC, Career Center, Alumni Affairs

Self-Coaching
Wednesday, October 21 at 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Come learn the process of reflection and how to approach an issue or conflict. You will experience the brainstorming process and demonstrate the steps in solving a problem or issue. Leadership Development, EODA

Dialogue Thursdays
Thursday, October 22 at 12:00pm-1:00pm Faculty-led dialogues in the AASC. AASC

APISC Community Chats (Series): Representation
Thursday, October 22 at 12:00-1:30 PM We are here. What is the importance of representation within our communities and why is it relevant to the fight for social justice? How has this changed over the years? What parts of our story have and have not yet been told? Intergenerational dialogue collaboration with the Asian Pacific Faculty Staff Student Association. APISC, APFSSA

Begin with the End in Mind
Thursday, October 22 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Learn how to begin today with the image, picture, or paradigm by which all your decisions and behaviors will be carried out. Leadership Development, Career Center

Grrls Night: Dating Horror Stories
Thursday, October 22 at 5:00-7:00 PM Join our brave space and share your dating horror stories. Let’s provide resources for each other to stay safe out there. WRC

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!
Monday, October 26 at 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Come learn about what leadership looks like when leading a team. You will learn about best practices for leading teams and understand how you can construct great teams around you. Leadership Development

Applying to Grad School!
Monday, October 26 Join us as our Graduate Assistant Oscar Duran and guest speaker Dr. Love from the CPP Career Center discuss the graduate school application process step by step! They’ll be covering important deadlines to keep in mind this Fall, resources to help navigate and plan for grad school and share personal anecdotes from the graduate school experience and application tips! NASC, Career Center

Self-Care Happy Hour
Tuesday, October 27 at 12:00pm-2:00pm You’re important! Give yourself some TLC with the WRC every other Tuesday. We will be offering various activities to support your self-care. Since making time for self-care is vital, some Happy Hours will be offered via Instagram Live and available to replay on IGTV! WRC

Assertive Communication
Tuesday, October 27 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Tips and tricks on how to be more assertive when you communicate with people. Leadership Development, Counseling and Psychological Services

Noche de Ofrenda - Dia de los Muertos Altar Making Workshop
Wednesday October 28, 2020 The night of offering evokes memories of the past and passed, if you intent to participate in Día de Los Muertos by making an altar this workshop is for you. At this workshop participants will learn about the history of Día de Los Muertos and get creative in building your own DIY altar for your pasted friends and loved ones. CECCHE
November Events

Mindfulness Mondays
Monday, November 2, 2020 at 3:15 pm – 3:45 pm Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment on purpose with kindness and curiosity. When we practice mindfulness as a community, we take time apart from the rush of our day to stop for 30 minutes and rest. The Cesar E. Chavez Center for Higher Education co-sponsors this program with Counseling and Psychological services as this resource promotes a cultural of self-care and wellbeing. All our welcome, especially Latine/x students César E. Chávez Center for Higher Education & CAPS26th Annual VIRTUAL Día de los Muertos
Monday November 2, 2020 at 6pm - 7pm You are invited to attend the 26th Annual VIRTUAL Día de los Muertos | The Day of the Dead Celebration on Monday, November 2, 2020 from 6:00pm - 7:00 pm. César E. Chávez Center for Higher Education & EWS (LPAC +LFSSA)

Dreamer’s Ally Training
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Learn about the most current laws and issues pertaining to the undocumented student’s community. Participants will understand firsthand experiences that our students face. Leadership Development, Bronco Dreamer’s Resource Center
APIDA Community Chats (Series)
Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 12:00-1:30 PM Post-election conversation to process results from election night. What do the results mean for various communities? How do we stay involved in our advocacy and civic engagement? What’s next? Intergenerational dialogue collaboration with the Asian Pacific Faculty Staff Student Association. APISC, APFSSA

Let’s Talk About...Relationships (Gender Series)
Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 1:30pm-2:30pm This is the third part of a series of discussion groups for students to engage in critical discourse on the socialization of relationships, different types of relationships, and relationship dynamics (and expectations) in society. Pride Center, African American Student Center, Womxn’s Resource Center
Indigenous Mxn’s Talking Circle
Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 4:30pm-6:30pm Carlos Lamadrid (Yaqui, Chiricahua Apache, Mexica) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that will lead our talking circle focused on Strengthening our Interwoven Identities! We use an inclusive definition of "mxn" where trans mxn, genderqueer mxn, and non binary-folx are welcome. NASC, Indigenous Circle of Wellness

Adaptive leadership Techniques
Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Learn now to adapt to changing environments and effectively respond to recurring problems. Leadership Development

Grrls Night: Hairstories
Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 5:00-7:00 PM Let’s talk hair! Learn about the significance behind different hair styles and how to respectfully pay someone a hair compliment. WRC
King’s Corner
Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at 2pm – 4pm An event to have a conversation between our college young men and older men. AASC

Mindfulness Mondays
November 9, 2020 at 3:15 pm – 3:45 pm Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment on purpose with kindness and curiosity. When we practice mindfulness as a community, we take time apart from the rush of our day to stop for 30 minutes and rest. The Cesar E. Chavez Center for Higher Education co-sponsors this program with Counseling and Psychological services as this resource promotes a cultural of self-care and wellbeing. All our welcome, especially Latine/x students. César E. Chávez Center for Higher Education & CAPS

Reclaim Your Motivation and Work Through Doubts and Mental Blocks
Monday, November 9, 2020 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Discover ways you can begin to turn away all of the negative doubts and thoughts that prevent you from reaching your goals or full potential. Leadership Development, Counseling and Psychological Services Health & Wellness

Self-Care Happy Hour
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 12:00pm-2:00pm You’re important! Give yourself some TLC with the WRC every other Tuesday. We will be offering various activities to support your self-care. Since making time for self-care is vital, some Happy Hours will be offered via Instagram Live and available to replay on IGTV! WRC
Spilling the Tea on Diversity Cross-Cultural Dialogue Series: Topic- Cancel Culture
Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 3:30pm-5:00pm The cross-cultural dialogue series seeks to engage students in building a more socially just and inclusive community through sustained and meaningful dialogue. The series invites folx of all identities to dialogue and have candid conversations around culturally relevant topics. OSLCC

Mindfulness Mondays
Monday, November 16, 2020 at 3:15 pm – 3:45 pm Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment on purpose with kindness and curiosity. When we practice mindfulness as a community, we take time apart from the rush of our day to stop for 30 minutes and rest. The Cesar E. Chavez Center for Higher Education co-sponsors this program with Counseling and Psychological services as this resource promotes a cultural of self-care and wellbeing. All our welcome, especially Latine/x students. César E. Chávez Center for Higher Education & CAPS

So you think you can lead?
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Learn what your leadership style is by going through the True Colors leadership assessment. Leadership Development
FSL Feed
Monday, November 16, 2020 at 6:00PM – 7:00PM Community gathering to discuss any updates, questions and concerns in the FSL community. Fraternity & Sorority Life

Womxn’s Workshop Wednesday: Hospitality & Environmental Design
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 12:00-1:00 PM Join the Womxn’s Resource Center and the Career Center in welcoming successful Womxn alumni from each of our colleges back to our community. Each speaker is a leader in their field. Listen to them share their career journeys, lessons learned, and advice to the next generation of career womxn. Moderated by CPP’s Career Center Womxn powerhouses Dr. Cheryl Love and Cherrie Peters. WRC, Career Center, Alumni Affairs
Wellness Wednesdays Series: Personal Growth & Transformation
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. This workshop is inspired by the Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom and Toltec people by Don Miguel Ruiz. As a community we will discuss the Four Agreements and learn to apply them for our mental wellbeing. César E. Chávez Center for Higher Education & CAPS
AASC Wellness House
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 at 12pm – 1pm This event will serve as a mental health check in with a licensed therapist. AASC

Ability Ally Training
Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Ability Allies are a network of faculty, staff and students who take a visible role in promoting disability awareness, supporting persons with disabilities, and maintaining resources for working and interacting with people with disabilities. Leadership Development, Disability Resource Center
APISC Community Chats: Anti-Blackness & Colorism
Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 12:00-1:30 PM What is anti-Blackness and colorism? How do they show up in our community and what are some strategies we can use to address it within our families? Intergenerational dialogue collaboration with the Asian Pacific Faculty Staff Student Association. APISC, APFSSA

Grrls Night: Attitude of Gratitude
Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 5:00-7:00 PM What are you grateful for? Learn more on the magic that is gratitude and share your thanks with the grrls. WRC

Annual Holiday Dinner
Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 5:00pm-7:00pm Annual holiday dinner with checking in, community discussions on holidays and managing families; as well as fun giveaways and games! Pride Center
Freshmxn Friday
Friday, Nov 20, 2020 at 3:00pm-5:00pm The first-year Black student leaders host a gathering to bring first year students together to mix and mingle, enjoy food, and listen to the latest music. African American Student Center

Mindfulness Mondays
Monday, November 23, 2020 at 3:15 pm – 3:45 pm Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment on purpose with kindness and curiosity. When we practice mindfulness as a community, we take time apart from the rush of our day to stop for 30 minutes and rest. The Cesar E. Chavez Center for Higher Education co-sponsors this program with Counseling and Psychological services as this resource promotes a cultural of self-care and wellbeing. All our welcome, especially Latine/x students. César E. Chávez Center for Higher Education & CAPS

Self-Care Happy Hour
Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 12:00pm-2:00pm You’re important! Give yourself some TLC with the WRC every other Tuesday. We will be offering various activities to support your self-care. Since making time for self-care is vital, some Happy Hours will be offered via Instagram Live and available to replay on IGTV! WRC

Mindfulness Mondays
Monday, November 30, 2020 at 3:15 pm – 3:45 pm Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment on purpose with kindness and curiosity. When we practice mindfulness as a community, we take time apart from the rush of our day to stop for 30 minutes and rest. The Cesar E. Chavez Center for Higher Education co-sponsors this program with Counseling and Psychological services as this resource promotes a cultural of self-care and wellbeing. All our welcome, especially Latine/x students. César E. Chávez Center for Higher Education & CAPS
Joint Mxn/Womxn Wellness Circle
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm NASC, Indigenous Circle of Wellness Monique Castro (Navajo/Chicanx), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and owner of Indigenous Circle of Wellness, along with colleague Carlos Lamadrid (Yaqui, Chiricahua Apache, Mexica) a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, will jointly facilitate our talking circle on honoring our pasts and healing through traditional teachings. We’re focused on centering community care with mindfulness about our Indigenous values! We use an inclusive definition of "womxn" and “mxn” where trans womxn/mxn, genderqueer womxn/mxn, and non-binary-folx are welcome.
APIDA Community Chats (Series): Intergenerational Healing
Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm APISC, APFSSA Our communities are resilient because we have had to be. But many of us still carry the weight of past trauma from our elders. What does healing look like in our communities? What is our role in having empathy while breaking unhealthy cycles? Intergenerational dialogue collaboration with the Asian Pacific Faculty Staff Student Association.
Grrls Night: Comedienne Night
Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 5:00-7:00 PM WRC This will be our last grrls night of the semester as the 6th is the last day of classes. We will be addressing the struggles of womxn-identified comedians in the stand-up comedy industry and enjoying comic and stress relief after a long virtual semester before finals hit with minutes from comediennes.

Mindfulness Mondays
Monday, December 7, 2020 at 3:15 pm – 3:45 pm César E. Chávez Center for Higher Education & CAPS Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment on purpose with kindness and curiosity. When we practice mindfulness as a community, we take time apart from the rush of our day to stop for 30 minutes and rest. The benefits of Mindfulness practice are emotional regulation, decrease of reactivity and increase of response flexibility, increase self-compassion and self-empathy, which in turn is reflected in interactions with others.
The Cesar E. Chavez Center for Higher Education co-sponsors this program with Counseling and Psychological services as this resource promotes a cultural of self-care and wellbeing. All our welcome, especially Latine/x students.

Self-Care Happy Hour
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 12:00pm-2:00pm WRC & Grrls Squad You’re important! Give yourself some TLC with the WRC every other Tuesday. Take a breather before finals and relax with the squad.

Mindfulness Mondays
Monday, December 14, 2020 at 3:15 pm – 3:45 pm César E. Chávez Center for Higher Education & CAPS Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment on purpose with kindness and curiosity. When we practice mindfulness as a community, we take time apart from the rush of our day to stop for 30 minutes and rest. The benefits of Mindfulness practice are emotional regulation, decrease of reactivity and increase of response flexibility, increase self-compassion and self-empathy, which in turn is reflected in interactions with others.
The Cesar E. Chavez Center for Higher Education co-sponsors this program with Counseling and Psychological services as this resource promotes a cultural of self-care and wellbeing. All our welcome, especially Latine/x students.