Upcoming Events

There are some great events going on this week, so let's get right down to it!

GCS Double Fun: The Secret of Kells/Cider and Scones Night

On Wednesday in the Fiesta Room at 7:30, GCS is showing "Secret of Kells," an Oscar-nominated movie about the creation of the Book of Kells. After the movie will be a lecture about the actual Book of Kells!

On Thursday in Heidi Lounge at 7:30, GCS is hosting a Cider and Scones Night! What better way to take a break from studying then to relax and warm up with GCS?

CCC Dumpling Night
Thursday, December 1 from 6 - 9 in Beze Underground
Make and eat yummy dumplings with CCC!What more needs to be said?

LX/JSA Chrismukkah
Thursday, December 1 from 6:30 - 7:30 in Tehuacana
Always a favorite, LX and JSA will be hosting Chrismukkah, a celebration of both Christmas and Hanukkah! Come enjoy food, games, and the holiday season!

Thanksgiving

I hope everyone had fun at the Fall Carnival and VSA/FSA Gala last week. The Transgender Day of Remembrance was also successful and I saw a lot of familiar faces. There's only one event left before break and it's a great one!

BSU Let's Give Thanks!
Monday, November 21, 7:30 - 9:30 in the Lightner Tea Room
Join the Black Student Union in celebrating Thanksgiving. There will be free food, games, and great company!

On a side note, I highly encourage everyone to check out the most recent edition of the Trinitonian. Inside is an ongoing discussion concerning Dr. Crockett's recent article as well as reactions to the Trinitonian's decision to run the controversial Horowitz advertisement. Both topics are incredibly relevant to the topic of diversity and fascinating reads. Some of the articles can be found here, but the print version has a plethora of reactions.

Happy Thanksgiving from TDC!!! Here's wishing everyone a restful, fun-filled, homework-free break!

Dialogue on Diversity and Fall Carnival

Mental health is an important topic affecting all college students, which is why the next DoD focuses on it! We are happy to have Dr. Neal from Counseling Services speak at this event, so do come and enjoy!

As you can see, the Mental Health DoD will be held in Waxahachie on Tuesday, November 15 from 6:30 to 8. It should be a fun and illuminating event! 

Remember, if you did not attend the first DoD this semester, this one is required for all officers. Light snacks will be provided. If you have any questions or are unable to attend, contact Bonnie at bbrent@trinity.edu.

Fall Carnival is this Friday!! This highly anticipated event is shaping up to be awesome! If you are working a booth, please show up on time and with energy. If  you are not volunteering, please show up whenever you feel like it and have a blast! There will be face-painting, moonbounces, cupcake walks, carnival games, cotton candy, and more activities than I can remember. Take a break from midterms, papers, registration, and worrying about finals and celebrate Fall!!!! 

Carnival is from 3 - 5 this Friday, November 18 on Prassel Lawn. Why wouldn't you go?

BSU True Life: I'm a Minority

Monday, November 14, 7:30pm in Tehuacana

BSU presents a discussion on what it is to be a minority on Trinity's campus, with a focus on the academic and social ramifications.

VSA Gala at UTSA

Saturday, November 19, 5:30 to 10:00 at UC Denman Room at UTSA

Join VSA and UTSA's VSA and enjoy guest speakers, Vietnamese Singers, dance groups, date auction, and Ao Dai Fashion show. Please rsvp for your ticket before they are sold out. Proceeds go to Children's Organization of Southeast Asia to help fight human trafficking in Asia.

Trinity For Change

Our required social activism event is this Friday!! TDC, SPURS sorority, Amnesty International, and TUVAC proudly present "Trinity For Change!" Join the campus-wide social issues fair to promote awareness about local, national, and international social issues and the specific organizations that are actively combating them. The fair takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, November 11, on the Coates Esplanade. This event is a great opportunity to promote a social issue or learn about current social issues. We hope to see you there!


If you are not participating in Trinity For Change, you will have to do some volunteering with TUVAC to fulfill your social activism credit. Send Jasdeep (jsingh@trinity.edu) all of the details to receive credit or if you have any questions about social activism.


The next Dialogue on Diversity is also just around the corner! Mental health is an important topic affecting all college students, which is why the next DoD focuses on it!

As you can see, the Mental Health DoD will be held in Waxahachie on Tuesday, November 15 from 6:30 to 8. It should be a fun and illuminating event! 

Remember, if you did not attend the first DoD this semester, this one is required for all officers. Light snacks will be provided. If you have any questions, contact Bonnie at bbrent@trinity.edu.

FSA Tinikling Dance Workshop and Dinner

Friday, November 11, 4 - 7 in the Bell Center racquetball courts

Join FSA and learn Tinikling, a traditional Filipino dance performed around Christmas time. Followed by dinner at Lily's. Carpooling provided.

KSA Pepero Day

Friday, November 11, 5:30 in the Beze Underground

KSA is making Korean pocky sticks called peperos in Beze Underground and they're inviting you! Make your own yummy peperos as a Friday night treat.

Diwali

Saturday, November 12, 7:00 pm in Laurie Auditorium

Enjoy HSU's annual Diwali Festival with tons of talented dancing and celebration! Followed by a reception in the Ruth Taylor courtyard.

Carnival and Social Activism

Trinity For Change, the required social activism event for this semester is approaching fast! The actual event will be November 11 from 11 - 2 on the Esplanade. If your group has not already, please email Jasdeep at jsingh@trinity.edu with a definite answer as to whether you are participating. The event is hosted by TDC, SPURS sorority, Amnesty International, and TUVAC and the entire campus will be coming out to see this event, so we definitely want TDC groups recognized!

The week after Trinity For Change is Fall Carnival!! It was a big hit last year and that's no surprise! There will be free food, bouncy castles, cotton candy, and activity booths! Contact Daniel at dlauciri@trinity.edu if your group would be interested in running a booth. It's a great opportunity to advertise for your group. Either way, come out and have fun!

Now for this week's upcoming events:

LX Dia de los Muertos Altar Dedication

Tuesday, November 1, 3 - 4:30 in Coates lobby

Join LX in their annual Dia de los Muertos Altar Dedication ceremony! Then learn more about their upcoming events during their General Meeting on Thursday from 5 - 6 in upstairs Coates.

MSA Lecture: Women in Islam  

Wednesday, November 2, 7:30 in Northrup 040

Osman Umarji, University of California, will present, “Women in Islam: Role and Rights” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, in Northrup Hall Room 040. This event is open to everyone and refreshments will be provided.

FSA Halo Halloween

Friday, November 4, 2:30 - 3:30 in Coates lobby

FSA will be hosting a Halloween-themed social event this Friday. Stop by to grab some of the free traditional dessert they are handing out to students and faculty!

HSU Cricket Night

Friday, November 4, 9:30 - 10:30 on the IM Field 

HSU will be having a traditional Cricket game on the IM field! Join them if you are interested in playing or learning the game of Cricket.

Drag Show Tonight and More!

I would like to thank everyone who came to the Dialogue on Diversity last Monday! We were lucky to have Dr. Medina and Dr. Delgato share with us their personal journeys. I know that I learned a great deal and I hope you did too. If you were unable to attend the first DoD, you are required to go to the Mental Health discussion on November 15th.


After a very restful week, we have a busy one ahead of us. Let's jump right in!

SDA/ZX Drag Show Tonight!

Monday, October 24, 9 - 11 on the Esplanade

Enjoy SDA and ZC's Drag Show! It's sure to be bigger and better. All proceeds go to the San Antonio AIDS Foundation, so don't miss this chance to help your community and see your friends in drag!

SSA Tie A Turban Day

Wednesday, October 26, during Nacho Hour

Turbans, also called dastaars, are important part of Sikh faith. Turbans come in different colors and sizes, and can be tied in many different styles.Come check it out, ask questions and see if you would like to get a turban tied! Also, free nachos!


LX Dia de los Muertos Altar Decorating

Wednesday, October 26, 5 - 7 in the Coates lobby
Come and help Latino Exchange decorate the Dia de los Muertos altar. As many hands as possible are greatly appreciated! If you can't help decorate, don't miss the dedication on November 1 at 3pm.

VSA's Roll Your Own Springroll

Wednesday, October 26, 6 - 9 in Waxahachie in upstairs Coates 

Come join VSA and learn how to make your own springroll! It is going to be so much fun!!! It's a great way to get to know each other over yummy handmade food. Bring your friends!

Dialogue on Diversity!

Monday, October 17 will be the first Dialogue on Diversity of the semester!! Join us in Waxahachie at 6:30 to discuss issues related to Hispanic Heritage Month and enjoy some light snacks. This event is open to the entire campus, but TDC officers are required to attend one DoD per semester.

We are also pleased to announce that Dr. Medina from the Communication department and Dr. Delgado from the Education department will be speaking tomorrow, so be sure to join us!

Social Activism, Drag Show, and More!

With CAW over, we still have a lot of events to look forward to during the coming semester. Some details about social activism events are below!

SDA and Zeta Chi's Drag Show is coming up soon! In fact, it's October 24 from 9 to 11 pm on the Esplanande. SDA would love for their fellow TDC associate groups to participate. If your group would like to participate, be sure to sign up by October 7 and if you're nervous, attend the Drag Workshop on October 22 in the Fiesta room. All proceeds from this event go to the San Antonio AIDS Foundation. 

TDC is considering participating in a campus-wide event called Trinity For Change. Groups at this event would have a table to raise awareness about a social issue of their choosing. (Picture the Student Involvement Fair, but instead of clubs, you learn about pressing social issues and possible solutions.) If your group would like to participate, please email Jasdeep with your social issue ASAP. Don't miss out on this chance to educate the Trinity community about an important issue!

Current Week's Events:

SDA General Meeting

Wednesday, September 28, 8:30 in Tehuacana

Enjoy SDA's biweekly general meeting to discuss upcoming events. Visit the SDA website for more information about the Sexual Diversity Alliance and their events.

CCC Meeting and Dinner

Thursday, September 29, 5:30 in Beze Underground

Meet with CCC in Beze Underground to discuss club business and then enjoy dinner at a nearby Chinese restaurant.

JSA Rosh Hashanah Celebration
Friday, September 30. More info TBA.
Come celebrate and learn about Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, this Friday with JSA! More information TBA.

For more information on upcoming events, go to the Calandar tab!
For more information on required events, go to the Required Events tab!

CAW Concludes, Office Hours, and More!

Sadly, CAW is over, but it was a huge success! Congratulations to all of the Associate Groups, who put on so many fun and illuminating events! Most nights exceeded expectations in terms of attendance and creativity. If you missed it, there will be many more events throughout the year and, if CAW was any indication, this is going to be a great year. The board will announce who won the attendance competition at our next meeting on September 26th. Stay tuned for pictures!


In other news, our office hours are now displayed under the "Office Hours" tab on the blog. Please drop by the TDC cubicle if you have questions! If you don't want to click the tab, here they are again:

Upcoming Events:


GCS Meeting
Tuesday, September 20, 7:30pm in Heidi Lounge
If you have any interest in kilts or highland games or you just want to hang with some awesome people, attend the Gaelic Culture Society meeting. Discuss upcoming events and meet the members.


LX Meeting
Thursday, September 22, 7pm in Tehuacana
Latino Exchange is holding its first meeting of the year! Meet the cabinet and fellow members, discuss important upcoming events, and share some snacks.


SDA Mabee Dinner
Friday, September 23, 5pm – 7pm in Mabee
It is a come-and-go event based on your availability. Enjoy dinner with fellow SDA members and have fun! Visit the SDA website for more information about the Sexual Diversity Alliance and their events.


*If you have any upcoming events, please email bbrent@trinity.edu or notify any member of the board so that it can be added to the calendar.

CAW Video

In case you're unsure of just how much fun Celebration and Awareness Week is, here's a video showing you the schedule of events and highlighting some of last year's events:

Also, Monday night of CAW was a big hit! If you missed the fun activities and yummy food tonight, be sure to come to the next three nights!

CAW!!

CAW is fast approaching! In fact, it's just around the corner and everyone is busy preparing. This week is about celebrating and learning about different aspects of diversity, but mostly we want you to have a ton of fun! In addition to learning something new, you will almost definitely meet someone new. What's not to love?

Schedule of Events

If you can't make it for one night, be sure to go to another! Every night will offer a variety of activities, so stop by whenever you can. 

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email Hang Bui, our program coordinator, or any member of the board! Remember that the groups in the event night with the biggest attendance will receive a prize.

TDC Mixer

Everyone be sure to come to Coates Lobby at 5 for the TDC Mixer! This is a chance to socialize with other TDC members as well as Associate Groups over felafels and samosas. Think of it as a way to tide yourself over until CAW begins! You won't want to miss it!


CAW Week
CAW begins on September 12th! Every night brings you different fun and educational activities to do with multiple Associate Groups. Don't forget to stop by the Kickoff on the Esplanade at lunchtime for a schedule and a popsicle! 

Welcome Back!

A new year at Trinity has begun and so has a new year with TDC! We would like to welcome back to campus all of our members and look forward to meeting our new members. TDC would like to present its new logo! Special thanks goes to Carmel for designing it.




The website is still in the process of improving. If your Associate Group has its own website or blog, we would love to link to it! Please send your information to bbrent@trinity.edu if interested.


We already have some upcoming events:


Student Involvement Fair
Come to the Esplanade Friday at 7:00 and get involved with Trinity's many clubs and organizations. TDC will have a booth there and we hope you stop by! If any new students found TDC cards in their room during NSO, bring your card to our booth and get a free TDC bag!


TDC Retreat 
Sunday, August 28th is the TDC Retreat for the entire Board and all Presidents and Vice-Presidents of the Associate Groups in Waxahachie. Please come ready to discuss the upcoming semester!

Gala Pics are up!

For all of those who wanted to see the pictures taken at Gala 2011, they are now online! 

Hopefully everyone had a great time and enjoyed the company and yummy food available at the event. The Mediterranean, Gaga Arabian Nights theme was great (good job Asian Subcontinental Association and Sexual Diversity Alliance for tying for the most points at the end of the year and picking an awesome combo theme). 

Congratulations again to Sexual Diversity Alliance for winning the "Greatest Impact" Award (shown in pic. to right); Black Student Union and Muslim Student Association for co-programming the "Best Event" - New York Undercover; and Sikh Student Association for winning the "Forward Momentum" award. Keep up the great work and can't wait to see you all again next year for more amazing times and events!

And from the old Board, Hasta la vista baby!

TDC Gala

We've come to the end of another year for TDC and that means it's time to celebrate!! Welcome in the new officers and celebrate this past year this Friday in the Holt Center at 7:30! Invitations for the Gala should be in CCI. We hope to see you there!

On a different topic, we are considering revamping the TDC website. If you haven't already, please fill out this survey: Website Survey

We wish everyone the best of luck for finals! Have a great summer!

New Program Coordinator and TDC Gala

Our new board is now complete! Congratulations to our new Program Coordinator Hang Bui!

In other news, Taste of Diversity was a big hit! There was delicious food and fun performances; there are still people walking around on campus with some beautiful henna designs on their arms.

Upcoming Events:

Education and Equal Access: A Dialogue on Diversity

Monday, April 18, 5pm – 7pm, Waxahachie Room

We will be discussing how socio-economic status and curriculum play a role in shaping education in various places in America.Current events will also be brought up as examples of how these two factors play a role in education. This will include topics such as why the Ethnic Studies program in Arizona got cut after the anti-immigration bill was proposed in April 2010 as well as how Kelly Williams, the mother of two, got sent to jail after sending her two children to a better school district by using their father's address.

Gala

Friday, April 29th, 7 PM

We will be eating, dancing and having a good time to wrap up a good year! Congratulations to SDA and ASA, who tied for the most points and chose the themes for the event: Lady Gaga and Arabian Nights! We'll also hear from some outgoing board members and announce the winners of our three awards: Forward Momentum, Best Event, and Greatest Impact.

Elections, take two

    We hope everyone had a lovely spring break, but we are back now! At our Executive Meeting last night, we had a second round of elections to vote in a new President and Vice President. All the speeches were great, but the winners were:

President - Daniel Laucirica 

Vice President - Carmel Tajonera

So congratulations to those two, as well as the rest of the incoming board!

Social Activism - Jasdeep Singh

Marketing Director -  Nikita Mukhitov

Internal Affairs and Webmaster - Bonnie Brent  
Treasurer - Mohsin Rahim

     We are still looking for a Program Coordinator as when Daniel stepped up into the Presidency, he had to relinquish his role in this office. If you are interested in this position, please contact kgoldsbe@trinity.edu for more information. 


Upcoming Events: 

The Power to Give- Social Activism

Thursday, March 24, 7 - 9 p.m., Coates couches

Come out and make care packages and write cards to the Methodist Children’s Hospital in San Antonio as well as Parklane West Senior Nursing Home. TDC will have supplies at hand but if you would like to bring your own supplies, here are some of things that are needed: blank letter cards, Markers, glitter, glue, stickers, small toys for kids, coloring books, Crayolas, Kleenex, toothpaste, lotions, and crossword puzzles.

Education and Equal Access: A Dialogue on Diversity

Monday, April 18, 5pm – 7pm, Waxahachie Room

We will be discussing how socio-economic status and curriculum play a role in shaping education in various places in America.Current events will also be brought up as examples of how these two factors play a role in education. This will include topics such as why the Ethnic Studies program in Arizona got cut after the anti-immigration bill was proposed in April 2010 as well as how Kelly Williams, the mother of two, got sent to jail after sending her two children to a better school district by using their father's address.

Congratulations, New TDC 2011-2012 Board

A warm welcome and round of congratulations to our new board officers!

Social Activism: 

Jasdeep Singh

Marketing Director: 

Nikita Mukhitov 

Program Coordinator:  
Daniel Laucirica 

Internal Affairs and Webmaster: 

Bonnie Brent 

Treasurer:
Mohsin Rahim

   Also, TDC is still accepting applicants for the positions of President and Vice President. If you are interested, please contact kgoldsbe@trinity.edu for more information.

       

Call for Nominations

Want to lead a great organization & boost your resume? TDC has open nominations for officer positions, so nominate your friend (or yourself) today. 

Position available on the 2011-2012 TDC Board:

President
Vice President 
Internal Affairs Coordinator
Program Coordinator 
Social Activism Coordinator
Treasurer
Marketing Director
Webmaster 


E-mail tdc@trinity.edu with a nomination (name, position, and why you think they would be good) through March 1st, 2011. 

Elections will be held March 8th @ 7pm in Waxahachie during the Executive Meeting. 

Training! + Mocha Life/ Lunar New Year

    Well, training was this weekend and after all the official business was over, a group of officers went bowling together!

    Some people had to leave (so they could go practice dances for Lunar New Year: February 16th, 7pm in Laurie Auditorium) but most of us stayed and played two games. And it turns out, all of us were pretty decent bowlers. Kate actually broke 100 her second game - a record for her - but many of the other bowlers had several strikes and scores, which lead to much better scores. I can definitely sense another trip to Astro Bowl in the future as there is still higher scores and more fun to be had. Pics will be up soon.

     Till then, anyone want to start a TDC bowling league?

Also, this Saturday is Mocha Life- Black Student Union's 5th annual celebration for Black History Month. To quote a little from their facebook page, "This will be the biggest and BEST Mocha Life Trinity University has ever seen.... We will have a variety of performances ranging from dance, music, dramatic interpretation and poetry."

Everyone should check it out:

Saturday, February 5 · 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Trinity University - Laurie Auditorium

 

Just Because

In light of the meeting being canceled tonight, TDC still wanted to make sure information was getting out to everyone and people were feeling diversified enough for this week.

What is diversity anyway? One way to describe it is through the definition of the word:

di·ver·si·ty [dih-vur-si-tee] 

–noun, plural -ties.

1. the state or fact of being diverse; difference; unlikeness.

2. variety; multiformity.

3. a point of difference.

Origin:
1300–50;  ME diversite  < AF < L dīversitās. See diverse, -ity

—Related forms

o·ver·di·ver·si·ty, noun

(P.S. Is it really possible to have an "overdiversity"? I don't really think there can be too much) 

—Synonyms
2.  change, difference, variation, dissimilarity. 

Training is this Saturday, Jan. 29th from 11:00-12:30pm in Skyline.
All officers on this list serve are expected to be at training for the entire time, unless they have already come in and talked to us prior (during our office hours) about their absence. 
Please bring a computer if you wish to make t-space reservations.
Lunch will be served at 12:30pm- feel free to eat in Skyline room or take your lunch with you as you leave.
After lunch, we will sort out carpooling for those who wish to go bowling, again, not mandatory, but it should be fun!

Welcome Back!

Tonight and Tonight only-

    Hello all, and a big welcome back to Trinity University. TDC was on winter holiday for a month, but now we are here once again and planning more awesome events for this semester! But, back to my original point: tonight at 7pm in Laurie auditorium, Trinity will host an MLK commemorative lecture (more information here). At this year's lecture, Marc Lamont Hill, a cultural anthropologist specializing in hip-hop culture will be speaking. This event goes along with the theme for San Antonio's MLK history events, combining a respect and rememberance for Martin Luther King Jr. with a modern African American tradition: hip-hop dance.

     After another fabulous (despite the chilly weather) MLK march in San Antonio- a city which boasts of having the largest MLK march in the country- this event is something you won't want to miss out on. So make sure you check it out tonight at 7pm!
*Additional Note: Friday at 4:30 pm, the President Ahlburg and Penelope Harley will be hosting a tea time reception at their house to discuss reactions to the MLK March and Commemorative Speaker (Marc Lamont Hill). All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend.