Events

• 9-10 a.m. – Unlocking Financial Aid Opportunities – sign up for this webinar, sponsored by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office
• 11 a.m.-2 p.m. – Wall of Dreams – visit south side of the Library, next to the Pride Center

• 9-10 a.m. – Pathways to Belonging: Understanding Naturalization and Lawful Permanent Residency – sign up for this webinar, sponsored by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office
• 12:30-2:30 p.m. – HEFAS, UndocuSTEM and VIDA Open House – drop by the East Cottage for refreshments and games

• 9-10 a.m. – Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Culturally Competent Mental Health Care – sign up for this webinar, sponsored by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office
• 2-3:30 p.m. – History of Immigration – sign up to attend this event hosted by the Office of Equity in ECOT 1

• 9 a.m.-2 p.m. – UndocuCON at Santa Clara University – sign up to attend

Learn all about Higher Education for AB 540 Students (HEFAS), the peer resource center for undocumented students at De Anza.

• 10 a.m.-noon: Tabling in the Main Quad
• 3-5 p.m.: Open house in the East Cottage

Everyone's invited to help decorate wooden butterflies that will be part of the "Facing Home" exhibition at the Euphrat Museum this fall. We'll be creating art to honor those who have passed, and to celebrate the who, what and where that helps you feel a sense of refuge.

• 2:30-5 p.m. in the HEFAS Center (East Cottage)
• Please RSVP if you'd like to attend

This is another opportunity to help decorate wooden butterflies that will be part of the "Facing Home" exhibition at the Euphrat Museum this fall. We'll be creating art to honor the parts of us that got us to where we are, along with things we need to let go.

• Noon-2 p.m. in the Pride Center (LC 138)
• Please RSVP if you'd like to attend

This one-day event will celebrate the Bay Area undocumented community's diversity, resilience and strength, while highlighting resources available for undocumented college students, families and the community.

• 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Benson Center at Santa Clara Universikty
• Please RSVP if you'd like to attend

• 3- 5 p.m.
• Stop by in person!
• Have fun and learn about Higher Education for AB 540 Students (HEFAS). Stop by the new HEFAS Center in the East Cottage to meet the staff and interns for HEFAS and UndocuSTEM. Find out about resources available to you. 

UndocuQueer and Mental Health Day

• 10:30-11:45 a.m. – Art Workshop in the HEFAS Center, East Cottage
  • • Stop by in person!
    • Vision boards, journaling, earrings and bracelets!
• Noon-1:30 p.m. – Navigating Undocuqueerness and Mental Health Outside Capitalism
  • • This workshop will be a Hybrid Event, it will be held at the HEFAS Center at the East Cottage and on Zoom – please register in advance 
• 2-4 p.m. – Art Workshop in the Pride Center, Library 136
  • • Stop by in person!
    • Vision boards, journaling, earrings and bracelets, plus LGBTQ+ flag bracelets!
• HEFAS and the Pride Center are joining forces for a day of art-making and workshops that will center on mental health and wellness, intersectional identities, and anti-capitalist self-care.  We will collectively learn through the process of telling the stories of undocumented LGBTQ+ communities, making space for folks to exist and create authentically, and finding healing through community care.

Know Your Rights and Other Immigration Options

• Starts at 4 p.m.
• This webinar will be held on Zoom – please register in advance
• Join this interactive webinar, hosted by the Immigration Institute of the Bay Area, to learn about your legal rights and immigration options. Participants will be able to ask questions anonymously and schedule a free consultation afterward. 

• 3:30-5 p.m. 
• This workshop will be held on Zoom – please register in advance
• This workshop will explore ways to build financial stability as a first-generation community college student, regardless of your immigration status. It will be hosted by Dr. Ana Romero Morales, founder of Brewing Dinero, a social media platform that aims to increase financial knowledge in BIPOC and undocumented communities.

• 12:00-1:30 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m.
• This event will be held in the Foothill College Smithwick Theater, in collaboration with the Foothill Family Engagement institute
• Join us for a screening of this short documentary, followed by a panel discussion with filmmaker Priscilla Gonzalez.
• "Status Pending" portrays an informal support group for first-generation, Mexican-American immigration law practitioners as they contend with constant attacks on immigrants and immigration law. Through their perspective, the viewer sees how changes in the law directly affect their clients and families.

Yosimar Reyes: We Are More Than Tragic Stories

In the public imagination, undocumented people are viewed as people with no agency. What if we told stories of strength? 

Meet Yosimar Reyes, a nationally acclaimed undocumented American poet, public speaker and activist, who was born in Guerrero, Mexico and raised in East San José, California.

This keynote and writing workshop is aimed at exploring and uplifting the power of undocumented residents. Hosts include the De Anza Latinx Association (DALA), the Office of Equity, Social Justice and Multicultural Education, and Higher Education for AB 540 Students (HEFAS).

• Time: 4–5 p.m.
• Register to attend via Zoom

 Undocu-Leadership Opportunities * 

Hear directly from California community college undocumented and mixed status students as they discuss the advantages of joining a club on campus, attending and presenting at conference and how to find a mentor to help you succeed and achieve your professional goals.

• Time: 2-3 p.m.
• Register to attend via Zoom

"Lingua Franca" Watch Party

The Jean Miller Resource Room is hosting a Netflix watch party for this dramatic film about an undocumented Filipina trans caregiver and her journey to secure a green card. The film’s director and star, Isabel Sandoval, is a trans immigrant.

• Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
• RSVP to join the watch party

"Lingua Franca" Discussion

JMRR faculty coordinator Chesa Caparas will lead a live discussion with Jhett Tolentino, co-producer of the film, "Lingua Franca."

• Time: Noon-1 p.m.
• Register to attend via Zoom

What's Next After Community College? *

A panel of undocumented community college students will share their experiences transferring to a 4 year university. They will share how they were able to use their associate or certificate degree to advance their career or become an entrepreneur.  

• Time: 2-3 p.m.
• Register to attend via Zoom

Financial Hustle ** 

Join with De Anza staff members for a conversation in a safe space about money from financial aid to budgeting, banks and credit unions, car loans, credit and taxes. We believe having information that sets you up for financial success is an essential life skill. 

• Time: 1-2 p.m.
• Join via Zoom
• Zoom ID: 921 7746 6120

Undocu-Advocacy and Civic Engagement ** 

This workshop will feature legal representatives from the Immigration Institute of the Bay Area.

• Time: 3-4:30 p.m.
• Join via Zoom
• Join via Zoom ID: 912 2387 0575

• 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Main Quad
• Register to vote and sign a postcard to send to legislators 

• 1-3 p.m. in Campus Center Conference Rooms A & B
• Info Session: Learn about children in ICE detention; donate to support them and their families

• 1:30-3 p.m. in Media and Learning Center (MLC) 103
• UndocuHustle: Learn about becoming an undocumented entrepreneur

• 12:30-2 p.m. in East Cottage (ECOT) 1
• Info session: Know your rights! 

Get Out the Vote: Register to vote and sign a postcard urging Congress to create a pathway to citizenship for DACA students – 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Main Quad

Get Out the Vote: Register to vote and sign a postcard urging Congress to create a pathway to citizenship for DACA students, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Main Quad 

Rapid Response Network: Learn how to respond and protect families during immigration enforcement activities, through this training offered by Sacred Heart Community Service, 1:30-3:30 p.m., MLC 255 (second floor)