Programming & Events

Below is a list of Cultural, History, Heritage, or Awareness Events. Events are open to anyone, regardless of race, color, national origin, and sex. All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. 

Events

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HSI Unpacked: Myths, Facts, and Servingness

When: September 9th (Wednesday), 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Where: U-SU Alhambra Room

  • This session will focus on learning about HSIs, specifically their history and purpose, common misconceptions, and the concept of servingness.
  • HSI Unpacked: Myths, Facts, and Servingness
Servingness in Action: A Campus Conversation

When: September 10 (Thursday), 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Where: U-SU Los Angeles Rooms AB

  • This session will feature a panel of Cal State LA faculty, staff, and students. Panelists will share how they support students in their respective roles, reflect on where the university is succeeding, and begin conversations about how students can be better served on campus.
Serving Forward: Messages for the Future
When: September 14 (Monday), 11:00 am to 2:00pm
Where: Chicanx/Latinx Student Resource Center (U-SU 206F)
  • This will be a final passive program where students, staff, and faculty can write letters or record a short videos for current and incoming students. There will be short prompts for students to share words of encouragement, advice, and reflections on their college experiences while also considering what servingness and community mean to them.
Latinx Heritage Month Events
When: September 10 (Thursday), 11:10 am 
  • This would consist of a 4-piece band - accordion, bajo sexto, drums, and bass.
  • The music is very nostalgic and provides a lot of history of Mexico.
When: September 15 (Tuesday), 11:00 am to 2:00pm
Where: Farmer's Market Tabling on Main Campus Walkway
  • Stop by the CLSRC table at the Cal State LA Farmer's Market to learn about the upcoming Latinx Heritage Month events, learn some quick facts about different countries in Latin America, and get some recipe cards for traditional dishes.
When: September 30 (Wednesday), 5:00 pm to 7:00pm
Where: U-SU LA Rooms
  • Loteria Night w/ CSI
  • Come out for a fun loteria night with CSI and the CLSRC. Come with your friends, make new friends, and win some prizes!

Queerceñera
When: October 6 (Tuesday), 5:00 pm to 8:00pm
Where: U-SU LA Rooms
  • Join the CLSRC and GSRC in a celebration where we reimagine the traditional quniceanera in a way that celebrates, honiors, and uplifts Latinx LGBTQ+ and queer communities
Cooking Demonstration w/ Guayaba Kitchen
When: October 13 (Tuesday), 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Where: U-SU Plaza
  • Learn how to cook a traditional Latinx dish with Chef Wendy from Guayaba Kitchen. You'll be able to take home a recipe card for what is made, enter for a chance to win a voucher for the Farmer's Market and get ingredients to make this meal at home.
CAMHA & CLSRC Contemporary Artist Series: Carolina Rivera Escamilla
When: October 14 (Wednesday), 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Where: U-SU Theater
  • Join artist Carolina Rivera Escamilla for a presentation on her decades of cultural work, including theater, performance, writing, poetry, and filmmaking in Los Angeles/El Salvador.

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Do You Know Your History?

When: February 3 (Tuesday), 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Where: Pan African Student Resource Center

  • Do You Know Your History? is an interactive Black History Month experience that celebrates the brilliance and global impact of Black people.
  • Join us as we challenge false narratives, uplift untold stories, and highlight the innovators, leaders, and movements that shaped the world.
A Century of Black Historical Recovery: Honoring Dr. Carter G. Woodson, Envisioning Black Futures

TWO EVENTS:
 1) When: February 4th, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.
Speaker: Dr. Salim Faraji
Location:  Zoom; https://calstatela.zoom.us/j/88602222722

Topic: "Dr. Carter G. Woodson's Legacy: Why Black Historical Recovery Still Matters"

2) When: February 18th, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m
Speaker: Dr. Christel Temple

Location: Zoom: https://calstatela.zoom.us/j/88288652698

Topic: "From the Journal of Negro History to the Journal of Black Studies: Genealogies of Black Knowledge Production in Pan-African Studies"

  • Black History Month 2026 marks the centennial of Dr. Carter G. Woodson's founding of Black History Week and avails a most opportune moment to reflect on the transformative power of Black historical recovery and possibilities of new futures for Black knowledge, agency, and liberation.
  • This lecture will center Dr. Carter G. Woodson's lifelong mission of reclaiming and restoring African and Afro-Diasporic histories impacted by erasure and marginalization.
  • It will foreground historical recovery as both an intellectual tradition and a mode of liberation that is foundational in Pan-African Studies, inviting participants to build on Dr. Woodson's legacy through bridging memory and the future, that is, honoring the past while calling new generations to envision and construct alternative Black futures.

Presented by: Pan-African Studies, Black Student Union, Nigerian Student Association

The Career Plug

When: February 10th, 3:30 p.m.  - 6:30 p.m.
Where: USU Theater

  • The Career Plug is a professional development event designed to expand career opportunities for Black and Brown students. The event introduces participants to multiple job pathways, including apprenticeships, certifications, and non-traditional career routes, while providing practical tools to navigate professional spaces and build career confidence

Hosted by: Cross Cultural Centers

Community Building Gathering/Library Book Exhibit 

When: February 16th (Monday) 3:30pm – 4:30pm 
Where: Library 2nd Floor Reading Lounge (near the bridge) 

  • Join us as we continue our monthly community-building gatherings to recognize History/Heritage Months, Religious Holidays, and raise awareness around social identity and community issues.
  • Enjoy small bites, good conversation, and a chance to explore the University Library's vibrant collection of works
  • The book display will be available at the library’s 2nd Floor Reading Lounge.
PASRC Flea Market

When: February 17th, 12:30 p.m.  - 3:30 p.m.
Where: USU Plaza

  • The PASRC Black History Month Flea Market is a campus-wide celebration focused on supporting Black-owned and student-run businesses. The event will feature Black vendors from across Los Angeles, student vendors, live performances, giveaways, food trucks, and music—creating an intentional space to buy Black and celebrate Black excellence on campus.

Hosted by: Cross Cultural Centers

Meet the Authors: Motown and the making of working-class revolutionaries, the story of the League of Revolutionary Black Workers 

When: February 17th Tuesday, 5:00 p.m.
Where: Innovation Hub - Library North A119A 

  • Join us for a discussion and Q&A with WALDA KATZ-FISHMAN, scholar activist and professor of sociology at Howard University, and JEROME SCOTT, a former autoworker, labor organizer in Detroit auto plants, and member of the League of Revolutionary Black Workers. Motown and the Making of Working-Class Revolutionaries offers a fresh perspective on class, race, and revolution in the United States.
  • Drawing on more than forty hours of interviews with former members of the League of Revolutionary Black Workers, Scott and Katz-Fishman share the rich story of the League, including the women and students.

Presented by: Black Caucus of the California Faculty Association, Urban Learning Program, and Sociology Department

Afro Latinx Game Night

When: February 18th, 5:00 p.m.  - 7:00 p.m.
Where: USU Los Angeles Rooms

  • Dive into a meaningful and fun evening at our Afrolatinx Game Night. This is an opportunity to connect with and learn about the profound impact and history of Afrolatinidad across the Americas and the Caribbean. We'll be playing games that focus on Afrolatinx figures, communities, and cultural products.
  • Hosted by: Cross Cultural Centers
Black History Movie Night: Rustin

When: February 19th, Thursday. 3:30 p.m.
Where: SSB LL120

  • Join the Guardian Scholars Program for a screening of Rustin, the story of the influential figure in the Civil Rights movement, Bayard Rustin, as he helped Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. shift the narrative of the fight for racial equality.

Presented by: Guardian Scholars Program

Click here to register!

Black Alumni Network Mixer - Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Black History Month

When: February 19th, Thursday, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. 
Where: Golden Eagle Ballrooms

  • February 2026 marks the centennial of Black History Month's formal recognition in the United States.
  • In honor of this historic milestone, the Cal State LA Black Alumni Network invites you to join us for an evening of celebration, reflection, and connection as we honor the legacy and contributions of the African diaspora and strengthen bonds across generations of Golden Eagles.
  • This event is open to all alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends of the University.

Click here to register: https://www.calstatela.edu/alumni/register-black-alumni-network-mixer

Lunar New Year

When: February 19th, Thursday, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: U-SU Plaza

  • Join the APISRC in ringing in the Year of the Fire Horse this Lunar New Year! Learn about the meaning and significance of this annual holiday celebrated in China, Vietnam, Korea, and many other countries. There will be food, engaging activities, performances, and so much more. All are welcome!
Menopause in the Workplace

When: February 26 (Thursday), 6:30 pm
Where: Downtown Cal State LA Campus and streaming on Zoom

  • RSVP Here
  • If you have a female body or work with someone who does, this event is for you!
  • Learn about how menopause impacts people and how we can create more inclusive workplaces for those going through it.
  • Our speaker is Bryan Jick, MD, FACOG, MCSP (Menopause Society Certified Practitioner) of Huntington Hospital.
2026 Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival

When: February 28th, Saturday, 9:00 am
Where: Main Street, Alhambra

Affiliations: Lunar New Year

  • The Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival is an annual celebration in the San Gabriel Valley that honors AAPI heritage with an immersive, all-day cultural experience.
  • On February 28, 2026, join the Year of the Horse festivities on Main Street featuring performances, live art, cooking demonstrations, artisan vendors, authentic cuisine, and a Cultural Passport experience to explore Lunar New Year traditions.
  • Click here to see Flyer https://www.calstatela.edu/system/files/webform/webform_443606/2570531/EventBrite-3-1_0.png

Our People Shall Live! Women Against Empires: International Women's Day Celebration

When: March 11th, 3:00 p.m.  - 6:00 p.m.
Where: San Gabriel Room

Affiliations: Neurodivergent Acceptance

  • Join the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center as we celebrate International Working Women's Day. Through Poetry, Spoken Word, Music, and more, we explore how women have been at the forefront of anti-imperialist resistence.

Hosted by: Cross Culture Centers
Click Here for the Flyer

Sally!

When: March 16th, 2:00pm
Where: USU Theater

  • Free screening of documentary film about lesbian feminist activist Sally Gearhart. Q&A with Director Deborah Craig. USU Theater.

Co-sponsored with the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center and the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB).

Hygiene Kits & Non-Perishable Food Drive

When: March 16th to April 30th, 8:00 a.m.  - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Center for Engagement, Service, and the Public Good office located in the lower level of the Career Center

Affiliations: Neurodivergent Acceptance

  • In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May, the Center is proud to host a Hygiene Kits and Non-Perishable Food Drive in partnership with Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA).
  • We invite our campus community members to come together in support of the Pilipino American community by donating hygiene kits and canned goods. All collected items will be provided to SIPA and distributed to families during their Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month events and outreach activities.
  • Join us in making a meaningful impact and showing solidarity through service and generosity.

Hosted by: Center for Engagement, Service, and the Public Good
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Chicana Liberation

When: March 24th, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Where: San Gabriel Room, USU

  • Book plática with Dr. Marisela Chavez

Hosted by: . Co-sponsored with the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center.

LA Lesbian Punk & Riot Grrrl Histories

When: March 24th, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Where: Music Courtyard & Music Concert Hall

  • LA Lesbian Punk & Riot Grrrl Histories with live performance by the Alice Bag Band. Music Courtyard and Music Concert Hall.

Hosted by:  Co-sponsored by the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center, Department of Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies, Department of Philosophy, Center for the Study of Genders and Sexualities, and the Office of DEIB.

AAPI Women’s Celebration

When: March 26 (Thursday), 5:00 pm
Where: LA Rooms ABC, U-SU Building

Affiliations: Women's History

  • RSVP Here
  • In honor of Women’s History Month, the APISRC invites you to a community dinner celebrating the voices, leadership, and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander women across campus.
  • Enjoy an evening of food, engaging activities, and so much more! All are welcome!
  • Hosted by: Cross Cultural Centers (APISRC) and DEIB Office

Sensory Art: Button Making

When: April 9th, 2:00 p.m
Where: Student Services Building 1320

Affiliations: Neurodivergent Acceptance

  • Come hang out and make personalized buttons. Participants are encouraged to bring images or magazines, but all materials will be provided.

Hosted by: Office For Students with Disabilities

Dear Lara Documentary Screening 

When: April 9th

  • Attend the LA premiere of Dear Lara, a powerful documentary that confronts the “open secrets,” silence, and complicity surrounding abuse in the classical music world. The film centers survivor voices and calls for institutional accountability and change. Q&A with the filmmaker to follow.
  • 3:00-4:35:  Initial screening
  • 4:35-5:30:  Q+A
  • 5:30-7:00:  Encore screening

Hosted by: Office For Students with Disabilities

HHS in Action: Building Professional Careers in Communities

When: April 14th, 3:00 p.m
Where: USU- Los Angeles Room A/B

Affiliations: Inclusiveness and belonging within our professional fields (which have been threatened by calls to reclassify and defund these careers)

  • Panel discussion on becoming a Healthcare Professional. Learn more about how HHS Graduates work and collaborate as professionals in the community. Speakers will include students and alumni from each HHS Department and School

Hosted by: HHS Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee
RSVP Link: https://www.calstatela.edu/hhs/hhs-action-building-professional-careers-communities
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Unpacking Gender-Based Violence: Myths, Realities & Action 

When: April 14th, 3:05 p.m to 4:15 p.m
Where: Online via Zoom 

  • Learn about myths and facts: test your knowledge andchallenge common misconceptions.
  • Explore real-world scenarios: how would you respond to a disclosure of abuse?

  • Engage in a survivor-centered discussion: what support systems exist, and how can we improve them?

  • Learn bystander intervention strategies: learn how to safely intervene and support peers.

  • Peace Over Violence is a nonprofit, multicultural, community-based, and volunteer-centered organization dedicated to building healthy relationships, families, and communities free from sexual, domestic, and interpersonal violence.

  • April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Full list of events at Cal State LA: https://www.calstatela.edu/studenthealthcenter/safe/sexual-assault-awareness-month


RSVP Link: Register is required: https://calstatela.zoom.us/meeting/register/pHR-Y9QHT6etVGo9CwSsPg#/registration

Presented by: Lauren Dorst, Peace Over Violence

Facilitated by: Devika Hazra, Cal State LA
Click Here for more information!

Vaisakhi Day

When: April 15th, 2:00 p.m
Where: Student Services Building 1320

Affiliations: Vaisakhi (also spelled Baisakhi) 

  • Vaisakhi (also spelled Baisakhi) is an important Sikh festival celebrated in April that marks the founding of the Khalsa in 1699 by Guru Gobind Singh Ji. It is also a traditional harvest festival in Punjab, symbolizing gratitude, new beginnings, faith.
Sensory Art: Card Making

When: April 15th, 2:00 p.m
Where: Student Services Building 1320

Affiliations: Neurodivergent Acceptance

  • In anticipation of the end of the academic year and graduation, join us as we make thank you and other greeting cards.

Hosted by: Office For Students with Disabilities

StrongerU: Empowerment Self Defense 

When: April 15th, 5:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m
Where: South Village Housing

  • A hands-on workshop that teaches simple, effective self-defense strategies and boundary-setting skills. Designed to build confidence, awareness, and personal safety.
Jenesse University Student Leadership Conference

When: April 18th, 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m
Where: U-SU 3rd Floor

  • A one-day leadership conference focused on violence prevention, advocacy, and community building. Students will connect with peers, develop leadership skills, and learn how to create meaningful change on campus.
Second Chances Series: Guilty Until Proven 

When: April 20nd, 11am
Where: Golden Eagle Ballrooms

Affiliations: Neurodivergent Acceptance

  • Prof. Eisen will present research on eyewitness memory and Franky Carrillo (exoneree and advisor) will discuss "The Innocence Files" to highlight the impact of our justice system and second chances.

The Hidden Crisis of Asian American Mental Health and How to Address It

When: April 21th, 10:00 am to Noon
Where: USU Los Angeles Rooms AB (Third Floor of the University Student Union Building)

Affiliations: AAPI Heritage Month

  • This workshop addresses critical mental health challenges facing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. Dr. Hyeouk "Chris" Hahm, Professor and Associate Dean for Research at Boston University School of Social Work, will present a model that examines how the intersection of family expectations, gender roles, and U.S. social structures can lead to feelings of "never being good enough" or "suffering alone."
  • Learn how to apply a practical, culturally responsive intervention to foster resilience, authentic emotional expression, and belonging with AAPI individuals and families.

Hosted by: ROOTS Scholars Program and the School of Social Work

Second Chances Series: Law Academy

When: April 22nd, 10am
Where: Golden Eagle Ballrooms

Affiliations: Neurodivergent Acceptance

  • Dr. James Binnall is a leading voice for formerly incarcerated legal professionals. Dr. Binnall is an associate professor at CSU Long Beach and the co-founder of the California System Involved Bar Association (CSIBA). As a practicing attorney and scholar who navigated the state bar moral character process himself, he provides invaluable insight into demystifying the path from incarceration to the courtroom. Dr. James Binnall will present his work around previously incarcerated students pursuing a law degree.

Jeans for Justice – Denim Day Kickoff

When: April 22nd, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Where: Main Walkway

  • Kick off Denim Day by learning its history and impact. This event raises awareness about sexual violence, shares survivor resources, and invites students to take part in campus-wide advocacy.
Sensory Art: Clay Figurines

When: April 23rd, 2:00 p.m
Where: Student Services Building 1320

Affiliations: Neurodivergent Acceptance

  • De-stress as we make clay figurines using air-dry clay.

Hosted by: Office For Students with Disabilities

Walk & Talk Neurodivergent Acceptance Month

When: April 29th, 11:15am
Where: Front of Student Health Center

Affiliations: Neurodivergent Acceptance

  • In collaboration with CAPS, join us as we walk, talk, and advocate for a more inclusive, understanding and accepting world for neurodivergent communities.

Hosted by: Office For Students with Disabilities and CAPS

Denim Day

When: April 29th, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm 
Where: Janice Cordova Garden of Wellbeing to The U-SU

  • Denim Day is a national day of action that challenges victim-blaming and reinforces that clothing never equals consent. Join the campus community in standing in solidarity with survivors.
Silent Disco

When: April 30th

Affiliations: Neurodivergent Acceptance

  • Celebrate Neurodiversity Month with a unique, inclusive Silent Disco experience designed to support diverse sensory needs and preferences!

  • At this special event, participants will enjoy music through wireless headphones, allowing them to control their own volume and choose from multiple music channels. This creates a comfortable, low-overstimulation environment where everyone can dance, connect, and have fun in their own way.

Hosted by: Office For Students with Disabilities

Jean Burden Poetry Reading featuring Emmy Pérez

When: April 30th, 6:15 p.m
Where: ASCB 132, Rosser Hall

Affiliations: Chicanx/Latinx Heritage, Women's History

  • Cal State LA’s Center for Contemporary Poetry and Poetics welcomes acclaimed poet Emmy Pérez as the 2026 reader in the Jean Burden Poetry Series.
  • A former Texas State Poet Laureate, United States Artists Fellow, and co-founder of the Poets Against Walls collective, Pérez is the author of Paper America: New and Selected Poems, as well as the collections With the River on Our Face and Solstice, and the chapbook Boxes with Zero Tolerance.
  • Her dynamic work centers on the violent realities of the U.S.-Mexico borderlands, poetic acts of witness, and the healing power of poetry in the face of environmental and humanitarian disaster.
  • We warmly invite you to join us for this special reading and conversation on Thursday, April 30, from 6:15-7:30 p.m. in ASCB 132, Rosser Hall.
  • A public reception with refreshments will precede the event from 5:15-6:15 p.m. in the Annenberg Science Center Courtyard.

Click here for more information: https://www.calstatela.edu/system/files/webform/webform_443606/2598836/Jean%20Burden%20Flyer%202026%20-%20Emmy%20Perez.png

 

National Day of Staged Readings- National Day of Theater Readings for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR)

When: Tuesday, May 5th, 7:00 pm

Where: Music Hall

Native Performing Arts Network, a new national home for Indigenous stories, artists, and youth, is honored to share the plays by Indigenous writers that will receive readings as part of its National Day of Theater Readings for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR). Theaters and universities across the nation will present staged readings of the plays on May 5, 2026, with select readings and related activities occurring on surrounding dates, to help bring awareness to the crisis of violence facing Indigenous people.

A reading of Tourniquet 
By Honokee Dunn, winner of Yale Indigenous Performing Arts Program’s (YIPAP) Young Native Playwrights Award,

An installation by Way of the Sacred Mountain

The reading will be performed by three Cal State LA Department of Theatre actors (Juliette Del Muro, Vincent Maldonado Jr., and Artie Cabeza) and actor/singer Jehnean Washington in the Music Hall, and directed by Cal State LA faculty Carolyn Dunn.

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16th Annual Pan African Studies Forum

When: Wednesday, May 6th, 6:00 p.m.
Where: USU Los Angeles Rooms

Featuring: Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, Former NBA player, Author, and Activist

Brought to you by Pan African Studies and the College of Ethnic Studies.

Click to RSVP by May 1st. 

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Join the Cal State L.A. Guardian Scholars Program for Foster Care Awareness Week  - Multiple Events

May is National Foster Care Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the more than 360,000 children and youth in foster care across the United States, and to honor foster parents, child welfare professionals, advocates, and mentors who are committed to improving the lives of youth in care.

In recognition of this important month, we invite you to join the Cal State L.A. Guardian Scholars Program for Foster Care Awareness Week as we host a series of events focused on education, reflection, and community support.

Foster Care Awareness Week Events

Monday, May 4 – Friday, May 8

RSVP: Foster Care Week

GSP Alumni Panel
Monday, May 4 | 12 p.m.–2 p.m. | GE Ballroom 1

Join us for a Guardian Scholars Alumni Panel, where former scholars return to share their journeys, experiences, and insights beyond graduation. This panel highlights the resilience, growth, and success of Guardian Scholars as they reflect on their time in the program and discuss how it shaped their academic, professional, and personal paths. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from alumni perspectives and engage in meaningful dialogue about life after college.     
Wear Blue for Foster Care Awareness Day
Tuesday, May 5

In recognition of Foster Care Awareness Month, we invite the Cal State LA community to participate in Foster Care Awareness Color Day by wearing blue on Tuesday, May 5th. Help us turn Cal State LA Blue as we come together to show support for children, youth, and families impacted by foster care and raise awareness across our campus.

Participants are encouraged to take a photo, post it on their social media, and tag #CalStateLAGSP. Our students will select their favorite photo, and the winner will receive donuts for their office, compliments of the GSP Director.

Join us in wearing blue to spread awareness, build community, and make a lasting impact!

GSP Then & Now: Open House
Tuesday, May 5 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | SSB 4300

Join us for the GSP Then and Now Open House, a celebration of growth, resilience, and community. This event highlights where the Guardian Scholars Program began and how far it has come. Explore our story, meet the people behind the program, and see how GSP continues to support and empower students today. Whether you are new to GSP or have been part of our journey, we invite you to celebrate the past and connect with the future.

Foster Care Ally Training
Wednesday, May 6 | 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | GE Ballroom 3

Foster Youth Ally Training provides information and resources to promote an inclusive, welcoming environment for all individuals who have experienced foster care.

Who is this for?
Cal State LA students, staff, and faculty interested in understanding and supporting the foster youth community.

What will you learn?

  • The obstacles faced by students who have experienced foster care
  • How to reduce the stigma of foster care
  • How to support foster youth educational success
  • How to increase awareness of the foster care community
  • Create a connection between trauma, learning, and development
  • Know the role of a Foster Youth Ally in supporting and advocating for youth in foster care.

Nurturing Resilience: A Mindful Yoga Experience
Thursday, May 7 | 1:30–2:30 p.m. | LIB PW 4049

You are invited to Nurturing Resilience: A Mindful Yoga Experience, a welcoming yoga session for the campus community led by Professor Julie Lyn Adler and held in recognition of Foster Care Awareness Month. This event focuses on mindfulness, relaxation, and building resilience through gentle movement and breath.

It’s Not Drama, It’s Trauma Presentation
Friday, May 8 | 1:30–2:30 p.m. | LIB PW 4049

This presentation is designed for the campus community, especially staff, administrators, and faculty, focusing on how trauma presents (trauma responses), how it impacts learning and academic functioning, and how we can better support our students and each other.

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of trauma, explore practical ways to apply a trauma-informed framework, and develop a more empathetic approach to engaging with students. We’ll also acknowledge that educators and helpers may have their own lived experiences or experience vicarious trauma, and we’ll emphasize self-care as an essential practice.

All students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to attend and participate throughout the week.

Learn more and view the full schedule here:
https://bit.ly/4mEHOLv

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This is a list of Cultural, History, Heritage, or Awareness Events This list is not comprehensive. We welcome your feedback, including additions to the list. If you're thinking about organizing an event and are interested in a consultation or requesting logistical support, please contact Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

Events are open to anyone, regardless of race, color, national origin, and sex.

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal State LA provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal State LA complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Cal State LA is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success.

Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal State LA excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.”