Cultural Events

Monarch Moments are community talking circles in a private zoom session where students can come together to process current challenges and concerns that our immigrant communities are facing.

Come discuss some of the biggest struggles you’re facing as a student in a space where you can receive validation, normalization, and strategies to manage the challenges

Visit the Cadena Cultural Center in Section 2 of the Fullerton College Quad to participate an educational activity celebrating Women’s History Month.

In honor of Major Discovery Day, we are bringing together seven queers in seven different careers to discuss their college degrees, how they chose a major, and how they found their ways to their current careers. We will be joined by bookstore owner Ren Dean (they/them), video programming specialist Aya Lehman (she/her), registered nurse Jenny… Continue Reading LGBTQIA2S+ Presents: Adulting 101: Queers in Careers Panel

High School Dream Advocate is a professional development session for high school staff, administrators, counselors, and teachers. The workshop equips educators to reduce dropout rates and increase college enrollment among immigrant students by training them to serve as early recruiters. Participants learn how to navigate and mitigate cultural and institutional barriers that often discourage immigrant… Continue Reading Grads to Be Presents: High School UndocuAdvocate

High School Dream Advocate is a professional development session for high school staff, administrators, counselors, and teachers. The workshop equips educators to reduce dropout rates and increase college enrollment among immigrant students by training them to serve as early recruiters. Participants learn how to navigate and mitigate cultural and institutional barriers that often discourage immigrant… Continue Reading Grads to Be Presents: High School UndocuAdvocate

True Colors is a support group for transgender and gender-expansive students. This group is a safe space and affirming space to connect and share with fellow students. Find your community and connect in a safe, and supportive space for Transgender and Gender-Expansive students led by our LGBTQIA2S+ Wellness Associate Frank Peña (he/him). 

Join our wellness therapist during our Butterfly Breaks to build community, make connections, and take a break.

Join us for an empowering afternoon. The Sisterhood Circle Panel will feature dynamic women leaders and administrators who are dedicated to uplifting, mentoring, and inspiring the next generation. 

Join us for a presentation where you will learn how you can get started, where to find resources, and hear from a business owner who has started two businesses. This workshop is designed to allow immigrants the space to explore how to start a business, work as independent contractors or freelancers-regardless of their immigration status.… Continue Reading Grads to Be Presents: Introduction to Entrepreneurship Workshop

Join us for an afternoon of crafts and snacks in the LGBTQIA2S+ Resource Program Lounge! We’ll be making vision boards to manifest beautiful queer futures; while touching on community organizing and mutual aid that can help us grow together. Supplies will be provided. See you there!

Randa Jarrar is the author of the memoir Love is An Ex-Country, the novel A Map of Home, and the collection of stories Him, Me, Muhammad Ali. She is a filmmaker and actor who has appeared in independent films and on the A24 TV shows Ramy and #1 Happy Family USA. She is a recipient… Continue Reading LGBTQIA2S+ Presents: The Professional Learning Office: A Conversation with Randa Jarrar

Join us virtually for the 3rd Annual Monarch Conference (formerly the Undocumented Student Conference), we aim to honor the resilience, visibility, and solidarity that continue to define our community. Join us as we uplift undocumented, mixed-status, and immigration-impacted students, celebrate collective strength, and continue moving forward together. 9:00 am – 9:45 am Welcome Session This… Continue Reading 3rd Annual Monarch Conference

Construyendo Futuros como Familias Inmigrantes es una sesión diseñada para familias actuales y prospectivas, así como para miembros de la comunidad. El taller aclara el proceso universitario, aborda temores comunes relacionados con la seguridad, la ayuda financiera y el estatus migratorio, y destaca los apoyos disponibles para las familias inmigrantes. Las y los participantes conocerán… Continue Reading Grads to Be Presents: Building Futures as Immigrant Families Spanish

Building Futures as Immigrant Families is a session designed for current and prospective families, as well as community members. The workshop demystifies the college process, addresses common concerns related to safety, financial aid, and immigration status, and highlights the support available to immigrant families. Participants will meet key campus partners—including the Dream Program, Financial Aid,… Continue Reading Grads to Be Presents: Building Futures as Immigrant Families English

Join us for a Umoja Wellness Workshop with Dr. Staci Graham. We will be focusing on what influences the way we think.

Join our wellness associate, Frank Peña (he/him), via zoom or in-person and learn how to build a budget that works for you. We’ll cover budgeting tools, apps, and how to tell the difference between needs, wants, and those impulse buys. 

Loud & Proud Process Group is a brave space for processing everyday challenges and mental health concerns of the community led by Frank Peña (he/him), our LGBTQIA2S+ Wellness Associate.

Monarch moments are community talking circles in a private zoom session where students can come together to process current challenges and concerns that our immigrant communities are facing.