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Monday, October 7, 2013
VOICES
Promoting Diversity in the University Community and Beyond...
Inside this Issue:
2
Anniversaries:
3
Interview with
Tabatha Cruz
4
Day of the Dead
Celebrations
5
Preview of Upcoming
Lectures
6
Homecoming
Calendar
7
Upcoming Events and
Contac t Inform ation
TRIVIA
 What is the CME’s lecture theme for 2013-14?
 What is Dr. Ronald
Side r’s be st-known
book?
 Whe re did Tabatha
Crux receive her undergrad education?
The first perso n to
come to the CME to
answer all three quiz
questions correctly
wins a backpack!
Celebrating 10 Years in Maucker Union!
The
Ce nte r for
Multicultural Education
(CME) would like to
w e lcome
ne w an d
returning students back
to the University of
Northern Iowa (UNI) to
celeb rate the tent h
anniversary of our office
in Maucker
Union!
Originally the Ethnic
Minorities Cultural Education Center (EMCEC),
our center was housed at
2401 College Street.
During the era of the
Civil Rights Movement,
several concerned students approached the
Un iversity pres ident,
rega rding
the
establishment of a much
needed “cultural house”
for minorities on campus.
A proposal was submitted to the Board of
Regents in 1970, however
it was dismissed. As a
result, students protested
on the lawn of the University president. After
discussion and approval
by the Board of Regents
in 1971, UNI founded the
EMCEC.
The center was located at the home of the
former Vice-President for
Academic Affairs at 2401
College Street. During the
1997-1998 school year the
name was changed to the
Center for Multicultural
Education, and in 2003
the CME moved to its
cu rrent l ocat ion in
Maucker Union!
Mission
Statement
We foster
success in racial
and
ethnic minority
students,
contribute to the
cultural competence of all
students, and
promote an
appreciation of
diversity in the
University
Events to Look For in the CME this Semester:
Lecture Series
Featuring:
*Dr. Ronald Sider
*Ms. Angela Davis
Film Series:
Reaching for Higher
Ground: Food Matters
Hungry for Change
Cultural Heritage
Months:
*Hispanic Heritage Month
*Native American Heritage
Month
*Black History Month
*W omen’s History Month
*A sian A merican Heritage
Month
CME Book Club:
*Toward a Latina Feminism of
the Americas: Repression and
Resistance in Chicana and
Mexican Literature
Anna Mara Sandoval
*Mark My Words: Native
Women Mapping Our Nations
(First Peoples: New Directions
in Indigenous Studies)
Mishuana Goeman
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So Many Anniversaries!
This year commemorates a
number of major historical events
worth recognizing. As a new academic year is unfolding, it is a
propos to reflect upon the past: as a
way of both celebrating the positive
occurrences and ensuring the
avoidance of yesterday’s failings.
The recollections are necessarily
bittersweet, for we live in a society
of humans who are limited
intellectually, ethically, and
motivationally, but who are also able to
relate humanely with each other.
Fifty years ago, the highlight of
the summer was unquestionably the
successful peaceful demonstration
known as the March on Washington
for Jobs and Freedom. It was there
in the nation’s capital that Martin
Luther King, Jr., gave his “I Have a
Dream” speech to a throng of over
250,000 demonstrators and a television audience in the millions.
That address is one of the greatest
oratorical presentations in the
history of the United States!
However, a string of heinous crimes
also ma rred the year 1963.
Birmingham’s Police Commissioner, Eugene “Bull” Connor, unleashed police dogs and high-power
fire hoses upon children protestors
in Birmingham. Byron de la Beckwith, and maybe some others, killed
Medgar Evers, the first field secretary of the National Association for the Advance“The highlight of the fall
semester is undoubtedly the
visit of Ms. Angela Davis! She
is an iconic figure in various
struggles for freedom, justice,
and fairness of opportunity. “
-Dr. Blackwell
By Dr. Michae l D. Blackwe ll
ment of Colored People (NAACP) in
Mississippi. Perpetrators bombed the
Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in
Birmingham, which resulted in the
death of four girls in Sunday school.
Bullets fatally riddled the head and
neck of Pres. John F. Kennedy.
W. E. B. Du Bois, a founder of the
NAACP in 1909 and a lifelong scholaractivist, died the night before the
March on Washington in self-imposed
exile in Accra, Ghana, at the age of 95.
During Easter weekend, King began to
write on edges of newspapers, scraps
of bathroom tissue, and whatever else
he could find that which eventuated in
his “Letter from Birmingham Jail”—
explaining how untimely and illadvised arresting demonstrations for
racial desegregation would be. Betty
Friedan began a new wave in women’s
struggles for liberation with her book,
The Feminine Mystique.
Because of Friedan’s seminal
work, the landmark decision in Roe v.
Wade in 1973, and the sustained debate over the Equal Rights Amendment in the same year, the Center for
Multicultural Education (CME) has
“Women and Society” as its theme for
2013-2014. A host of women speakers
will visit the campus to discuss the
status of women both in historical and
contemporaneous perspective.
The highlight of the fall semester
is undoubtedly the visit of Ms. Angela
Davis! She is an iconic figure in various struggles for freedom, justice, and
fairness of opportunity. Her role in
American history notwithstanding,
there are many folks living today—
surprisingly, regardless of age—who
have no inkling about her. Moreover,
those who do are stuck in a time warp,
so to speak, because they are aware
that Davis was arrested for aiding a
prison escape during which the killing
of a police officer occurred. Davis denied culpability and a jury acquitted
her.
Nevertheless, there are still
i n-
dividuals who inculpate her,
despite the court’s decision, and who
ignore her stellar performance as a
teacher, scholar, and advocate for
social change that spans over three
decades!
Davis will come to the Cedar
Valley as the keynote speaker for the
annual conference of the local
commissions on human rights. The
theme of that conference is “Finding
Your Own Way: Organizing for
Social Change and Human Rights.”
This title hails from a conversation
Davis had with author Toni
Morrison, during which the former
indicates her desire to instill in
young people a revolutionary spirit
in order to equip them with a drive
to make our country and the world
more equitable and humane.
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Tabatha Cruz Interview: Top 20 Under 40
For the past twelve years the Waterloo Courier has named twenty outstanding individuals in the Cedar Valley under the age of forty, in their “Top
20 Under 40” award. These men and women are making a difference in their
communities and personal lives to improve the Cedar Valley as a whole. This
year’s committee selected individuals from a pool of more than seventy
nominations. Winners will be featured in a November issue in the Courier as
well as appearing in December issues.
Our very own Tabatha Cruz was one of the select twenty to be awarded.
Not that we’re surprised, Tabatha’s work as our Program Coordinator here at
the CME positively impacts both UNI’s students and the University as a
whole. Cruz has a personal connection with UNI, receiving her Bachelors of
Arts Degree in Family Services at our University. She then went on to obtain
her Masters of Science Degree in College Student Personnel Administration
from
Illinois
St ate
U ni v e r s i t y .
We
a re
ve ry
grateful she decided to make her way back to Northern Iowa to be a tremendous asset in promoting positive changes within our students.
We were very lucky to be able to sit down with Tabatha one
Wednesday afternoon to discuss her award, her feelings, and how she truly is
making a difference in the lives of UNI students and employees alike.
Q: How’d you find out you received the award?
Q: What w ere your feelings about
receiving the award?
Q: How do you think you make a
difference in the C edar Valley?
A. T he editor called me and told me I
won the award. Gerri Perrault, a faculty
member here at UNI, actually contacted
me this summer about the award because she had a couple questions for me
on the nomination form. A t first I was
surprised she wanted to nominate me, I
felt like I didn’t do a lot for the Cedar
Valley community. However then she
explained to me how big of an impact
the work I have done at the CME has
h a d o n th e C e d a r V al l e y .
A : At first winning the award was
surreal, I never win anything. T his is
my first professional award and it is a
real confidence booster. Sometimes
this job requires a lot of giving, and it is
reassuring that it is now being validated
a n d r e c o g ni z e d b y o t h e r s.
A : I try to help others make a difference.
I want to build others who will change
the world. In that sense I think of myself as an educator. My goal is to say
something to a student or students that
will impact them years later.
Q: Favorite part about your job:
A : My favorite part is working with students. I used to think I might want to
be a President of a university, but then
realized how much that would limit my
contact with students. I loved college. I
am definitely where I should be, helping
educate young people.
Q: Advic e for those busy students
who want to make a differenc e?
A :
There
are
lots
of
factors, but just knowing that you can do
anything is powerful. Staying positive
throughout everything is key. W hen a
student makes a commitment, he or she
should put everything into it. T herefore it
is also necessary to be reasonable on the
amount of time and energy you can put
into a group or activity. When making
such a commitment, you should do so
wholeheartedly.
“I’m a young person inspiring
young individuals”
-Tabatha Cruz
Q: Advic e for students in general?
A : Students need to keep an open mind!
T his is the time to learn about the world
and yourself. Being receptive to new
ideas and experiences is important
when starting college, especially if you
are moving far away from home. Iowa
has its own culture too.
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Preparing for a Day of the Dead Celebration
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we mark this celebration of the histories, cultures, and contributions
of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America, by
preparing for Day of the Dead on November 1 st and 2nd !
Day of the Dead, also known as Día de Muertos, is a ritual the indigenous people in New Mexico have been celebrating for the past 3,000 years. During the celebration individuals actually mock death through the use of wooden skull
masks called calacas, or they make skulls out of sugar. While wearing the masks, they dance in honor of their deceased
relatives. The wooden skulls are then placed on alters that are dedicated to the dead. Some of the sugar masks are then
eaten by a relative or friend of the deceased.
While these traditions have merged with Catholic theology, they remain the principles of Aztec ritual. Day of the
Dead is still celebrated in Mexico and certain parts of the United States, Central America, and Europe. The traditions
may vary by location, for example in Mexico, Day of the Dead is a national holiday. People visit the cemeteries where
their families are to lay Marigold flowers, which are known as the official flowers of the dead. Comparatively, in the United State’s families will build alters with candles, flowers, and pictures of the deceased to remember them, and in Spain
there are festivals and parades celebrating the day.
Pan de Muerto:
Bread of the Dead
Instructions:
Bring milk to boil and remove from heat. Stir in margarine or butter, 1/4 cup sugar and salt.
In large bowl, mix yeast with warm water until dissolved and let
stand 5 minutes. Add the milk mixture.
Separate the yolk and white of one egg. Add the yolk to the yeast
mixture, but save the white for later. Now add flour to the yeast and
egg. Blend well until dough ball is formed.
Flour a pastry board or work surface very well and place the dough
in center. Knead until smooth. Return to large bowl and cover with
dish towel. Let rise in warm place for 90 minutes. Meanwhile,
grease a baking sheet and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Ingredients
-1/4 cup milk
-1/4 cup (half a stick) margarine or butter,
cut into 8 pieces
-1/4 cup sugar
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1 pack age active dry yeast
-1/4 cup very warm water
-2 eggs
-3 cups all-purpose flour, unsifted
-1/2 teaspoon anise seed
-1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
-2 teaspoons sugar
Day of the dead. (2009). Retrieved from http://www.azcentral.com/ent/dead/articles/dead food_bread.html
Knead dough again on floured surface. Now divide the dough into
fourths and set one fourth aside. Roll the remaining 3 pieces into
"ropes."
On greased baking sheet, pinch 3 rope ends together and braid.
Finish by pinching ends together on opposite side. Divide the remaining dough in half and form 2 "bones." Cross and lay them atop
braided loaf.
Cover bread with dish towel and let rise for 30 minutes. Meanwhile,
in a bowl, mix anise seed, cinnamon and 2 teaspoons sugar together. In another bowl, beat egg white lightly.
W hen 30 minutes are up, brush top of bread with egg white and
sprinkle with sugar mixture, except on cross bones. Bake at 350
degrees for 35 minutes.
(2004). Pan de Muerto - Bread of the Dead [Print Photo]. Retrieved from
http://whatscookingamerica.net/CynthiaPineda/DayOfDeadBread.htm
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Dr. Ronald Sider
The CME is excited to
welcome Dr. Ronald Sider, who will be
coming to speak on October 21, at
7:00 PM, in Lang Hall.
Dr. Sider is joining us on behalf
of the Reaching for Higher Ground:
Food Matters Series here at UNI.
The series this year focuses on hunger and eating through a political
lens, emphasizing issues of social
justice, education, and economics.
Best known for his book Rich
Christians in an Age of Hunger, Dr.
Sider will be speaking about the
persistence of hunger in the world.
Rich Christians in an Age of
Hunger was recognized as one of
the one hundred most influential
religious books of the twentieth
century by Christianity Today, and
has sold more than 350,000 copies.
He has written over thirty
books and numerous articles. Dr.
Sider is currently a Professor of
Theology, Holistic Ministry, and
Public Policy at Palmer Theological
Seminary. The CME is very excited
to have Dr. Sider speak at UNI and
encourages everyone to attend!
Ms. Angela Davis
Every year the Human Rights
Commission holds a Human Rights Conference in the Cedar Valley. This year the
conference will be held at UNI’s Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
The CME selected the conference’s key
note speaker, Ms. Angela Davis.
We are very lucky to have Ms. Davis
present. She has been a very influential
force within Human Rights, especially
dealing with our criminal justice system.
Davis is currently a professor is History
of Consciousness and Feminist Studies at
the University of California, Santa Cruz.
She is also a member of Critical Resistance and Sisters Inside, two organizations that work with criminal justice systems nationally and internationally.
Feminist studies. (2012). Retrieved from
http://feministstudies.ucsc.edu/faculty/singleton.php?&singleton=true&cruz_id=aydavis
Davis is an advocate of prison abolition and is passionate about the severe
prevalence of racism in our prison system. Davis will be discussing organizing
social change within our community at
7:00 PM Thursday, November 7 as the
keynote address of the conference.
The keynote address is free and open
to the public. However, if you wish to
attend other events at the Human Rights
Conference, there is a $30.00 fee for regular adult admission , and a fee of
$10.00 for students. If interested please
make checks payable to the Waterloo
Commission on Human Rights, and send
to 620 Mulberry Street, Waterloo, IA
50703. We hope to see all of you at this
special event !
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It’s that time of year again – Homecoming, one of the most exciting weeks of the
fall semester! This week is full of so much spirit it’s hard not to walk around
campus with an extra bounce in your step. Even if football isn’t your thing, there
are numerous other events that take place all throughout this week that might interest you, such as:
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Homecoming Kickoff
5:30 PM
Homecoming Royalty
Competition
8:00 PM
Homecoming Picnic
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Come to Maucker Union
rooftop Monday night to start a week
of celebration with the annual Pride
Cry competition. Groups of students
will chant, dance, and sing to show
their Panther Pride. UNI’s marching
band, cheer squad, and dance team
will also be there to help get the party started.
Enjoy crowning homecoming or
prom royalty in high school?
Or perhaps you just appreciate
having a little say in who’s who?
T hen come out to Maucker Union
Ballroom Tuesday night
to vote for your
2013 Homecoming Royalty!
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Magician and Illusionist
Mike Super
8:00 PM
Homecoming Pep
Rally
8:00 PM
Football Game
Come to Lawther Field for the final
round of Pride Cry, Royalty
Coronation, and lots of
Panther spirit!
Save the best for last, and come
cheer for UNI as our Panthers play
Southern Illinois in the football game
at the dome
Saturday afternoon.
Go Panthers!
Winner of the NBC television show
“Phenomenon!” will be putting on a
show T hursday night in the Maucker
Union!
Prepare to be amazed.
Midnight Campaniling
FREE FOOD! Need we say more?
Come over to the
Campanile Plaza W ednesday
for a free lunch!
Casino Night—8:00 PM
Crabs, roulette, poker,
blackjack – no matter what’s your
game, come down to Mauck er Union
tonight to test your luck!
4:00 PM
A classic UNI tradition: meet at the
Campanile at midnight to kiss your
sweetheart, stranger, or just see all
the lovebirds kiss in Homecoming.
For the full list of Homecoming events go to http://www.uni.edu/homecoming/schedule-events
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October 8 & 9:
October 14:
October 15:
October 17:
October 21:
Buildin g
Healthy
Reaching for
Higher Ground
Film Series:
Hispanic
CME Book Cl ub
Heritage Month
Ends
Toward a Latina
Feminism of the
Americas:
Repression and
Resistance in
Chicana and
Mexican
Literature
CME Lecture
Series
Communities
Conference
For more
information please
visit the W aterloo
Commission on
Human Right’s
Webpage:
http://www.ci.wat
erloo.ia.us/humanr
ights
Hungry for
Change
November:
12:00 PM
Location: CME
Native American
Heritage Month
Author: A nna Mara
Sandoval
Discussion to
follow
3:30 PM
Location: CME
Featuring:
Dr. Ronald
Sider
7:00 PM
Location: Lang
Hall
Reception and
book signing to
follow
Alcaraz, L. (2003). Lalo alcaraz. Retrieved from http://laloalcaraz.com/diade-los-muertos-la-cucaracha-strip-2003
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Phone: 319-273-2250
Email: cme@uni.edu
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Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Michael D. Blackwell
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