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San Diego City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges, and San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE) are joining community colleges across California for Undocumented Student Action Week beginning October 14 with workshops, panel discussions, resource fairs, and more in support of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), AB 540, undocumented, and Dreamer students.

California’s community colleges serve between 50,000 and 70,000 undocumented students.

“The San Diego Community College District is committed to protecting the rights of every student who comes to our campuses for the education and workforce skills training needed to contribute to our society and strengthen our economy,” said SDCCD Chancellor Constance M. Carroll. “This year’s action week serves as an opportunity to highlight the challenges our DACA students and undocumented students face, and we will continue to do everything in our power to make sure our students are afforded a safe learning environment.”

Among the week’s events:

Monday, October 14, from 11:10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Celebration of Indigenous People’s Day

San Diego City College, Room MS-162, 16th and C streets, 92101

Monday, October 14, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Documented: A Film by an Undocumented American

Screening of a film produced by Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and undocumented immigrant Juan Antonio Vargas

San Diego City College, Cube AH-200A, 1313 Park Blvd., 92101

Monday, October 14, from 9 to 9:30 a.m.

Meet and Greet

Meet members of the Mesa College Borderless Scholars team

San Diego Mesa College, I4-202, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111

Monday, October 14, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Know Your Rights

This workshop is presented by Amie Scully, CEO and founder of Students Without Limits

San Diego Mesa College, I4-202, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111

Monday, October 14, from 10 to 11 a.m.

FAFSA and Dream Act Workshop

San Diego Miramar College, K1-312, 10440 Black Mountain Road, 92126

Monday, October 14, from 10 to noon

Resource Fair

San Diego Miramar College, K1-107, 10440 Black Mountain Road, 92126

Monday, October 14, from 10:30am to 12:30 p.m.

Immigration Consultations

One-on-One Immigration consultations with Amie Scully, Esq., CEO & Founder of Students Without Limits

San Diego Mesa College, EOPS Office, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111 

Monday, October 14, from 11 a.m. to noon

Undocu-Joy

San Diego Miramar College, K1-107, 10440 Black Mountain Road, 92126

Monday, October 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Know Your Rights Workshop

San Diego Miramar College, K1-202, 10440 Black Mountain Road, 92126

Monday, October 14, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

UndocuAlly Training

Presented by Borderless Scholars counselors, UndocuAlly trainings engage faculty, staff and administrators in better understanding the challenges undocumented students face while also learning how to make the campus a more welcoming place.

San Diego Mesa College, I4-202, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111

Monday, October 14, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Undocumented Student Panel

A panel discussion comprising undocumented students sharing their experiences.

San Diego Mesa College, I4-202, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111

Tuesday, October 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Dreamer Resource Fair

Explore the various on- and off-campus resources available to Dreamers.

San Diego Mesa College, Student Services Plaza, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111

Tuesday, October 15, from 11 a.m. to noon

Rapid Response Workshop

The San Diego Rapid Response Network will hold an information session and orientation.

San Diego City College, Cube AH-200A, 1313 Park Blvd., 92101

Tuesday, October 15, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Introduction to Immigrants Rising’s “A Guide to Building an On-Campus Undocumented Student Program”

SDCE’s Dean of Student Equity, Maureen Rubalcaba, will lead SDCE administrators, faculty and students in a discussion on how to best serve the intuition’s undocumented student population.

San Diego Continuing Education, Educational Cultural Complex, 4343 Ocean View Blvd., 92113

Tuesday, October 15, from 1 to 2 p.m.

We the People Resource Table

Advocacy for undocumented students to show support by sharing inspiring messages.

San Diego Mesa College, EOPS office, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111

Tuesday, October 15, from 2 to 3 p.m.

Undocu-Cirlces

A space for the undocumented community and allies to come together to share and discuss topics that impact undocumented students

San Diego Mesa College, EOPS Office, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111

Tuesday, October 15, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Clicka Stories: Immigration

This student panel delves into the immigrant experience.

San Diego City College, Cube AH-200A, 1313 Park Blvd., 92101

Tuesday, October 15, from 3 to 5 p.m.

Entrepreneurship Workshop

San Diego Miramar College, K1-202, 10440 Black Mountain Road, 92126

Tuesday, October 15, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Artivismo: Spoken Word & Art Activity

San Diego City College, Cube AH-200A, 1313 Park Blvd., 92101

Wednesday, October 16, from 10 to 11 a.m.

Emergency Plan Workshop

This workshop will provide participants with detailed information about resources and planning in the event of a family emergency.

San Diego Miramar College, K1-202, 10440 Black Mountain Road, 92126

Wednesday, October 16, from 10 a.m. to noon

Undocu-Ally Awareness Booth

San Diego City College, AH Front Quad, 1313 Park Blvd., 92101

Wednesday, October 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Art Expression

A guided painting session accompanied by the podcast “Here to Dream.” Sessions begin every 30 minutes starting at 11 a.m.

San Diego Mesa College, Student Services Plaza, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111

Wednesday, October 16, from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m.

Emergency Family Planning Workshop

Jewish Family Services will provide detailed information about resources and planning in the event of a family emergency.

San Diego City College, Cube AH-200A, 1313 Park Blvd., 92101

Wednesday, October 16, from 4 to 6 p.m.

Open House

An opportunity for the campus community to learn more about the Borderless Scholars program and services.

San Diego Mesa College, EOPS office, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111

Thursday, October 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Self-Care Mental Health

A workshop on mental health awareness.

San Diego City College, Cube AH-200A, 1313 Park Blvd., 92101

Thursday, October 17, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Public Charge

A workshop by Alliance San Diego on the new Public Charge Rule.

San Diego City College, Cube AH-200A, 1313 Park Blvd., 92101

Thursday, October 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

University Information Sessions

Information sessions about Dreamer Student Services at various universities.

San Diego Mesa College, I4-213, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111

Thursday, October 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Art & Activism

San Diego Miramar College, K1-202, 10440 Black Mountain Road, 92126

Thursday, October 17, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

We the People Resource Table

Advocacy for undocumented students to show support by sharing inspiring messages.

San Diego Mesa College, EOPS office, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111

Thursday, October 17, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Financial Aid 101

A workshop packed with information and resources regarding financial aid and scholarships available to undocumented students.

San Diego Mesa College, I4-202, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111

Friday, October 18, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Public Charge, DACA, and Understanding Your Rights: Education, Excellence, Empowerment

Russell Marco Jauregui, J.D., a University of San Diego alumnus who is an immigration and DACA expert, will deliver a keynote address about the Public Charge policy, its implementation, and its impact on students, families, and communities. A question-and-answer session will follow.

San Diego Continuing Education Cesar E. Chavez Campus, Rooms 101 and 103, 1901 Main St. 92113

Friday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Documented: A Film by an Undocumented American

Screening of a film produced by Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and undocumented immigrant Juan Antonio Vargas

San Diego Mesa College, I4-202, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111

Friday, October 18, from 12 to 1 p.m.

Paying for College: Financial Aid & Scholarships

This webinar will provide information about financial aid and scholarship opportunities for undocumented immigrants.

San Diego City College, Cube AH-200A, 1313 Park Blvd., 92101