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Intersectionality: Which Identity Comes First

B227 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, United States

When it comes to our identity, what do we consider ourselves first? Our ethnicity? Our gender? Our religion? When it comes to the characteristics that compromise our individualistic makeup, our lives cannot […]

I, Too, Am Ramapo

D-215 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, United States

The Black Student Union and The Diversity Action Committee Student Club are sponsoring an event, I, Too, Am Ramapo, Wednesday, April 13 from 3:30-5 p.m. in D-215. All students, faculty, […]

Honoring the victims

SC-158 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, United States

Join the Muslim Student Association in honoring the victims of the recent attacks around the world. The President and members of MSA will share a few words regarding the attacks. […]

Catalyst Foundation

Friends Hall 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, United States

Catalyst Foundation has had over 16 years of success and struggle in the poorest of Vietnam. Their mission, to build communities to fight human trafficking, develops and empowers marginalized communities through education, housing, job training, healthcare, and […]

“Masqueerade”

Friends Hall 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, United States

Join us tonight, Friday, April 15 in Friends Hall for a memorable night of drag, dining, and dancing, at 8 p.m. The festivities begin with a hilarious drag show performance by the Screaming Queens. Pride Prom immediately follows the drag show; the theme for 2016 is “Masqueerade.” This annual, semi-formal dance is designed to provide […]

Cosplay? Admiration? Or Cultural Appropriation? Discussing the Politics of “Borrowing Culture”

A225 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, United States

What does it mean to "borrow culture"? What does it mean to dress up as an "Asian"? What is playful and what is offensive? Who can do it and who cannot? Who owns the culture? Join professor Neriko Doerr to discuss power politics in "borrowing culture" and their effects in a wide range of contexts with some concrete […]

Gambling Addiction

SC-156 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, United States

This workshop will explore the cultural influences that encourage gambling in Asian cultures and discourage help-seeking behaviors once one has become addicted. It will also explore how casinos target Asian-Americans as a market in predatory manner. We will explore how to get clinical help if you believe that people in your life may be suffering from a gambling addiction. […]

Culture Club

J Lees 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, United States

The Culture Club invites all to our meeting. We will go over the organization of an upcoming activity, and are also looking forward to new ideas and suggestions from other organizations. Everybody is welcome to attend and participate in the conversation on Monday, April 18 at 1 p.m. in J. Lee's. Food and refreshments will […]