The American Studies Club, Coccia Foundation, Italian Club, and Spanish Club present Food and Zumba Fest on Tuesday, April 12 from 7-9 p.m. in Friends Hall (SC-219). There will be authentic food from each club served including tacos, pasta, ribs, and more. There will be a Zumba session with Francesca and Lidia; you can join […]

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 be pinpointed to single categories. Our lives are multi-dimensional and complex, however an individual can face multiple threats of discrimination when our identities overlap. This workshop aims […]

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, and staff of color will express their experience here at Ramapo College. The Media Department will videotape this event and it is with your permission […]

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. There will be a message board for attendees to share their support. Food from Nicky's Pizza will be provided. Please come and show your support […]

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 social services. Caroline Nguyen Ticarro will discuss her multi-pronged approach for restoring dignity to ethnic minorities. Working together with key stakeholders (the children, parents, hamlet leaders, caretakers, social workers, and teachers), she […]

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 […]

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. […]