SACNAS Social

Hi Sacnistas! This November, we will be hosting a Chapter Dinner & Social Hour as an opportunity to get together (virtually) for food and conversation. Those who register and attend the event will be reimbursed up to $15 for food. Please make sure to keep an itemized receipt and we will email you a form to complete reimbursement. 

Date: Wednesday, November 18th 
Time: 7-8:30 pm

We would like to inspire some discussion related to our experiences as students and our place in a social media dominated world. Ahead of the event we recommend watching "The Social Dilemma" on Netflix. This film is a documentary/drama hybrid that explores the dangerous impact of social networking. We look forward to seeing everyone to catch up and kick off the holiday season.

Come celebrate the end of the semester in outer space! Please join us for our December social event, a game night featuring the popular game Among Us. Prizes will be given to the top three participants, so bring your 'A' game and be ready to win!
Be sure to download the "Among Us" app for your smartphone or other device before joining.

Please join us as we will be hosting a Welcome Back dinner and social hour as an opportunity to get together (virtually) to start off the semester. We would like to inspire some discussion for this social. Ahead of the event we recommend watching "The Minimalist: Less is Now" on Netflix. This film is a short documentary that touches on topics of hoarding, overspending, and capitalism. 

Those who register and attend the event will be reimbursed up to $15 for food. Please make sure to keep an itemized receipt with proof of payment and we will email you a form to complete the reimbursement. 

Change in plans? Please drop your registration if you can no longer attend to allow spots for others!

Join us for our February social event featuring a virtual paint-along! If you would like painting materials to be sent to you prior to the event, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/dkn4ikFvAeEDdgEJ8

This month we are hosting another virtual chapter dinner! Come join us for an evening of conversation with good company.

As usual, those who attend will have their meal costs reimbursed up to $15. 

Join us for a talk with Cecelia Rose LaPointe to on the topic of Ojibway-Anishnaabe Two-Spirit Identity. In her own words: "As someone who identifies as Two-Spirit I firmly believe that I can only speak from my experience from my own culture and tribal affiliation. This presentation highlights the following: Ojibway-Anishinaabe Two-Spirit identity today, decolonization, healing from generational trauma and health, resources for Two-Spirits, creating safe spaces, and awareness in the majority culture."

Cecelia Rose LaPointe is Ojibway/Métis who is Mashkiziibi (Bad River Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe or LaPointe Band of Ojibwe) and Kchiwiikwedong (Keweenaw Bay Indian Community - Michigan). She is a poet and writer, weaving together Anishinaabe heritage and identity, decolonization, environmental justice, First Nations/Native American/Métis identity, marginalized identities, matriarchy, oppression, racial justice, sobriety, social justice, and Two-Spirit identity.

Cecelia was born into a female body but identifies first and foremost as Two-Spirit (Ogichidaakwe - which translates to "warrior woman" in the Ojibway language). Using majority culture terms she also identifies as androgynous, and gender non-conforming. This identity exists outside of colonized lines and socially constructed gender roles. Cecelia doesn't mind using gender pronouns of she/her/her but also approves of they/them/their.

ALL SACNISTA ATTENDEES WILL RECEIVE FREE COFFEE VIA GIFTCARD

This summer La Casa is hosting their first ever Summer Book Club and they have invited SACNISTAs to participate! We will be reading Separated: Family and Community in the Aftermath of an Immigration Raid (~170 pages) by Dr. William Lopez, a Clinical Assistant Professor at the UofM School of Public Health. 

"This is a book about our Washtenaw County community and how we responded to a series of immigration enforcement actions that happened in November of 2013. Even though the book characterizes a home raid in the midwest, I expect it will remind you of much of your experiences, perhaps in California, Chicago, Arizona, Texas (like me), or elsewhere in the Midwest. It's heavy material, and I look forward to reading and processing together. I would also like your help in thinking about how to bring the lessons of the book to other students through art, discussion, and social media. We'll discuss that when we meet as well." - Dr. Lopez

FREE COPIES OF THE BOOK WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL SACNISTAs THAT WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE! YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL SESSIONS. PLEASE ATTEND THE SESSIONS THAT WORK FOR YOU.

Discussions (Please note they will be held from 5-6 PM EST):

July 28th: Chapter 1; The Raid: Before; Chapter 2; The Raid;

August 4th: Chapter 3; Chapter 4; The Raid: The Hours and Days After;

August 18th: Chapter 5; Conclusion; Epilogue. Blog Post: The Feeling When Someone Steals Your Book Title

SACNAS and AMS will welcome all incoming and current students to start up the semester with good food and great company. Come and join our communities! Island Park is located near the Medical Campus, right across Huron River. Shelter B is the larger shelter in the back of the park.

SACNAS - Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science

AMS - Association for Multicultural Scientists

Let's prepare to start the Fall term by cooking some tacos!

SACNAS will provide all the ingredients such that you can cook your own tacos following this recipe: https://pinaenlacocina.com/crispy-chicken-tacos-pollo-a-la-mexicana/.

Pick-up of ingredients will be on Central Campus at N. University Ave: near the doors of the Chemistry Building that face CCTC (Central Campus Transit Center). 

Please bring a grocery bag in order to get the ingredients!  

Share a photo of your tacos with us and the best ones will win prizes!

Join SACNAS on a Jazz Show at Dowtown. The Young Lions Collective at Kerrytown Concert House represents the best and brightest of Michigan’s next generation of jazz musicians. In this performance, the YLC will perform selections written diverse female jazz artists from across the years. Led by Detroit woodwind artist, Meg Brennan, the YLC will reflect on the unparalleled contributions of women to the jazz genre, and envision the future of jazz with women at the helm.

In the case of inclement weather, the show will go on!

We'll move the artists and audiences inside the house, and pivot to a hybrid livestreamed and in-person audience format. All decisions regarding inclement weather plans will be made no later than 2 hours prior to the performance, which will be shared via email and on our social media pages.

Audience members who wish to attend the event inside the House will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination when checking in to the performance or proof of a negative COVID-19 test performed within the previous 72 hours prior to entry, as well as wear a mask while in attendance.

Should the event be moved indoors, ticket-holders will also been given the opportunity to view the concert from home via private livestream link which will be emailed to them at the email address on their ticket order between 30 minutes and 1 hour prior to show time.

Ditch the traditional workout and join the party! This Latin-inspired, dance-and-fitness class offers an exciting, exhilarating and effective workout. You’ll develop your stamina and your body tone with easy to follow dance moves, set to the fast and slow rhythms of cumbia, merengue, salsa, reggaeton, hip-hop, pop, mambo, rumba, flamenco, calypso and salsaton. No dance experience required. This free class will be taught by a trained instructor. 

The closest address is Northwood Parking Lot 32 (1733 Beal Ave across from the court) and there is free visitor parking if needed.  

We are also hoping to provide free/quick transportation from Central Campus

Take a mid-day break and join SACNAS for an outdoor Summer concert at Downtown Ann Arbor. 

Participants will get a $5 Gift Card for Panera Bread: we will stop, get some coffee/beverages there and then head to the concert!

COVID-19 Update 

Event attendees are expected to comply with the University of Michigan’s COVID-19 safety guidelines, including but not limited to:

• Completing the ResponsiBLUE questionnaire and showing the result screen- with a green checkmark - to the event leader upon arrival. 
• Following UM Face Covering Policy
• Completing any required post-travel isolation or quarantine requirements as outlined in the Campus Maize and Blueprint prior to attending in-person events.

 You are not required to stay for the entire duration of the event so you can feel free to leave the event at any time. 

Pride Outside is a yearly event that occurs during Welcome Week on Palmer Field with games, drag performances, student performances, food, and information about campus resources. It is an opportunity for new students to get to know the campus LGBTQ+ community and resources. Come join SACNISTAs as we enjoy the time together!

Join SACNAS in a Bus Tour organized by the African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County. The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes, hidden places, determined citizens and self-liberated people of color seeking freedom. Two essential routes to Detroit and ultimate safety in Canada crossed in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti.Discover the role Washtenaw County played on these docent guided bus tours and walks by the exteriors of local and nationally-known Underground Railroad landmarks, historic sites, cemeteries, buildings and homes. Tours cover Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and Pittsfield Township.

Come celebrate Fall and spooky season at "Blast Corn Maze" with SACNAS!

There are three corn mazes at Nixon Farms (this year’s design is a Werewolf!) in order to accommodate many corn maze fans & enthusiasts. They also feature a u-pick pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn cannon, delicious treats, and much more. 

Nixon Farms is located at 6175 Daly Rd in Dexter, MI 48130. It is a 20 mins car ride from Campus, and we are organizing a carpool. Please sign to give/get a ride using this spreadsheet Carpool. SACNAS will purchase the tickets and we will meet at the entrance at 2:30 PM.

Come meet old and new friends at the Friendsgiving with SACNAS. We will have a free traditional Thanksgiving meal!

Be sure to bring your favorite board games to enjoy with friends.

"Each year, we honor the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors had lived in North America for hundreds of years." - MESA

This year we would like to highlight "Firekeeper's Daughter" by Angeline Boulley, an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians in northern Michigan. Her book is a #1 NYT Bestseller and we hope you can enjoy it with us. 

Attendees will receive a free hardcopy of the book. 

We will be meeting Tues, Nov 30th at 7pm to discuss the entire book. 

This event is co-sponsored by Central Student Government at the University of Michigan, the Movement for Underrepresented Sisters in Science, and the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science. 

Please contact Tasmine (tasmine@umich.edu) for any questions

Get a free candle-making kit from SACNAS and join us on an online session to make it!

Location and time to get your candle kit:

1. Wednesday (12/01) from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the ground floor of the Chemistry Building;

2. Thursday (12/02) from 4 PM to 6 PM at the OGPS Lounge* (2955 THSL at the Medical Science Research Building);

3. Friday (12/03) from 2:30 to 3:30 PM near Darwin's Cafe at the Biological Sciences Building.

I will be wearing a black coat and will have a purple trolley, so it will probably be easy to spot me (if you have any doubts, feel free to message me at 734 773-7517)

We have 6 different Fall inspired scents for you to choose from!

If you have any questions about this event, please contact gmartins@umich.edu.

Corazón is a love story. It is about the constant hunger for love. It is about feeding that hunger with another person and finding that sometimes it isn’t enough. Salgado creates a world in which the heart can live anywhere; her fat brown body, her parents home country, a lover, a toothbrush, a mango, or a song. It is a celebration of heartache, of how it can ruin us, but most importantly how we always survive it and return to ourselves whole. (86 pages)

Attendees will receive a free copy of the book. 

We will be meeting Tue, February 22nd at 7pm to discuss the entire book. Please only register if you are able to attend the discussion. Priority will be given to those that have attended previous book clubs. 

This event is co-sponsored by: 

Central Student Government at the University of Michigan

Puentes

Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science

Please contact Tasmine (tasmine@umich.edu) for any questions

Hi Sacnistas ! Come celebrate the beginning of the Spring with Virtual Trivia Night! Please join us for our Trivia Night. Gift cards will be given to the winners, so bring your team ready to win! Are you ready for Trivia?

This event is co-sponsored by: 

Central Student Government at the University of Michigan

Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science at UM

graduate Society of Women Engineers at UM

As the end-of-semester is nearing, join SACNAS on a fun Succulents and Salsa social! We will have chips & salsa and provide plant pots for those that sign up to become club members. Come join Sacnistas on this fun event before finals!

Have you ever played Whirly Ball? WhirlyBall is a combination of basketball, lacrosse played from electric bumper cars. Come join us as we take a trip to play Whirly Ball, play arcade games, and have dinner together! Please bring your own beverages. The venue does not allow "hard beverages"- only soft and medium. Wear tennis shoes if you'd like to play Whirly Ball. 

This is truly a great experience to explore Ann Arbor. We hope to see you there! Friends are invited, please share the link with them so they can register! 

Carpooling is encouraged. Please check the email which contains the carpool form. 

Tiko, a tiny island in the Pacific Ocean, faces a tidal wave of D-E-V-E-L-O-P-M-E-N-T, which threatens to demolish ancestral ways and the human spirit. From Sione, who prefers to play cards with his secretary during work hours, to Ole Pasifikiwei, who masters the twists and turns of international funding games, all of the characters in these pages are seasoned surfers, capable of riding the biggest wave to shore. These are not stories of fatal impact so much as upbeat tales of indigenous responses to cultural and economic imperialism. Epeli Hauofa uses devices derived from oral storytelling to create a South Pacific voice that is lucid, hilarious, and compassionate in a work that has long been regarded as a milestone in Pacific literature.

Epeli Hauʻofa (7 December 1939 – 11 January 2009) was a Tongan and Fijian writer and anthropologist born of Tongan missionary parents in the Territory of Papua. He lived in Fiji and taught at the University of the South Pacific (USP). He was the founder of the Oceania Centre for Arts at the USP.

Book Pick Up: Friday, April 15th 12pm OGPS Lounge or by appointment

Join fellow SACNAS members on a trip to the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) to celebrate Black History Month. The DIA will host a concert by Kenneth Thompkins, principal trombonist of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Space is limited, so make sure to sign up, RSVP includes general admission ticket. Carpooling sheet here *drivers who carpool will receive a gift card*.

Learn more about Sunday's concert featuring Kenneth Thompkins.

Monday August 14, 2023, from 5-9 pm

Location: Island Park - Shelter B

SACNAS and AMS welcomes all incoming and current students to our annual BBQ social. There will be good food and great company to kick off the Fall semester. Come and join our communities! Island Park is located near the Medical Campus, right across Huron River. Shelter B is the larger shelter in the back of the park. Please RSVP by 8/10/2023.

SACNAS - Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science

AMS - Association for Multicultural Scientists

Join SACNAS at Three Cedar Farms for fall festivities: Corn Maze and Cider&Donut Hut! We'll pay the entry fee for the first 10 people interested in the Corn Maze. Carpool sign-up sheet available here.

From Three Cedar Farms:

-Family-friendly environment, no alcohol on the property, cash or check only – ATM on the property. Sorry, no pets.

Come explore the haunted woods and find out what nightmares are made of! Thrills, chills, and abominations lurk around every corner with SACNAS! We will also have carpooling for those needing transportation. Let us know if you need a ride. SACNAS will gladly partially cover the $30 entry fee for the first 6 people who register. The remaining $15 is your responsibility. Upon confirmation from us that we're subsidizing your ticket, you will need to Venmo @SACNAS $15 for your part.

FAQ

What should I wear?

During peak hours, expect a wait. Depending on the weather, this could be uncomfortable. Dress as you intend to spend a couple hours outside. As you will also be navigating a trail through the woods, suitable footwear is also recommended.

Do the Monsters Touch Me?

We are a NO touch haunt! No smoking, eating, drinking, running, or touching of the props, mechanisms, scenes, or the actors! No video or flash photography is permitted inside the Ghostly Grove.

Appropriate Ages?

Ghostly Grove is an intense, haunted attraction and is NOT recommended for children under the age of 12. Ghostly Grove does not offer refunds, so make sure your child is mature enough to handle the attraction.

Recording?

No video or flash photography is permitted inside the Ghostly Grove.

Join us at the University of Michigan on November 8th from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at BSB for a collaborative working session. This is an excellent chance to receive feedback on your statements, with our board members on hand to assist. Whether you have other projects to work on or simply want to join us for some productive time, feel free to attend. We'll also provide snacks and drinks, making it a relaxed and comfortable environment. If you're a mentor or mentee on campus, this is a great opportunity to meet up and connect. We look forward to having you there!

Come ice skate with SACNAS on Saturday Dec 2, at Buhr park 2:30- 4:30 pm. Skate rentals are only $6 but SACNAS will cover for the first 11 people to sign up via Sessions. You don't have to register to join us. All are welcome!

 Buhr Park, 2751 Packard Road Ann Arbor, MI 48104 

This year SACNAS is hosting a holiday party with the option to participate in a White Elephant Exchange. Gift should not exceed a value of $10. If you would like to participate but cannot for whatever reason, please pm our social chair Natalia Ubilla-Rodriguez on slack or email the eboard (sacnasatumich@gmail.com). Please rsvp early so that we can order enough food for everyone.

White Elephant Exchange Guidelines:

• Gifts must be wrapped and anonymous.
  
• Gifts must not exceed $10.
  
• Each gift can only be stolen three times in the game.
  
• Each gift can only be stolen once per turn.
  
• Everyone who has had a turn must have a gift.
  

To celebrate the week of Valentine's, we will be hosting a friendly get-together with mug painting, flowers, and food! Give that special someone a personalized gift by decorating a mug with your artistic flair. 

The event will be hosted next Thursday Feb 15th, at 5:30pm, in the ABC room of the BSRB. 

Mugs and paint will be provided, as well as food from Chela's Taquería.

In collaboration with SACNAS, Proteintech will be hosting a lunch where students can learn about their products and ask questions related to the company! It will be a great networking event! 

Join us on August 26th for a potluck in collaboration with GEO and SHPE! Food will be provided, though we strongly encourage anyone to bring snacks and party games as well!

As you may know, our graduate student union GEO currently only officially bargains for a GSI/GSSA contract, since GSRAs were legally categorized as ‘not employees’ in 1981. This year, Michigan law recognized the right for Graduate Student Research Assistants (GSRAs) to form a union! Members of the Graduate Employees’ Organization (GEO) have been working hard on a campaign to unionize GSRAs. 

GEO has put together a short survey covering different aspects of life as a graduate researcher such as funding, work expectations, international student experiences, and changing advisors. Even if you are not an active GSRA, please help the cause by filling out this Graduate Researcher Survey: https://bit.ly/GSRAsurvey