Cadena Cultural Center

Grads to Be Presents: High School UndocuAdvocate
2026-03-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-06 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
High School Dream Advocate is a professional development session for high school staff, administrators, counselors, and teachers. The workshop equips educators to reduce dropout rates and increase college enrollment among immigrant students by training them to serve as early recruiters. Participants learn how to navigate and mitigate cultural and institutional barriers that often discourage immigrant families from pursuing higher education. They also gain practical language, success stories, and strategies to keep students engaged in their college and career pathways. Educators leave prepared to guide students toward essential support resources—such as Dream Resource Liaisons and financial aid staff—who can continue supporting them beyond high school. This session builds a clear, visible bridge from the classroom to college.

LGBTQIA2S+ Presents: Adulting 101: Queers in Careers Panel
2026-03-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Student Support Center Room 201, LGBTQIA2S+ Lounge
In honor of Major Discovery Day, we are bringing together seven queers in seven different careers to discuss their college degrees, how they chose a major, and how they found their ways to their current careers. We will be joined by bookstore owner Ren Dean (they/them), video programming specialist Aya Lehman (she/her), registered nurse Jenny Loi (she/her), writer, healer, and Professor Maribel Martinez (no pronouns/use name instead), Professor Robert Marx (they/them), licensed therapist Traci Medeiros (she/they), and animator AJ Shenefelt (they/them)! Join us online via Zoom or in-person to gather some queer life advice!

Hybrid Location
Bldg. SSC, Rm. 201
Meeting ID: 88002617217, Passcode [REDACTED]

Cadena Presents: Women's History Month Educational Tabling Activity
2026-03-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Fullerton College Quad, 321 E. Chapman Avenue, Fullerton, CA, 92834, United States
Visit the Cadena Cultural Center in Section 2 of the Fullerton College Quad to participate an educational activity celebrating Women’s History Month.

Umoja Presents: Porch Talk #6 Virtual
2026-03-03 14:30 - 16:00 | Zoom
Come discuss some of the biggest struggles you’re facing as a student in a space where you can receive validation, normalization, and strategies to manage the challenges.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://fullcoll-edu.zoom.us/j/7442728965?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 744 272 8965
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Grads to Be Presents: Monarch Moments 1
2026-03-02 16:00 - 17:00
Monarch Moments are community talking circles in a private zoom session where students can come together to process current challenges and concerns that our immigrant communities are facing.

Grads To Be Program and CARECEN Presents: Updates in Immigration Law
2026-02-27 12:00 - 13:00
Join CARECEN for this virtual presentation to learn about some of the recent updates in immigration related laws and policies. Please use the link below to RSVP.

Inaugural African American High School Conference
2026-02-27 09:00 - 14:30
Join us for our inaugural conference designed to support and empower African American high school students. The conference will include workshops, college and career exploration, and opportunities to connect with educators and community leaders.

LGBTQIA2S+ Presents: Adulting 101: Healthy Polyamorous Relationships
2026-02-26 13:00 - 14:30 | Student Support Center Room 201, Study Area
Curious about polyamory or navigating ethical non-monogamy? This Adulting 101 session will explore what healthy polyamorous relationships can look like, including communication, boundaries, consent, and managing jealousy. A judgment-free space to learn, reflect, and ask questions.

Grads to Be Program Presents: Butterfly Break #2
2026-02-25 12:30 - 14:00 | Student Support Center Room 201
Join our wellness therapist during our Butterfly Breaks to build community, make connections, and take a moment to unwind.

Grads to Be Presents: Undocumentedness: No Papers, Full Lives
2026-02-24 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-02-24 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
Undocumentedness: No Papers, Full Lives is an academic seminar for students and campus‑wide audiences that explores the social construction of undocumented status. The session supports mental health and persistence by disrupting shame and fear, and it draws parallels between undocumentedness and other diverse lived experiences. Participants reflect on their own experiences with visibility, exclusion, and resilience; examine how status shapes access, belonging, and self‑perception; and learn to counter deficit narratives through possibility, skill‑building, and future planning. The seminar provides a shared language for understanding status as a structural force.

LGBTQIA2S+ Presents: Queer Social: Movie Nite
2026-02-24 13:00 - 15:30 | Student Support Center Room 201
In observance of Black History Month, the LGBTQIA2S+ Resource Program will be screening the film Rafiki (2018) in the lounge! Directed by Wanuri Kahiu and set in Kenya, the film follows the romance of Kena and Ziki as they navigate familial and political pressures. Rafiki explores intersectional themes of Black womanhood, family expectations, and sexuality. Settle into the new semester by joining us in community for movie nite! Candy, drinks, popcorn will be served.

Umoja Presents: Wellness Workshop: Self Care, Black Wellness
2026-02-23 15:00 - 16:30 | Umoja Village, Room 1903-04
This interactive wellness workshop will focus on mindset, mental health, and self-awareness. Students will explore how thoughts impact emotions and behaviors while learning practical strategies to support overall well-being.

Grads to Be Presents: Dream Counselor Cohort
2026-02-21 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-20 12:00 | Zoom
The Dream Counselor Cohort is designed for high school management, counselors, and teachers who support immigrant and mixed‑status families. This session equips counselors with culturally responsive strategies to guide families through college planning, address fears and misinformation, and introduce your college as early as 9th grade to build long‑term interest. By connecting participants directly with your Dream Resource Liaison (DRL), the program strengthens your recruitment pipeline and transforms counselors into trusted ambassadors for your institution.

Grads To Be Program and CARECEN Presents: Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
2026-02-19 15:00 - 16:00
Join CARECEN for this virtual Presentation to learn about Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (“SIJS”) and how it may put certain non-citizens under 21 on a pathway to citizenship. Please use the link below to RSVP

Educational Activity at APIDA Lunar New Year Celebration
2026-02-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Fullerton College Quad, 321 E. Chapman Avenue, Fullerton, CA, 92834, United States
Visit the Cadena Cultural Center at the APIDA Lunar New Year Celebration. We will have a fun educational activity to learn more about Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse. We will have snacks available for students!

LGBTQIA2S+ Presents: True Colors
2026-02-18 09:30 - 11:00 | Student Support Center Room 201, Study Area
True Colors is a supportive space for transgender, nonbinary, and gender expansive students to connect, share experiences, and feel less alone. Whether you want to talk, listen, or just be in community, you’re welcome here. This group centers trans and gender expansive voices while welcoming anyone who is respectful and mindful of the space.

Grads To Be Program and CARECEN Presents: Marriage Petitions.
2026-02-13 14:00 - 15:00
Want to learn more about how a US Citizen or Green Card holder can petition for their spouse? Join CARECEN in a virtual presentation to learn more about the requirements and other important details you should know during this administration. Use the link below to RSVP.

LGBTQIA2S+ Presents: Loud and Proud: Queer Speed Friending
2026-02-12 13:00 - 14:30 | Student Support Center Room 201, LGBTQIA2S+ Lounge
Join us for Queer Speed Friending, a casual space to connect, chat, and build community through quick conversation rounds and friendly prompts. Come as you are and leave with new connections!

Grads To Be Program and CARECEN Presents: Safety Planning for Immigration-Related Emergencies
2026-02-11 15:00 - 16:00
Join CARECEN in a virtual presentation to learn what concrete and proactive steps you can take to prepare for a future potential immigration-related emergency. Please use the link below to RSVP.

Grads to Be Program Presents: Butterfly Break #1
2026-02-11 12:30 - 14:00 | Student Support Center Room 201

16th Annual Beat Cafe Open Mic
2026-02-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Student Center Reynoso Hall Room 214
Beat Café is an exciting open mic event in honor of Black History Month, where students showcase their creative talents! While we celebrate Black history and culture, all students are welcome to perform.
Click here to register and take the stage!

Please Note Due to rain in the forecast the event will take place indoors, Student Center, Reynoso Hall Room 214.

Umoja Community Program and Grads to Be Program Presents: BHM: CommUNITY Poster Making
2026-02-10 15:00 - 16:30 | Student Support Center Room 201
Celebrate Black History Month by joining us for CommUNITY Poster Making, an interactive art experience that uplifts the voices of Black and undocumented communities. All materials will be provided, and no artistic experience is required. Express yourself, share your story, and help create a visual celebration of resilience and pride.

Umoja Presents: Porch Talk #5
2026-02-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Umoja Village, Room 1903-04
Porch Talk is a safe and welcoming space for open dialogue and community building. Come engage in meaningful conversation around topics impacting Black students and the broader campus community.

Grads To Be Program and CARECEN Presents: Navigating International and Domestic Travel as a Non-Citizen
2026-02-06 14:00 - 15:00
Join CARECEN in a virtual presentation to learn about the current state of Advanced Parole and other options for international and domestic travel for non-citizens. Please use the link below to RSVP.

Umoja Presents: CCC to HBCU Workshop
2026-02-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Umoja Village, Room 1903-04
Interested in attending an HBCU? Join us for an informative workshop focused on the CCC to HBCU pathway. Learn about transfer requirements, application tips, scholarships, and resources available to support your journey to a Historically Black College or University.

Lunar New Year Educational Library Display
2026-01-29 - 2026-02-25 | Fullerton College Library
Visit the FC Library Front Desk/Circulation Area to learn about Lunar New Year and the year of the Horse. There will be an educational display curated by the Cadena Cultural Center including information on how you can celebrate. You can visit the Display January 29th-February 25th.

Grads to Be Program and CARECEN Presents: Introducción a los servicios de CARECEN
2026-01-22 14:00 - 15:00
Asista a la presentación para obtener más información sobre el Centro de Recursos de Centroamericanos (CARECEN) y la variedad de servicios legales que ofrece el departamento legal, que incluye el equipo de servicios legales colegiales.
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