Cadena Cultural Center

Umoja Presents: Porch Talk #1
2025-09-22 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for our first Porch Talk of the semester, a welcoming space to have real conversations, share experiences, and build community. Location: Umoja Village Room 1903-04

Grads to Be Presents: Mind Matters Monday #1
2025-09-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Student Support Center Room 201
Mind Matters Mondays is meant for those seeking a brave space to explore their emotional experiences, share personal challenges, and build resilience through connection with others. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or simply feeling overwhelmed, Grads to Be offers a space to process and heal. Location: Zoom

LGBTQIA2S+ Presents: True Colors
2025-09-23 10:00 - 11:30
True Colors is a support group for transgender and gender-expansive students. Find your community and connect in a safe, supportive space for Transgender and Gender Expansive students led by our LGBTQIA2S+ Wellness Associate Frank Peña(he/him).
Meeting ID: 865 4282 3897

LGBTQIA2S+ Presents: LGBTQIA2S+ History Month Kick-Off Resource Fair
2025-10-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Cruz Reynoso Courtyard
Join us in celebrating LGBTQIA2S+ History Month with an array of on and off campus resources that support LGBTQIA2S+ folks. Discover new friends and join in queer community! Bites, drinks, and swag will be bountiful.

Umoja Presents: Umoja Wellness Workshop
2025-10-06 14:00 - 15:30 | Umoja Village, Room 1903-04
Focus on wellness, self-care, and community support.

LGBTQIA2S+ Presents: True Colors Trans & Gender Expansive Support Group (Virtual)
2025-10-07 12:00 - 13:30
True Colors is a support group for transgender and gender-expansive students. Find your community and connect in a safe, supportive space for Transgender and Gender Expansive students led by our LGBTQIA2S+ Wellness Associate Frank Peña(he/him).
Meeting ID: 886 8751 6833

Grads to Be Presents: Undocumented Student Success Week Kickoff
2025-10-07 12:30 - 14:30 | Shortened Link: tinyurl.com/USSW2025
Fullerton College is hosting an annual Undocumented Student Success Week (USSW) Kickoff event! In response to recent immigration enforcement activity and the uncertainty many in our community are facing, Fullerton College invites you to attend a supportive space for healing and connection with skilled facilitator, Arturo Diaz, LCSW. All are welcome to join us for a healing circle in solidarity and personal reflection.

LGBTQIA2S+ Presents: Queer Study Hall
2025-10-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Student Support Center Room 201
Join us in the computer study lounge for a Queer Study Hall, where you can focus on your academic goals as well as one-on-one support from our amazing academic counselor Alicia Wang (she/her)! Whether you’re working on a project, studying for an exam, or just need some help staying organized, join us in community.
Student Support Center, Rm. 201: Computer Study Lounge

Cadena Presents: Indigenous Peoples' Day
2025-10-13 11:30 - 13:30 | Cruz Reynoso Courtyard
Join us in honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a celebration of Indigenous culture, dances, and community dialogue.

Grads to Be Presents: Paddington Film Screening
2025-10-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Shortened Link: tinyurl.com/USSW2025
Join us for a film screening of the movie, Paddington. Although thought of as a children’s movie, Paddington, explores themes of immigration and colonialism through the lived experiences of a small bear named Paddington

Grads to Be Presents: APIDA x Grads2Be-ginnings Housewarming
2025-10-14 13:30 - 15:00 | Shortened Link: tinyurl.com/USSW2025
Join us for the APIDA x Grads2Be-ginnings Housewarming, a welcoming event hosted by Grads to Be and APIDA Amplified Programs. There will be snacks, music, and a chance to connect with others who share or support these experiences. Everyone is welcome!

Grads to Be Presents: Mindful Sound Bath
2025-10-15 12:30 - 13:30 | Shortened Link: tinyurl.com/USSW2025
Join us for a mindful sound bath where you can relax and listen to the soothing sounds of crystal bowls, gongs, and chimes wash over you. This practice creates an immersive journey that promotes the release of every day worries, fosters mental clarity, and encourages emotional healing while reducing stress, increase self-awareness, reconnect, and reengage with ourselves and our community.
*It is recommended to bring your blanket/yoga mat for this session.

Grads to Be Presents: Transferring to the CSU as an Undocumented Student
2025-10-16 14:30 - 16:30 | Shortened Link: tinyurl.com/USSW2025
Through this workshop students will understand how to fill out the California State University (CSU) application sections related to their immigration status and residency. This workshop will also introduce students to resources available at the CSU to help them cover their tuition and fees.

Grads to Be Presents: Transferring to the UC as an Undocumented Student
2025-10-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Shortened Link: tinyurl.com/USSW2025
Through this workshop students will understand how to fill out the University of California (UC) application sections related to their immigration status and residency. This workshop will also introduce students to resources available at the UC to help them cover their tuition and fees. Lastly, this workshop will help students start thinking about the Personal Insight Questions by exploring their identities and empowering them to share their stories.

Umoja Presents: Porch Talk #2
2025-10-20 14:30 - 16:00 | Umoja Village, Room 1903-04
Join us for a relaxed discussion on transfer pathways and student experiences.
Featuring Transfer Specialists at Umoja Village (CCC -> HBCU or Transfer Center Specialist)

Grads to Be Presents: Author, Poet, and Playwright Yosimar Reyes
2025-10-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Shortened Link: tinyurl.com/USSW2025
Yosimar Reyes is a nationally-acclaimed poet, educator, performance artist and speaker. Born in Guerrero, Mexico, and raised in Eastside San Jose, Reyes explores the themes of migration and sexuality in his work. The Advocate named Reyes one of “13 LGBT Latinos Changing the World” and Remezcla included Reyes on their list of “10 Up And Coming Latinx Poets You Need To Know.”

LGBTQIA2S+ Presents: Loud and Proud: Queer Legacies and Liberation
2025-10-23 13:00 - 14:30 | Student Support Center Room 205
Loud & Proud Process Group is a brave space for processing everyday challenges and mental health concerns of the community led by Frank Peña (he/him), our LGBTQIA2S+ Wellness Associate. In honor of LGBTQIA2S+ History Month, this session invites us to explore the stories, movements, and trailblazers that have shaped our community. From protest to pride, we’ll reflect on the legacy of queer and trans activism—and how our own identities connect to the past, present, and future of LGBTQ+ liberation. Come learn, share, and be in community.

Cadena Presents: Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
2025-10-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Fullerton College Quad, 321 E. Chapman Avenue, Fullerton, CA, 92834, United States
A free community event that includes music, dancing, and a vibrant display of ofrendas (altars). The celebration honors those who have passed and is a joyous occasion for the campus community.

LGBTQIA2S+ Presents: Queer Social: Movie "Nite" and Halloween Costume Contest
2025-10-27 14:00 - 16:30 | Student Support Center Room 201
Join us in costume for prizes, snacks, special crafts, and a screening of the queer classic, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Rocky Horror Picture Show! (Costume Contest is completely optional)
Costume Contest 2:30pm – 3pm
Movie Screening: 3pm – 4:30pm
Student Support Center, Rm. 201: LGBTQIA2S+ Lounge

LGBTQIA2S+ Presents: True Colors Trans and Gender Expansive Support Group
2025-10-28 13:00 - 14:30 | Student Support Center Room 205
True Colors is a support group for transgender and gender-expansive students. Find your community and connect in a safe, supportive space for Transgender and Gender Expansive students led by our LGBTQIA2S+ Wellness Associate Frank Peña(he/him).

Umoja Presents: Umoja Halloween Mixer
2025-10-29 14:30 - 16:30 | Umoja Village, Room 1903-04
Celebrate Halloween with fun activities, community bonding, and festive vibes!

Grads to Be Program and CARECEN Presents: Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
2025-11-04 12:00 - 13:00
Join CARECEN to learn about Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) and how it may put certain non-citizens under 21 on a pathway to citizenship.
https://tinyurl.com/42sk8x7e

LGBTQIA2S+ Presents: Loud and Proud: Finding Joy in Community
2025-11-04 14:00 - 15:30 | Student Support Center Room 205
As the semester winds down, let’s take time to reflect on the people, places, and moments that make us feel seen and supported. In this Loud and Proud session, we’ll share gratitude for our queer and trans communities, explore what it means to find joy in chosen family, and celebrate the small victories that get us through the semester.

Cadena Presents: Native American Heritage Month Celebration
2025-11-05 11:30 - 13:30 | Fullerton College Quad, 321 E. Chapman Avenue, Fullerton, CA, 92834, United States
Join us in honoring Native American Heritage Month with an engaging celebration of Indigenous culture, featuring traditional dances and delicious frybread.

Grads to Be Presents: I Stand with Immigrants Tabling
2025-11-05 11:30 - 13:30 | Fullerton College Quad, 321 E. Chapman Avenue, Fullerton, CA, 92834, United States
I Stand With Immigrants Action Day Event I: I Stand with Immigrants Tabling
Stop by the Grads to Be Program Booth during the Native American Heritage Month Celebration to Share why you support our immigrant community and learn about the services offered by the program.

Grads to Be Program Presents: Power in Posters Through Art
2025-11-05 15:00 - 16:30 | Student Support Center Room 205
Event 2 of I Stand With Immigrants Action Day
This is event is a creative space where are meets advocacy! Design posters to express support and solidarity for undocumented students. All materials provided, just bring your creativity and voice!
Location: Student Support Center, Room 205 (Second Floor)

Grads to Be Program and CARECEN Presents: Immigration Legal Updates
2025-11-11 13:00 - 14:00
Join CARECEN for this free virtual presentation to stay informed on the recent and anticipated changes in immigration laws and policies under the new presidential administration.
https://tinyurl.com/immlegalu

Grads to Be Presents: Wellness Wednesday (Elections)
2025-11-12 12:30 - 14:00 | Student Support Center Room 207

LGBTQIA2S+ Presents: Adulting 101: Credit - Building It, Fixing It, and Using It
2025-11-13 11:00 - 12:30
Join our wellness associate, Frank Peña (he/him), to learn about credit, what is a credit score (why it is important), safe ways to start building credit, common traps, rent, loans, and everything else that checks your credit score!
VIRTUAL, Zoom ID: 852 3603 9241

Grads to Be Presents: Wings of Gratitude Potluck
2025-11-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Student Support Center Room 205
