SJP at UCI presents Occupation 101, a documentary screening

Time	Tuesday, January 11 · 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location	Crystal Cove Auditorium in the Student Center
Hosted By	Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at UCI
More Info	Students for Justice in Palestine at UCI presents its first Winter Quarter event! Educate yourself about the Palestinian struggle for justice and the role the United States plays in preventing a just solution in the region. After the film, there will be time for moderated discussion. We will try to provide light snacks and refreshments. Invite your friends! Synopsis (taken from www.occupation101.com) A thought-provoking and powerf...ul documentary film on the current and historical root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Unlike any other film ever produced on the conflict -- 'Occupation 101' presents a comprehensive analysis of the facts and hidden truths surrounding the never ending controversy and dispels many of its long-perceived myths and misconceptions. The film also details life under Israeli military rule, the role of the United States in the conflict, and the major obstacles that stand in the way of a lasting and viable peace. The roots of the conflict are explained through first-hand on-the-ground experiences from leading Middle East scholars, peace activists, journalists, religious leaders and humanitarian workers whose voices have too often been suppressed in American media outlets. The film covers a wide range of topics -- which include -- the first wave of Jewish immigration from Europe in the 1880's, the 1920 tensions, the 1948 war, the 1967 war, the first Intifada of 1987, the Oslo Peace Process, Settlement expansion, the role of the United States Government, the second Intifada of 2000, the separation barrier and the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, as well as many heart wrenching testimonials from victims of this tragedy. Occupation 101 features a leading list of some of the most credible Middle East scholars, historians, peace activists, journalists, and humanitarian workers. For a complete listing, please see www.occupation101.com/interviewees.html

The 17 Under Fire!

OCDA FILES CHARGES AGAINST 19 STUDENTS AND SYMPATHIZERS FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT OUTSIDE CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE AT UCI

SANTA ANA – The Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) filed charges today against 19 students and sympathizers for being disorderly outside the Chancellor’s Office and refusing to leave the University of California, Irvine (UCI) campus. John Bruning, 24, Santa Ana, and James Eric Lagergren, 23, Irvine, are both charged with one misdemeanor count each of false imprisonment and obstruction of a public place. Lagergren is also charged with one misdemeanor count of being a public nuisance. Eric Kitayama, 26, Anaheim Hills, is charged with two misdemeanor counts of trespassing, and one misdemeanor count each of disturbing the peace and refusal to disperse. The following 16 co-defendants are charged with one misdemeanor count each of trespassing, disturbing the peace, and refusal to disperse:

     Moosa Matt Azadian, 21, Anaheim
     Rachel Denice Burton, 21, Irvine
     Juan Antonio Castillo, 48, Santa Ana
     Fernando Chirino, 28, Irvine
     Ryan Sinclaire Davis, 22, Santa Ana
     Saron Ephraim, 22, Tustin
     Sandra Flores, 20, Irvine
     Dennis Lopez, 32, Irvine
     Evangelina Nevarez, 36, Los Angeles
     Sylvia Van Pham, 22, Fountain Valley
     Celene Perez, 28, Los Angeles
     Whitney Lauren Shepard, 22, Irvine
     Indar Smith, 22, Irvine
     Aida Belaynes Soloman, 21, Irvine
     Irendeep Kaur Srai, 22, Irvine
     Samiyyah Jowharah Tillman, 22, Irvine

All the defendants are UCI students except Castillo, Nevarez, Perez, and former student Kitayama. If convicted on all counts, they face a sentence ranging from probation to one year in jail. The defendants are scheduled to be arraigned Dec. 29, 2010, Central Justice Center, Santa Ana. The Department and time are to be determined.

At approximately 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 24, 2010, 17 defendants except Bruning and Lagergren are accused of trespassing onto the UCI campus, entering the fifth floor of Aldrich Hall, and gathering outside the Office of the Chancellor. The defendants are accused of disorderly conduct involving over 40 people inside and outside the building. They are accused of chanting, yelling slogans from their various protest groups, blowing whistles, and pounding on the walls and floor. They are accused of disrupting approximately 400 UCI employees working in Aldrich Hall, who were evacuated at 11:00 a.m. due to the protests.

While the 17 defendants were inside Aldrich Hall, Bruning and Lagergren are accused of pushing a dumpster against the doors of the west exit outside the building. Lagergren is accused of heaving a dumpster into the middle of Pereira Street, one of the main streets on the UCI campus, and blocking traffic.

At 11:15 a.m., UCI Police read a dispersal order using a portable bullhorn. The 17 defendants inside are accused of refusing to leave, sitting down in a single-file line, continuing to yell, and banging on walls. The UCI Police arrested each defendant. The Irvine Police and Newport Beach Police assisted in dispersing those gathered outside. Bruning and Lagergren were not arrested at the scene.

UCI has designated areas to practice free speech in a safe and effective manner without disrupting the normal operations of the University. The UCI Code of Student Conduct places appropriate limitations on where demonstrations may be held without discrimination, and all students are expected to adhere to this Code. In California, entering any land with the intention of interfering with or obstructing lawful business is misdemeanor trespassing.

Deputy District Attorney Lynda Fernandez of the Special Prosecutions Unit is prosecuting this case.

UCI's BSU Presents: "The Murder of Fred Hampton" Movie Night

Time	Thursday, November 18 · 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location	HH 112
Hosted By	Black Student Union
More Info	Come to the Black Student Union's first movie night to watch the documentary "The Murder of Fred Hampton." Fred Hampton was the leader of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party. This film depicts his brutal murder by the Chicago police and its subsequent investigation, but also documents his activities in organizing the Chapter, his public speeches, and the programs he founded for children during the last eighteen months of his life (imdb.com). The film will be followed up by a quick discussion.

TEACH-IN: (Not Just) Fee Hikes

Time	Wednesday, November 17 · 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location	Humanities Hall 262
Hosted By	Dispersal of Knowledge
More Info	Global disinvestment in education and cuts to government social spending are the norm, and taking a stance against this in any form is becoming increasingly difficult. Recent media attention directed towards the tens of thousands of people engaged in protests over fee hikes in London elicits needed attention to the global climate surrounding social issues. In this light, how can we broaden the conversation on the proposed local UC fee hike of 8% to be inclusive of a global context? We invite you to bring your friends and community members to participate in the teach-in this evening, in Humanities Hall 262. Although some will be provided, if anyone would like to bring snacks and drinks to share will be appreciated and enjoyed by all. See you all there! :)

WTF?! Fee Hikes Again?? RALLY Nov. 18 @ UCI

Time	Thursday, November 18 · 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Location	UCI Flagpoles
Hosted By	Bobble Bobble
More Info	Day of Action against: UC BUDGET CUTS!-TUITION HIKES! (AGAIN?!?) -Proposal to change fees to TUITION (falling into line with the historical trajectory of privatization of the UC) ...... -Additional 8% increase of already cost-prohibitive student fees/tuition, forcing students to pay a whopping $12,000+ when including student services fees -Cuts to progr...ams, classes, wages... -In addition to the already decrepit status of public education. FIGHT BACK! And any negative impacts of the budget cuts.We must unite to save our school!!!!!ROLLBACK TUITION HIKES AND WAGE CUTS NOW! INSOURCE WORKERS AND FIX CALIFORNIA’S PRIORITIES NOW! Public education is in crisis. Politicians and the University of California Office of the President (UCOP) demands that we—UC students and workers—pay to safeguard their bottom-line. The budget cuts have resulted in: 1. A proposed 8% tuition imposition, DIRECTLY AFTER last year's 32% tuition increase that affected all students, even though tuition and fees already went up more than 105% 2000-09 . 2. Classes in all subject areas being drastically cut while the remaining classes are being increased to unmanageable sizes; teacher’s assistants (T.A.) are being made responsible for 80-100 students in some units and asked to cover more than one class (lecture) in others. In some departments (like sociology and psychology), continuing graduate students in good standing are losing funding because they are no longer being hired as T.A.’s in spite of the shortage caused by increased enrollment and fewer classes! 3. The elimination of critical educational programs like SAAS, which provide assistance to low-income and first-generation students. 4. Paralyzing cuts in staff, hours, and operations for UCI’s libraries and Gateway. 5. The use of subcontracting to AVOID giving campus workers even the most basic union wages, benefits, and legal protection through third-party hires that profit by paying these workers miserable wages with “little to no” medical benefits, sick days, or vacation. 6. Statewide pay cuts, forced furloughs (unpaid temporary leaves of absence), and LAYOFFS for university and hospital staff, lecturers, and faculty! While students are being run dry by cost-prohibitive measures, the State legislature shows no qualms with defunding public education while proposing a 31% tax break to the rich . Likewise, UC administrators, CEO’s, and CNO’s have no problem with giving themselves regular raises and bonuses. The median bonus given to CEO’S and CNO’s was $39,000 last year; the median salary is $555,000 (UCI Medical’s CEO) . Last year, Terry Belmont (Associate Vice Chancellor for Medical Center Affairs and CEO) received a 22% salary increase—bringing his yearly income to $659,000. Dr. Peter Breen (UCI Medical Center), who was accused of forging surgery records and resigned in 2007, had a yearly salary of $472,000 . Several executives received 11% to 59% higher than their predecessors. The regents also voted to give “administrative stipends” ranging from $24,000 to $58,625 to several employees, without any extra duties, and added several new highly paid executive positions. And yet, Gov. Schwarzenegger and UCOP chief Yudof dared tell us that the economic crisis is forcing all of us to make sacrifices. WE DEMAND the State fix its priorities and adequately fund public education (UC, Cal State, Community College, & at all elementary/ secondary levels) and healthcare; no more bailouts or tax breaks for the rich! WE DEMAND tuition hikes stop, associated fees be rolled-back to affordability, and full employment for continuing graduate students because the UC system is being gentrified. WE DEMAND all faculty and staff pay-cuts be withdrawn; all laid-off lecturers, staff, and service workers be rehired; and all service workers finally be inhoused (hired directly by the university). WE DEMAND State lawmakers, UCOP, and UCI’s administrators publicly fight on behalf of the students and workers—not against us. WE DEMAND transparency in all budgetary decision-making and shared governance to be SHARED. WE DEMAND WE NO LONGER BE MADE TO SACRIFICE FOR THESE BOSSES! If it’s time to make sacrifices, these administrators and politicians must be forced to lead by example and take massive wage cuts, retroactively return their bonuses, refuse their posh allowances, and sacrifice their pensions before attacking the people who make the UC work. STUDENTS, WORKERS, & COMMUNITY: SOLIDARITY IN DIFFERENCE! UNITE!! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • 12pm NOON RALLY AT THE FLAGPOLES: PLEASE COME SUPPORT UCI AND PROTEST THE BUDGET CUTS TO PUBLIC HIGHER ED IN CALIFORNIA. FEATURING: SPEAKERS REPRESENTING STUDENTS, FACULTY AND WORKERS! • TEACH-IN on Wednesday, 11/17/10, in room ____ (TBA) Stay tuned for follow ups!!!

Jornaleros en La Lucha

Time	Thursday, November 4 · 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location	Bio Sci III, 1200
Hosted By	ASUCI, Dreams At UCI, Umbrella Council, and Orange County Dream Team
More Info	...In the context of the passing of SB1070 in Arizona and other anti-migrant laws in cities throughout the nation such as Costa Mesa, and the student struggle for the Dream Act as a Stand Alone Bill, Jornaleros en Lucha (Part One) is a documentary that depicts the struggle of day laborers in the cities of Orange and Costa Mesa located in Orange County. The film documents the obstacles and struggles of day laborers as they try to organize into a collective in order to fight anti-day laborer ordinances in these cities and establish safe-corners or sites where they can congregate and provide their labor without fearing police harassment. About the Collective that produced the Film: The film was produced by Collectivo Tonantzin. The collective does work with day laborers in Orange and Costa Mesa as well as with youth and cop watch collectives in Orange County and L.A. Mission Statement: We are a collective that struggles for justice, equality, dignity, and respect for all. We struggle for a community in which many communities can fit. We work to educate and raise consciousness about issues that affect our community as a whole. We promote education and subscribe to the principal of each one, teach one. We constantly work to educate ourselves and our community in a collective, non-coercive environment. THIS THURSDAY, November 4, at 7 pm. Bio Sci III, 1200

All out for sentencing day

Time	Friday, November 5 · 8:00am - 10:00pm
Location	LA County Criminal Court 210 W temple st Los Angeles, CA
Hosted By	Los Angeles Coalition for Justice for Oscar Grant
More Info	On Nov 5 Judge Perry will sentence Mehserle for the murder of Oscar Grant. Come out and demand that he get the MAXIMUM SENTENCE ( 4 year for involuntary manslaughter plus an extra ten years for the gun enhancement) We will be there from 8:00am until the sentencing is announced. -- After the sentence is read meet at Lemeirt Park (Vernon and Crenshaw) at 5:00 for reaction and responses from the community. Come out and voice your opinion, and discuss next steps in the movement to stop police brutality! Next L.A Coalition for Justice for Oscar Grant meeting will be: Sunday Nov 7th 5:00 Chucos Justice Center 1137 E Redondo blvd Inglewood, Ca 90032