Principles of Community Week approaches

by Dave Jones
February 08, 2013

By Dateline staff

UC Davis lifts its collective voice in celebration of the Principles of Community, Feb. 25 to March 1. Events include a presentation on the historical significance of the song, “Lift Every Voice and Sing”; a lecture and discussion on freedom of speech; and workshops and dialogues.

The schedule also includes a noon-hour program just for staff: “Making Connections Across Difference.”

UC Davis adopted the Principles of Community in 1990 and has reaffirmed them four times, the last time in 2010 on the occasion of their 20th anniversary.

The principles comprise an unofficial covenant among all members of the campus community to treat one another with civility, respect and mutual understanding “among the many parts of the whole,” and to celebrate our differences.

Here is the complete schedule for Principles of Community Week:

Monday, Feb. 25

• Principles of Community — Workshop presented by P.E.A.C.E. (Peer Education And Community Empowerment) trainers. 4-5 p.m., Room E, Student Community Center.

• Faith and Tea — A discussion about faith and building community across religious differences. Sponsored by Middle East/South Asia Studies. 5-7 p.m., Room D, Student Community Center.

Tuesday, Feb. 26

• Freedom of Speech — Lecture and discussion with Vikram Amar, associate dean and professor, School of Law. 2-3:15 p.m., King Room, Memorial Union.

• Making Connections Across Difference — A dialogue about building meaningful relationships among diverse people. For staff only; for more informationor to RSVP, contact Vickie Gomez, vlgomez@ucdavis.edu. Noon-1 p.m.

• Theater of the Oppressed — Performance by Unity Clap Theater. 7-9 p.m., Room D, Student Community Center.

• Woman to Woman — A critical dialogue between female-identified members of the African Diaspora pertaining to their experience on a college campus. Food will be served. RSVPs required. For more information, contact, Jerrie Lowe, jelowe@ucdavis.edu. 6-8 p.m., multipurpose room, Student Community Center.

Wednesday, Feb. 27

• Intersections: Spirituality and Sexuality — A dialogue about those who have suffered sexual and religious oppression, presented by DeAngela Cooks, activist, educator and spoken word artist. 5-7 p.m., multipurpose room, Student Community Center.

• Know Your Song — Teaching students about the historical significance of the song “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” including history about the songwriter, James Weldon Johnson. For more information, contact Jerrie Lowe, jelowe@ucdavis.edu. 6-7 p.m., Student Recruitment and Retention Center (at the Student Community Center).

Thursday, Feb. 28

• Social Justice 101 — A workshop presented by the Multicultural Immersion Program interns. Noon-1 p.m., DeCarli Room, Memorial Union.

Friday, March 1

• Student Leadership and Service to Your Community — What opportunities are available for leading and serving your campus community? Come learn how you can work with students, administrators, faculty and staff to make an impact on your campus community. 1:30-2:30 p.m., P.E.A.C.E. Lounge, Cross Cultural Center (at the Student Community Center).

All week

• Structures, Signifiers and Society: People and Textiles — Stunning examples from the UC Davis Design Collection. These ethnographic and contemporary works showcase the significance of textiles as representations of ingenuity, identity and cultures around the world. Exhibition runs through March 18, Design Museum, 124 Cruess Hall. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Monday-Friday and 2-4 p.m. Sunday. Read more.