Portland Community College Cascade Campus
Ethnic Studies Youth Conference
Portland Community College, Cascade Campus
Friday, December 9th 2022
The Portland Community College Ethnic Studies Youth Conference, in partnership with Pacific University's College of Education, and Portland State University's School of Gender, Race, and Nations, centers middle and high school student art, testimonies, and research on the pressing issues of the day, including environmental justice, health and healthcare, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, immigrant, migrant, and refugee rights, education, art, youth rights, state violence, economic equity, white supremacy, and threats to democracy. This conference bridges communication between and among people, connecting age groups, institutions, and geographies. Free and open to the public, this gathering is a platform for youth voices in a supportive environment.
WHERE: Portland Community College, Cascade Campus
WHEN: Friday, December 9, 8:30am-3pm
WHY: To connect youth, advocates, scholars, and communities
CONFERENCE STRUCTURE: Participating youth will give presentations of about 10-15 minutes (per group), depending on number of panelists. Panels will be grouped by theme and moderated by educators, scholars, and community leaders. Presentations are followed by supportive discussion / question and answer periods.
Participation is free and the Conference is open to the public.
Light breakfast and lunch provided. Conference preparation workshops are free and available for educators. Transportation support available for schools.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
1. Middle and high school teachers, counselors, and administrators, those in arts, civic, and cultural organizations, community groups and families are encouraged to share this opportunity with the youth they serve.
2. Share brief descriptions of arts and presentation topics by November 22nd.
Dates and Deadlines:
Presentation Description Deadline: November 22nd, 2022 | Conference: Friday, December 9th, 2022
Below are video links to prior youth conferences co-organized by Dr. Higuera:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF4kAFZ5iKA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0_WU7NNdU4
Portland Community College, Cascade Campus
Friday, December 9th 2022
The Portland Community College Ethnic Studies Youth Conference, in partnership with Pacific University's College of Education, and Portland State University's School of Gender, Race, and Nations, centers middle and high school student art, testimonies, and research on the pressing issues of the day, including environmental justice, health and healthcare, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, immigrant, migrant, and refugee rights, education, art, youth rights, state violence, economic equity, white supremacy, and threats to democracy. This conference bridges communication between and among people, connecting age groups, institutions, and geographies. Free and open to the public, this gathering is a platform for youth voices in a supportive environment.
WHERE: Portland Community College, Cascade Campus
WHEN: Friday, December 9, 8:30am-3pm
WHY: To connect youth, advocates, scholars, and communities
CONFERENCE STRUCTURE: Participating youth will give presentations of about 10-15 minutes (per group), depending on number of panelists. Panels will be grouped by theme and moderated by educators, scholars, and community leaders. Presentations are followed by supportive discussion / question and answer periods.
Participation is free and the Conference is open to the public.
Light breakfast and lunch provided. Conference preparation workshops are free and available for educators. Transportation support available for schools.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
1. Middle and high school teachers, counselors, and administrators, those in arts, civic, and cultural organizations, community groups and families are encouraged to share this opportunity with the youth they serve.
2. Share brief descriptions of arts and presentation topics by November 22nd.
Dates and Deadlines:
Presentation Description Deadline: November 22nd, 2022 | Conference: Friday, December 9th, 2022
Below are video links to prior youth conferences co-organized by Dr. Higuera:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF4kAFZ5iKA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0_WU7NNdU4