Common Ground

Learn how to knit from GC faculty & staff
All supplies are provided

Open MIC
Musicians, artists, poets, theatre performers, etc.
Share your talents

You Talks
Meet students from all over the world and engage in conversations focusing on culture, heritage, interest, celebrations and customs

Learn and play Dungeons Dragons and Dice while enjoying a cup of coffee or tea

Cal-Fresh Workshops
Meet with a Cal-Fresh Representative to see if you qualify for food assistance thought state of California

Knitting Workshop
Learn how to knit from GC faculty & staff
All supplies are provided

Date	Day	Event	Time	Location
9	Wed	Carlos Contreras Presentation 1-hr multimedia presentation discusses the history of the African diaspora to the Americas and how the Americas were reshaped over 500 years.	12:30	Griffin Gate
15	Tues	Basic Needs Resource Fair Learn about area basic needs resources. Grab a free bag of food. Food will be handed out from 1 - 2 pm. Bring your own bag.	11 - 2	Main Quad
24	Thurs	Safe Zone Training 101 This training is designed as an introductory to being an ally and how to create a safe space on campus and/or in your student club. Space is limited	2 - 4	60-206

National Disability Employment Month: Declared in 1988 by US Congress to raise awareness of the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities.
National Italian American Heritage Month: First celebrated in 1989 to honor the achievements and contributions of Italian immigrants and their descendants living in the United States.

Date	Day	Event	Time	Location
6	Wed	Diversity Dialogues Breaking down the Power Hierarchy Dr. Amy Ramos, Psychology	3 - 4	51-582
14	Thur	Diversity Dialogues What REALLY Happened at the 1st Thanksgiving? And why is it a Holiday anyway? Dr. Sue Gonda, Cross-Cultural Studies	2 - 3	26-220
19	Tue	Basic Needs Resource Fair Learn about area basic needs resources. Grab a free bad of food. Food will be handed out from 1 - 2 pm. Bring your own bag.	11 - 2	Main Quad
21	Thur	Thanksgiving Celebration Come and enjoy a free thanksgiving meal on campus! Bring your student ID.	12 2	Griffin Gate
28	Thurs	Thanksgiving Bag Distribution Come and puck up a bag of food to help assist you for the holidays. You must register first in order to receive a bag.	12 - 3	Griffin Gate

National American Indian Heritage Month: Celebrates the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories acknowledges the important contributions and challenges of Native people.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities: The day to celebrate achievements of people living with disabilities. It also promotes awareness of the challenges faced by over 1 billion people.