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Past Events

Spring 2025 Events

March 19 | “Crossing Borders” Speaker Panel

The “Crossing Borders” Speaker Panel brings Molly Chew ’12, who leads the ReUnite Project at VECINA, and multimedia artist Patricia Vázquez Gómez.

VECINA’s ReUnite Project facilitates the swift release and reunification of detained unaccompanied immigrant children with their family members and other loved ones, known as “sponsors,” through pro bono legal services and individualized support. Since the project’s launch in March 2021, ReUnite has supported over 1,400 unaccompanied children in the release and reunification process. As project director, Chew serves as an expert and consultant on issues concerning unaccompanied minors, family separation and reunification.

Vázquez Gómez’ investigates the social functions of art, the intersections between aesthetics, ethics and politics and the expansion of community-based art practices. Her multimedia work includes painting, printmaking, video and music, among others. Her work is informed by her experiences working in the immigrant rights and other social justice movements.

Photos from the event

Crossing Borders presenter speaking at a podium.

Attendees listening to a presenter at the Crossing Borders presentation.

Crossing Borders Presentation.

 


Fall 2024 Events

Breaking the Silence: Belonging and Alienation on a Liberal Arts Campus

Wednesday, Oct. 2

Book Discussion – Breaking the Silence: Belonging and Alienation on a Liberal Arts University Campus

Interactive discussion led by students on Anthony Jack’s “The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges Are Failing Disadvantaged Students”

Note: Open to Linfield students, faculty and staff only

Riley 201

4:15 - 5:30 p.m.

 

anthony_jack_900.webpThursday, Oct. 10

Book Discussion – Anthony Jack Reading Group

Led by Professor Robin Barklis, Department of Political Science

Note: Open to Linfield students, faculty and staff only

Walker 203

4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

 

Wednesday, Oct. 16

Keynote: Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the Price

Keynote lecture and book signing by renowned author Anthony Jack.

Richard and Lucille Ice Auditorium

5:30 - 7 p.m.

 

Thursday, Oct. 17

Conversation and Workshop with Anthony Jack

Note: Open to Linfield students, faculty and staff only

Jonasson Hall

4:30 - 6 p.m.

 

Wednesday, Oct 30

Debate - The rise of Gen Z social media activism has negatively impacted U.S. democracy

Six students from Linfield’s award-winning Speech and Debate Team will present a public debate on the motion, “The rise of Gen Z social media activism has negatively impacted U.S. democracy.”

For more information, contact communication arts Professor Jackson Miller.

Note: Open to Linfield students, faculty and staff only

Riley Hall, Fred Meyer Lounge

4:30 - 5:30 p.m.