March 8 is a day internationally recognized as International Women's Day by the United Nations and observed globally, by nations around the world. While many nations in the rest of the world take the day to celebrate and call for the advancement of women’s rights, in Mexico, it is used as a day for protest, calling for the end of femicides, trafficking, and Machismo in the country, urging officials to lend a hand against the crimes that occur … [Read more] about International Women’s Day: A Day of Protest for Mexican Citizens
Ensure Justice 2024: Keeping Our Children Safe Online
The first Friday and Saturday of March, 2024, the Global Center for Women and Justice’s annual Ensure Justice Conference took place. This year’s theme was, “Keeping Our Children Safe Online." Friday, March 1st was the first day of the annual conference. … [Read more] about Ensure Justice 2024: Keeping Our Children Safe Online
Five Local Coffee Shops to Visit This Finals Season
With finals season just around the corner, it’s a great time to start your hunt for the perfect coffee shop to study for finals. It can be difficult to find a space that contains all the elements for a successful and productive study session, like comfortable … [Read more] about Five Local Coffee Shops to Visit This Finals Season
Microaggression: Addressing the Subtleties of Racism in Academia
We often hear the word “racism” and assume it is a blatant attack on a group or individual, however, microaggressions are also a form of racism. As a Hispanic Serving Institution, it is important for our student and faculty populations to be informed and … [Read more] about Microaggression: Addressing the Subtleties of Racism in Academia
OCHTTF and Vanguard University’s Know More, Do Better 2.0 Conference
On Wednesday, Jan.31, Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force came together with Vanguard University’s Global Center for Women and Justice for “Know More, Do Better,” a student conference. The conference welcomed over 500 middle school students and … [Read more] about OCHTTF and Vanguard University’s Know More, Do Better 2.0 Conference