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September 20, 2021

Arpilleras from the Collection of Marjorie Agosin

Arpilleras from the Collection of Marjorie Agosin

September 1 - October 1, 2021

Reception and Talk: September 21, 4:30-6:30pm (4:30-5:20 in gallery, 5:30-6:30 lecture in the Forum)

Mazmanian Gallery presents an exhibition of arpilleras, hand sewn quilts that tell the story of "Los Desaparecidos" (“the disappeared”) in Chile, from the private collection of Marjorie Agosin. This art form emerged as a female-led resistance movement in response to the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet in 1970s Chile. The works are politically radical, feminist, and historically compelling; as well as compositionally and materially impacting. Marjorie Agosin who is an expert on the history and context of these tapestries will speak on campus about her collection, the current state of the resistance movement, and her recent related book.

Arts & Ideas 2021-2022: Good Trouble

Arts & Ideas is proud to present our 2021–2022 series—a year of must-see speakers, exhibitions, and films—exploring the theme of GOOD TROUBLE in honor of the memory of FSU’s 2019 commencement speaker, the Honorable John Lewis.

As a congressman and civil rights icon, John Lewis asked us to consider how we can speak up and speak out, do the right thing, and cause necessary trouble. Let’s learn about good and necessary trouble together through events that approach these questions and create dialogues across campus.

Events in September include:

James Baldwin and the Contemporary Global Struggle
September 28th, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. Virtual Event

In the short film James Baldwin: From Another Place, Baldwin observes that “one sees it [the United States] better from a distance and you can make comparisons from another place from another country which you aren’t able to make in America because there is nothing to compare America to when you are there.” From Another Place showcases Baldwin’s deep engagement with systems of oppression during his residency in Istanbul and provides a place for him to reflect about his queer, Black, American identity in relation (and solidarity) with the “wretched of the earth” everywhere. Following the film, Dr. Rich Blint will explore this global perspective that Baldwin adopts during his years abroad and consider the ways in which Baldwin situates racism and oppression in the US within the broader architecture of colonialism and its aftermath.

Mujeres Solidarias: Female Empowerment through Comics
September 29th, 2021, 4:30 p.m., Virtual Event

Pepita Sándwich (Argentina), Power Paola (Ecuador/Colombia), and Quan Zhou (Spain) unite for a conversation about female empowerment through comics and cartoon art. The panel will include a discussion about their work and the important role of cartoons in promoting antiracism and gender equality. In addition to the main panel event, Pepita Sándwich will provide an in-person workshop. If you are interested in participating in the workshop, please contact Joanne Britland in the World Language Program.

Check out all the events and register to attend at: https://www.framingham.edu/the-fsu-difference/arts-and-ideas/good-trouble/

Stop & Shop dontates 100K to Framingham State

Stop & Shop President Gordon Reid presented $100,000 to Framingham State University (FSU) on Wednesday, Sept. 15, to establish the “Stop & Shop Scholarship for Diversity in the Field of Food & Nutrition,” an endowed fund that will provide financial assistance to FSU students studying to become registered dieticians.

According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Commission on Dietetic Registration, more than 71 percent of the nation’s roughly 106,000 registered dietitians are non-Hispanic white – and only 3 percent are African American. According to the same survey, the demographic profile of nutrition practitioners has essentially remained unchanged since 2007.

“We chose to partner with Framingham State University in this effort because of their commitment to recruiting and retaining students of color in this program. Together, our aim is to break down historic barriers in the field of nutrition, so that more aspiring dieticians of color advance and ultimately create lasting change in the field and in our communities.” said Gordon Reid, President of Stop & Shop.”

Learn more here: https://www.framingham.edu/about-fsu/news-and-events/articles/stop-shop-aims-to-drive-diversity-in-dietetics-with-100000-donation-to-framingham-state-university.html

Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month

“Identities and Work: Latinx Leaders in Higher Ed”

Panel featuring Dr. Xavier Guadalupe-Diaz (Associate Prof Soc/Crim); Dr. Wanda Montanez '00 (Managing Director of Programs for National Let's Get Ready); Jorge Gonzalez M.Ed. (Assistant Director Student Involvement and Leadership Development @FSU).

Sept 28th 430pm-6pm (virtual)

Please RSVP to events using this form. For the program on 9/28, you will receive the zoom link before the event starts. For questions and to request accommodations, please email psanchezconnally@framingham.edu

Pink Patch Project

Pink Patch 2021 is here!

Once again Framingham State University Police Department will take part in the Pink Patch Project!

The Pink Patch Project is a public awareness campaign designed to bring attention to the fight against breast cancer and to support research organizations combating this devastating disease.

Proceeds from the sale of our patch will go directly to Susan G. Komen New England. Patches are proudly sold at FSU Follett Campus store.

Questions can be directed to Sgt. Marty Laughlin via email mlaughlin@framingham.edu or Community Resource Officer Katelyn Kelley – katelynkelly@framingham.edu

Alexis Rivera talks mental health in CIE

By Publications Intern Donald Halsing

Alexis Rivera, director of the intercultural family support center at Advocates, described his work involving communities of color during an open conversation hosted by FSU’s Center for Inclusive Excellence Sept. 13.

Attendees included students, professors, and Framingham Police Chief Lester Baker.

Advocates, Inc. is a nonprofit organization which provides counseling and aid services to people in need. Their mission is to provide “creative solutions to even the greatest life challenges” according to the Advocates website.

Rivera earned two bachelor’s from Westfield State University in criminal justice and ethnic/gender studies, and a master’s in counseling psychology from Framingham State in 2019 according to Linkedin.

He said few men of color earn a master’s degree, and he self-identifies as a Puerto Rican man. “I use my privilege in the sense of making sure that my people are heard and making sure my people have a seat at the table.

“My job as a therapist is not to give you advice,” Rivera said. “My job is to elicit what you think is okay, and obviously challenge what I think may not be okay.”

Rivera added, “I want you to correct me. ... That's the other thing as adults we don't do - we do not tell kids when we're wrong.”

Mirari Elcoro, a psychology professor, said the vulnerability of not knowing all the answers while teaching is “something that we don't talk about enough.”

Patricia Sanchez-Connally, a sociology professor, said, “If I'm teaching a class, I'm supposed to know everything … and I think it does take vulnerability on our end.”

Rivera said most of his career as a therapist has been spent listening to young men of color. “My work with them was just, more so, showing them that I'm there.” He attended many football games where boys from his discussion groups were playing.

Rivera said not much is done to foster emotional awareness among middle-school age Latino boys processing the “intersectionality” of their identities. He said many boys he worked with considered physical self-care taboo.

Angel Hernandez, an undeclared freshman, said “It's not bad that you want to make yourself look good. It doesn't make you any less of a man.”

Rivera added mental health issues are “always swept under the rug for Latino communities.”

He said job loss was high among people of color early in the COVID-19 pandemic. “A lot of my work shifted from mental health to ‘Let me get these people their basic needs, and the little bit that I can do for their mental health - I'm going to try.’”

During his time as a student, Rivera said he questioned continuing his studies. Even though he realized he couldn’t help everyone, he said, “I can affect 10, and those 10 are going to have a ripple somewhere.”

Career Services Events

Wednesday Employer Showcases

Employers showcase their organizations, in person, most Wednesdays in the McCarthy Center lobby. Their goal is to network with and recruit students for full-time jobs or internships. Students can stop by their table to learn more.

9/22
10am-11:30am: Cost Plus World Market
12pm-1:30pm: ERA Key Realty Services

10/6 10am-11:30am: Savers
12pm-1:30pm: The Danforth Museum

10/20
10am-11:30am: Chick-fil-A
12pm-1:30pm: TBD

Engagement Day:
Wednesday, September 29, 12:00 p.m.— 2:00 p.m., Athletic Center

Great opportunity for students to find an on or off-campus job with one of our many local retailers, businesses, or non-profits, or on campus! This event is also a fantastic opportunity for students to learn more about clubs, on campus organizations, and getting involved both on campus. Representatives from over 50 on and off -campus businesses and organizations will be at this in person fair.

MA State Universities Fall Virtual Career Fairs on Handshake

The Massachusetts State Universities are hosting four joint virtual career fairs to be held on HANDSHAKE. Students will virtually meet with employers and explore internship, part-time, and full-time opportunities that meet their career goals, though video group chats and one-on-one sessions. Students MUST pre-register on Handshake.

Each fair is industry focused, but ALL majors are welcome to all fairs.

Register on Handshake at https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs

Accounting, Finance and Business Virtual Career Fair
Thursday, September 23rd, 2021, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Criminal Justice and Government Virtual Career Fair
Wednesday, October 13th, 2021, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Humanities, Nonprofit and Social Sciences Virtual Career Fair
Wednesday, October 27th, 2021, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

STEM and Health Sciences Virtual Career Fair
Tuesday, November 9th, 2021, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

The 16th Annual Major/Minor Fair

Tuesday, October 26, 11:30 a.m.— 1:00 p.m.

MC Forum

Students having difficulty choosing a major or a minor can learn more about which careers would correlate to their choices. Visit academic tables, Career Services, and International Education (Study Abroad). Students can ask questions about classes and skills needed for the major/minor they are considering, and how graduate school and internships play a role.

Notable Accomplishments

-Professor Jennifer DeLeon's novel Don't Ask Me Where I'm From is a finalist for both the International Latino Book Award, YA Category, and the Massachusetts Book Award.

Upcoming events

Baseball vs Bridgewater State

Thursday, March 28, 2024

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Bowditch Field Athletic & Cultural Complex

Organized by: Athletics

Women's Lacrosse vs Fitchburg State

Saturday, March 30, 2024

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Maple Street Field

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