Sept. 21, 2011 - Honors College Orientation
Oct. 10, 2011 - Cup of Culture - Cross-Cultural Centers
• 3:15pm - University Student Union, Alhambra Room, 3rd fl.
This OCOB kickoff event includes selected readings from the book, information about Henrietta Lacks, OCOB involvement opportunities, and giveaways.
Oct. 19, 2011 - Panel Discussion: Exploring the Themes of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
• 4:30pm - University Student Union, Los Angeles Room AB, 3rd floor
Join us as faculty and community members explore the major themes of medical ethics, philosophical dilemmas, and race, class, and gender implications as they relate to the life and continued use of Henrietta Lacks’ cells in medical research.
Nov. 1, 2011 - Author Appearance by Rebecca Skloot at UCLA Live
• 8:00 pm - U.C.L.A., Royce Hall - Tickets [from $20] available here.
Jan. 30, 2012 - An Afternoon with Dr. Susan Saul - Cross-Cultural Centers
• 3:15pm - University Student Union, Alhambra Room, 3rd fl.
Dr. Susan Saul, CSULA Department of Anthropology, discusses her past research and current insights working with “HeLa” cells, the immortal cells of Henrietta Lacks that continue to be used in medical and scientific research.
Feb. 24, 2012 - Book Discussion - Orthopaedic Hospital Medical Magnet High School
• 1 pm - Orthopaedic Hospital Medical Magnet High School, Library
Students from the CSULA Honors College join with students at a science magnet high school to discuss the implications of Rebecca Skloot's book.
Feb. 27, 2012 - Book Discussion - Cross-Cultural Centers
• 3:15pm - University Student Union, Alhambra Room, 3rd fl.
You're invited to discuss your thoughts and insights about The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks with other campus readers. No agendas, no lectures, no rights/wrongs. This discussion circle will give you a chance to share your experience reading the 2011-12 OCOB selection.
Mar. 1, 2012 - Book Discussion - Scientific Writing Support Center for Minority Opportunity Research (MORE)
• 3:15pm - Biological Sciences Building, Room 161 (MORE Program Conference Room)
Join students and faculty in the MORE Program to discuss your thoughts about The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks with other campus readers.
Apr. 18, 2012 - Faculty Brown-Bag - Center for Effective Teaching and Learning
• 12pm - CETL Annex, Library Palmer Wing, Room 3074
CSULA Faculty are invited to bring your lunch and your curiosity about incorporating the OCOB reading selection into class curriculum. Faculty who have successfully done so--including Robert Nissen, Patrick Sharp, and Linda Greenberg--will share their experiences and recommendations.
May 8, 2012 - Telling Stories--Questions of Social Justice in Public & Personal Narratives
An Afternoon with Jervey Tervalon
• 3:15pm - University Student Union, Los Angeles Room AB
CSULA's Tony Cox, Associate Professor of Television Production & Broadcast Journalism, joins Jervey Tervalon, acclaimed Angeleno journalist & novelist, in conversation about issues of representation, authenticity, voice, cultural appropriation, and mainstream validation in literature and journalism. Can white writers ever truly tell the stories of people of color? Can men write women’s stories with authenticity? Can the rich give voice to the poor? Consider such questions and pose others of your own!
May 16, 2012 - Women's Health 101, Part 1 - Student Health Center
• 3:15pm - Student Health Center, Room 210
Celebrate National Women’s Health Week by joining Student Health Center educators for an engaging and interactive discussion of women’s sexual health. The first 50 participants will receive a well-woman gift bag.
May 21, 2012 - Book Recommendation Open House - Cross-Cultural Centers
• 3:15pm - University Student Union, Alhambra Room, 3rd fl.
Have ideas for next year's One Campus, One Book selection? Share them in a casual forum open to all community members.
May 23, 2012 - Women's Health 101, Part 2 - Student Health Center
• 3:15pm - Student Health Center, Room 210
Do you have questions related to women's health issues such as anxiety, depression, birth control, cervical cancer, safer sex, PMS, or weight management? Join a panel of Student Health Center experts for a lively and informative Q & A session on women’s health.
Ongoing Winter & Spring 2012 - Online Book Chat - Scientific Writing Support Center for Minority Opportunity Research (MORE) Program
Take a look at the comments & reflections posted by students in the MORE Book Blog!