August 29, 2009 - Getting to Know Each Other, Knowing Where We're at
9:00-10:00 Breakfast and Check-in 10:00-10:20 Overview of Program 10:20-10:45 Introduction to Graduate Advisors 10:45-11:15 "Getting to Know You" Activity 11:15-12:15 Immigration His/Herstory: Placing Ourselves in the Time Line 12:15-1:00 Lunch and Performance by SIN 1:00-2:30 Introduction to Student Ambassadors 2:30-2:45 Break 2:45-4:00 Overview of Immigration Policy 4:00-5:30 Advising Groups
August 30, 2009 - Organizing for Change
9:00-10:00 Breakfast and Check-in 10:00-11:00 Traditional Organizing: Protests, Lobbying, Demonstrations 11:00-12:00 Online Organizing: Blogs, Social Networks, Petitions 12:00-12:45 Lunch and Screening of Media Clips 12:45-1:45 Media Messaging and Role Playing 1:45-2:45 Planning Educational Events: Conferences, Workshops, Teach-ins 2:45-3:00 Break 3:00-3:45 Student Survival: Scholarships, Legal Aid, Self-Care 3:45-4:45 Advising Groups 4:45-5:30 Debrief and Closing