Message from the Intercultual Resource Center (IRC) Team
October 27, 2020
On November 3, 2020 Americans will vote to decide who will be the next president of the United States. Additionally, we will elect federal, state and local officials who will make decisions that impact our health, education and safety for years to come.
Throughout this election season, the Intercultural Resource Center (IRC) is committed to providing spaces for students to connect with peers, share information, discuss their perspectives and make their voices heard.
We hope these collaborative programs and events will provide students with a space for validation, ignite passion for social change and promote unity within our Rutgers University-Newark community.
Additional information and updates will be listed on this page.
Please, take care and be safe.
In Unity,
Zaire, Maria, Mel, and Gary | The IRC Team
Division of Student Affairs (DSA) Pre & Post Election Events 2020
| Activism 101 Workshop |
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| Monday, October 26th | 3:00pm |
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This workshop focuses on basic advocacy techniques that students and allies can use to change college campuses and communities. Hosted by Nedia Morsy, Community Organizer, Make the Road NJ, and Maria Zamora, Program Manager, RU-N IRC- Undocumented Student Services (USS) Event Link (Zoom): https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/92569825493 Password: 78612
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| Day of Dialogue |
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| Wednesday, October 28th | 10:00am – 6:00pm |
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The Intercultural Resource Center, Office of Student Life and Leadership, and the Truth and Racial Healing and Transformation Center invite you to experience dialogues across differences of identity and social justice focused on topics in relation on the upcoming presidential election. The all-day dialogue series will conclude with a panel about election and the power of the vote. “Power of the Vote: Registration, Education, and Awareness” | Time 6:00pm – 7:00pm (Panel Space) Hosted by Intercultural Resource Center (IRC) & Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Event Link (Zoom): https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/96853439559?pwd=OFZCTk1ERHdJSEJOUlNWbW5UaTA3QT09 Password: 00000 |
| Know Your Rights Training |
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| Thursday, October 29th | 4:00pm |
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This interactive training will help students, faculty, and staff learn about their rights, exercise them, and know what to do when encountering law enforcement. Hosted by Jason Hernandez, Esq. and Undocumented Student Services (USS) Event Link (Zoom): https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/99003333971 Password: 040468
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| Free Expression Workshop |
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| Thursday, October 29th | 1:00pm-3:00pm |
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In preparation to the election, this program aims to explain the basics of free expression and how it relates to personal and professional development within the current climate. Hosted by Bias Education Response Team (BERT) Event Link (Zoom): https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/99001576982?pwd=NlpuSE5aWTdGNVlsUzlTaFNkMk4vUT09 Password: 00000 |
| Community of Care Space |
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| Friday, October 30th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
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The Intercultural Resource Center provides the RU-N community a space to discuss and unpack current events while providing support during the time of this unprecedented semester. Hosted by Intercultural Resource Center (IRC) Event Link (Zoom): https://rutgers.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUqcOuoqj0tE9ye8wQCZHM71J9h4MxkKXdY Password: 00000 |
| Virtual Listening Spaces |
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| Multiple Dates & Times | Details Below |
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Virtual listening spaces are available the week of the election as brave spaces to unpack actions and events of the week. Hosted by the Division of Student Affairs (CARE Team, Counseling Services and IRC)
Zoom Link: https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/99989573176?pwd=Zm1zN1ZOZ0p0cEwyZmdzRGU2aWk0UT09 Password: 0000
Zoom Link : https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/92625898808?pwd=OXQ1amJEWUVPUmJCQTZUaEd0THZUdz09 Password: 0000
Zoom Link: https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/99559498331?pwd=eXcwVlpZeHEzR29FZC92YmFQSXJlZz09 Password: 0000 |
| Post-Election Campus Conversation |
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| Multiple Dates & Times | Details Below |
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Election Day has passed, but what now? Come join the IRC and OSSL team in a facilitated discussion which will allow students, faculty, and staff to engage as a community while sharing their views and experiences and foster a better understanding of Election Day and next steps. Hosted by ntercultural Resource Center (IRC) & Office of Student Life & Leadership (OSLL)
Zoom Link: https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/97075944250?pwd=d3Zzb3VYajNaY092MjduSm8yM01OQT09 Password: 0000
Zoom ID : 924 7165 8928 Password: 384620
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Message from Intercultural Resource Center (IRC) Team
June 1, 2020
Rutgers University-Newark Family,
The deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, in addition the countless number of killings, policing and pain experienced by the black community has emotionally wounded our student leaders and the Rutgers University-Newark community. Conversations over the past couple of days with the Intercultural Resource Center (IRC) team, student leaders, and the Rutgers University-Newark family reminded me of the 1969 Conklin Hall Takeover. The actions of black students who, through their decisive action, demanded support for their student population as well the rights for other minority students. Years later, the actions have resulted in the current beauty of the rich diversity reflected in our community today. With their spirit and the needed call for action in mind, the Intercultural Resource Center (IRC) will be doing the following:
Student Virtual Drop-in Hours:
Staff from the IRC and Office of Student Life and Leadership (OSLL) will have standing hours this week, and over the summer, to virtually drop in and talk (hours are subject to change as needed):
| Monday | ||
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| Nikita (OSLL) | 1:00pm-3:00pm | https://rutgers.webex.com/meet/nikki14 |
| Mel | 1:30pm-2:30pm | https://rutgers.webex.com/meet/mem458 |
| Tuesday | ||
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| Maria Z | 11:00am-12:00pm | https://rutgers.webex.com/meet/mjz87 |
| Mel | 1:30pm-2:30pm | https://rutgers.webex.com/meet/mem458 |
| Gary | 2:00pm-5:00pm | https://rutgers.webex.com/meet/gs858 |
| DJ (OSLL) | 3:00pm-5:00pm | https://rutgers.webex.com/meet/dbeni |
| Wednesday | ||
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| Kaitlin (OSLL) | 10:00am-12:00pm | https://rutgers.webex.com/meet/kcw76 |
| Thursday | ||
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| Maria Z | 10:00am-11:00am | https://rutgers.webex.com/meet/mjz87 |
| Janique (OSLL) | 2:00pm-4:00pm | https://rutgers.webex.com/meet/jms967 |
| Friday | ||
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| Mel | 10:30am-11:30am | https://rutgers.webex.com/meet/mem458 |
| Maria Z | 11:00am-12:00pm | https://rutgers.webex.com/meet/mjz87 |