Caltech Center for Inclusion & Diversity

❄️ Upcoming Winter Events at CCID! ❄️
Join us for a season of learning, dialogue, and community connection. All events are open to anyone interested in participating—regardless of race, color, national origin, s*x, or any other protected characteristic.

📅 January Highlights

1/05: Dia de Reyes

1/07: Eaton Fire 1-Year Anniversary & Altadena Candle Light Vigil

1/13: Building Common Ground Workshop

1/21: Dine & Dialogue: Authenticity in STEM

1/27: First-Gen Panel: How are we really doing?

1/28: MLK Keynote: Kristin McGuire

📅 February Highlights

2/02 & 2/23: Understanding & Responding to Microaggressions (Pt. 1 & 2)

2/05: Love & Lounge

2/12: Fresh Papaya Leaves Book Talk

2/17: Lunar New Year

2/27: Dine & Dialogue: Love & Healthy Relationships

📅 March Highlights

3/03: Int’l Women’s Day & Women’s History Month

3/10: Finals Decompression: Bouquet Making

3/24: Alternative Spring Break Trip

3/31: Transgender Day of Visibility

✨ Mark your calendars and join us!
📍 Hosted by Caltech Center for Inclusion & Diversity

We appreciate the love we have received from many of you in the community❣️

We love and appreciate our community as well 🧡🤍

Join us for our annual Lunar New Year Celebration Wednesday, February 5th at 11:30am-1pm outside of Red Door

January 27 is designated as an International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust. Ceremonies and activities are held at United Nations (U.N.) Headquarters in New York and at U.N. offices in the rest of the world.

Visit the Holocaust Musuem LA to learn more

“True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.”
-Martin Luther King, Jr., Stride Toward Freedom, 1957

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s contributions and impact on the Civil Rights Movement cannot go unstated. He is more than just a speech. Yet, it is easy to compartmentalize his work into a mere historical chapter. We invite a proactive approach to honoring his life, legacy, and call to action.

The Caltech Center for Inclusion & Diversity will host a virtual community space on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, at noon. This is an opportunity for us to come together and support each other. Please RSVP for the Zoom link at https://ccid.caltech.edu/events/rsvp.

Our hearts and thoughts go out to all impacted by the wildfires.

So many in our Caltech community was affected by this tragedy.

https://giving.caltech.edu/areas-to-support/relief?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYZcxKKoBnZR-cYm5Q_VyRsYWk_zqjOmu5pXfTSnp8PPh0uJwkJ3NLjL1Y_aem_as-8mAMajnRVzZXTpNl9fA

Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by the wildfires.

We echo President Rosenbaum's words: "In this time of hardship, loss, and uncertainty, [we] know that we can depend on the collegiality, caring, and resilience of our community."

CCID staff are available remotely. Do not hesitate to reach out to the [email protected].

We will be sharing resources from our Instagram page.

Campus updates are being distributed via the Caltech Alerts system and are posted online at caltech.edu/emergency

Our work in the CCID is IMPERATIVE! 🧡🤍

Your continued support and engagement are pivotal in shaping Caltech's future. We eagerly anticipate connecting with you and working together in the upcoming Winter term. Your involvement is not just appreciated but essential for our collective success.

Have a wonderful winter break!

-Dr. Tash, Director, CCID

Reflecting on the Fall 2024 term, we are proud to have hosted 16 events and programs, including four FSRI programs, four MMUF meetings, 20 student group meetings, eight educational sessions/workshops, and eight outreach opportunities.

We've also launched 13 digital education campaigns focused on inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and social justice. Our cosponsorship of three student groups has fostered incredible cultural exchange opportunities.

Please take a look at our wrap-up newsletter for a detailed overview of our programs and events.