[Asianam] Gregory Cendana's visit to campus

[Wu, Judy]

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The Student Life Multicultural Center is proud to welcome Gregory A. Cendana to campus for two exciting events as a part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Cendana is the first openly gay and youngest-ever Executive Director of the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) and Institute for Asian Pacific American Leadership & Advancement (IAPALA). As executive director of the APALA Gregory is responsible for the day-to-day operations and works closely with the national executive board to carry out social and economic justice campaigns, which include immigration reform and fighting for an increase in the minimum wage.

·        Wednesday, January 22nd at 4pm in the Suzanne Scharer Room, Ohio Union: Intersections: Asian and LGBT Identities<http://multiculturalcenter.osu.edu/events.aspx/2014/1/22/31995/apahm-2014-intersections-asian-and-lgbt-identities-dice-?d=8>

·        Wednesday, January 22nd at 7pm in the Traditions Room, Ohio Union: Our Shared Struggles: Towards Social and Economic Justice<http://multiculturalcenter.osu.edu/events.aspx/2014/1/22/31996/apahm-2014-our-shared-struggles-towards-social-and-economic-justice-a-talk-by-gregory-cendana-dice-?d=8>

He sees his primary role as a vehicle to explore and educate others about the various intersections between diverse communities; he prides himself on using his position to provide opportunities to help others understand just how connected different communities are and the issues we all face.

In his own words: “The struggle for worker’s rights is connected to the struggle for LGBT equality. The struggle for quality and affordable education is connected to the struggle for racial justice. The struggle for climate justice and clean energy is connected to the struggle for immigrant rights. The struggle for women’s rights is connected to the struggle for voting rights and election reform. Cendana believes we must push ourselves to “break outside of our bubbles and find ways to do more work collectively — it’s how we will win, how we can create change and ensure social and economic justice for everyone.”

Join us for an evening of inspiration, introspection and social justice skill building. Campus and community members are invited to participate in this spirited dialogue: everyone is welcome!

Cendana is the first openly gay and youngest-ever Executive Director of the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA), AFL-CIO, and Institute for Asian Pacific American Leadership & Advancement. He is a proud member of the National Writer’s Union, UAW Local 1981 and was reappointed by Mayor Vince Gray to the Advisory Committee to the DC Office of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Affairs. Cendana was named one of Washington, D.C.’s most influential 40-and-under young leaders, one of the 30 Most Influential Asian Americans Under 30 & awarded the Next Generation Award from Metro Weekly, which recognizes the accomplishments of LGBT activists & artists under the age of 30. Previously, he served as the first openly gay Asian American president of the United States Student Association. In his spare time, Cendana enjoys singing karaoke, choreographing dances and trying new cooking recipes.

This events also counts toward your D.I.C.E. Ally Certificate (H&A) so be sure bring your D.I.C.E. card or request one if you don't already have one.

Gregory Cendana’s visit to OSU is organized by the Student Life Multicultural Center and co-sponsored by the Asian American Association, Pilipino Student Association, SHADES, and Sigma Phi Beta.
For more information on his visit and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, visit go.osu.edu/APAHM.
[The Ohio State University]
Annabelle Estera
Intercultural Specialist
Multicultural Center Office of Student Life
Suite 1000 - Ohio Union , 1739 N High Street , Columbus, OH 43210
614-688-8449 Office / 614-292-4462 Fax
estera.4 at osu.edu<mailto:estera.4 at osu.edu> mcc.osu.edu<http://mcc.osu.edu>
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