BIPOC Center

Upcoming Workshops and Events

 

Fall 2025 Events

 

Event: Welcome Back: Ready for Fall 25

Date: Monday, October 6th |12:00-1:00 pm

Location: BIPOC Center, Room 2149

Come grab a snow cone and popcorn and celebrate the new quarter. 

 

Event: Undocumented Student Action Week

Date: Monday, October 13th- Thursday, October 15th 

More information can be found on the Dreamers website: Here

 

Event: Halloween Party

Date: Monday, October 27th | 11:30 am-1:30 pm 

Location: BIPOC Center, Room 2149

Join us for a Halloween Movie, Popcorn, and Pizza  

 

Event: Community Swap Pop-Up Event: More than a Swap — It's an Act of Care! 

Date: Tuesday, November 4th | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Campus Center Plaza, Lower Campus, near the BIPOC Center & Owls Nest

Donation Drop-Off: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m until Thursday, October 30th @BIPOC Center

Please place donate items inside the BIPOC Center. All donated items must be new or like new, in good condition, and clean. Clothing and bedding must be washed in advance.  

Please donate with intention—choose items that are useful, portable, and can reasonably fit into a car, Uber/Lyft, or be carried on the bus. 

Some example donation items include: clothes, shoes, accessories, bags, small household items, small electronics, books, unused personal care products, gently used and washed bedding, and home décor.

For the complete information on what to donate visit  here

 

Event: Sound Healing with Melissa

Date: Monday, November 10th | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: BIPOC Center, Room 2149

Join us for a relaxing hour of sound healing. 

 

Event: Pre-Finals Fest 

Date: Monday, December 1st-Thursday, December 4th

Location: BIPOC Center, Room 2149

Monday, December 1st: Hot Coco and Cookies

Tuesday, December 2nd: Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches 

Wednesday, December 3rd: Holiday Movie and Popcorn

Thursday, December 4th: Doughnuts

 

Past Events

More than a Swap — It's an Act of Care! 

Date: Tuesday, June 10 | 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Campus Center Plaza, Lowe Campus, near the BIPOC Center & Owls Nest

Donation Drop-Off: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Extended through June 9 @BIPOC Center

More information here

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Power Hour: Sound Healing Workshop

Date: Wednesday, May 14th

Time: 12:00-1:00 pm

Location: BIPOC Center, Room 2149

**Sound Healing by Melissa Zelada

 

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Reclaiming Wellbeing: Healing Your Relationship with Food and Body Image through an Undieting ApproachDate: Tuesday, April 22nd Time: 12-1:30 pm

Location: DIning Hall

Presenter: Dr. Hortencia Jimenez

 

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Welcome Back: Ready, Set, Spring!

Time: 12:30-1:30 pm

Location: BIPOC Center, Room 2149

 

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March 17th-March 20th: Pre-Finals Winter Fest 

Date: Monday, March 17th-Thursday March 20th, See Times Below

Events:

Monday, March 17th, 12-1 pm: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches

Tuesday, March 18th, 12-1 pm: Mario Kart, Pizza, and Prizes

Wednesday, March 19th, 11 am-1 pm: Moive, Popcorn, and Coloring

Thursday, March 20th, 10am- until finished: Grab a Doughnut 

 

 

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Event: Power Hour: Sound Healing Workshop by Melissa Zelada

Join us for a transformative Sound Healing Workshop designed to promote deep relaxation, stress relief, and energetic alignment.

 

 

 

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Know Your Rights Rapid Response Training

Date: February 6, 2025

Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm

Location: 5015

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Navigating Change, Jan 21st, 12 pm & 12:30 pm, BIPOC Center

Join us for pizza and learn about the resources and services available to support you at Foothill College. 

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Monday, January 13th, 12-1:00 pm @ BIPOC Center, Room 2149: Welcome Back, Owls! Come grab a slice of pizza and hang out in the BIPOC Center. 

 

 

 

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Pre-Finals Fall Fest

Join us at the BIPOC Center, Room 2149 for food and activities.

12/2, Monday @11 am-12:30 pm, Hot Cocoa & Cookies

12/3, Tuesday @12-2 pm, Holiday Movies & Treats

12/4, Wednesday @11 am-12 pm, Donuts & Music

12/5, Thursday @ 11am-2:00 pm, PB & J Sandwiches

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Power hour: Breathwork

Monday, November 18th, 12:00-1:00 pm, BIPOC Center

Join us for a transformational breathwork workshopled by Lady Indigo! Discover the power of yourbreath in a guided session that will help you release stress. Learn more about breathwork and Lady Indigo's work atIndio Rizing.

 

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Monday, October 28, 11:00 am- 1:00 pm, BIPOC Center

Halloween Movie- Bettlejuice Bettlejuice, Popcorn, and Candy

 

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Monday, Oct. 7

Know Your Rights: Voting & Civic Action with Ellina Yin, the CEO/Founder of Only in San Jose

Noon-1 p.m.
BIPOC Center, Room 2149 

Ever wondered how your voice truly counts? Join us for "Know Your Rights: Voting & Civic Action," where we'll break down the power of your vote and how you can influence change in your community.

This isn’t just about checking a box—it's about understanding your rights, knowing how to advocate for what matters to you, and getting involved in civic action. Whether you're new to the process or a seasoned voter, this workshop is for you. Let’s make sure your voice is heard where it counts!