Winter Events at the SJC
The Social Justice Center has a full calendar of events coming up in Winter Quarter! Mark your calendar now and make plans to participate.
| Rapid Response Training with the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Nework (WAISN) of Thurston County | January 12 | 3-5 pm | Social Justice Center |
This interactive session with the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN) of Thurston County will provide information and skills for building networks to protect the constitutional rights and civil liberties of yourself and others in the face of attacks on immigrants in the community. This training is co-sponsored with Evergreen’s Undocumented Student Task Force |
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day sponsored by the Evergreen State College Foundation and hosted at South Puget Sound Community College |
January 16 | 7:30 pm | Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts Main Stage | Building 21 |
SPSCC invites the community to its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Event to honor Dr. King’s legacy and reflect on the ongoing work of equity and justice in our community. Marc Bamuthi Joseph, one of the nation’s most vital voices at the intersection of arts and social justice, will deliver a keynote titled “Socially Responsive and Responsible Community-Building.” Admission to the event is free, and no tickets are required. |
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Solar Punk and You (an encore presentation from the 2025 Equity Symposium) |
January 28 | 1-2:30 pm | Social Justice Center |
In a world often overshadowed by dystopian tales, the “Solarpunk and You” workshop invites you to envision a brighter future through Solarpunk—a genre and movement dedicated to sustainable, equitable, and hopeful worlds. This interactive session introduces Solarpunk and Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs) as powerful tools for creativity, climate action, and personal empowerment. |
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Community Power with Jay Stansell |
February 2 | 3-5 pm | Zoom (link will follow in an announcement from Inside Evergreen with an Outlook Invite) |
As our immigrant and refugee community members are increasingly demonized and under attack, learn what constitutional rights we all possess and how we can use our community power to protect ourselves and each other. Jay W Stansell is a lawyer and educator who has been practicing law in the US since 1988, most recently for 19 years as an Assistant Federal Public Defender, and previously as a Staff Attorney for Northwest Immigrant Rights Project. |
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Queer Sex Ed with Planned Parenthood
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February 9 | 3-5 pm | Social Justice Center |
Was your Sex Ed less than great? Nonexistent? It’s never too late to learn new info! Join us for a fun and informative session with Queer Sex Ed experts from Planned Parenthood and Thurston County Teen Council. Co-sponsored by BLISS and Wellness Services |
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Lost in Translation with SafePlace
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February 11 | 1-2:30 pm | Social Justice Center |
A workshop on Boundaries, Sex, and Communication with staff from SafePlace and Evergreen Peer Educators. |
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Sustainable Wellness Practices through Seasonal Care
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February 25 | 1-2 pm | Social Justice Center |
As we move from late winter into early spring, shifts in our environment and energy levels occur. This workshop explores the benefits of adjusting health routines with seasonal change to support our internal rhythms. Seasonal and sustainable wellness practices are a form of preventative care that can help reduce stress and prevent burnout. A student-led workshop from an Evergreen Peer Educator, Co-sponsored by Student Wellness |
