Alliances are not clubs, they are affinity groups where students

social media: #COCAlliances

Meeting times and contacts are provided below.

How to join?	Resources	Leads
If the Alliance you are interested in lists meeting ID and times, just "show-up"/ sign-on via zoom at the time. Email the contact listed below If there is a 'sign-up' button for the Alliance, click on it and provide your information to /recieve updates.	ALLIANCES, what are they and what do we know? Multicultural Center	Mentorship FLEX Guidelines FLEX Form-beginning of semester FLEX Form-end of semester

 

• ADULT REENTRY ALLIANCE (ARA)
  Contact: adultreentryalliance@canyons.edu  

  Mentors: Connie Perez; Liz Shaker; Graciela Martinez; Patricia Garcia

  Adult Reentry Alliance Website

  For more information about the program or to be invited to upcoming events, please fill out the Student Interest Survey. 

  Upcoming Information Meetings 

  • Student Panel, Sept 14, 2021, 4-5:30 pm 

              Sign Up Here

              Join Zoom Meeting
              https://zoom.us/j/5997459557?pwd=VldlRUVpTEJudCtSdzRzMWcrZnoyQT09
              Meeting ID: 599 745 9557
              Passcode: 86a2NW

  • Transfer 101, October 20, 2021, 11-1230pm (Zoom TBD)
  • Financial Aid. November 18, 2021, 3:30-5:00pm (Zoom TBD)
  • End of Semester Celebration, December 1, 2021 (time and Zoom TBD)

   

• AUTISM SOCIAL ALLIANCE

  Weekly Meetings on Wednesdays at 3:00pm

  Mentor Contacts

  Larry.schallert@canyons.edu

   

• BLACK STUDENT ALLIANCE
  Meetings on Wednesdays 1:30-2:30pm

  Join via Zoom: TBD

   

  Contact: BlackAlliance@canyons.edu

  Mentors Contacts: Anthony.Morris@canyons.edu; Heaven.Warner@canyons.edu; Joy.shoemate@canyons.edu

   

  Black Men White Coats Discussion

  October 15th, 2:00 - 4:00pm

   

   

• GENDER SEXUALITY ALLIANCE

  Mission Statement:

  The GSA is a dedicated space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies to socialize and network. Our weekly meetings are open to current students, former students, as well as community members. We partake in various LGBTQ+ events throughout the year and continue to partner with QueerSCV

  Weekly meetings: Tuesdays, 3pm-4pm

  To join meetings, please email Katie.lookholder@canyons.edu for Zoom link.

  Mentor Contacts

  Katie.lookholder@canyons.edu

  COC’s Gender & Sexuality Alliance lead by Katie Lookholder in collaboration with QueerSCV recently published their zine titled, Queerantine Zine.

  The LGBTQ+ community at COC and LGBTQ+ folks in the Santa Clarita Valley put together this project to express what life is like during quarantine. queerscv.com 
• LATINX ALLIANCE

  For more information, contact: 

  Hernan.ramirez@canyons.edu or Juan.Buriel@canyons.edu 

  Fall '21

  Meetings on Tuesdays 12:00pm - 1:00 pm

  • September 14
  • September 28
  • October 12
  • October 26
  • November 9
  • November 23
  • December 7

  Join via zoom:

  Meeting ID 981 3299 4462 or https://canyonsonline.zoom.us/j/98132994462

  Follow us on Instagram: @COCLatinxAlliance

  

  State of Higher Education for LatinX in California

   

• NATIVE AMERICAN/INDIGENOUS STUDENT ALLIANCE

   

  Meeting Dates: TBD

  Join via Zoom: https://canyonsonline.zoom.us/j/9270087019

   

  Email: NAIA@canyons.edu

  Mentor Contacts:

  Wendy.Trujillo@canyons.edu, 

  Angeli.Francois@canyons.edu

   

  Coming up:

  “The Thick Dark Fog” Film DISCUSSION for CA Native American Day

  Sept 24^th, 1:00pm - 2:00 pm

  https://canyons.kanopy.com/video/thick-dark-fog

   

  Following the viewing of key moments , this event will facilitate a discussion on the Native American
  school experience and the community journey to healing.

   

  Celebrating Native American Heritage month November 2021!

  Interested students can email NAIA@canyons.edu to learn more about the Alliance and plans

   

  Native American Awareness Dialogues

  YouTube: https://youtu.be/KQWKlIF7oWM

• STEM EQUITY ALLIANCE

  STEM Equity Alliance Meetings  - 2 pm

  Sep 7, 21; Oct 5, 19; Nov 2, 16, 30

  To join meetings, please email STEMEquityAlliance@canyons.edu for a Zoom link

  Fall 2021 Events

  TAG Workshop - Sep 17

  Black Men in White Coats - Oct 15

  First Generation Experiences Discussion - Nov 12

  Mentor Contacts

  Teresa.Ciardi@canyons.edu

  Amy.foote@canyons.edu

  Patricia.foley@canyons.edu

  Angeli.francois@canyons.edu

   

• TRANS ALLIANCE

  Weekly Meetings on Tuesdays 2:00-3:00pm

  Join Via Zoom: Meeting ID 985 1135 6803

  Mentor Contacts

  erin.delaney@canyons.edu

  rebecca.eikey@canyons.edu

• VETERANS ALLIANCE ORGANIZATION (VALOR)

  Meeting Dates:

  • Feb 26th, 5:30pm-6:30pm
  • Mar 10th, 1pm-2pm
  • Mar 26th, 5:30pm-6:30pm
  • Apr 15th, 1pm-2pm
  • Apr 30th, 5:30pm-6:30pm
  • May 5th, 1pm-2pm
  • May 28th, 5:30pm-6:30pm 

  Join via Zoom: https://canyonsonline.zoom.us/j/9732663397

  Mentor Contacts

  SB.tucker@canyons.edu