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Study Jams and Elections!

2009-12-08T23:53:43Z

Hey MSU!

Just two announcements:

1) Study Jams

The bridges coalition is holding Study Jams THIS WEEK, today Thursday and
Friday BUT NOT WEDNESDAY from 12pm-12am in the multicultural center in MLK
Jr Student Union's Heller Lounge! MSU will be cohosting with PASS on
Thursday =]. Free academic resources and food will be there for you, and

Mixed class next semester

2009-11-17T23:23:06Z

In the light of Telebears Phase II coming up (Boooooo), thought some of
you might be interested in:

ETHNIC STUDIES 150: PEOPLE OF MIXED RACIAL
DESCENT

Description: Deals with phenomenon of people of mixed-race
descent, focusing on United States but with reference to other nations for

Mixed Conference THIS SATURDAY! [Please forward widely!]

2009-11-17T23:15:24Z

*UC Berkeley Mixed Student Union's annual fall conference*
*Mixed Experiences: Celebrating Diversity of Experience in Mixed "Race"
Communities*
-Keynote- Wei Ming Dariotis from San Francisco State University

Where: MLK Jr. Student
Union<[link]>5th

MSU's 3rd General Meeting

2009-11-17T06:47:32Z

This is a reminder about our 3rd general meeting this Wednesday at 7pm. The
room is still TBD (stupid budget cuts), so we'll email you as soon as we get
a room assignment.
The theme for this month's meeting is Mixed People in the Media. Yay.
There will be yummy food.
See you all there

--
Mixed Student Union

3rd General meeting and MSU social!

2009-11-03T21:48:39Z

Hello!!!
Mixed Student Union will be having our next social on *Saturday November
14th from 1-3. *
Location TBA.
Come kickback with MSU, get to know us and others, and eat food. More
details to come
Our 3rd general meeting will be *Wednesday November 18th at 7. *
Location TBA
Topic TBA
We'll keep you updated, but please put this on your calendar!

With regard to yesterday's meeting

2009-10-23T18:19:32Z

Here are some links just things you may or may not be interested in:
[link]
[link]
[link]

2nd General Meeting location!

2009-10-21T23:42:38Z

Meeting location for tomorrow's meeting is 78 Barrows from 7-8:30pm!
(that's directly east of Sather Gate if you didn't know)
Hope to see you there!!
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Hey everyone!
It's time for your second general meeting. It was great seeing so many new
faces last month. We're hoping for a great turnout again this month. So

2nd General Meeting-MSU

2009-10-19T19:42:23Z

Hey everyone!
It's time for your second general meeting. It was great seeing so many new
faces last month. We're hoping for a great turnout again this month. So
bring your friends.
This month we're going to be discussing different mixed stereotypes and the
consequences of these stereotypes. Please bring your opinions, your stories,

Calling All Ethnic Studies and African American Studies Students

2009-10-17T05:15:13Z

Hey guys,Mixed Student Union is looking for 2 students from the African
American Studies or the Ethnic Studies department. We're currently applying
for a grant for our upcoming conference and we need sponsors before we can
apply. Please help us out and email us back if you're available. THANK you
so much.

UCB MSU's Annual Mixed Conference: Preliminary announcement+call for workshops

2009-10-15T07:27:12Z

Mark your calendars, you're invited to participate in UC Berkeley Mixed
Student Union's annual conference:
*Mixed Experiences: Celebrating Diversity of Experience in Mixed 'Race'
Communities*
Saturday November 21st, UC Berkeley campus
This year we want to focus in on the vast diversity of backgrounds self

UC Berkeley Student (Mixed!) Photographer Doing Project on Mixed Race/Culture/Identity

2009-09-29T07:17:38Z

Hi Yall,

I'm a photojournalism student of Iranian-Guatemalan heritage at the
Graduate School of Journalism here on campus, and I'm working on a
class project of great personal interest to me that will be
incorporated into a photo book on immigration in the United States.
The project is based around people of mixed race/heritage/identity in

MSU Potluck this saturday!

2009-09-25T01:12:07Z

Hey MSU!
So the potluck this Saturday will be at my place 2529 Benvenue
St #205 (half a block south of unit 2). The door will be propped open, and
if you have any difficulty getting in, just give me a call (510) 501-3947
It would be awesome if you could bring something! But you don't have to
bring something to come! Hope to see you Saturday!

Fwd: Biracial Filipino American Project

2009-09-25T00:24:29Z

*Are you of biracial*
*Black-Filipino or White-Filipino heritage*
*and from the San Francisco-Bay Area?*
A PhD student seeks participants who are willing to share their life stories
of being biracial and of Filipino heritage in the San Francisco-Bay Area. If
you can answer yes to both of the two above questions, are 18 years old or

Reminder: Mixed Student Union's 1st General, this Wednesday, 7p, 228 Dwinelle

2009-09-21T18:40:58Z

There will be food and excellent times!
Remember, the theme is: "What Are You?".
If you like, bring stories about being asked this neverending question; just
about everyone has one.
Again, this Wednesday September 23rd, 7pm, in 228 Dwinelle.
See you all there!

MSU 1st General Meeting! Wednesday – September 23rd – 7p – Location TBA

2009-09-10T02:22:21Z

Join Mixed Student Union for our first general of the year!
This time we're opening up the floor for us to talk about the eternal
question, posed to mixed students at meetings and parties all across
Berkeley: WHAT ARE YOU?
We ask: are you annoyed yet?
We know what we are. You know what you are. That's not what we're asking.

MSU Welcome Event

2009-08-20T15:57:40Z

Hey guys!
We all know that summer is coming to an end and starting schools means
textbooks, late nights, and lots of homework. Bleck! But it also means
that all the MSU peoples get to hang out again. Many of you are just
starting your first semester at Berkeley and we want to do our best to
welcome you to Berkeley.

Election Results and Upcoming Events!

2009-05-09T22:11:29Z

Hey MSUers!
Thanks to everyone who came out to the last meeting, and we hope to see all
of you next semester... or even sooner!
In this email:
1. No BBQ on Sunday D=
2. Bridges Study Jam!
3. Election Results!
4. Free professional portraits?!
5. Good luck with finals!!
1. No BBQ on Sunday D=
MSU is **NOT** having a BBQ tomorrow =[, but instead we're hosting the last

"Family Matters" 3rd General Meeting

2009-04-28T22:35:07Z

Hey hey everyone -
MSU's third general is tomorrow Wed 29th @ 7pm in 209 Dwinelle!
We'll have some activities and a little chit chat about family, eat some
snacks and enjoy each other's good company!
Following the general meeting will be our elections at 8pm (for those who
wish to participate, everyone else is free to wander off into the night) so

Re: BerkeleyMixedStudentUnion - 2 new messages in 2 topics - digest

2009-04-21T05:15:50Z

Mixed Chicks products r now available in Oaklan and Berkeley at Beauty
Center supply stores.
Sent from my iphone
Join the CURLY revolution @ [link]
On Apr 15, 2009, at 1:37 AM, BerkeleyMixedStudentUnion group <noreply@googlegroups.com
> wrote:

Bone Marrow Drive!!! very important!!!

2009-04-16T16:59:07Z

Hey MSU people!
Next Tuesday and Wednesday, MSU is hosting the bone marrow drive with
several other organizations. It's really important that we get people to
come out and register as a bone marrow donor.
The drive will be located on Sproul and by the Campanile from 10am -4pm.
We really need volunteers to help run the booths. This includes set and up

MSU elections

2009-04-16T16:39:01Z

Hey everyone!!!
MSU is having elections for next semester this coming Tuesday, April 21st.
If you're interested in running for a position please stop by. Everyone is
welcome to attend. The meeting will start at 6:15pm and will be located in
the Gaia building. The address is
2116 Alston way. apartment number 313.

Volunteer and Host for SENIOR WEEKEND!

2009-04-14T15:11:31Z

Hey Clubbers!
Please come volunteer for Senior Weekend we really want to make sure that
our students have a great time and pick Cal. So sign up to get a free shirt
and be part of the magic that is Senior Weekend
Volunteer for Senior Weekend!
[link]
Also, if you are interested in hosting, please fill out the attached form,

Volunteer to be a greeter/sender!

2009-04-14T04:08:58Z

Hey clubbers, the folks at OUA were looking to see if anyone wanted to be
one of the people that pick up/drop off the students at the airports. If
you're interested, below is contact information:
Would you like an opportunity to meet newly admitted Cal Bears!!! The
Fly to Berkeley Program, Greeters and Senders wants you. We need

Fwd: Volunteer for Senior Weekend - April 16 - 18!

2009-04-12T03:12:21Z

Hey yall this is just a friendly reminder:Volunteer for Senior Weekend!
(if you are volunteering, you MUST fill out the form)
April 16 - 18
[link]
We really want to impact our high school seniors so come out and show them
how we get down at Cal.
love,
Mali, co-prezzz

Senior Weekend Host Training Monday @ 6pm in 159 Mulford

2009-04-04T01:36:57Z

Hello my beloved community!
Guess what time of year it is? That's right Senior Weekend time-YAY! Are
you interested in hanging out with prospective MiXed Cal students? Do you
want to show them why UC Berkeley is super cool and what college life is
really about? Well then grab a friend or 2 and come to

Fwd: Here's your form "When can you make the next MSU meeting?"

2009-03-18T01:32:12Z

---------- Forwarded message ----------
To: Mixed Student Union Student Union <mixedstudentun...@gmail.com>
Your form "When can you make the next MSU meeting?" was successfully
created.
Replies will automatically fill in the spreadsheet:
[link]

When can you make the next MSU meeting?

2009-03-18T01:31:00Z

If you have trouble viewing or submitting this form, you can fill it out
online:
[link]..
When can you make the next MSU meeting?
We want to see when people are most available to come hang out with us.
Name
Which day in April at 7pm is best for you to go to a MSU meeting?

À la Mixed! General Meeting Tonight!

2009-03-12T16:20:57Z

Hey all!
*
Mixed's 2nd general meeting tonight will be held in 242 Cesar Chavez @
7pm!!!*
To get to the room (because we're meeting after 5pm) you'll need to enter
Cesar Chavez through the entrance next to the Cal 1 Card office on Lower
Sproul. Our room is on the second floor!
Bring your appetites: we're going to share our thoughts and experiences

First General Meeting: Thursday - 6pm - 51 Evans

2009-02-11T02:50:20Z

Post-Inaugural Obamania!
How does it feel to have the first mixed president in office? We think it
feels pretty friggin amazing!!
But after basking in the afterglow of the inauguration, what are others
saying about Obama now?
Let's get together and chat about what you, your friends, your family, and

Spring '09: Save These Dates!

2009-01-30T07:50:51Z

Starting Feb. 5th: MSU Bi-Weekly Mixers! snacks! fun! unforgettable
times!

First Mixer!
Feb. 5th
Unit 2 underground lounge
7pm
Sweet Tooth!

General Meeting concerning Mixed Issues, right here, right now-
Feb 12th - 6pm
March 12th - 6pm
April 30th - 6pm
[Locations TBA]

Live it up, Live it Large in Oh-Nine, O-bama time!

PASS+ MSU Study Jam

2008-12-13T04:11:37Z

Are you trying to study for finals but every seat in the library taken
AND all the cafes on Bancroft are packed?

Well clearly you should come get a spot on a cozy couch in our
Multicultural Center (aka Heller Lounge)! Tomorrow MSU and PASS will
be hosting a study jam from 12-12 with free food, drinks, and supplies

Mixed Student Union has sent you an Thank You E-card

2008-11-20T20:53:04Z

Hi berkeleymixedstudentunion@goog legroups.com,
Mixed Student Union has sent you an Evite Ecard.
View your eCard and send your own for FREE.
View my eCard: [link]
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Evite: Reminder for Merging the Emerging: Cultivating a Mixed Race Community

2008-11-13T06:46:14Z

Evite Reminder
______________________________ ______________________________ _____
Hi berkeleymixedstudentunion,
We want to remind you that Merging the Emerging: Cultivating a Mixed Race Community is coming up on Sat. Nov 15.
Your current reply is Maybe.
View the invite to see guest comments or to make any last-minute changes.

Important Message about Merging the Emerging Conference

2008-11-11T20:36:07Z

Hello Everyone! The conference is coming up this Saturday, and we are all looking forward to seeing you there! The more accurate the headcount the better a conference we can hold for you, so please RSVP no later than Thursday, 5pm – it only takes a second! In fact, you’re just sitting reading this message, so do it now! (For other organizations please include an accurate guest number) A few updates: The day’s schedule: 09:30 - 10:30 Breakfast & Check-in Heller Lounge (MLK) 10:30 - 11:30 Introductions & Opening Keynote 11:30 - 12:30 Workshops (Round 1) Upstairs MLK 12:30 – 01:30 Workshops (Round 2) Upstairs MLK 01:30 - 02:30 Lunch Heller Lounge (MLK) 02:30 - 04:00 Panel Discussion Heller Lounge (MLK) Lunch will be provided by Thai House. Our Workshop Topics Include: session 1: --(Naming our community) (the Colorism hierarchy) session 2: -- (the Obama phenomenon and the Mixed Race Community) (Challenges of coalition building)

Mixed Conference

2008-11-01T00:46:44Z

Hey everyone,
It looks like there was a problem with the listserve for our Conference
evite. We are sending out new emails to each of you guys individually, so
that you can all post your RSVP on the website. If there are any problems,
let us know.
Sorry for the trouble
-Mixed Student Union

Mixed Student Union of UC Berkeley has sent you an Evite Invitation

2008-10-31T17:33:44Z

Mixed Student Union of UC Berkeley has invited you to
You are invited to "Merging the Emerging: Cultivating a Mixed Race Community" by Mixed Student Union of UC Berkeley.
Hi everyone, The Mixed Student Union is hosting its annual conference on November 15th. Check out our evite. We hope to see you all there. Thanks!

Fwd: Deadline to Register for Students of Color Conference THIS WEEK!

2008-10-29T18:29:37Z

Hi Everyone! Just a reminder, if you would like to attend the SoCC
conference with Mixed Student Union this year please register ASAP as per
the following directions! This year should be full of great workshops and
activities, and MSU is hoping to host a workshop "Not all Green is White"
expressing the importance of environmental activism in all communities,

2nd General Meeting

2008-10-28T21:01:37Z

Join us tomorrow for our Second General Meeting: "Politics of Race"!

Wednesday
Oct 29, 2008
166 Barrows
7-8:30PM

The election year '08, which is for many of us our first chance to
vote, will go down in history as one of the most controversial
elections of the century. Presidential candidate Barack Obama,

Rainbow Theatre

2008-10-23T01:58:25Z

We have been invited by Rainbow Theatrestarting Thursday November 5 extends
throughout the weekendMuticultural theatre group@ Santa Cruz
Check it out!

'Casual' cake baking!

2008-10-22T02:01:40Z

this Thursday 7pm to 9pm
Unit 1 Cheney Kitchenette
we are baking CAKES! they will be delicious! also with a surprise twist!
see you all there :3
call 510 846 4179 if you get lost

Register for the 2008 Students of Color Conference at UCLA!

2008-10-19T23:51:03Z

Hey Everyone!
This November, the weekend after our conference, is the Students of Color
Conference hosted this year at UCLA! Mixed Student Union will be hosting a
workshop all about E.S. - not just *Ethnic* Studies but
*Environmental*Studies and how involvement of people of color has
equal importance in the

UC Berkeley Mixed Student Union's Annual Conference!

2008-10-13T00:39:05Z

SAVE THE DATE: November 15, 2008
The University of California at Berkeley's multi-racial, multi-ethnic
student organization Mixed Student Union will be holding its annual
conference Saturday, November 15th, 2008.
WHERE:
Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union Building, UC Berkeley Campus, Berkeley
CA
WHAT:

special 'Casual' nights!

2008-10-07T19:24:39Z

Hey Everyone,
This week's 'Casual Encounters' will be held TONIGHT in the downstairs
lounge/common room of Unit 2 at 7pm
Next week's casual will be held on THURSDAY, Oct 16th at 7pm, location TBA!
Bring your games, activities, and snacks & de-stress from midterms! :)

Oakland Art Murmur, THIS FRIDAY

2008-10-03T05:27:24Z

~Arrrrrrrt Murmur it up with MSU~First Friday openings of Oakland art
galleries
Captain:Mixed Student
Union<[link]>
Fleets:Global
Time and PortWhen:Fruday, Octobarrr 3, 2008
Hour:6:30 in the evenin' - 9:00 in the evenin'
Coordinates:Telegraph, Broadway @ West Grand Ave (19th St BART)

First General Wed 9/24! "What are you??"

2008-09-24T05:33:24Z

Greetings & Salutations!
Tomorrow: Wednesday 9.24.08 - 7pm to 8:30pm - 166 Barrows
Stop by and engage in some heart-to-heart and/or heated discourse with us
about the ever amusing/annoying/ambiguous question posed to mixed people
more times than is possible to count:
"WHAT ARE YOU?"
As usual, fun times & snacks will be provided!

Wednesday "Casual Encounters!"

2008-09-17T03:59:53Z

Last week went so well, let's replicate that success! ;D
6PM @ 182 Dwinelle Hall
See you there!

Weekly Hangout Tomorrow!

2008-09-10T03:40:03Z

For the first of our weekly 'Casual Encounters' meetings: Head out to
**Faculty Glade (4.0 Hill) tomorrow @ 6pm** for some fun and games with MSU!
Bring your favorite board game (and maybe a jacket!), we'll bring ours, and
last but not least we'll be making the largest game of Twister possible -
you won't want to miss out!

New Beginnings with MSU!

2008-08-29T04:11:23Z

Hello and welcome to a new year at Cal! Hope everyone had not only a
fabulous summer but are expecting great things for this semester as well :)
This year we are making some positive changes to Mixed Student Union:
We'll be holding new weekly meetings - "Casual Encounters" with MSU - where
everyone is welcome to kick back, enjoy snacks, swap stories, play games,

Fwd: The Daily Cal needs you!

2008-08-23T20:14:14Z

Hey Everyone!
Listen up over the next week for some MSU updates - but for now, a little
message from the Daily Cal:
(diversity - woo hoo!)
---------- Forwarded message ----------
To: mixedstudentun...@gmail.com
Hello,
The Daily Cal is looking to increase our recruitment outreach to include the
perspectives of all UC Berkeley students. I would greatly appreciate you

Fwd: hapas for obama

2008-08-13T04:21:59Z

For all hapas (mixed-Asians) interested in supporting our most prominent
mixed representative in the world!
Hope summer has been sweet,
MSU
---------- Forwarded message ----------
To: mixedstudentun...@gmail.com
Hi,
I'm a staff person at UCB and I have printed up a bunch of "Hapas for Obama"
shirts (see attached). I'm asking for a sliding scale donation of $10-$20