Passion to Paycheck: Jordan Bentley
Umoja Center for Pan African Student Excellence
Join us for an engaging discussion and Q&A with entrepreneur and CEO of Hypland Clothing Company, Jordan Bentley. Jordan Bentley is most known for his clothing brand, HYPLAND, which combines his passions for both streetwear and Anime, and has amassed great success. He has been featured in Forbes Magazine, Essence, and LA Times. He was a cast member on HBO Max's Sweet Life LA (Executive Produced by Issa Rae). Jordan will share about his experience in entrepreneurship, business development, content creation along with valuable advice. This will be followed by a Q&A, facilitated by Umoja Student Staff, Kaylon Coleman and Shawn Checa-Valdez. First 30 to pre-register win a free limited-edition Black Liberation Month t-shirt (must attend)!
Event Title: Passion to Paycheck: In Conversation with Jordan Bentley. Organization: UMOJA CENTER FOR PAN AFRICAN EXCELLENCE, GUTSWURRAK STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER. Responsible Person at Event Name: Alexus-Harrelle Deshazier. Provide a brief description of Special Guest/Performer involvement: Guest speaker will take part in a facilitated discussion along with Q&A.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Gutswurrak Student Activities Center 225 - Kate Buchanan Room (KBR).
ADPI+MENA Lunar New Year 2026
Other Cultural Events
Join us to celebrate the 2026 Lunar New Year, the year of the horse. There will be performances, festivities, food, drink, and giveaway items. Everyone is invited!
Organization: ADPI + MENA, GUTSWURRAK STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER. Responsible Person at Event Name: Povheng Yam.
Friday, February 27, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Gutswurrak Student Activities Center 225 - Kate Buchanan Room (KBR).
Mid-Semester Study Sesh
Umoja Center for Pan African Student Excellence
Lock in and study for your mid-semester exams and assignments! Join us on Tuesday, March 10th for an evening study session in the KBR (GSAC225) from 5-8pm.
Food!
Tutoring!
Writing Support!
All are welcome! Bring a friend or study group!
Organized by the Centers for Inclusive Academic and Career Excellence. ,
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Event Title: Study hall for students affiliated with cultural orgs on campus. Organization: EL CENTRO, UMOJA CENTER FOR PAN AFRICAN EXCELLENCE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Marcos Hernandez.
Monday, March 2, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Nelson Hall 102 - Goodwin Forum.
Mid-Semester Study Sesh
El Centro Academico Cultural
Lock in and study for your mid-semester exams and assignments! Join us on Tuesday, March 10th for an evening study session in the KBR (GSAC225) from 5-8pm.
Food!
Tutoring!
Writing Support!
All are welcome! Bring a friend or study group!
Organized by the Centers for Inclusive Academic and Career Excellence. ,
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Event Title: Study hall for students affiliated with cultural orgs on campus. Organization: EL CENTRO, UMOJA CENTER FOR PAN AFRICAN EXCELLENCE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Marcos Hernandez.
Monday, March 2, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Nelson Hall 102 - Goodwin Forum.
SJS Blanket Hold
Social Justice, Equity, and Inclusion Center
Blanket reservation - will be solidified at least two weeks prior to the event.
Event Title: Social Justice Summit. Organization: SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER. Responsible Person at Event Name: Angelina Ramirez Peirano. Will your event include amplified sound on the University or Art Quad? TRUE.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
University Upper Quad, University Lower Quad.
SJS Blanket Hold
Social Justice, Equity, and Inclusion Center
Blanket reservation - will be solidified at least two weeks prior to the event.
Event Title: Social Justice Summit. Organization: SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER. Responsible Person at Event Name: Angelina Ramirez Peirano. Will your event include amplified sound on the University or Art Quad? TRUE.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
University Upper Quad, University Lower Quad.
Mid-Semester Study Sesh
Umoja Center for Pan African Student Excellence
Lock in and study for your mid-semester exams and assignments! Join us on Tuesday, March 10th for an evening study session in the KBR (GSAC225) from 5-8pm.
Food!
Tutoring!
Writing Support!
All are welcome! Bring a friend or study group!
Organized by the Centers for Inclusive Academic and Career Excellence. ,
.
Event Title: Study hall for students affiliated with cultural orgs on campus. Organization: EL CENTRO, UMOJA CENTER FOR PAN AFRICAN EXCELLENCE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Marcos Hernandez.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Gutswurrak Student Activities Center 225 - Kate Buchanan Room (KBR).
Mid-Semester Study Sesh
El Centro Academico Cultural
Lock in and study for your mid-semester exams and assignments! Join us on Tuesday, March 10th for an evening study session in the KBR (GSAC225) from 5-8pm.
Food!
Tutoring!
Writing Support!
All are welcome! Bring a friend or study group!
Organized by the Centers for Inclusive Academic and Career Excellence. ,
.
Event Title: Study hall for students affiliated with cultural orgs on campus. Organization: EL CENTRO, UMOJA CENTER FOR PAN AFRICAN EXCELLENCE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Marcos Hernandez.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Gutswurrak Student Activities Center 225 - Kate Buchanan Room (KBR).
National Rainbow Scholarship Fund
Other Cultural Events
Come to the Vine Deloria Room to learn about the National Rainbow College Fund scholarship and get some support for applying from a student who has been awarded!
Event Title: Application support for a queer scholarship. Organization: CIACE, Q CENTER. Responsible Person at Event Name: Elias Pence.
Friday, March 20, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Balabanis House - Social Justice, Equity, and Inc Center 106 - Vine Deloria Room.