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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dear CPSY Student Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Please see below for information about this year’s Raices Unidas Conference on our campus, Monday May 12<sup>th</sup>. If you are interested and willing to offer a workshop for Latine high school students
click the link to workshops for more information. Many CPSY students have offered these workshops in the past on topics such as preparing college applications, dealing with stresses, using cultural wealth to navigate life, etc. You can offer the workshops
in English and/or Spanish. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Please share with anyone else who may be interested. It’s a tight deadline, workshop proposals are due in one week.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ellen<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ellen Hawley McWhirter, Ph.D.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ann Swindells Professor of Counseling Psychology<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Director, Spanish Language Specialization<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Eugene, OR 97403-5251<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">(541) 346-2443 (office)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">(541) 346-6778 (fax)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="https://education.uoregon.edu/people/faculty/ellenmcw"><span style="color:#467886">https://education.uoregon.edu/people/faculty/ellenmcw</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">I support all students regardless of immigration status or country of origin. As a member of the UO Dreamers Working Group, I support Dreamer students and promote their sense of belonging and safety as they
pursue their higher education goals. For more information and resources please visit our Dreamers page (https://www.uoregon.edu/uo-dreamers) and the Immigration FAQs page (http://international.uoregon.edu/immigration_faq ). Remember, when interacting with
faculty, staff, and offices around campus you are never required to reveal your status.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Janette Linares <janettel@uoregon.edu>
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<b>Sent:</b> Friday, April 11, 2025 11:09 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Ellen McWhirter <ellenmcw@uoregon.edu><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Fw: RUYC 2025 Volunteer & Workshop Registration<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Janette Linares (she/her)</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Counseling Psychology Doctoral Student</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">English/Espa<span style="background:white">ñol</span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"><a href="mailto:janettel@uoregon.edu">janettel@uoregon.edu</a> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="background:white"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">I support all students regardless of immigration status or country of origin. As a Dreamer Ally, I support Dreamer students and promote their sense of belonging
and safety as they pursue their higher education goals. For more information and resources please visit our
</span></i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://www.uoregon.edu/dreamers" target="_blank">Dreamers</a> <i>page. I commit to not sharing your status with anyone if you reveal it to me, but I also remind you
that when interacting with faculty, staff, and offices around campus, you are never required to reveal your immigration status.</i></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"> Raices Unidas Youth Conference <<a href="mailto:ruyc@uoregon.edu">ruyc@uoregon.edu</a>><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, April 10, 2025 6:20 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Graduate Assistant for SHL Program <<a href="mailto:shlassistant@uoregon.edu">shlassistant@uoregon.edu</a>>; Kristin Yarris <<a href="mailto:keyarris@uoregon.edu">keyarris@uoregon.edu</a>>; Jennifer Beltran <<a href="mailto:jbeltran@uoregon.edu">jbeltran@uoregon.edu</a>>;
Rita Serralta Poox <<a href="mailto:rserral2@uoregon.edu">rserral2@uoregon.edu</a>>; Sam Guzman <<a href="mailto:sguzman6@uoregon.edu">sguzman6@uoregon.edu</a>>;
<a href="mailto:francisco.n.garcia@odhs.oregon.gov">francisco.n.garcia@odhs.oregon.gov</a> <<a href="mailto:francisco.n.garcia@odhs.oregon.gov">francisco.n.garcia@odhs.oregon.gov</a>>; Chris Capron <<a href="mailto:ccapron@uoregon.edu">ccapron@uoregon.edu</a>>;
Janette Linares <<a href="mailto:janettel@uoregon.edu">janettel@uoregon.edu</a>>; Summer Academy to Inspire Learning <<a href="mailto:sail@uoregon.edu">sail@uoregon.edu</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Justine Carpenter <<a href="mailto:justcarp@uoregon.edu">justcarp@uoregon.edu</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> RUYC 2025 Volunteer & Workshop Registration</span> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">My name is Sarahi Larios Cruz, and I am one of the Co-Coordinators for RUYC for the MEChA chapter at the University of Oregon. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="color:black">We are so excited to announce the 21st
<b><i>Raíces Unidos Youth Conference </i></b>on <b><i>Monday, May 12th, 2025</i>.</b> This year’s theme is
<b><i>Desde Nuestra Raíces, Juntos Crecemos—From our Roots Together We Grow,</i></b> is a call to recognize and honor where we come from while using that knowledge to grow together in solidarity, empowerment, and collective action. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="color:black">For many of us, our roots carry the stories of migration, resistance, and perseverance. They remind us that we stand on the shoulders of those who fought for justice, education, and opportunities
that were once denied. Yet, our roots are not just about looking to the past—they are also about the present and the future. Growth happens when we nurture and uplift one another, when we create spaces where our voices are heard, and when we take action to
shape the world we want to see. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="color:black">This year, Raíces Unidas Youth Conference seeks to create a space where young people can explore the intersections of culture, identity, and activism. Through workshops, storytelling, and
community building, we will reflect on how our histories inform our leadership and the ways we can use our knowledge, passion, and experiences to create meaningful change. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="color:black">Together, we will grow in knowledge and strength, just as the roots of a tree intertwine to support and sustain one another. In unity, we cultivate a future that honors our past while pushing
forward for justice, equity, and empowerment. From our roots, together we grow. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">We are currently seeking volunteers and presenters who are eager to help make this conference a success! We appreciated your support last year and would love to have you host another workshop for this year's conference.
Your dedication and support are truly appreciated, it’s what makes RUYC a great success for the students.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="color:black">Deadline to register is Friday, April 18th</span></i></b><b><span style="color:black">.</span></b><span style="color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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