Student Engagement and Belonging Office
The Student Engagement and Belonging Office at Cuyamaca College (building I-121) is
the one-stop area for student engagement opportunities offering you numerous ways
to become involved on campus.
By taking an active role on campus, you will not only meet new students and enhance
your college experiences, but you will also augment your leadership skills. Take advantage
of the wide array of available opportunities - participate in student organizations,
serve on committees, run for elected office, plan a campus event, and/or participate
in leadership development training programs.
- Fall Semester 2026 discounts
- $12.00 cost for the student benefit cards
Students can purchase Benefit cards through Self-Service or the Cuyamaca Cashiers Office. Benefit Card stickers are available for pickup at the Student Engagement and Belonging Office.
Resource Flyers:
Student Event Flyers: Fall Semester 2026
October Culture & Community Circle
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
October 12, 2026
2:30 to 4:00 pm
Location: I-Building Student Center (Outside Quad Area)
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with music, culture, and contemporary Indigenous
voices from around the world. Discover featured artists, learn about their work, and
connect with Indigenous cultures and communities today. Find library and campus information
and resources throughout the event and enjoy snacks and drinks while supplies last.
The event is open to all students, staff, and the community surrounding Cuyamaca College.
This event is in honor and celebration of the Kumeyaay, whose homelands include Cuyamaca
College, and all Indigenous peoples and communities worldwide
Expression: Filipino American Artists
October 15, 2026
1:30 to 3:30 pm
Location: Together We Rise/ Black Student Success Center I-124
Step into a space of creativity and celebration as we honor Filipino American singers
with karaoke. All are encouraged to share and expressculture through music, spoken
word, readings, art, or performance.
Piece the Puzzle
October 19, 2026
12:00 to 1:00 pm
Location: Together We Rise/ Black Student Success Center I-124
Undocumented Student Week represents community, identity, and belonging! Each student
will have the
opportunity to decorate their own puzzle piece with their story, words of encouragement,
or creative drawings. Together, we’ll create a beautiful display on the wall of our
center that represents the voices and community. Join us at Piece the Puzzle for conversation,
connection, creativity, and food!
It’s Not Just Love: Healthy Relationships, Boundaries & Recognizing Control
October 20, 2026
1:00 to 2:00 pm
Location: Student Center, I-209
Healthy relationships aren’t defined only by love or good intentions. They also involve
respect, autonomy, boundaries, safety, and the ability to make choices without fear
or pressure.
Join us to learn how to:
• Identify characteristics of healthy, unhealthy, and potentially abusive relationship
dynamics.
• Recognize the difference between a personal boundary and an attempt to control another
person.
• Identify ways to communicate boundaries and respect another person’s autonomy.
• Identify campus and community resources for support, whether for themselves or someone
they care about.
Call Her Ganda: Film Screening
October 21, 2026
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Queer Student Center, I-107
A screening of Call Her Ganda, a documentary centered on Jennifer Laude, a Filipina
transgender woman, and the fight for justice following her death. The film explores
gender identity, U.S. Philippines relations, and issues affecting Filipino and LGBTQ+
communities. Light snacks and refreshments will be available while supplies last.
Empowering History/ Herstory/Our Story
October 22, 2026
11:00 am to 12:20 pm
Location: Student Center, I-209
Presented by: Dr. Teresa Hodges
Using examples of being mixed race Filipina, Dr. Hodges will also draw from Filipina/x/o
American history to help us ALL ask: How can we understand identity in ways that empower
us?
September Culture & Community Circle
Dolores: Film Screening
September 9, 2026
12:00 to 2:00 pm
Location: I-Building. Main Student Center
Join us for a screening of Dolores, a documentary highlighting the life and legacy
of labor leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta. While watching the film,
explore inspiring quotes from Huerta, complete a short trivia activity for a chance
to receive a small giveaway, and enjoy light snacks and refreshments.
Queer Center Presents: Loteria
September 16, 2026
1:00 to 2:00 pm
Queer Student Center, I-107
Join us in the Queer Student Center and celebrate Latine Heritage month! QSC has made
its own loteria board. Come play this classic game of chance with a twist. Food and
prizes will be provided!
Community-Based Leadership Through a Cultural Lens
September 16, 2026
1:00 pm
Presented by: Chelsea Lombrozo
Let’s explore Community-Based Leadership–a model of leadership grounded in collaboration,
empathy, and shared purpose. Learn how to engage diverse voices, challenge single
stories, and create inclusive change by leading within your communities
Expressions: Latine Artists
September 17, 2026
2:00 to 4:00 pm
Together We Rise & Black Student Success Center, I-124
Step into a space of creativity and celebration as we honor Latine culture. All are
encouraged to share and express culture through music, spoken word, readings, art,
or performance.
Embodied Resilience: Grounding in Ourselves & Our Community
September 24, 2026
1:00 to 2:30 pm
Student Center I-104
Presented by: Briana Leyva
This workshop invites us all to reconnect with the cultural wisdom, relationships,
and practices that nurture grounding, healing, and connection. In celebration of Latine
Heritage Month, we will honor the beauty, joy, strength, and resilience of our communities
and the many experiences that shape us. Through reflection and somatic awareness,
participants will explore culturally meaningful practices of care and accessible body-based
tools to support well-being, connection, and sustainable care for ourselves and one
another
Cuyamaca Celebrates Latine Heritage Month
September 30, 2026
12:00 to 2:00 pm
Student Center, Outside the I Building
Come celebrate Latine Heritage Month with food and entertainment!
Civic Engagement Workshops
National Voter Registration Day
September 15, 2026
9:00 to 11:00 am
Location: Outside I Building (1st Floor)
Stop by the Civic Engagement table to register to vote and find out more about Civic
Engagement opportunities. Free Food will be provided.
Self Care and Advocacy
September 15, 2026
2:00 to 3:00 pm
Presented by: Chelsea Lombrozo
Join us for an empowering workshop merging self-care and advocacy, where we’ll explore
tools and strategies to nurture your well-being while advocating for change. Through
this session, learn about the dimensions of wellness and ways to practice positive
self-care.
Us and the Constitution
September 16, 2026
9:30 am to 10:50 am
Presented by: Dr. Josue Franco
Location: Student Center, I-209
The Constitution of the United States is viewed as a beacon of representative democracy.
And while the document itself has changed with the Bill of Rights and dozens of amendments,
it is really the Supreme Court and its thousands of decisions and opinions over the
last 250 years which have given the Constitution its interpretations and greater public
meaning. To honor and celebrate Constitution Day, we will discuss the Constitution
and its impact on us as individuals and as members of society
Mental Health Counseling
Cuyamaca College offers free Mental Health Counseling for Cuyamaca College students.
Mental Health Counseling is located in the Health & Wellness Center, I-134 (First floor of the Student Center)
Fall 2026 Hours
Monday - Wednesday:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday:
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Request for Mental Health Counseling
Meditation Workshops
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