Acts of Culture
What does hospitality mean?
Making guests feel welcome, valued, and comfortable by showing kindness and generosity.
What was the nearest polling station to UCR?
Alumni & Visitors Center
What does SSWANA stand for?
South Asian, South West Asian and North African
What is the new "love" based show that is representing SWANA people, and where is it streamed?
Love is Blind: Habibi, Netflix
How old is MESC?
11
Where did the first cup of coffee originate?
Yemen
What does AACC stand for?
Arab American Civic Council
Who coined the term "intersectionality"?
Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw
What is the "white savior" narrative in the media?
It refers to a storytelling trope where a white character is portrayed as the hero or rescuer who saves or helps people from marginalized groups, typically in situations of adversity or oppression.
Name an event from MESC Welcome Week (besides MESCafé)?
MESC Open House, Student Org Mixer, Bracelets + Bastani, Fifa Friday
When people from one culture adopt or use elements (like clothing, music, or traditions) from another culture, often without understanding or respecting its original meaning is referred to as ___ ?
Cultural Appropriation
How many presidents have we had in the US?
46
Having the right and ability to make your own decisions and control your own life is referred to as ____?
Self-determination
What does "Orientalism" mean?
It is how the Western world has historically portrayed Eastern cultures, particularly those in Asia (West, East, South), and North Africa, in a stereotypical and often negative way.
What is the SWANA Con 2025 theme?
Reclamation, Innovation, Solidarity & Empowerment (RISE)
What does "individualistic" culture mean and what is an example of it?
People are encouraged to prioritize their own needs and desires based on personal achievements rather than community-based.
What does "ASUCR" stand for?
Associated Students of UC Riverside
What does "privilege" mean?
The unearned advantages or benefits that certain individuals or groups receive based on their social identities, such as race, gender, class, or ability. These advantages often give them easier access to resources, opportunities, and social acceptance, often without realizing it, while others may face barriers or disadvantages because of their identities.
How many SWANA people have won an Oscar ?
1 (Rami Malek in 2019)
How many MESC events were there this quarter?
over 20 (23)
Discrimination or prejudice based on skin color, typically favoring people with lighter skin tones over those with darker skin tones is referred to as
Colorism
How often do we elect a governor, city council, or state senators (based on the majority of places)?
every 4 years
What is emotional Resilience v Suppression
Resilience refers to the ability to recover from or adapt to difficult situations, stress, or adversity. Suppression, on the other hand, involves pushing down or ignoring emotions, thoughts, or experiences instead of dealing with them.
Who is the author of the book "Orientalism"?
Edward Said
Name all the interns and their positions
Marketing: Aakif, Elyana, Programming: Antriana, Amy, IMPACT: Soraya (HMI), Ameen (Sahaba-Initiative), Muntadhar (AACC), Outreach: Dania (RSAC, Diversity Council Rep), Monaya (Student Org), Nooreen (First Year, Transfer, Alumni)