MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2015 - FEBRUARY 15, 2015
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Sociologist to Discuss “Jalos USA” Feb. 17 Alfredo Mirandé's New Book Finds That Connection to Native Community in Mexico Fuels Success for Immigrants in Turlock, CA Alfredo Mirandé, professor of sociology and ethnic studies at the University of California, Riverside, will discuss his book “Jalos USA: Transnational Community and Identity” (University of Notre Dame Press, 2014) on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at UC Riverside, Highlander Union Building 302S. The event is free and open to the public. Parking in Lot 1 costs $5. Light refreshments will be provided. For generations, immigrants from the Mexican town of Jalostotitlán, Jalisco, have migrated between their native community — which they call “Jalos” — and Turlock in California’s Central Valley. Mirandé’s book examines this circular pattern of migration and how the ability of these migrants to stay connected to their native roots facilitates success in the United States.
Sociologist Alfredo Mirandé will discuss his latest book, “Jalos USA: Transnational Community and Identity,” at UCR on Feb 17 - Courtesy Photo
Mirandé made numerous trips to Turlock and Jalostotitlán beginning in 2006 to observe and interview migrants who identify themselves as “being from Jalos.” Among others, he interviewed youth in Jalos and Turlock, as well as priests and social service providers. He examined courtship,
family, gender, and culture of this community and their impact on identity that transcends both the border and traditional national identities. He also identified an emerging ideology he calls “El Que Quiere, Puede” (“Those Who Want, Please see page 2
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Off the Wall is Back at Riverside Art Museum The Art Alliance of the Riverside Art Museum (RAM) proudly presents “Romancing Art” at Off The Wall at the Riverside Art Museum. The Opening Night Gala and Sale is Friday, Feb. 20 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $25. Come and enjoy French food, music, and wine, and sweep the art that catches your eye right “off the wall” and into your waiting arms. It is a rare opportunity to purchase original pieces of art at the VERY reasonable price of $100, $200, or $300. This is a great chance for new collectors and for seasoned collectors alike. Buy your ticket to the Opening Night Gala and Sale to have the best chance to take home the one you want before someone else does! Doors open for paid Gala guests at 6:00 p.m., but sponsors get in before that. To purchase tickets or become a sponsor, email Emmanuelle Reynolds
Fire Destroys Church, But May Be a Blessing By Vickie Vértiz Flames shot from the church roof; a tall cross sideby-side flames in an impressive and destructive fire in Riverside last week. A three-alarm rapid blaze tore through that church early Sunday morning, according to ABC News. Firefighters from the City
of Riverside responded to a call at approximately 1 a.m. in the morning and arrived at the Riverside Living Word Church on Cedar and 11th streets. Firefighters first put out the fire on the roof, but were not able to put out the fire completely before the “flames forced them
off,” reported ABC. Shortly after exiting the church, the roof collapsed and an aerial fire attack was employed using two trucks with long ladders. The Fire Department called the event a “structure Please see page 4
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