Students for Social Justice of Merced College

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can       change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 - Margaret Mead

Statement of Purpose

Students 4 Social Justice is a student organization at Merced College that is committed to achieving genuine democracy and social justice. We invite all students to join our efforts to promote equality, freedom, peace, and sustainable development. Our main role is to provide opportunities for critical thinking and dialogue about social justice relative to local, state, national, and international issues. We also engage in the political processes by which social change occurs. 

Upcoming events:

Next General Meeting: We are currently enjoying our summer break. Please check back for information about our first meeting and upcoming events for the fall semester of 2008.

Calendar: August 2008

Ongoing Activities

Weekend Library Hours

Currently Merced College's library is not open during the weekend. S4SJ has been canvassing student signatures on a petition that we will present to the Board of Trustees in the hope that they will correct this problem. We succeeded at our goal of attaining 1000 signatures, and we will be presenting these signatures to the Board during fall semester of 2008. 

Comprehensive Academic Study Center 

Several students and faculty members are striving to gain permission to build a more comprehensive student study center that would be staffed with professional tutors. S4SJ has been canvassing student signatures on a petition that we will present to the Board of Trustees in the hope that they will assist us to attain our goal. If you would like to assist us please print copies of the petition and return the completed form to Professor Law in room IAC 260  

Printable Copy of Petition

First Thursday of the Month Film Series

During the evening on the first Thursday of each month S4SJ presents award winning documentaries. These films are shown on campus and are free to the public.  

Military Recruitment on Campus Information Drive:

S4SJ is conducting a drive to assist students throughout our community who are being heavily targeted by the aggressive marketing campaigns of  military recruiters. We offer students access to critical information that will allow them to make a more informed decision about their future relative to military service. Below there is a link were you can read our warning and gain access to several related web sites. There is also a link to an opt out form that high school students can fill out and present to their school's administration so they will not be solicited at home by military recruiters. 

Link to read recruiter warning

Link to "opt out" form

Link to "opt out" form in Spanish 

Our Organization:

S4SJ is a member of the Associated Students of Merced College, and Justice Alliance of Merced.

President: Zena Garcia

Vice President: Arthur Montejano (recipient, MC Student of the Year, 2007-2008)

Treasurer: Natasha Ruzbarsky

Faculty Adviser: Keith Law (recipient, faculty adviser of the year, 2007-2008)

Links:

Justice Alliance of Merced: www.jamerced.com

For more information concerning meetings and activities contact the faculty advisor for S4SJ:

Keith Law @ 209.386.6689