News & Events
2007 Events
January 24, 2007
Cross-Border Media Roundtable: Reporting on the U.S.-Mexican Border
Time: 8:30 - 11:30 AM
Location: Map Room, Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice
University of San Diego
With no end in sight to the region's drug violence, continued national pressure for a U.S. immigration accord, and the pending Baja California gubernatorial elections, the coming year promises to keep the border in the headlines. The purpose of this roundtable was to discuss the challenges and nuances associated with reporting along the US-Mexico border, and to discuss the news prospects for the year ahead.
Opening Comments by:
- Elliot Spagat, Staff Writer, Associated Press
- Daniel C. Hallin, Professor, Department of Communication, UCSD
February 8, 2007
TBI Intramural Grant Information Session
Organized by: Trans-Border Institute
Time: 12:15 - 1:30 PM
Location: Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice, Room 253
University of San Diego
USD faculty, staff and students learned about TBI grant opportunities to do research on projects affecting the cross-border region. Information provided at the TBI grant information session will address the TBI grant application and approval process.
February 14, 2007
TBI Intramural Grant Information Session
Organized by: Trans-Border Institute
Time: 12:15 - 1:30 PM
Location: Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice, Room 253
University of San Diego
USD faculty, staff and students learned about TBI grant opportunities to do research on projects affecting the cross-border region. Information provided at the TBI grant information session will address the TBI grant application and approval process.
March 7, 2007
Los Juicios Orales y la Definición de un Sistema Acusatorio Garantista en México
Location:
Facultad de Jurisprudencia, Universidad Autónomoa de Coahuila
Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico
March 9, 2007
Reading and Book Signing by Sonia Nazario, author of Enrique's Journey
Co-Sponsors: Trans-Border Institute, Copley Library, Student Affairs, Community Service Learning, and Liberal Arts Beyond the Curriculum Time: 6:30 PM
Location:UC Forum A and B
University of San Diego
All USD Faculty Staff and Students were encouraged to organize reading discussion groups on the Pulitzer Prize winning book: Enrique's Journey by Sonia Nazario. With the outstanding photographic contributions of Don Barletti, Enrique's Journey is a moving story about immigration, family and love that resonates directly with issues in our community.
The Ethnic Studies Program at the University of San Diego joined forces with San Diego Public Library and KPBS Public Broadcasting to offer USD Faculty, Staff and Students the opportunity to actively engage in the One-Book-One-San Diego book discussion groups being organized on the USD campus for the entire month of February and early March. This event culminated with a reading and book signing by Ms. Nazario on March 9th in UC Forum A and B @ 6:30PM.
This project received the full support of Copley Library, Trans-Border Institute, the Office of Student Affairs, Office of Community Service Learning, Liberal Arts Beyond the Curriculum, and is part of the Campaign for Love and Forgiveness.
May 1, 2007
Reading and Book Signing by William "Memo" Nericcio
Author of Tex[t] Mex: Seductive Hallucinations of the Mexican in America
Flyer [ PDF (78.25) KB ]
Sponsored by:
Trans-Border Institute
English Department
Ethnic Studies Department
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Solomon Hall (Maher)
University of San Diego
May 7, 2007
11th Annual Sister Sally Furay Lecture:
Environmental and Social Justice on the US-Mexican Border
Date: May 7, 2007
Time:
6:00 PM - Lecture
7:00 PM - Reception
Location: Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice
Theatre and Rotunda
University of San Diego
Sponsored by:
Trans-Border Institute
Social Issues Committee
Keynote Speaker:
Diane Takvorian
Executive Director
Environmental Health Coalition
May 9, 2007
Binational Forum on Alternative Criminal Justice
Date: May 9, 2007
Location: Universidad Autónoma de Baja California
Mexicali, Baja Califorina
México
May 31, 2007
Do good fences make good neighbors? Viewpoints on immigration from America's finest border town.
Co-sponsors:
Trans-Border Institute
Party Politics
Date: May 31, 2007
Time: 7:30 pm
Location:
Kava Lounge
2812 Kettner Blvd.
San Diego, CA
Speakers:
Ruben Martinez, author of "Crossing Over"
Supervisory Boarder Patrol Agent Robert Harvey, US Department of Homeland Security
July 11, 2007
Seguridad Pública y Reforma Penal en México
Co-Sponsored by:
TBI Justice in Mexico Project
United States Consulate General in Guadalajara
Centro de Investigación para el Desarrollo, AC (CIDAC)
Location:
Universidad de Guadalajara
Centro Universitario de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades (CUCSH)
“Sala de Maestros” (Rectoría)
Time:
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Un encuentro entre expertos para analizar la ‘militarización’ de la seguridad pública y para estudiar las consecuencias que implica la reforma penal para los cuerpos de policía judicial y preventiva en México
July 17, 2007
Reading of MUERTOS: A Day of the Dead Play
Co-Sponsored by:
Trans-Border Institute
Theatre Arts Program
Location: University of San Diego
August 15, 2007
Migration and Development in Guanajuato
Roundtable on Migration and Economic Development
Gov. Juan Manuel Oliva Ramírez
Governor, State of Guanajuato, Mexico
Chairman, Migratory Affairs Committee, National Governors Conference
(Conago)
Sec. Juan Carlos López Rodríguez
Secretary, Social and Human Development Secretariat
State of Guanajuato, Mexico
Co-Sponsored by:
Trans-Border Institute
Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies, UCSD
Time: 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Location: Manchester Boardroom, Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice
University of San Diego
The Trans-Border Institute (TBI) and the Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies at UCSD hosted Gov. Juan Manuel Oliva of Guanajuato to discuss
migration, economic development, and bilateral relations at a roundtable moderated by Dr. David A. Shirk, TBI director.
Gov. Oliva, who chairs the Migratory Affairs committee of the National Governors Conference
(Conago), was joined by Sec. Juan Carlos López Rodríguez of the state Social and Human Development Secretariat.
Gov. Oliva’s appearance continued a conversation on sending-country economic development
and its influence on current migration trends that emerged out of last October’s Bank of America sponsored "Trans-Border Migration and Economic Development Conference," hosted at the
University of San Diego.
September 13, 2007
La Fiesta Torera Reception
Co-Sponsored by:
Guadalajara Summer Program
Trans-Border Institute
Student Affairs
Time: 4:30 - 8:00 pm
Location: Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice Building, Garden of the Sea
University of San Diego
All faculty, staff, and students interested in Mexico and US-Mexican border relations were invited to learn more about the programs of the co-sponsors and to meet the staff.
September 20, 2007
Seminar Series on Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility: the Case of Spain
Keynote Speaker:
Rafael Del Rosal
Letrado Jefe del Departamento de Deontología Profesional del Colegio de Abogados de Madrid
Co-Sponsored by:
TBI Justice in Mexico Project
Instituto de Investigaciones Jurídicas, Universidad Autónoma de México (UNAM)
Location:
Instituto de Investigaciones Jurídicas
Universidad Autónoma de México (UNAM)
México, D.F.
September 25, 2007
Artist Talk with Marcos Ramirez "Erre"
Flyer [ PDF (38.26 KB) ]
Co-Sponsored by:
Trans-Border Institute
Art Department
Basement Society
Time: 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Location: Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice Building, Theatre
University of San Diego
The Basement Society (Student Art Organization), the Trans-Border Institute and the Art Department invited the USD campus to hear Marcos Ramirez "Erre", a world known contemporary artist, talk about his work.. After the talk attendees stayed and enjoyed food and drinks with the artist and asked him questions.
ERRE talked about his personal life and experiences that brought him to undertake this moral responsibility of creating awareness through his installation work not only in Mexico and the US, but all over the world.
Marcos Ramirez "ERRE" is a local artist that has grown to be internationally renowned for his installation work. His art works revolve around a political and social consciousness, concentrating in the cross-border interaction. ERRE explores in his work the physical, economic, linguistic, and cultural limitations that divide people.
September 27 - 28, 2007
La Ética Legal y Práctica Profesional en México
Co-Sponsored by:
TBI Justice in Mexico Project
US Consulate General in Guadalajara
Universidad Panamericana, Campus Bonaterra
Tribunal Superior de Justicia del Estado de Zacatecas
Location:
September 27 - Universidad Panamericana, Campus Bonaterra
Aguascalientes, AGS, Mexico
September 28 - Tribunal Superior de Justicia del Estado de Zacatecas
Zacatecas, ZAC, Mexico
October 9, 2007
Border Brief Release - "Education Policies and Practices in the U.S.-Mexico Border Region: A Look at San Diego and Tijuana"
Briefing Paper - "Education Policies and Practices in the U.S.-Mexico Border Region: A Look at San Diego and Tijuana"
October 5, 2007
Sponsored by:
Trans-Border Institute
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location:
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice Building, Map Room (253)
University of San Diego
November 2 - 3, 2007
MUERTOS: A Day of the Dead Play 
Undergraduates in Theatre Arts performed MUERTOS: A Day of the Dead Play, written and directed by Evelyn Díaz Cruz, Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts. Global in its perspective and local in its lived experience, MUERTOS conjured images of death with pageantry, whimsy and contemplation.
Through the journey of Carmen, a photography student, audiences transcended images of crossing the Great Divide. A celebration of life as we know it in the San Diego/Tijuana region. Resplendent in visual imagery, live music, song and dance MUERTOS will stir your spirits.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Shiley Theatre in Camino Hall
TICKETS: $11, general admission; $8, students, seniors
Tickets available at the Hahn University Center Box Office (619) 260-2727.
Estimated Attendance: 500 both nights
November 5, 2007
Seminar on Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility: the Case of the United States
Flyer [ PDF (78.04 KB ]
Keynote Speaker:
Fred Zacharias
Herzog Research Professor
University of San Diego School of Law
The University of San Diego School of Law is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider. This activity is approved for one hour of legal ethics credit.
Co-Sponsored by:
TBI Justice in Mexico Project
USD School of Law
Time:
5:30 pm - Registration
6:00 to 7:00 pm - Lecture
Location: Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice Building, Theatre
University of San Diego
November 30, 2007
La Reforma Procesal Penal en Oaxaca
Co-Sponsored by:
TBI Justice in Mexico Project
Due Process of Law Foundation
Open Society Justice Initiave
Universidad Autónoma "Benito Juárez" de Oaxaca
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location:
Hotel Fortín Plaza
Oaxaca, OAX
México
Un encuentro entre expertos para hacer un análisis prospectivo sobre los retos para la implementación eficaz de la reforma procesal penal en Oaxaca.
December 5, 2007
TBI Intramural Grant Information Session
Organized by: Trans-Border Institute
Time: 12:15 - 1:30 PM
Location: Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice, Room 253
University of San Diego
USD faculty, staff and students were invited to learn about TBI grant opportunities for research or other activites addressing the border relationship between Mexico and the United States. Information provided at the TBI grant information session addressed the TBI grant application and approval process, resources for submitting proposals, and the distribution of grant funds.
