Sponsored by The South Coast Chinese Cultural Center
In Collaboration with the City of Irvine
August- December 2021
The City of Irvine is a world-famous destination due to many unique characteristics, such as its abundant cultural diversity, safety ratings, and outstanding school system. The “Irvine Standard” is renowned and attracts thousands of residents to this City to raise their families, especially those of Asian descent. According to the 2019 Census, 44% of the total Irvine population is composed of Asian Americans—one-third of which (35,732 people) are of Chinese descent, a rapidly growing statistic.
Established as the very first Chinese school in Irvine 45 years ago, the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center (SCCCC) has not only grown with this City, but has also experienced and learned to comprehend the needs and struggles of Chinese-American immigrants firsthand. The SCCCC was founded to support the community by responding to these needs. Historically, the SCCCC has devoted tremendous effort to partner with the City, the Irvine Police Department, Irvine Unified School District, and many local organizations and agencies in bridging this multicultural transition, enhancing new understanding and providing resources for the various challenges faced by newcomers and residents alike.
About the Lecture Series
In honor of the City’s 50th anniversary and as part of the City’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative, the City of Irvine and South Coast Chinese Cultural Center collaborated to offer the We Are Irvine: Living Resource Guide Series for Chinese-Irvine Newcomers, in Mandarin. The nine-series event occurred monthly from August-December 2021. The collective efforts of the City and SCCCC highlighted lessons learned from Chinese-American immigrants and Irvine residents, and supported new residents by minimizing anxieties due to language barriers, misunderstandings, or other unknowns.
A final lecture series symposium was held December 16 at City Hall.
Series Schedule
Date & Time | Topic Information |
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August 26, 2021 |
Lecture 1: Safety is Everybody's Business: Police Resources, Personal Safety, and Crime Prevention Speaker: Irvine Police Department Contents Covered: Personal safety practices; Driving and traffic safety; Explanation of common police resources; Crime Prevention |
September 9, 2021 6-8 p.m. Location: Zoom |
Lecture 2: Connected: City Budget, Resources and Programs, and Communication Tools |
September 23, 2021 |
Lecture 3: Safe Living: Tools to Protect Me the Most Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84939971339?pwd=VWZCNXFJSldNU0lZOXNJY1NXbThTdz09#success |
October 7, 2021 7-9 p.m. Location: Zoom |
Lecture 4: Right From The Start: Historical Overview of Irvine, Irvine as a Master Planned Community, and the Role of Irvine Planning Department and Municipal Code in Preserving the Master Plan. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89196129621?pwd=UEJUbG9QWFpTODZIM2l0VTNYb3A5QT09#success Webinar ID: 891 9612 9621 Passcode: 1007 |
October 21, 2021 7-9 p.m. Location: Zoom |
Lecture 5: Quiet Storm: You and Your Family’s Mental Health In a New Culture—Combating Psychological Challenges And Domestic Violence Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88300700358?pwd=a1VmZG9kTURaN0FSd1Z4Rm5XczY2UT09#success Passcode: 1021 |
November 4, 2021 7-9 p.m. Location: Zoom |
Lecture 6: To Burp or Not To Burp—Cultural Differences In The New World Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81739713042?pwd=bGdRa2x1aEpoOU5lUG1LWGF0ZEFWQT09 Passcode: 1104 |
November 18, 2021 7-9 p.m. Location: Zoom |
Lecture 7: Education: Irvine Public School System Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81904863737?pwd=dk1Db0VqNlpDYlI0YWdQbWFIa0lSdz09 Passcode: 1118 |
December 2, 2021 7-9 p.m. Location: Zoom |
Lecture 8: All Covered: The Importance of Insurance in American Life Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83633991081?pwd=VDJFOFBlQ09rak8zQVZLbC9hdUNTdz09#success Passcode: 1202 |
December 16, 2021 7-9 p.m. Location: Irvine City Hall |
Lecture 9: Disaster-Proof My Home: Expert Education on Home Appliance, Water, Fire, and Electric Safety |
For more information, contact the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center at 949-559-6868 or City of Irvine staff at 949-724-7042.