The University Diversity Committee at Cal State San Bernardino presents “Fighting Negative Stereotypes,” a lecture by Carmen Marron, a self-taught film writer, director and producer, on Tuesday, Oct. 9, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Santos Manuel Student Union. The lecture, which is part of the university’s Conversations on Diversity series, is free and open to the public. Parking at CSUSB costs $6. Marron, the daughter of Mexican immigrants and one of 10 children, got her start in dance while growing up in inner-city Chicago. Her personal experiences were eventually woven into her debut hip-hop indie feature “Go for It!” (2011). Despite having no formal training in the entertainment industry, Marron wrote, produced and directed her first film, which sold out at festivals across the country, won four awards, and was bought and distributed by Lionsgate in theaters throughout the U.S.  Starring Aimee Garcia (“Dexter”) and Gina Rodriguez (“Jane the Virgin”), the movie is about a student who must decide between following her dreams as a dancer or to conform to the wishes of her family. The film ultimately explores a universal theme for young adults: “Who am I?” and “What do I want to do with my life?” A screening of “Go For It!” will be shown on Wednesday, Oct. 3, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the John M. Pfau Library (PL-5005 – Library Multimedia Center). The showing is free and open to the public. For more information about the film screening, contact libevents@csusb.edu. Marron also wrote, produced and directed her second film, “Endgame” (2015), starring Rico Rodriguez (“Modern Family”). The film, about a young boy who tries to help his school’s chess team to reach the Texas state finals, was released theatrically by AMC and premiered on HBO. Marron’s next movie, a women-empowering comedy called “Fairy Badmother” is currently in pre-production. The University Diversity Committee began its Conversations on Diversity series in spring 2005 and strives to bring three renowned speakers to campus on a specific topic of diversity each fall, winter and spring quarter. Topics include, but are not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, women's issues, gender and sexual orientation.For accommodation and more information about the upcoming lecture “Fighting Negative Stereotypes,” contact Twillea Evans-Carthen at (909) 537-3103. For more information on Cal State San Bernardino, contact the university’s Office of Strategic Communication at (909) 537-5007 and visit inside.csusb.edu.A screening of “Go For It!” will be shown on Wednesday, Oct. 3, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the John M. Pfau Library (PL-5005 – Library Multimedia Center). The showing is free and open to the public. For more information about the film screening, contact libevents@csusb.edu.