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Diversity Dialogue Seminars
Diversity Dialogue Seminar is a program aimed at providing students with opportunities to engage in directed cross-cultural dialogues that encompass a range of topics in broadly defined diversity terms (e.g., gender, ethnicity, religion/spirituality, SES, nationality, sexual
identity, etc). Each dialogue seminar meets for one and a half hours one day.
Goals:
- To provide a safe environment for open and informative intercultural dialogue
- To increase cultural understanding through sharing of experience
- To provide a venue for students engage in discussions on cultural topics
- To assist in development of cross cultural communication skills
IT IS MORE THAN A CONVERSATION…IT IS…
Focused. Participants explore the group members’ life and campus experiences in relation to
the identity associated with their group. The groups cover topics that generally impact members on a daily basis in some way and allow them to meet fellow students they would probably never meet otherwise.
Facilitated. Each group is led by a facilitator who provides structure and direction for the conversation to ensure the experience is engaging and safe for everyone.
Fair and balanced. The groups are facilitated in a manner that promotes a safe
environment for individuals with varying perspectives.
Spring 2009 topics of Discussion
Exploring ethnic identity—What is ethnic identity? Is it different than race?
Come discuss how your ethnic identity has shaped your experiences.
Meets Tuesday, February 24th from 12-1:30.
Exploring class--This group will discuss the impact of social class on our lives as students, citizens, and how social class intersects with other identities.
Meets Tuesday, March 10th from 12-1:30.
Exploring gender identity—How does gender identity differ from sex? How do you
express gender? This group allows men and women to share with one another about their experiences related to being male, female, transgendered, or intersex.
Meets Tuesday, April 7th from 12-1:30.
*Groups will meet at CPS in 211 Swingle and lunch will be provided.
*Seminars will last 1 1/2 hours and you must be able to attend the entire seminar.
You may choose to attend one seminar or multiple seminars.
*When participating in a group, you need to be able to speak from your own experiences.
Return the application to Mariah Hill at Counseling & Psychological Services (CPS)
(211 Swingle, above Student Health Services) or to Phenocia Bauerle in the
Diversity Awareness Office (SUB 284) by
at least a week prior to the date of the seminar.
Click here for an application form
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