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2009-2010 PROGRAMS/EVENT

"We're in the process of updating our calendar; periodically check back for updates"

 

2009

August 24
Diversity Education Cafe
"Stereotyping/Cultural Issues"
Facilitated by: Dr. Shilpa Pai Regan
Multicultural Center, Room 129
4pm

Session Description:

Mass media is one influencing factor in how society views gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and sexual orientation. It can create as well as reinforce prevailing attitudes. This discussion will focus on the role of current television shows and movies in how prejudices and stereotypes may form.

September 9
Diversity Education Cafe
"Gender and Sexuality in Advertising"
Facilitated by: Mrs. Nicolette Campos
Multicultural Center, Room 129
12noon

Session Description:

This power point presentation and discussion will offer an overview of the portrayal of women in advertising in magazines over the last forty years.  Issues such as body size, the sexualization of women’s’ bodies, bondage and death will be studied in comparison to the images of men’s bodies in advertizing.

September 16
Harmony Walk
Water Feature/Amphitheatre
UC Annex Assembly Room: Rain location
3pm

The Offices of Multicultural and Minority Affairs and its Diversity Committee for Communities of Interests are proud to host the 6th Annual Harmony Walk: Celebrating Diversity One Step At A Time.

Guest speaker(s): Ms. Natasha Nichole Lake " A Better Tomorrow"

We invite you to participate in this year's program as we once again bring together our very diverse student population, employees and other communities of interest to showcase our uniqueness, but more importantly our unification. The highlights of the program are the speaker's message and the commitment from UNCP students to be culturally competent, engaged and positive citizens in this diversed society.

PARTICIPATION FORM

September 24
Hispanic Program
Dr. Carlos Cortes
An Education in Diversity and Multiculturalism
Moore Hall Auditorium
6:30pm

Join the Office of Academic Affairs, School of Education and Multicultural and Minority Affairs as we welcome one of the nation's most sought-after diversity speakers.

He has captivated audiences throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia and Latin America with his exuberant, insightful, humor-filled, constantly surprising presentations. Building upon the dynamics of history to help illuminate the future, he inspires, motivates, and assists others in dealing with the inevitable challenges and opportunities of a complex world of differences and similarities.

Dr. Cortes is also a playwright. Come and hear him perform his one person autobiographical play, "A Conversation with Alana: One Boy's Multicultural Rite of Passage."

October 5
Diversity Education Cafe
"Hatred or Unaware: American and Hispanic Relations "
Facilitated by: Dr. Enrique Porrua
Multicultural Center, Room 129
3:30pm

Session Description:

"Immigration, legal and illegal, through the southern border is nothing new to the United States. In some states of the Union without much experience with immigration issues, however, the Hispanic population has experienced a very significant increase in numbers over the last decade. Statistics show that this is still happening. Even though this process of internal relocation and social movement is not happening overnight, in historical terms and for some areas where immigration was not an issue until recently, it is happening fast enough to caught some locals by surprise.  Every society benefits from labor and services provided by immigrants, but the extraordinarily rapid growth of this “foreign social element” has inevitably sparked some negative reactions by the non-Hispanic population that have sometimes resulted in social conflict and in some cases even personal tragedy.

In this session we will discuss how at a time when Hispanic judges are nominated to the Supreme Court, and more and more Hispanics are escalating in the socio-economical structures of North American society occupying important if not crucial positions, a fatal cocktail of misinformation, lack of education, lack of will to understand and the inappropriate projection of personal frustrations, can be blamed for a misconception that immigrants are the source of today’s social problems, and thus become target of intolerant citizens."

 

October 7
Social Justice Symposium: "Making Sense with Less Cents"
Given Performing Arts Center
10am-2pm

The Office of Multicultural and Minority Affairs' and the Social Justice Symposium Committee proudly presents the 2nd Annual Social Justice Symposium.

Keynote speaker: Representative Rick Glazier

Online registration for the symposium is forthcoming.

October 12
Sankofa African-American Museum On Wheels
Mrs. Angela Jennings, Presenter
Given Performing Arts Center Lobby
8am-7pm

As Sankofa Curator, Mrs. Jennings has traveled throughout the United States, the US Virgin Islands, West Africa, and Europe to mass a collection of art, collectibles, and memorabilia that rivals many traditional museums.
Spanning the period of 1860 to the present, Sankofa takes audiences on a journey through slavery, the era of King Cotton and the uplifting days of Emancipation.

The Ghanaian term, Sankofa, tells us to "use the wisdom of the past to
build the future."

October 22
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Alliance Program
Multicultural Center, Room 129 and Conference Room
"Safe Practices.."
7pm

Co-sponsors: S.A.G.A., Student Health Services and OMMA

October 28
Cultural Presentation
"India: A Country of Mystery and Diversity"
Multicultural Center: Conference and Classroom
6pm

You are cordially invited to witness a cultural glimpse of India, via food, artifacts, and culture. Come and be part of an evening of lively celebration, as we dialogue about the mysteries of India and partake in Indian cuisine, traditions (mendhi tatoo) and culture (learning to wear a sari) and so much more.

Professors John and Margie Labadie will discuss their recent trip to India, via a beautifully designed powerpoint presentation.

Professors Pai-Regan, Hiremath, Vallabha, and Mandjiny will be present to share their rich Indian culture.


November 2
Diversity Education Cafe
"Violence Against Native American Women"
Facilitated by: Dr. Jane Haladay
Multicultural Center, Room 129
3:30pm

Session Description:

The topic will be on violence against Native women, the reasons Native women experience violence at 3 times the rate of any other group of women in the U.S., and what Native women and their allies are doing to address the situation. 

November 12
Native American Heritage Month
"Honoring Native Food Ways"
Multicultural Center
3:30-5:30pm

As we come together and celebrate our Native American Culture and Heritage, let us be reminded of the fellowship through food that still remains the staple in almost every culture.

Open to the UNCP community, the purpose of this drop-in event is to: give thanks to the Creator for the many foods provided to Native peoples; learn more about Native food ways; and sample traditional and contemporary Native foods.

So come out and join Multicultural and Minority Affairs, American Indian Studies, NASO and others as we give thanks and celebrate this joyous occasion.

November 16
Diversity Education Cafe
"America from the Outside" A Roundtable Dialogue
Facilitated by Dr. Kevin Freeman
Multicultural Center
3:45pm

Session Description:

A roundtable discussion looking at American culture and stereotypes
from an international perspective

Moderated by Dr. Kevin Freeman, Chair, Department of Political Science

Panel:

Sangwoong Jeon (South Korea)
Fatos Fanaj (Kosovo)
Paela Pani (Albania)
Xinyi Wang (China)
Lonkeke Lohadie (Democratic Republic of Congo)

 

2010

January 13
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Celebration Program
Water Amphitheater - Candlelight Vigil ( 7 pm)
UC Annex Assembly Room- MLK Program (7:30 pm)
UC Annex Assembly Room- A Party Fit For A King (8:30 pm)
Guest Speaker and Performer:

The Office of Multicultural and Minority Affairs, Housing and Residence Life and the Multicultural Council of Presidents invite everyone to join us as we come together to honor and pay tribute to Dr. King, a true humanitarian. The tribute will begin at 7pm at the Water Amphitheater with a candlelight vigil.

At 7:30pm, a program will be held in the UC Annex Assembly Room.

January 19
Diversity Education Cafe
"Does God Embrace Diversity "
Facilitated by: Rev. Mac Legerton
Multicultural Center, Room 129
12noon

February 3
Diversity Education Cafe
Topic: Color Code
Multicultural Center, Room 129
Facilitated by: Mrs. Jackie Clark
12 noon

Session Description:

A New Way to See Yourself, Your Relationships, and Life

Celebrate your differences!  The key to unlocking the mystery of your personality is to figure out what your motivations are.  The COLOR CODE will help you gain incredible insights into who you are and the relationships you have by taking a 45-question personality profile that’s fun, simple and sophisticated.  There is no greater discovery than self-discovery.  This exciting personality theory is based on the work of Dr. Taylor Hartman, practicing psychologist, business leadership coach and author.

February 11
Black History Program

March 11
Women's History Program
TBA

March 16
Diversity Education Cafe
"Global Perspectives on Feminism"
Facilitated by: Dr. Angela Holman and Dr. Melanie Hoy
Multicultural Center, Room 129
12noon

Session Description:

During this discussion we will co‐construct answers to two questions:
what is feminism? and why does feminism matter?

April 7
A Taste of iWorld
University Center Lawn
10am-2pm

A Taste of iWorld has become tradition here at UNCP. The Office of Multicultural and Minority Affairs and its Diversity Committee for Communities of Interest are proud to serve as the host/sponsor for this 13th Annual event, which embraces and celebrates very special and rich diversity at UNCP. The program consists of various displays presented by UNCP students, faculty, staff and community representing their respective cultural backgrounds.

Displays often include food items to be sampled, hence the name "A Taste of IWorld." Entertainment typically includes African-American dancers, Latin American dancers, Japanese dancers, Native American dancers and much more. It is truly one of the highlights of the Spring semester

 

PARTICIPATION FORM

 

April 13
Diversity Education Cafe
International Education
Facilitated by: Ms. Robyn Deemer
Multicultural Center, Room 129
3:30pm

Session Description:

Once reserved for art and language students, overseas study has come of age, sweeping across academe and leaving no discipline untouched. What stands out about study abroad in the new millennium is its amazing diversity. Never have so many students from so many disciplines and majors covered so much geographical terrain in the pursuit of such an overabundance of educational goals.

 

 

Movies will begin in August. Check the following dates below.

SHOWING TIME 6:00 PM

LOCATION: MULTICULTURAL CENTER OLD MAIN ROOM 129

August 24 (Celebrating Diversity Rights)
Movie Title: What's Race Got To Do With It?
Discussion: Mr. Robert L. Canida, II
Multicultural Center, Room 129

September 28 (Celebrating Hispanic Heritage/Culture)
Movie Title: The Other Europe
Discussion: Dr. Enrique Porrua
Multicultural Center, Room 129


October 12 (Celebrating GLBT Culture/Community)
Movie Title: A Jihad for Love
Discussion: Dr. Judi Haberkorn
Multicultural Center, Room 129

October 26 (Celebrating Disability Culture/Community)
Movie Title:Finding Nemo
Discussion: Mrs. Mary Helen Walker
Multicultural Center, Room 129

November 16 (Celebrating Native American Heritage/Culture)
Movie Title: When Your Hands Are Tied
Discussion:Dr. Jane Haladay
Multicultural Center, Room 129

January 14 (Celebrating Race Relations)
Movie Title: Black and Jews
Discussion: Dr. Tulla Lightfoot
Multicultural Center, Room 129

January 19 (Diversity in Higher Education)
Movie Title: Higher Learning
Discussion: Dr. Frankie Denise Powell
Multicultural Center, Room 129

February 23 (Celebrating African American Heritage/Culture)
Movie Title: February One
Discussion: TBA
Multicultural Center, Room 129

March 30 (Honoring Women's History)
Movie Title:NO!
Discussion: Ms. Kim Pevia
Multicultural Center, Room 129

April 20 (Celebrating Asian, Asian American Heritage/Culture)
Movie Title:TBA
Discussion:
Multicultural Center, Room 129

For additional information, contact Mr. Robert L. Canida, II, Director, Multicultural and Minority Affairs at canida@uncp.edu or stop by the Multicultural Center in Old Main.

Updated: Monday, November 16, 2009

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