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"What Affirmative Action is and What it is Not"
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
12:00 pm
Prairie Rose Room, MU
Speaker: Evie Myers, NDSU's Chief Diversity Officer
Come out an find out the facts about affirmative action and learn how to dispel the myths about it.
Safe Zone Ally Training Session
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Arikara Room, MU
Safe Zone at NDSU is a program intended to provide information and resources for people wishing to be Allies for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community at NDSU. Attendees in training sessions will learn about various issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity, privilege, and how to be an Ally.
Friday, April 4, 2008
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
MU
This workshop is designed in 3 parts: 1) LGBTQ Diversity Training, 2) Organizing 101, and 3) Train the Trainers. This would be a good opportunity for some on-campus professional development for anyone who thinks they might want to take a more active role with Safe Zone here - or might want to start up a Safe Zone at another place. We're asking non-NDSU folks to pay $10 for the cost of food, but we're opening this up free of charge to NDSU people. Please RSVP by April 1st if interested.
Red River Conference on World Literature
Saturday, April 5, 2008
4:30 pm
Beckwith Recital Hall, NDSU
Chicana scholar Tey Diana Rebolledo, will deliver the keynote address, “Beyond Infinite Divisions: Recovering the Past, Expressing the Future in Chicana Literature and Art,” at the annual Red River Conference on World Literature at Beckwith Recital Hall at 4:30 p.m. Saturday April 5, 2008. Sponsored by the NDSU Departments of English and Modern Languages, the conference is now in its eleventh year and attracts regional, national, and international scholars.
Rebolledo, who received her doctorate from the University of Arizona,
specializes in Latin American poetry, women’s literature and Chicana
literature. She is the author of The/ Chronicles of Panchita Villa and
Other Guerrilleras: Essays on Chicana/Latina/ /Literature and Criticism/
(University of Texas Press, 2005) and /Women Singing in the/ /Snow: An
Analysis of Chicana Literature/ (University of Arizona Press, 1995). She
is also the co-editor of /Infinite Divisions: An Anthology of Chicana
Literature/ (University of Arizona Press (1993) and the author of many
articles and book chapters. Named a New Mexico Eminent Scholar and UNM
Regents Professor, she has been the recipient of an NEH Fellowship, a
Rockefeller Fellowship, and a Dansforth Fellowship. Her current research
focuses on colonial and contemporary Southwest Hispanic literature and
culture.
A reception follows Rebolledo’s presentation. The event is free and open to the public.
Call Carol Pearson at 231-8315 or e-mail her at Carol.Pearson@ndsu.edu for more information.
"For the Bible Tells Me So" - Movie
Monday, April 7, 2008
7:00 pm
Century Theater, MU
This movie showed briefly at the Fargo Theater, and we are presenting it this one night at NDSU. Through the experiences of 5 very normal, very Christian, very American families - including those of former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt and Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson - we discover how insightful people of faith handle the realization of having a gay child. This film offers healing, clarity and understanding to anyone caught in the cross-hairs of scripture and sexual identity.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
12:30 pm
Rose Room, MU
Listen to what NDSU students with disabilities have to say in this panel discussion about their experiences as students and the ways in which they manage their disabilities. Find out what's been helpful in creating a supportive educational environment and what's been challenging. Sponsored by Disability Services.
"Because Equity is Still an Issue"
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
12:00 pm
Prairie Rose Room, MU
Members of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will speak about the issues facing women in the workplace - including sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and pay equity.
Sisterhood Circle: "Confronting Anti-Asian Bias"
Thursday, April 10, 2008
1:00 pm
Hidatsa Room, MU
Sponsored by Multicultural Student Services.
"De Colores - Lesbian and Gay Latinos: Stories of Strength, Family & Love" - Movie
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
12:30 pm
Meadow Lark Room, MU
This video, part of an award-winning documentary series about sexual orientation and families, explores the intersections of oppression experienced by Latinos/Latinas who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual. Focusing on Latino culture that emphasizes the value and connections of family, this poignant video provides a better understanding of the issues faced by LGB children who come out to their parents.
"A Bridge Across the Racial Divide"
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
7:00 pm
Plains Room, MU
Thursday, April 17, 2008
12:00 pm
Hidatsa Room, MU
The speech will aim to motivate people to get involved with breaking the cycle of despair faced by America's youth. After graphically laying out the overwhelming patterns of hopelessness and aimlessness of many young people, the audience will be charged to take action on any level possible, whether it be on-on-one or with a larger group. The issue of racism and how to affect change is the thread that runs throughout the presentation. There will be a special emphasis on involving the campus in the broader community. The speech will conclude with a message of hope by showing examples of people who, in spite of being faced by the harsh realities of life, maintained a life-long sense of faith and hope emanating from an ultimate conviction that anything and everything is possible.
Speaker: Richard Lapchick
Sponsored by Athletics, Cooperative Sponsorship Committee, Dining Services, Diversity Council, Division of Student Affairs, Memorial Union, and Residence Life.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Prairie Rose Room, MU
Thursday, April 17, 2008
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Prairie Rose Room, MU
We tend to put people who are different from us into boxes and build walls around ourselves based on these boxes. However, this interaction program provides participants with an opportunity to study these boxes and tear down the walls that keep us from learning from one another. Take a 50-minute guided tour through Boxes and Walls and learn about topics such as language, racism, and activism.
Co-sponsored by Disability Services, Memorial Union, Red River Valley Asperger Network, Residence Life, and YMCA of NDSU.
World iView Speaker Series: "Assisting Mongolia in Governing a Free Market System"
Thursday, April 17, 2008
12:00 pm
Room of Nations, MU
Presented by Charles L. Stoltenow, D.V.M., Diplomate ACVPM, Extension Veterinarian.
Community Resources Fair - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Thursday, April 17, 2008
3:00 - 7:00 pm
Hidatsa Room, MU
Several community agencies that serve families and individuals with disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, will be available to answer questions and share information.
Thursday & Friday , April 17-18, 2008
"Sembrando Suenos: Honoring Latinos by Embracing the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Inspiring the Future"
The Unity Conference offers thought-provoking workshops, informative discussion panels, and engaging presentations in a friendly, welcoming environment conducive to sharing ideas. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain awareness about the history, current legislation, changing customs, and issues affecting the U.S. Latino population. Conference participants will be better prepared to deal with diversity issues affecting everyone in today's world and workforce.
You can learn more about our increasingly diverse society and strengthening relationships in the community. Invite a friend, colleague, or anyone interested in personal growth.
This year, in addition to regular sessions, added is a "Call for Papers". There will be three categories: Education Professionals; College Students; and High School Students. Two high school presenters will be recognized in this category: one for the paper and one for the presentation. The conference fee will be waived for those submitting presentation proposals.
If you are faculty, please consider adding this event to your syllabus as an assignment or for extra credit. Regardless of the field of study you teach, your students will gain valuable awareness, knowledge and contacts at the Unity Conference.
Cost: non-students - $50; students - $25. The fee includes registration costs, the noon meal on Thursday, and a t-shirt.
For more information, go to http://www.mnstate.edu/cultural.
Social Justice Retreat: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Saturday, April 19, 2008
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Alumni Center
This retreat is open to all students who are interested in learning more about sexual orientation and gender identity issues - we will take the basic Safe Zone training and ramp it up throughout the day to provide a more in-depth discussion about these topics. Participation is free of charge and lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Kara Gravley-Stack (Kara.Gravley-Stack@ndsu.edu) by April 15th.
Brown Bag Session: Raising Children Free of Prejudice - Part I
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
12:30 pm
Hidatsa Room, MU
Creating long-term change in our society requires that we begin talking with young children about issues of racism, sexism, heterosexism, and ableism. But how can parents do that in a positive way. Members of the NDSU Anti-Racism Team will lead a discussion about how to raise children who are aware of social issues and are sensitive and appreciative of the differences between people.
Presented by: Laura Oster-Aaland, Kara Gravley-Stack
Equal Pay Day - Gender Bake Sale
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
MU Contact Table
Brown Bag Session: "Autism: It's Not What You Think"
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
12:00 pm
Prairie Rose Room, MU
What do The Wild Boy of Aveyron, Albert Einstein, and comedian Dan Akroyd have in common? They each possess(ed) the characteristics that today are thought to describe Autism. This talk will look at jarring examples of autism in European history. It will review our current understanding of autism in its spectrum of manifestations and discuss questions such as "Is there an autism epidemic?" Insights into the condition, some told by individuals living with the identification, will help clarify common misconceptions surrounding autism spectrum disorders.
Presented by: Kristen Wallman
Brown Bag Session: Raiding Children Free of Prejudice - Part II
Thursday, April 24, 2008
12:00 pm
Meadow Lark Room, MU
Children are easily influenced by the books they read and the movies they watch. As parents or educators, we need to be aware of the hidden and not-so-hidden messages that can be found in today's popular culture. The presenters will provide both positive and negative examples of social messages that are targeted at children, related to issues of race, gender, sexual orientation, and social class.
Friday, April 25, 2008
The Day of Silence, a project of Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), is a nationwide, student-led event during which thousands of high schools and colleges protest the oppression of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth. We will be participating in this year's event through a variety of activities. At a Memorial Union contact table, t-shirts and buttons will be available for people who wish to exhibit their support for our campus' LGBT community. A reception honoring all NDSU LGBTQ people and their Allies will be held at 3:00 pm in the Student Activities Office. At 3:30 pm, in the Student Activities Office, we will take a group photo of all NDSU Safe Zone Allies. For more information about the National Day of Silence, go to: http://www.dayofsilence.org/.
Brown Bag Session: "Your Civil Rights and Law Enforcement: Preventing a Bad Situation from Getting Worse"
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
12:00 pm
Prairie Rose Room, MU
The U.S. Constitution protects the rights of all citizens. Specifically, in interactions with law enforcement officials, the Fourth and Fifth Amendments play a significant role for us. A local defense attorney will take what is typically a very theoretical discussion about civil rights and offer practical insights into what rights are afforded to us by the Constitution and how we can protect these rights.
Presented by: Jesse Lange, Attorney at Law