Department of Campus Life
Multicultural Programs and Services
Diversity and Multicultural Conference
October 16, 2009
Student Activities Center
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Purpose
The Diversity and Multicultural Conference is a one-day
event designed to address the topics of cultural
differences, bias behaviors and attitudes, privilege, power,
race, social and world issues. This conference is designed
for individuals seeking to:
- Understand one’s own identity and culture
- Learn effective strategies to enhance communication and cross-cultural understanding in culturally diverse settings.
- Increase understanding of issues faced by underrepresented or oppressed groups, such as students of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students, and students with disabilities.
- Challenge the unfair, unjust, or uncivil behavior of other individuals or groups.
- Understand the impact of diversity in society
- Integrate diversity into the classroom, student organization, and workplace.
- Become culturally competent leaders.
Tim Wise, one of the most prominent anti-racist writers and activists in the U.S., will be the keynote speaker for this event.
Cost:
Free for Clayton State
students (includes lunch)
Free for Clayton State faculty, and staff ($5.00 for lunch)
$10.00 for Non-Clayton State individuals (includes
lunch)
Deadline to Register: Complete Registration Application
by October 2, 2009. Submit form and payment (if
necessary) to the Department of Campus Life, Student
Activities Center, Suite 223.