10th Annual Diversity Week
List of Events
Thursday, September 3, 2009
• Celebrating Differences
a. Dr. Betty Siegel is President Emeritus of Kennesaw State University and Distinguished Chair at the Siegel Institute for Leadership, Ethics and Character. She was the first woman to head an institution in the University System of Georgia and was also the longest serving female president at a public institution in the country. Dr. Siegel will be speaking on the subject of diversity and the importance of celebrating differences.
b. Facilitated by: Dr. Betty Siegel, WCU Trustee
c. Time and Location: 10 a.m. U.C. Theater
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
• Hot Topic with Hot Pockets: Disability Portrayed
a. The presentation will focus on ways in which disability is portrayed in select forms of entertainment.
b. Facilitated by: Dr. Lance Alexis, Director of Disabilities Services
c. Free Hot Pockets burrito for participants
d. Time and Location: 12 p.m. Multicultural Affairs Office
• Native American Images: Mascots – Pride or Prejudice?
a. Is geared to explore how images of Native Americans have been represented in our society; the stigma that are attached to certain images and the impacts they have on the community; and whether images have changed to better represent Native American strengths and culture.
b. Facilitated by: Rosanna Belt, Director of Cherokee Center
c. Time and location: 6 p.m. Multipurpose Room
• Black People Can Fly! And Other Well-Known Untruths –
a. Facilitated by: Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority
b. Time and Location: 8:30 p.m. U.C. Multipurpose Room
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
• Confederate flag: What does it mean in 2009?
a. Is geared to explore the historical context of the confederate flag; the values and traditions attached; investigate how views have changed within different groups; and how the flag is symbolic of Southern pride vs racism.
b. Facilitated by: Dr. Gibbs Knott, Dr. Chris Cooper, and Dr. Lance Alexis
c. Time and location: 3:30 p.m. UC Theater
• Affrilachian: Voices and images of the African American Experience in Appalachia
a. Excerpts from Coal Black Voices: The Affrilachian Poets followed by an intimate discussion with Jackson County native and WCU alum, Victoria Casey-McDonald and North GA native and WCU faculty member Marie T. Cochran.
b. Facilitated by: Victoria Casey-McDonald and Marie Cochran
c. Time and Location: 6p.m. Illusions
• Ice Cream Social Privilege
a. Sponsored by: Norton Residence Hall Staff
b. Time and location: 6:00 p.m. in Norton Hall Classroom
Thursday, September 10, 2009
• Rural Appalachian Identity and Immigration Today
a. Will explore the history of this part of the state; how the values and beliefs of the people have changed or stayed the same; understand what the Mountain feelings are about immigration; and learn why immigrants are coming to Appalachia and the services needed to meet the needs of our community.
b. Facilitated by: Dr. Richard Stearns
c. Date and location: 6 p.m. Illusions
• Whee Worship with The Wesley Foundation
a. Free dinner followed by student lead praise
b. Time and Location: 6p.m. Cullowhee United Methodist Church (behind Subway and BB&T Bank)
• It’s all about you - Diversity Game show
a. Fun filled trivia game allows everyone to play at the same time and win prizes
b. Sponsored by: Last Minute Productions
c. Time and Location: 7 p.m. U.C. Theater
Friday, September, 11, 2009
• Redefinition of Identity
a. lecture explores the search for “cultural identity” through the personal story of the presenter as an out, Asian American, woman growing up the rural south, overcoming obstacles such as racism, prejudice, stereotyping, homophobia, bi-phobia within the LBGT community, filial piety, and a severe disability (Tourette’s Syndrome), allowing for a greater level of understanding about identity among student participants.
b. Presented by Magdalen Hsu –Li, Key note speaker at Mosaic Intercultural Dinner
• Mosaic Intercultural Celebration Dinner
a. Dinner will showcase various performances by student groups on campus. Performances will vary from traditional dances, acts, solos, poetry, and demonstrations. The show will introduce audience to a wide range of club initiatives which will increase student interest and participation in future events/club meetings.
b. Time and location: 5 – 7:30 p.m. U.C. Grand Room
Sunday, September 13, 2009
• Annual Allie Picnic
a. 6th ANNUAL potluck picnic to CELEBRATE OUR ALLIES among the many local organizations including… Family Circle, UNITY, WCU Safe Zone Program, Out in the Mountains and PFLAG! All invited to participate!
a. Time and Location: 4 -7:30p.m. WCU Picnic Pavilion