Text Box:   The Office of Multicultural Affairs Spring 2008

Text Box: SOS Gospel Extravaganza Saturday, April 12, 2008 4:00pm-7:00pm The DeNaples Center Theater 401   A gospel concert featuring groups from     Connecticut, New York, Wilkes Barre, and Scranton. There will be singing, clapping,       praying, sign language and more!                      

Text Box: “We Will All Be Minorities: A Curriculum for the 21st Century” Thursday, April 10, 2008 11:30am-1:00pm Brennan Hall  500   Dr. Takaki notes the 21st century,  will witness a tremendous expansion of  racial and ethnic diversity. “We Will All Be Minorities,” asks how and why did our nation come to be so ethnically and racially diverse? How can we incorporate the teaching of diversity into the curriculum for the coming century?   Sponsored by: · The Office of Multicultural Affairs · The Center for Teaching & Learning Excellence · The Office of Equity and Diversity                        

Text Box: Ronald Takaki, Ph. D   “Why Multiculturalism Matters?” Wednesday, April 9, 2008 7:30pm-9:00pm The DeNaples Center Theater 401   Dr. Takaki presents a lively and inspiring multicultural people’s history of America. Takaki’s “re-visioning” of the past is essential for the uniting of Americans with each other as well as the rest of the world.    

Text Box:         Fernando Guzman, Ph. D “Promoting  Multicultural Excellence :  Strategies to Recruit and Retain the Best” Wednesday, March 26, 2008 9:00am-11:00am Brennan Hall  500   Dr. Guzman will discuss strategies for recruiting and retaining professionals from diverse racial and ethnic     backgrounds, using extensive data from his own research that illustrate how this  process enhances the effectiveness of organizations in achieving their goals.   Sponsored by: · The Office of Multicultural Affairs · NEPA Diversity Education Consortium  

Text Box: International Dinner & Fashion Show Friday, April 11, 2008 7:00pm-9:00pm The DeNaples Center Ballroom 407   Traditional clothing, costumes, and dances from various parts of the world will be presented.  A Multicultural Dinner will  be served with dishes from different cultures and countries. This event will be a grand opportunity to experience the essence of diversity on campus!   Diversity Festival Friday, May 2, 2008 3:00pm-6:00pm Founder’s Green   This outdoor spring festival of culture, music, and dance celebrates the coming of spring and the richness of the interesting and varied     heritages of the students of the University of   Scranton!   Sponsored by: · United Colors Organization · The International Club

Text Box: Spirit of Scranton Text Box: Questions? Contact: President Andrew Courtney courtneya3@scranton.edu Vice President Tatiana Person persont@scranton.edu

Text Box: Questions? Contact: President Christinea Tate  tatec2@scranton.edu  

Text Box: Questions? Contact: Sherman Wooden Director of Multicultural Affairs woodens1@scranton.edu

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Text Box: Sponsored by: · The Spirit of Scranton