January 2012 Events
Safe Space Training
Sunday, January 22nd, 2012
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Orientation
Rainbow Resource Center (Benson 11)
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Safe Space Workshop
Parlor B (Benson Memorial Center)
The goals of Safe Space Workshop are to create and encourage a campus culture that is safe, secure and diverse. The workshop is interactive, reflective and educational. Topics covered in this workshop include LGBTQ Alphabet Soup, Ally 101 and Catholic Identity and LGBTQ issues. If you are interested in volunteering at the Rainbow Resource Center, please also attend the office orientation at 3:30 pm followed by the workshop at 4:00 pm.
If you are interested in this workshop, please RSVP to
Kim Gilkey.
Women of Color Student Conversation
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Benson 21 (Benson Memorial Center Basement)
All Female Students of Color are invited to Our Second ever Discussion Circle Sharing Our Stories:
Join us in a conversation as women of color while building Meaningful relationships with fellow students
while creating a strong Network.
Come, bring a friend and find out what other opportunities the Women of Color Network has to offer!
Lunch will be provided, so bring a friend and RSVP by Wednesday, January 18th.
Women of Color Network is a collaborative effort between the Office for Multicultural Learning, Faculty Development and Women's and Gender Studies Program.
Dine and Discuss
Cultural Months: Shouldn't we celebrate diversity everyday?
Thursday, January 26th, 2012
7:00 pm
Walsh Basement
Why Cultural Months? Pros and Cons Significance of designated months.
Guest Speakers:
Pearl Wong, Rainbow Resource Center
Gustavo Magana, Multicultural Center
Mary Ho, Office for Multicultural Learning
Sponsored by the Diversity Committee in the RLCs.
"The Inconvenient Truth Behind Waiting for Superman" screening and discussion
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Nobili Dining Room
Please join us for a special screening of The Inconvenient Truth Behind Waiting for Superman. This documentary film was created by a group of teachers and parents as a response to the controversial film "Waiting for Superman." The film will be followed by a discussion about some of the complex issues in today's public schools, facilitated by Professor Rita Kohli. Light Refreshment will be served. If you're interested in attending please RSVP by Tuesday, January 24th.
Coordinated by the Office for Multicultural Learning.
