Diversity

Office of Diversity and Inclusion Events

 

***Diversity Week***

 
Monday April 14th - Economics and Class Day (w/ chips and drinks)

5:00pm           Real Life Monopoly Game (Unity House)

Ever wonder what its like to be rich?What would you do if you had a family to support but no money? Join us for an activity that will test your understanding of life’s true game of monopoly.

7:30 pm          Film- 30 Days: Living on minimum wage (BAC C-109)

                      What are the real hardships for those living on minimum wage? Come engage in discussion of what "classism" really looks like.

 
Tuesday April 15th - Religion Day

5:00pm           Dinner and a Movie featuring: “Reel Bad Arabs” (Good 302)

-Ever wonder why Arabic culture and Islam is portrayed so badly by Hollywood? Come join Plexus and MSA for a dinner and a movie event that breaks it all down!

            -Thanks to Muslim Student Association!
 

8:00pm           Holy S.I.T.! Student panel (Neff Hall)

Come to listen to your peers speak about being a religious minority on campus. Learn something new, ask questions, and make new friends at our Holy Sharing of Individual Thought.

      -Thanks to United Spiritual Council!

Wednesday April 16th - Culture and Nationality Day (w/ cake and drink)

4:30pm           Film- “Last Chance for Eden” directed by Lee Mun Wah (Good 202)

See how Lee Mun Wah helped a group of strangers overcome barriers of prejudice and join your peers in doing the same.

 

6:00pm           Trip to Penn State to hear Lee Mun Wah speak!!!

(Meet in front of Ellis)

          Thanks to United Cultures of Juniata College!

Thursday April 17th - Able-ism Day (w/cookies and drinks)

8:00pm           Film- “Murder Ball” (Good 202)

-Come watch a film about the rough and tough game of rugby...in wheelchairs! Join Plexus and the Rugby team for snacks and a movie

                                                -Thanks to the Rugby Team!

Friday April 18th - Unity Day (w/ pizza and drink) :

8:00pm           Workshop: “Why can’t we all just get along?!” (Ellis Ballroom)

Want to know what diversity really is? How can you help in building a better community? Ever wonder why we just can’t get along? Come and join Plexus in a day of Unity where we will tackle all these questions through presentations, games, open discussions and A PIZZA DINNER

-Thanks to Staci Weber and Unity House Interns (Brenda Tylerand Dustin Gee).