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Diversity Week 2004

September 27 -  October 1, 2004
Visions & Voices:  A Tapestry of Diversity

Diversity Week [ Program of Events (Word | PDF) | Teaching Manual ]
Titles, Dates and Times are subject to change. 
Schedule will be finalized as of July 30, 2004.

Please join us in the celebration of diversity during the 8th Annual Diversity Week!  We have organized a full week of workshops, presentations, art exhibits, music performances, and festivities that celebrate the importance of diversity and identity in higher education, in the workplace, in the community, and in the global arena. The Week is brimming with events and activities for URI faculty, students, and staff! 

Fiesta de Diversidad: This year, we invite the University community to join us as we usher in Diversity Week on Monday with the Fiesta de Diversidad, on the MCC lawn. 

Diversity on the Web: Also on Monday, the Diversity on the Web series continues this year, and a new panel addresses diversity in the classroom. 

Poetry Slam: The Poetry Slam attracts a record crowd every year, so this year, a live broadcast of the event will be shown on the lawn of the MCC on Monday evening to accommodate for overflow! 

Annual Diversity Video and Film Festival: Tuesday, the Annual Diversity Video and Film Festival continues in its 8th year.

Keynote Speaker: This year's Diversity Week Keynote, and Honor¡¯s Colloquium Speaker, is Anuradha Mittal.

Wednesday Workshops:  Wednesday¡¯s Workshops have been arranged into four thematic categories for your convenience, which include:

  • Telling the Story / Storytelling

  • Peace Building / Uses of Power

  • Social Justice

  • Wellness 

 URI Pangea: On Friday, Rokia Traore, is featured during URI Pangaea Roots Music Series 2004 Program.

Art Exhibits:  Art exhibits are open all week long!

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