Apply for Diversity Institute Today!
<p align="center"> <strong>Diversity</strong></p> <p align="center"> <strong>Institute</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>The Office of Intercultural Relations is now accepting applications for Spring Semester 2013.</strong> The application deadline is <strong><em>November 4, 2012</em></strong>. </p> <p> </p> <p> Apply online at <a href="http://studentaffairs.odu.edu/oir/DiveIn/apply/">http://studentaffairs.odu.edu/oir/DiveIn/apply/</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>DI</strong> is a <strong>free</strong> <strong>semester-long program</strong> that focuses on social ills known as –isms, including: racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, creedism, ableism, etc. Weekly modules are led by dynamic and engaging faculty leaders from a variety of fields. </p> <p> </p> <p> <strong><u>How can DI help me?</u></strong></p> <ul> <li> A great resource for personal and professional development</li> <li> Excellent resume-builder</li> <li> Create an understanding of your own identity and how it impacts your interactions with others.</li> <li> Minimize the opportunity for trends of prejudice, discrimination, exclusion, and bias to continue.</li> <li> Develop empathy and ability to operate and promote an inclusive climate.</li> <li> Develop communication skills needed in a pluralistic setting.</li> <li> Learn professional requirements related to operating in a diverse, multicultural, and/or global setting.</li> </ul> <p> <strong><u>Examples of Topics:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li> Cultural Identity</li> <li> Generational Diversity</li> <li> Power and Privilege in Society</li> <li> Ability Differences</li> <li> Class & Social Mobility</li> <li> Personality Diversity</li> <li> Intercultural Communication</li> <li> Interfaith Understanding</li> <li> Sexual Expression, Orientation & Identity</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> FMI: <a href="http://studentaffairs.odu.edu/oir/DiveIn">http://studentaffairs.odu.edu/oir/DiveIn</a> | <a href="mailto:divein@odu.edu">divein@odu.edu</a> | <a href="tel:757-683-4406">757-683-4406</a></p>
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Posted By: Stephanie Riggs
Date: Fri Oct 05 12:29:15 EDT 2012