Apply for Diversity Institute Today! Deadline 3/21
<p> <strong>The Office of Intercultural Relations is now accepting applications for Fall Semester 2014.</strong> The application deadline is <strong><em>March 21, 2014</em></strong>. Apply online at <a href="http://bit.ly/1evGTRR">http://bit.ly/1evGTRR</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 on Wednesday from 6-8P.M. 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: www.odu.edu/oir/DIVEIN | <a href="mailto:oir@odu.edu">oir@odu.edu</a> | 757-683-4406</p>
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Posted By: Stephanie Riggs
Date: Wed Mar 19 09:40:46 EDT 2014