Apply for Diversity Institute Today! Deadline TODAY!
<p> <strong>Apply for the Diversity Institute Today!</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>The Office of Intercultural Relations is now accepting applications for Spring 2015 Semester.</strong> The application deadline is <strong><em>November 3,2014</em></strong>. Apply online at <a href="http://tinyurl.com/DISpring2015App">http://tinyurl.com/DISpring2015App</a> .</p> <p> </p> <p> DI is a free semester-long program that focuses on social ills known as –isms, including: racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, creedism, ableism, etc. Weekly modules are held on Wednesdays at 6PM and 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://odu.edu/life/gettinginvolved/leadership/diversity-institute">http://odu.edu/life/gettinginvolved/leadership/diversity-institute</a> | <a href="mailto:divein@odu.edu">divein@odu.edu</a> | <a href="tel:757-683-4406">757-683-4406</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
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Posted By: STEPHANIE RIGGS
Date: Mon Nov 03 08:56:29 EST 2014