UpDate - Vol. 16, No. 1, Page 4
September 5, 1996
Diversity workshop planned

     A number of full- and half-day workshops on "Welcoming and
Appreciating Diversity" will be presented during the fall semester.
     The sessions will focus on how to identify misinformation we care
about ourselves and others, how to heal the emotional wounds resulting
from mistreatment and how to challenge all forms of discrimination.
     The scheduled sessions in September all will be presented from
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. They will take place on Saturday, Sept. 14, in Room
206, Trabant University Center; and Saturday, Sept. 28, and Sunday,
Sept. 29, in Christiana Commons, Room A.
     October sessions, all in Room 219, Trabant University Center, are
8:30 a.m.-noon, Wednesday, Oct. 2; 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5;
and 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 29.
     The November workshops, all in Room 219, Trabant University
Center, are 8:30 a.m.-noon, Monday, Nov. 11; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.,
Saturday, Nov. 16; and 8:30 a.m.-noon, Thursday, Nov. 21.
     Two December workshops are planned, both from 8:30 a.m.- noon, on
Tuesday, Dec. 3, and Thursday, Dec. 12, both in Room 219, Trabant
University Center.
     According to Judith Gibson, affirmative action and multicultural
programs, the response of participants to diversity workshops held in
previous years has been overwhelmingly positive.
     Comments from evaluations completed by staff members and students
who participated in the workshops during the 1995-96 academic year
included:
        * "I am glad I attended the workshop. I think I learned a lot
          in just one day. I think this workshop can be very
          beneficial, all you need is an open mind."
        * "I was part of a program that made me think about who and
          what I was... I not only received the chance to look at
  myself and analyze my thoughts and feelings, I was able to
  meet and interact with other students. This workshop was a
  highly valuable experience."
        * "I learned that I was proud of certain aspects of my life
          and not proud of others. Honestly, the workshop helped me
          realize who I was and why I was this person.... It was a
  very relaxed atmosphere that anyone would feel comfortable
  in sharing ideas and beliefs."
        * "At the beginning, it was obvious we all were nervous. As
          the day went on, we all loosened up dramatically. I was able
          to express my true feelings on issues and not have to worry
          about being judged by those around me."

     For additional information or to register, call 831-8735 or send
e-mail to div-reg@mvs.usel.edu