VCSU DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Spring 2015
DATE
PROGRAM/EVENT
January 19
Martin Luther King Jr. Service Learning Project
*Event co-sponsored by MLK Service Learning Committee*
February 3
February 12
“Turning a day off into a day of service”. Students in groups/organizations will donate 3 hours of their day to local
businesses in the Valley City community.
Black History Month Recognition (Cafeteria, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm)
Black Jew Dialogues (Froemke Auditorium, 7:30 pm)
*Event co-sponsored by VCAB*
February 19
Created to begin a new discussion about race and diversity in America, this provocative comedy models crossgenerational as well as cross-cultural dialogue. The goal of Black-Jew Dialogues is to promote open, honest, and
respectful conversation about our differences and move audiences to action.
Chinese New Year Event
*Event co-sponsored by VCSU China Club*
March 10
Women’s History Month Recognition (Cafeteria, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm)
Women’s History Month Speaker (Froemke Auditorium, 7:00 pm)
*Event co-sponsored by Student Senate*
April 16
Chris Linnares has quickly become a leading voice for women’s wellness and empowerment. Linnares, completed
advanced studies in Cognitive Therapy at Harvard University and is the author of several books on women’s
empowerment.
The Vagina Monologues (Theatre 320, 7:30 pm)
With humor and grace, the piece celebrates women's sexuality and strength. Through this play and the liberation of this one
word, countless women throughout the world have taken control of their bodies and their lives. For more than a decade, The
Vagina Monologues has given voice to experiences and feelings not previously exposed in public and brought a deeper
consciousness to the conversation around ending violence against women and girls.
April 20-28
May 4
Global Awareness Photo Contest
Students can submit photos that they find globally diverse and enhances the awareness of diversity around us.
Contest is open for one week, then judging will follow. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 submissions.
Asian American Pacific Month Recognition (Cafeteria, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm)