Diversity Calendar of Events
September 2009
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September 17
Thursday |
Dream Act Forum
Sponsored by L.U.N.A. and the ODEI
Panel discussion to learn more about what can be done to pass the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act in Congress, which would allow many immigrant students to fulfill their American dreams. Free and open to the public. |
6:30-7:30 p.m. |
Craig Auditorium
(233 GEB) |
October 2009
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October 7
Wednesday |
Latino Youth Day Schedule
8 a.m. Registration — room 212 in the Nerman Museum
9:00 a.m. Welcome— M.R. and Evelyn Hudson Auditorium, Nerman Museum
9:20 a.m. Breakout sessions including information on admission, financial aid, scholarships and International and Immigrant Student Services — Hudson Auditorium
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Latino Fiesta Day, featuring a performance by Son Venezuela, games, free food and an introduction to JCCC’s LUNA (Latinos United: Now and Always) club — the Plaza Commons
1-1:40 p.m. Campus tour
For more information, contact the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at ext. 3429.
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8 a.m.-1:40 p.m. |
Nerman Museum |
October 12
Monday |
JCCC Peacekeepers Training - Staff and Faculty Session
Alanna Berger
and Dr. Blaise Liffick
,founders of the Silent Witness Peacekeepers training program, will be on campus to help us establish a JCCC program. Peacekeeper training teaches strategies for non-violent resistance akin to that for college students and non-violent demonstrators during the Modern Civil Rights Movement. Space is limited. Please contact the ODEI at ext. 4327 or register online. |
1-3 p.m. |
232 Carlsen Center |
October 12
Monday |
Silent Witness Peacekeepers: Free Speech Presentation
Alanna Berger
and Dr. Blaise Liffick
,co-founders of the Silent Witness Peacekeepers Alliance, will speak on the subject of free speech. This event is free & open to the public. |
6-8 p.m. |
Craig Auditorium
(233 GEB) |
October 13
Tuesday |
JCCC Peacekeepers Training - Counselors and Others “Detox Methods” Session
Alanna Berger
and Dr. Blaise Liffick
,founders of the Silent Witness Peacekeepers training program, will be on campus to help us establish a JCCC program. Peacekeeper training teaches strategies for non-violent resistance akin to that for college students and non-violent demonstrators during the Modern Civil Rights Movement. Space is limited. Please contact the ODEI at ext. 4327 or register online.. |
9-11 a.m. |
101 A & B Regnier Center |
October 13
Tuesday |
JCCC Peacekeepers Training - Student Session
Alanna Berger
and Dr. Blaise Liffick
,founders of the Silent Witness Peacekeepers training program, will be on campus to help us establish a JCCC program. Peacekeeper training teaches strategies for non-violent resistance akin to that for college students and non-violent demonstrators during the Modern Civil Rights Movement. Space is limited. Please contact the ODEI at ext. 4327 or register online. |
2-4 p.m. |
101 A & B Regnier Center |
October 16-17
Fri.-Sat. |
“Autism Spectrum Disorder: Beyond the Diagnosis II” Conference
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| October 23 |
Southeast Asia Day |
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November 2009
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| November 3 |
The Soloist Free Jazz Performance
Some of Kansas City’s top jazz bassists will present a rousing program of jazz favorites and original compositions. see more |
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November 5
Thursday |
Steve Lopez, author of The Soloist
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9:30-10:30 a.m. |
Polsky Theater |
November 6
Friday |
Movie: The Soloist |
Noon and 7:30 p.m. |
Craig Auditorium
(233 GEB) |
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