Diversity Calendar of Events

January 2010

Date Description Time Location
January 26
Tuesday
ODEI Celebrates Second Anniversary
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will celebrate its second anniversary from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, in the Multicultural Center (238 GEB.)
Stop by for cake and punch, to share memories and make suggestions for the future of the ODEI. Our grateful appreciation to all JCCC students, staff and faculty for your continued support.
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Multicultural Center
(238 GEB)
January 27
Wednesday
Andy Goldsworthy film Rivers and Tides
(for Environmental Awareness Month)
3-5 p.m. Hudson Auditorium (NMOCA 217)
January 29
Friday
Dr. Emmanuel Ngomsi, "Local or Global, Cultural Diversity Is for All"
All of us view the world through “cultural lenses” constructed by us or imposed upon us by society. When people from different cultures, backgrounds or nationalities work together, there are inevitable moments of misunderstanding during which communication seems to be difficult. The first and major step toward successful interaction with others—whose lenses are different from our own—is to become aware of the presence and the impact of these lenses on our daily attitudes and behaviors. Participants will identify cultural obstacles, develop strategies to break cultural barriers, and enhance their ability to build cultural bridges in order to work together more harmoniously and productively in a diverse workplace.
11 a.m.-noon Hudson Auditorium (NMOCA 217)
January 29
Friday
Fridays Noon at the Nerman from Jan. 29-May 7, 2010
This weekStephanie Sabato, professor, graphic design, discusses Cordy Ryman¹s Green Wave. The presentation will last 20 minutes with 10 minutes for Q & A. You will meet in the Nerman Museum Lobby and walk to the featured art for the presentation.
noon-12:30 p.m. Nerman Museum Lobby

February 2010

Date Description Time Location
February 1
Monday
African-American Read-In 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Multicultural Center
(238 GEB)
February 5
Friday
Fridays Noon at the Nerman from Jan. 29-May 7, 2010
 You will meet in the Nerman Museum Lobby and walk to the featured art for the presentation.
noon-12:30 p.m. Nerman Museum Lobby
February 12
Friday
Fridays Noon at the Nerman from Jan. 29-May 7, 2010
 You will meet in the Nerman Museum Lobby and walk to the featured art for the presentation.
noon-12:30 p.m. Nerman Museum Lobby
February 17
Wednesday
Black History Celebration
Please contact the ODEI at ext. 2423 for information.
TBA Craig Auditorium
(233 GEB)
February 18
Thursday
The Souls of Black Folk: Beyond the Veil
W. E. B. DuBois in this landmark text said, “The problem of the Twentieth Century is the Problem of the Color Line.” Is that the problem of the Twenty-first Century, too? This issue and others will be addressed in The Souls of Black Folk: Beyond the Veil, a presentation on W. E. B. DuBois by Fred Krebs, professor, history, , and Carmaletta Williams, executive director, ODEI. The Craig Auditorium seats 200, so feel free to bring your classes.
11 a.m.-12:15  p.m. Craig Auditorium
(233 GEB)
February 18
Thursday
“Third Thursday at the Nerman Museum” Visiting Artist Presentations
Elijah Gowin (photography) and Marcie Miller Gross (textiles, installation) will discuss their art work.
3:30-4:30 p.m. Hudson Auditorium (NMOCA 217)
February 24
Wednesday
African American Artists in the JCCC collection
(for Black History Month)
3-5 p.m. Hudson Auditorium (NMOCA 217)
February 26
Friday
Fridays Noon at the Nerman from Jan. 29-May 7, 2010
 You will meet in the Nerman Museum Lobby and walk to the featured art for the presentation.
noon-12:30 p.m. Nerman Museum Lobby

March 2010

Date Description Time Location
March 3
Wednesday
Safe Space: General Session
Please contact the ODEI at ext. 4327 or e-mail Susan McGarvey for information.
 2-4 p.m.  TBA
March 5
Friday
Fridays Noon at the Nerman from Jan. 29-May 7, 2010
You will meet in the Nerman Museum Lobby and walk to the featured art for the presentation.
noon-12:30 p.m. Nerman Museum Lobby
March 11
Thursday
“Blacks and Black Towns in the West – The Nicodemus Story”
 
11 a.m.-noon Craig Auditorium
(233 GEB)
March 11
Thursday
Flyin' West
Flyin' West, a play about Nicodemus, KS, an all-black town settled by former slaves in 1877, will be performed by JERIC productions.
reception 6 p.m.
Play 7 p.m.
Polsky Theatre, Carlsen Center
March 12
Friday
Fridays Noon at the Nerman from Jan. 29-May 7, 2010
 You will meet in the Nerman Museum Lobby and walk to the featured art for the presentation.
noon-12:30 p.m. Nerman Museum Lobby
March 19
Friday
Fridays Noon at the Nerman from Jan. 29-May 7, 2010
 You will meet in the Nerman Museum Lobby and walk to the featured art for the presentation.
noon-12:30 p.m. Nerman Museum Lobby
March 25
Thursday
“*Third Thursday at the Nerman Museum” Visiting Artist Presentations
Amy Myers (drawing) and Todd Cero Atl (ceramics) will discuss their art work.
*This is a 4th Thursday due to Spring Break the week prior.
3:30-4:30 p.m. Hudson Auditorium (NMOCA 217)
March 26
Friday
Fridays Noon at the Nerman from Jan. 29-May 7, 2010
 You will meet in the Nerman Museum Lobby and walk to the featured art for the presentation.
noon-12:30 p.m. Nerman Museum Lobby
March 31
Wednesday
Film on Louise Bourgeois (for Women’s History Month) 3-5 p.m. Hudson Auditorium (NMOCA 217)

April 2010

April 2
Friday
Fridays Noon at the Nerman from Jan. 29-May 7, 2010
 You will meet in the Nerman Museum Lobby and walk to the featured art for the presentation.
noon-12:30 p.m. Nerman Museum Lobby
April 3
Saturday
Ethiopian Connection
Please contact the ODEI at ext. 4327 or e-mail Susan McGarvey for information.
TBA TBA
April 9
Friday
Fridays Noon at the Nerman from Jan. 29-May 7, 2010
 You will meet in the Nerman Museum Lobby and walk to the featured art for the presentation.
noon-12:30 p.m. Nerman Museum Lobby
April 9
Friday
JCCC Night at the Nelson (JCCC sponsored event at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art) 6 p.m. Nelson-Adkins Museum of Art
April 15
Thursday
“Third Thursday at the Nerman Museum” Visiting Artist Presentations
Jim Brinsfield (painting) and Maria Velasco (new media, installation) will discuss their art work.
3:30-4:30 p.m. Hudson Auditorium (NMOCA 217)
April 16
Friday
Fridays Noon at the Nerman from Jan. 29-May 7, 2010
 You will meet in the Nerman Museum Lobby and walk to the featured art for the presentation.
noon-12:30 p.m. Nerman Museum Lobby
April 23
Friday
Fridays Noon at the Nerman from Jan. 29-May 7, 2010
 You will meet in the Nerman Museum Lobby and walk to the featured art for the presentation.
noon-12:30 p.m. Nerman Museum Lobby
April 28
Friday
Film: Rape of Europa
(for Holocaust Awareness Month).
3-5 p.m. Hudson Auditorium (NMOCA 217)
April 30
Friday
Fridays Noon at the Nerman from Jan. 29-May 7, 2010
 You will meet in the Nerman Museum Lobby and walk to the featured art for the presentation.
noon-12:30 p.m. Nerman Museum Lobby

May 2010

May 7
Friday
Fridays Noon at the Nerman from Jan. 29-May 7, 2010
 You will meet in the Nerman Museum Lobby and walk to the featured art for the presentation. Last presentation for the semester.
noon-12:30 p.m. Nerman Museum Lobby