LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Fall 2002
Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Communication
Diversity Seminar Series
Diversity Seminar One:
Lawrence Tech's Diversity Seminar Series:
Featured Presenter: Herman Boone
Mr. Boone will speak to a large assembled group of LTU students, local high school students, and LTU staff and Faculty.
September 15, 2002 in the Ridler Field House, 12:30-1:50pm.
Diversity Seminar Two:
Stories of Holocaust Survivors, October 1, 2002 in the Science Auditorium
Mania Sallinger and Irna Gorman discuss their experiences before, during,and after the Jewish Holocaust in World War Two Europe.
Science Auditorium, from 12:30-1:50pm.
Diversity Seminars Three and Four:
'REMEMBER theTitans' will be presented to LTU students, staff, and faculty
October 8 and 15 in the Science Building Auditiorium.
Part 1 is October 8 in the Science Building Auditorium,from 12:30-1:50pm.
October 15 is Part 2 of 'Remember theTitans'.
This will be followed with a discussion about the film facilitated by Dr. Larry Johnson.
Both are in the Science Auditorium, from 12:30-1:50pm.
Diversity Seminar Five:
Blues for Schools
Nationally acclaimed steel blues guitarist and WDET radio host of "Blues from the Lowlands," Robert Jones performs and discusses the history of blues music as part of American Culture
November 12, 2002 12:30-1:50- p.m. in the Science Auditorium.
Diversity Seminar Six:
Required Reading: Religious Tolerance
In Spring of 2002, a professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill assigned a book containing passagesfromt he Koran to increase student understanding of Islam. However, in the post 9-11 atmosphere, the required reading sparked waves of protest. We'll watch a brief video containing news reports about the required readingand protests. Following the video there will be a panel discussion and audience involvement discussing the needs and limits of cultural diversity education.
December 3, 2002, in the Science Auditorium, 12:30-1:50p.m.
Diversity Seminar Seven: Current Events in Cultural Diversity
Cita's World: Ghetto-fabulous?
Black Entertainment Network's VJ Diva has become an increasingly controversial figure. This virtually-reality character is popular with young audiencesm both African-American and White. However, many of her critics are concerned that Cita's brand of outspokenness perpeturates stereotypes and is too coarse in her presentation style and word-choice. We'll watch a Nightline: Upclose report on Cita and then engage in a panel discussion with audience questions and comment.
December 10, 2002 in the Science Auditorium, 12:30-1:50pm.
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