Diversity Scholars Series Announced at Christopher Newport University
News Release - September 9, 2004
contact:
Denise Waters
dwaters@cnu.edu
(757) 594-7331(NEWPORT NEWS) — Christopher Newport University announces speakers for the Fall 2004 Diversity Scholars Series, sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
Dr. Jeffrey Milem of the University of Maryland will discuss Why Race Matters: Lessons Learned from the Attack on Affirmative Action , on Thursday, September 23 at 7 p.m. in Anderson Auditorium in the Administration Building on the campus of CNU. Milem is the a research coordinator for the Diverse Democracy Project, which studies the ways in which students' experiences with diversity while in college prepare them to participate as citizens in a diverse democracy.
Mr. Walter Tejada, chairman of the Latino Advisory Commission, will explore Latinos: The Commonwealth's Growing Community on Thursday, October 21 at 7 p.m. in room 150 in the Student Center. The newly established Commission will advise Virginia Governor Mark Warner on economic, professional, cultural, educational, and governmental links between the Commonwealth, the Latino community and Latin America.
Dr. Sally Roesch Wagner, one of the first women to receive a doctorate for work in women's studies and a founder of one of the country's first women's studies programs, will address Leading the Way: The Untold Story of the Iroquois Influence on Early Women's Rights on Tuesday, November 2 at 7 p.m. in room 150 in the Student Center.
The mission of the Office of Multicultural Affairs is to promote multicultural education and enhance campus life through student outreach, cultural celebrations and educational programming. It encourages a broader understanding of multiculturalism: a philosophy that acknowledges, accepts and promotes the perspectives and achievements of all people. Understanding and respecting others are two key components of a multicultural campus and successful community. For more information on the Office of Multicultural Affairs or the Diversity Scholars Series, please call Alex Butterfield at (757) 594-7385 or email abutter@cnu.edu .
Christopher Newport University is a four-year public university in Newport News, Virginia. CNU enrolls nearly 4,800 students through its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the School of Business. CNU's faculty and staff of nearly 1,000 focus on "students first," outstanding teaching, access and opportunity, and liberal learning. CNU is committed to leadership in the community and the Commonwealth.