“Diversity is the world” was the overall message for Diversity Week event on Thursday, Sept. 18, held by Western Carolina University’s Department of Intercultural Affairs in the University Center Grand Room. The event opened up with a skit showcasing stereotypes. Afterwards, the attention was on the week’s keynote speakers Monti Washington and Julia Garcia who […]
Cullowhee nondenominational interfaith conference closes diversity week at Western
September 30, 2013 by
The Department of Intercultural Affairs held the Cullowhee Nondenominational Interfaith Conference in the UC, Sept. 21, as its last event of WCU’s Diversity Week. The turn out was low, but the speakers and attendees made the most out of the people who did show up by turning what would have been an opportunity for guests […]
Unintentional racism at WCU
September 20, 2013 by
“You are all odd!” This was a central part of the message Dr. John Habel imparted unto students at the Unintentional Racism seminar Monday afternoon in the UC Multipurpose room. The seminar, one of many events being hosted by WCU’s intercultural affairs office, lasted nearly two hours and was an interactive discussion on several aspects […]
Unintentional racism discussed as part of WCU Diversity week
September 22, 2012 by
To kick off WCU’s 12th Annual Diversity Week, Psychology professor, Dr. John Habel led a lecture on Unintentional Racism on Monday, Sept. 17. The turnout was pretty small with around 10-15 students in the audience. The lecture began with a quiet crowd but by the end many students were sharing their personal stories and opinions. […]
WCU’s 13th Diversity Week
September 20, 2012 by
WCU Diversity Week is in full swing and the most anticipated event is Tim Wise’s Diversity speech in the UC Grandroom at 7 p.m. on September 19. “I’ve used his information to help teach my classes and have been following his work for years,” said Felton. “He talks about issues of race. He is a […]
