CME 2009-10 Operation and Reservation Hours

Monday - Thursday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday Night, Saturday & Sunday
By Request

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The Center for Multicultural Education
109 Maucker Union
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0165
Ph: 319.273.2250
Fx: 319.273.7138

Diversity Week 2005

Sunday, September 11

7:00 PM

Candlelight Vigil
In Remembrance of the 9/11 tragedy

Located at the Memorial Garden; East Side of Maucker Union

Monday, September 12

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Multicultural Festival
Experience food, friends and fun from around the world.

Located at the Maucker Union Courtyard
Rain site: Maucker Union Ballroom

6:30 PM - 8 PM

Employment Hints Workshop for Diverse Students

Interview preparation, resume assistance and information on
internship opportunities will be shared at this workshop targeted to students from diverse backgrounds.

Center for Multicultural Education (109MAU)

Tuesday, September 13

12:30 PM

Diversity Film Series
30 Minute Blue Eyes

Jane Elliot believes that the best way to fight racism and sexism is to make people experience it themselves, even if it is only for a brief period in a highly controlled environment. This film can shock people out of their complacency and realize that racism is alive and well in America.

Located at The Center for Multicultural Education (109MAU)

7:00 PM

Diversity Week Keynote: Bob Zellner

Diversity on the Front Bridge

A civil rights legend, Bob Zellner was a young white college student in 1961 when he became one of the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee's (SNCC) first white staff members - and eventually one of the last. A field secretary for SNCC in Mississippi, he worked there on behalf of the civil rights movement until the activist broke up in 1970. Now Bob Zellner continues to tell the story of the racial hatred that pitted the white against black in the deep south.

In this lecture, he will talk about his years with the SNCC and the civil rights period emphasizing its relevance to current racial incidents and the need for multicultural diversity and racial harmony on campuses and in society. He remains active in the human rights struggle today.

(A reception will be held at the CME following the presentation)

Located at The Center for Multicultural Education (109MAU)

Wednesday, September 14

12:00 PM

Diversity Film Series
Talking About Race

Students from three major American Universities candidly share their perspectives on race and ethnicity. Topics include self-separation of ethnic groups, the climate toward talking about race on campus, discrimination and affirmative action.

Located at The Center for Multicultural Education (109MAU)

3:00 PM

Different Voices: Student Forum
Interactive discussion from students of different backgrounds.

Located at The Center for Multicultural Education (109MAU)

7:30 PM

Corning Lecture Series
Thomas Friedman

Located at The Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center

Thursday, September 15

11:00 AM

Making UNI Into A Campus of Difference:
A preview of anti-bias training for staff and students.

A Campus of Difference assists campus community members in developing the necessary skills, knowledge and awareness to combat racism, anti-Semitism, and other forms of bigotry and to build more respective, inclusive college settings.

Located at The Center for Multicultural Education (109MAU)

12:30 PM

Diversity Film Series
Not In Our Town

An uplifting story about residents joining together when their
neighbors were threatened by white supremacists.

Located at The Center for Multicultural Education (109MAU)

7:00 PM

Unlikely Partners

Located at The Center for Multicultural Education (109MAU)

Friday & Saturday, September 16 & 17
Native American Powwow

The University of Northern Iowa’s Native American Student Union (NASU) will be hosting the third Annual UNI Powwow in the UNI West Gym. This event aims to promote Native American Culture by showing traditional dances, songs, and drums of different Native American tribes as a cultural experience for UNI students, staff, and the people of surrounding Iowa communities.

The Powwow will be a time for Native Americans to join together in singing, dancing, and share their rich heritage with the surrounding community. This event will include colorful regalia, dances, food, drinks, dance competitions and vendors’ booths with exhibitors offering Native American arts and crafts. Traditional dances will be performed by talented and honored artists from different tribes around Iowa--particularly guests from Meskwaki, South Dakota, Oklahoma and Illinois tribes.

11:00 AM

Food and Vending

5:00 PM

Admissions

7:00 PM

Grand Entry

One Day
Adults (18+) $4.00
Students (5-17) $2.50

Two Days
Adults (18+) $6.00
Students (5-17) $4.00
Children Under 4 Free
UNI Students (With UNI ID) Free

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