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CalendarWhen can I make a difference
Events listed on the Diversity Matters calendar are culled from the University of Northern Iowa’s Calendar of Events, at https://access.uni.edu/acal/, and other campus sources. If there is an upcoming diversity-related event that could be posted here, please send an e-mail to diversity@uni.edu.
Diversity Related Events
Tuesday, 11/17/09 The Buddhism of the Dalai Lama- Lifelong University 1:30 pm - 3 pm, University Book & Supply-- Tibetan Buddhism is often considered strange and obscure but the best-known figure of this religion, the Dalai Lama, explains that it is a religion of compassion and peace, and committing oneself to the happiness of others. This course explores the basic teachings of Buddhism and looks particularly at its Tibetan form. Particular attention will be paid to the person of the Dalai Lama, who has accepted an invitation to visit the University of Northern Iowa. No dates have been given at this time. Contact: Stacey Christensen; email: stacey.christensen@uni.edu; phone: 319-273-6728. Tickets/Registration: $30
Tuesday, 12/1/09 UNI's Executive Development Center workshop Business & Community Services Room 30 --Managing a Multi-Generational Staff will be facilitated by Tom Hall, an assistant professor of communication studies at UNI since 2004. He has extensive business experience ranging from a manager at a large retail store to an owner of his own business. In 2005, Tom won the Outstanding New Teacher Award from the Iowa Communication Association. Contact: Kim Recker; phone: 319-273-5851
Wednesday, 12/2/09 Hot Topics in Education: Literacy and Student Achievement – State and National Trends Noon, Center For Multicultural Education 109-- Deb Tidwell addresses the cutting edge technology that is reducing the number of students in the U.S. who have extreme difficulty learning to read and write. Contact: Stacey Christensen; email: stacey.christensen@uni.edu; phone: 319-273-6728
Monday, 4/12/10 Graduate Student Research Symposium 10 pm - 9 pm, Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center-- The Graduate Student Research Symposium will showcase academic and research achievements and creative performances. Contact: Susie Schwieger; email: susan.schwieger@uni.edu; phone: 319-273-2748. Tickets/Registration: 0
Friday, 4/16/10 7 pm, Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center --San Jose Taiko has mesmerized audiences for three decades with the powerful and propulsive sounds of the taiko drum. Inspired by traditional Japanese drumming, San Jose Taiko performers express the beauty and harmony of the human spirit though the voice of taiko. "By playing Japanese-American music we honor our cultural roots. We draw from a traditional source, yet still express ourselves as Americans. By sharing our music we take pride in our heritage, and hope to encourage others to have pride in their own cultural backgrounds." Sponsored by: UNI’s Center for Multicultural Education. Contact: Janelle Darst; email: gbpac@uni.edu; phone: 319-273-3660. Tickets/Registration: Adults: $10 all zones; UNI Students: $5 all zones; Youth: A BUCK A KID!
Sunday, 4/18/10 3 pm, Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center-- Once every four years, the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition invites a select few young pianists to compete for significant awards. Since 1962, this esteemed piano competition has honored Van Cliburn, who was only 23 years old in 1958, when he won the first International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow – at the height of the Cold War. Continuing the tradition, the Cliburn Competition Silver Medal winner, selected on June 7, 2009, will perform on the Great Hall stage. The complete 13th Van Cliburn Competition, including the final award announcement, is available online at www.cliburn.org. Sponsored by: UNI’s College of Humanities & Fine Arts. Contact: Janelle Darst; email: gbpac@uni.edu; phone: 319-273-3660. Tickets/Registration: Adults: $32, $22, $20, $17; UNI Students: 50% off; Youth: 20% off
Friday, 4/30/10 Cinco de Mayo Celebration 11 am - 1 pm, Maucker Union Courtyard-- Join in the celebration of Cinco de Mayo on Friday, May 1 from 11 am to 1 pm outside of Maucker Union. Enjoy grilled fajitas, beans, chips, dessert and pop all for only $5.00. Rain site is in Maucker Union. Contact: Erin Wheat; email: erin.wheat@uni.edu; phone: 319-273-2683
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