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“Common Experience” Program
These Common Experience events are funded by:
“No! The Rape Documentary Film and Discussion”
February 4, 2008
Aishah Shahidah Simmons is the producer, writer, and director of the feature length documentary NO! She uses the written and spoken word to address those issues which have a negative impact on marginalized and disenfranchised people. Her internationally acclaimed short videos Silence…Broken and In My Father’s House explore the issues of race, gender, homophobia, rape, and misogyny.
“Making a Case for Diversity: Community Advocacy & Academic Reform in the Inland Empire”
January 30, 2008
Presenter: Dr. Ernest C. Levister is a highly regarded advocate for the underrepresented and for dismantling health care disparities. Levister's desire to level the playing field propelled him to lead the Vines Medical Society, an affiliate of the National Medical Association. (details of Dr. Levister’s presentation)
Download the “2007 Wellness Champion of Diversity” flyer (PDF file, requires Acrobat)
“Understanding Whiteness /Unraveling Racism”
November 13, 2007
Presenter: Dr. Laurie Lippin is Founder and CEO of Lippin & Associates, specializing in leadership development, cross-cultural and diversity training.
This event is in support of the Tunnel of Oppression, sponsored by the Department of Residential Education. View a slideshow of Dr. Lippin's lecture.
Download the “Understanding Whiteness /Unraveling Racism” flyer (PDF file, requires Acrobat)
“Sexual and Reproductive Health in Arab World: Exploring Myths, Realities, Challenges, and Opportunities.”
November 14, 2007
Presenter: Dr. Angel Foster is an Associate and leads the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) program of work at Ibis Reproductive Health, a research center based in Cambridge, MA. (See attached flyer)
This event is in support of the Women’s Health and Healing Feminist Research Symposium, sponsored by the Department of Women’s Studies. View a slideshow of Dr. Foster's lecture.
Download the “Sexual and Reproductive Health in Arab World” flyer (PDF file, requires Acrobat)
International Peace Village
November 15, 2007
The purpose of this “Common Experience” event is to promote internationalism, global goodwill, and cultural awareness. This event is in support of the 51st Annual Peace Village, sponsored by the International Student Association. View a slideshow of the International Peace Village.
Download the International Peace Village flyer (PDF file, requires Acrobat)