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February 8, Monday, 6pm
Arntzen 100
February 10, Wednesday, 12-1:20pm
Fairhaven College Auditorium
Fairhaven College World Issues Forum Series
"What's best for children - and what this means in an unequal world?"
Thomas Weisner, Professor of Anthropology, Departments of Psychiatry (NPI Semel Institute, Center for Culture and Health) and Anthropology at UCLA will explore childrens' issues across cultures and the globe.
February 17, Wednesday, 12-1:20pm
Fairhaven College Auditorium
Fairhaven College World Issues Forum Series
"Challenging Canadian Multiculturalism: The Community Effects of Hate Crime."
Barbara Perry, University of Ontario. Faculty of Criminology, Justice and Policy Studies, aim to uncover the ways in which hate crime challenges the much heralded "policy" of multiculturalism in Canada.
February 18-25
Bellingham
10th Annual Bellingham Human Rights Film Festival
click the link below for more information.
http://www.piersystem.com/go/doc/1538/471627/
February 24, Wednesday, 6:00pm
AW 304
"Courageous Conversations: Race"
This is the second in a seven part series of courageous conversations that address controversial issues . The group will watch the film "What's Race Got to do with It?" followed by a discussion of the same issue here at Western, while using the four tenants of
safe, healthy critical conversations learned in part I.
March 3, Wednesday, 6pm
AW 304
Film Screening "Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority"
A compelling portrait of a iconoclastic figure that remains seldom spotlighted in history books, this film illuminates how Mink’s daring to remain “ahead of the majority” in her beliefs enabled groundbreaking changes for the rights of the disenfranchised. A woman of the people as well as a pioneer, a patriot and also an outcast, Patsy Mink’s intriguing story embodies the history, ideals and spirit of America.
March 6, Saturday, 6-8:30pm
VU Multi-purpose Room
Black History Month Dinner
Highlights include:
Cultural Dinner
Student Performances
Keynote Speaker: Community Leader Dr. Robert L. Jeffery
Music: Triple Treat Band
http://www.tickets.wwu.edu
May 17, Monday, 4pm
Location: TBD
Multicultural Education Expert Presentation
Sonia Nieto and Patty Bode.
May 18, Tuesday, 5:30 dinner, 7pm panel
VU Multi-purpose Room
"The New Multiculturalism: What multiculturalism should look like in the next decade."
A special guest panel discussion with leading experts from across the country, including Sonia Nieto, Patty Bode, and Gary Howard.
CALL (360)650-3827 for reservations
Stay tuned for more
information.
Notes:
Dr. William Demmert (1935-2010)
http://onlinefast.org/wwutoday/news/6290
CEED remembers the life of a great mentor, Dr. Demmert, who left us much too soon. His inspiring teachings were an inspiration to many and will not be forgotten. Senator Murkowskis (R-AK) recently honored Dr. Demmert on the floor of the senate. Click on one of the following links to watch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c12n-ZlVzg
http://murkowski.senate.gov/public/
Innovative Teaching Showcase: Multicultural Faculty Fellows
In September of 2008, an invitation went to all Woodring faculty members to
submit a request to participate in the Multicultural Faculty Fellowship. An
overwhelming number of faculty members from all departments, on and off campus,
responded favorably. Based on time, scheduling, and availability, seventeen
faculty members were chosen and thirteen committed themselves to the
two-year inquiry. Click here to learn more about the work of WWU's
MCFFs... [More]
Honor Day Proclamation
There is no recognized holiday that includes Native American Indian peoples, the
Honor Day Foundation has declared Honor Day annually August 20th, through petitions signed by Native elders, teachers,
students, leaders, artists and non-native supporters... [More]
Rochelle Sandeen (1951-2009)
Rocky passed away peacefully on April 9, 2009, surrounded by loved ones after a
recent diagnosis of liver cancer. She lived a life full of passion for learning
and helping others and had a deep connection to her Native American roots with
the Makah and Quileute tribes. She served as president of the Indigenous
Studies Foundation/Honor Day. Rochelle both worked at Western and was a
student... [More]
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