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Diversity Week 2012

CELEBRATE! unity through diversity

March 18^th – 24^th, 2012

Celebrating what makes us all unique as humans, while uniting us around the common goals and shared values that create an amazing Northeastern community.

Diversity Week 2012 is hosted by Northeastern University’s Student Government Association (SGA), the Office of Institutional Diversity & Equity (OIDE) and NU Mix.  Diversity Week celebrates and explores our unique and vibrant community using a range of media and contexts, including speakers and events that touch upon significant social issues, Husky pride, and the power of inclusion. A dynamic menu of programs are offered through collaboration with the International Student & Scholar Institute (ISSI), Residential Life, student organizations, NU Cultural Centers, Spiritual Life Center, Bouvé College of Health Sciences, the Social Justice Resource Center, Safe Zones, Disability Resource Center  and Gallery 360.

Color in Freedom

Joseph Holston’s exhibit “Color in Freedom: Journey Along the Underground Railroad” featured 49 paintings, drawings, and etchings and captured the essence of the courage and determination required to escape slavery.  Color in Freedom ehanced the understanding of the condition of slavery and explored the powerful instinct toward freedom. This exhibit was featured in Northeastern’s Gallery 360 from June 16^th –August 18^th, 2011.

Diversity Grant Program

The Diversity Grant Program solicits proposals for innovative educational projects or activities that have the following goals:

• Encourage collaboration between different campus communities and constituencies.
• Promote mutual respect.
• Enhance understanding of diversity and social justice.

Race Relations Conferences

The Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity is involved in conferences that expand Northeastern's and New England's knowledge of diversity and affirmative action issues.

Health Care Panel

Wednesday, March 30th
“Culture and View of Health”
310 Behrakis
11:45 a.m. – 1:25 p.m.

Presenters:  Professor Chieh Li from Bouve Health Sciences College and panel

Theme:  Awareness of Culture and Health Belief & Behavior

Do you ever wonder what to do when you get the flu?  Why do people get sick?  How can we prevent ourselves from getting sick?  The panel will present fascinating answers to these questions from people from diverse cultures and faith.