Browsing Brockport’s Annual Diversity Conference by Title
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The Persecution of Christians in the 21st Century
(2012-09-20)Christianity has the most diverse collection of adherents throughout the world. Rich and poor alike are found among Christianity’s numbers, and so are Africans, Asians, Europeans and North and South Americans. Christianity ... -
Translation and Community-building for Transnational Learning in Cuba and Russia
(2016-10-06)This session describes how two transnational/intercultural learning projects succeeded in and out of the classroom because of common learning objectives fostered by multilingual ability and/or professional translation. The ... -
Trauma, the Body, and Intersections of Identity in Literature: Transcending Limits (Panel)
(2017-10-05)Ms. Hidley will argue that the narrative techniques in Sebold’s novel Lucky parallel the way in which trauma is processed, and this narrative form allows readers access to new and shared language where they can name their ... -
Tupac Shakur, THUG LIFE, and a New Perspective
(2016-10-06)The late iconic hip hop gangsta rapper Tupac Shakur describes a thug as an individual who comes from an oppressive and disadvantaged background, and uses unconventional methods to thrive in American society. Shakur attributes ... -
Underrepresentation of African-American Literature, Specifically Looking at the New York State Common Core
(2014-10-02)Recently, the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards, internationally-benchmarked and evidence-based standards, have been added to state curriculum. After looking at the selected books suggested for literature ... -
Understanding Islam and cultural and religious tolerance: A soldier's perspective
(2012-09-20)"America does not fight for freedom, we fight over resources." This is a somewhat oversimplified vision of our involvement in Afghanistan, Iraq and other areas in the Middle East and around the world. In my travels as a ... -
Us vs. Them vs. Trans vs. Non-binary vs. WTF?!
(2017-10-05)This workshop will seek to have discussion around tackling the “differences” surrounding Trans and Non-binary identified persons. Alongside, the presentation will focus on understanding the damaging effects the Us vs. them ... -
Use of Geographic Information Systems to Identify Diverse Communities and Assess Their Risk from Disasters
(2016-10-06)In a community, everyone knows each other and understands everyone's situations, needs, and problems. If we are to become a world community in which all members understand and respect all others, we need to use new tools ... -
Value of Diversity & Corporate Responsibility (Panel)
(2017-10-05)Success in the modern workplace requires an understanding for an appreciation of diversity - both that which exists within the US workforce as well as globally. In recognition of this, the National Association of Colleges ... -
VIP Welcome and Presentation of the 2016 Diversity Awards
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Welcome and Award Presentations
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Welcome, VIP Greeting
(2014-10-02)Presentation of Diversity Engagement Awards Douglas Feldman LGBTQ Paper Award Joel Frater, EdD, Assistant Provost for Diversity William Mitchell, President, Brockport Student Government John R. Halstead, PhD, President -
Welcome, VIP Greeting
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Where do You Stand: Critical Conversations about Religion in Schools
(2012-09-20)Separation of church and state within the public school system has always been a "hot button" issue. The United States of America prides itself on being a melting pot of a plethora of different cultures and religions but ... -
Why Tolerating Workplace Heterosexism Matters for Heterosexuals: Implications for Social Justice and Human Rights Advocacy
(2013-09-19)Abstract: Workplace discrimination against lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) people is a significant and well-documented social welfare problem. The Williams Institute estimates that between 16 to 68% of LGB people report ...
