National Women of Color Day, Diversity Awareness events upcoming

Read this note for a list of upcoming events related to National Women of Color Day and Diversity Awareness...

The Multicultural Student Council (MSC) and Diversity Emerging Education Program (DEEP) are sponsoring several upcoming events, including:

Tuesday, March 7

Women of Color Celebration, 4:00 p.m. in the Multicultural Center

Three faculty members; Christine Cotton, Sirena Hargrove-Leak and Monique Lyle will share their experiences, obstacles, and achievements as exceptional women of color as it relates to the theme Be BOLD, Be Beautiful.

Friday, March 10

Showing of The Color Purple, 6;00 p.m. in the Multicultural Center

Come and enjoy refreshments while viewing this film based on Alice Walker’s The Color Purple about two remarkable black women, acquiring self-worth and the strength to forgive.

These events are to celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of the exceptional women of color on this campus and share them with the students of Elon University. Questions may be directed to Carroll Martin, the student program coordinator for the Multicultural Student Council at cmartin9@elon.edu or 278-7243

Tuesday, March 7

Diversity Awareness Day at College Coffee

NO Human is MORE Human THAN Others! (t-shirt slogan)

T-Shirts will be on sale for $5!!

March 14

Philadelphia Movie Discussion at 9:00 p.m. in McEwen 011

Watch the controversial movie about a homosexual man who is fired from his job after contracting HIV. How do we treat homosexuals in society and has their status changed?

Monday, April 10

RENT Movie Discussion at 9:00 p.m. in McEwen 011

Watch the musical RENT and discuss issues of the socioeconomic status. Are people products of their society or the choices that they make?

These events are offered in efforts to actively engage students, faculty, and staff in promoting the diversity of the Elon University community. Questions may be directed to Christopher Woods, the student program coordinator for the Diversity Emerging Education Program at cwoods@elon.edu or 278-7243.