ODI events this week and beyond
Brown Bag: Black Mount Rushmore
142 RSC
If there was a Black Mount Rushmore, what African-American faces would be sculpted and chiseled into your mountain of black leaders? Share your thoughts at this month's discussion. Brown Bag Diversity Discussions are held the first Wednesday of every month. Bring your lunch and an appetite for discussion. Brown Bags allow the WSU community an opportunity to dialogue about specific issues regarding multiculturalism and diversity. For more information contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 978-3034 or http://www.wichita.edu/odi
3-5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4
Safe Zone LGBTQ Training
265 RSC
The Office of Human Resources and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion invite you to Safe Zone training. This training is a dynamic, interactive session that includes activities and discussion around inclusive language, the process of coming out, the power of the straight ally, understanding sexual identity, how to respond to homophobic/transphobic incidents, where to go for help and much more. The goal of Safe Zone training is to provide a welcoming environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and ally (LGBTQA) persons. Safe Zone establishes an identifiable network of supportive people who can provide support, information and a safe place for LGBTQA persons within the WSU campus community. By attending this training, individuals are committed to being a Safe Zone Ally in which bigotry and discrimination, specifically regarding LGBTQA persons, are not tolerated. Sign up for Safe Zone training online at http://www.wichita.edu/safezone. For more information contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 978-3034 or diversity@wichita.edu.
11 a.m.-noon Thursday, Feb. 5
Thirsty Thursday: Black History Month
208 RSC
Join us as we discuss and learn about Black History Month. Enjoy refreshments and snacks in your home away from home. For more information, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 978-3034 or http://www.wichita.edu/odi
5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5
Men of Excellence
208 RSC
Join the Men of Excellence group and learn how to become a part of this great organization at their spring meet and greet. Light refreshments will be provided. The purpose of Men of Excellence is to continually strengthen the bond between men, develop leaders through community service and cultural awareness and support each other academically and socially at Wichita State.
6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20
7th Annual Culture-N-Movement
CAC Theater
Come enjoy a night of poetry, music and dance with Wichita State's most talented students at our annual talent showcase, Culture-N-Movement. The first place prize is $150 for group acts and $50 for individual acts. If you are interested in participating, fill out and submit your registration form online at http://wichita.edu/cnm or stop by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion in 208 RSC. The registration deadline is Monday, Feb. 9. For more information, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 978-3034 or http://www.wichita.edu/odi