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Smithgall Student Services Building

Disability and Diversity Days 2007

November 5 – 12


Monday, November 5

Adaptive Technology Fair

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Piedmont Room, Student Center Commons

Come learn how technology can assist people with disabilities. This fair has a special focus on technologies developed by faculty and departments at Georgia Tech. Also, the winner of the T-shirt Design contest will be announced.
 
White Privilege, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Robert Ferst Center for the Arts, Richard’s Gallery, Facilitator – Len Rothman, Diversity Coach

Kendall Clark defines White privilege as a right, advantage, or immunity granted to or enjoyed by White persons beyond the common advantage of all others. Participants will:

(1) Learn about White Privilege and its systemic impact on partnerships, (2) Experience and learn the art of dialogue verses conversation, and (3) talk about their emotions and offer collaborative recommendations regarding White privilege. This group is encouraged for White members of our community.*

 

Internalized Oppression, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Robert Ferst Center for the Arts, Westbrook Gallery, Facilitator: Stephanie Ray, Associate Dean of Students/Director of Diversity Programs

When we think of prejudice reduction work, we think of the stereotypes we have about other groups. But, one of the most painful results of discrimination is that we also end up internalizing many of these stereotypes and taking them out against members of our own group. The impact of Internalized Oppression will be explored. This group is encouraged for persons of color.*

 

*In a few weeks we will facilitate a dialogue with both groups.


Tuesday, November 6

Multicultural Competence for Faculty and Staff
12 Noon – 2:00 PM, Student Center Commons, Cypress Room, Presenter: Stephanie Ray, Associate Dean of Students/Director of Diversity Programs

 

Multicultural Competence for Student Leaders

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Student Center Commons, Crescent Room, Presenter: Stephanie Ray, Associate Dean of Students/Director of Diversity Programs

 

As our Institute becomes more diverse, GT’s diversity creates a new set of challenges. We must turn these challenges into opportunities. These challenges necessitate a new collection of knowledge and skills. This workshop will explore how faculty staff and students must have a level of multicultural awareness, knowledge, and skills that allows them to competently work with diverse groups of students and colleagues.

 

Lessons Learned from Innovate

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Student Center, Room 332

Georgia Tech took seven students to Beijing and Bangalore to meet with key business, academic and government leaders. They also had site visits to global corporations. Innovate students will share their experiences with global technology, entrepreneurship and leadership. They will also explain the application process.

 

Wednesday, November 7

The Skin I’m In: A Celebration of Diversity Through the Arts

7:00 PM, Student Center Ballroom

Come watch GT students and student organizations express themselves culturally through the arts. For more information contact Tasha Myers at tmyers3@mail.gatech.edu

 

Thursday, November 8

Untangling Oppressions: Conversations on Women & Disability

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Women's Resource Center, Student Services Building, Suite 131

This discussion will explore the unique challenges and/or needs of women living with disabilities and the impact of disability on their lives.  People with and without disabilities are encouraged to attend.  Facilitated by Kate Gainer of the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD). Please RSVP to Tameeka Hunter at thunter@gatech.edu by Monday, October 29, if would like to attend.

 

Friday, November 9

Safe Space Training

12 Noon – 1:00 PM

Individuals will be trained to provide support and information about resources to Tech’s GLBT community. After registering on-line at www.safespace.gatech.edu, participants will be given a location.

 

Monday, November 12

How We Look: New and Old Ways of Seeing Disability

7:00 PM, Agnes Scott College, Presser Hall, Maclean Auditorium

This presentation and discussion will emphasize the new disability art, focusing on contemporary portraits of people with disabilities, showing that images both create and eliminate the barriers that keep disabled people from full participation in society. This event is free and no ticket is needed. ADA-accessible transportation will be provided, but space is limited. Please RSVP to Tameeka Hunter at thunter@gatech.edu by Monday, October 29, if you need transportation to this event.

 

Co-sponsored by Diversity Programs and A.D.A.P.T.S.

For more information call 404-894-2561 or TDD 404-894-1664.

www.diversity.gatech.edu or www.adapts.gatech.edu

 

The artwork was designed by Ben Denzinger, 2006 T-Shirt Design Contest Winner