Join the office of multicultural programs in celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander heritage month in April. Jonny Sun - Keynote Wednesday, April 7 1:30 p.m. Register for this event Documentary and discussion: Period, end of sentence Wednesday, April 14 5:30 p.m., PSU Theater Virtual Tea Ceremony Tuesday, April 20 1:30 p.m. Once you register, come by the … [Read more...] about 2021 Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Come share your thoughts about what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr might say about the recent events in America - the riot at the Capitol, the impeachment and the election and inauguration. Wednesday, January 27, 2021 12:00 p.m. via Zoom Register for this session This Tough Talks session is being offered by the Office of Multicultural Programs. … [Read more...] about Tough Talk: A divided America: What would King say now?
Department of Modern and Classical Languages What are heritage languages? Who are heritage speakers? What are their pedagogical needs? Teaching Heritage Languages and Learners with Dr. Julio Torres Julio Torres is an assistant professor of Applied Linguistics in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of California, Irvine. He also serves as director … [Read more...] about Teaching Heritage Languages and Learners
White Fragility author, Robin DiAngelo, PhD, will present on the issues behind white sensitivity and assumptions based on race. This rivoting but challenging talk will examine roles of enlightenment, resistance, and defensiveness regarding racism. This presentation is a 'must' for every race/ethnicity, level of cultural awareness, and social/political background. Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Shattering the Silences: Seeing the water: Conscious racial leadership
Black History Month 2019 Shades of Blackness Week 1 - February 3rd-February 9th Kick-off: Missouri State Black History Museum 2/4, PSU East Ballroom, 4pm-7pm Black Nerds: More than a subculture 2/6, MRC Annex, 5pm Cupcakes & Condoms 2/7, PSU 2nd Floor, 10am-2pm Week 2 - February 10th-February 16th Maroon Table Talks 2/11, Union Club, 5pm-6:30pm Evolution: … [Read more...] about Black History Month 2019