October 2012

• Oct

  1

  Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Fall 2012 Classes

  October 1, 2012 | 9:00 am — 1:00 pm

  The Office of Institutional Diversity (OID) announces the classes of its UGA Diversity and Inclusion Certificate. The certificate creates an opportunity for faculty and staff to explore strategic areas around diversity and to learn more about the ways in which they can assist in ensuring that UGA is welcoming and inclusive …

• Oct

  9

  Scholar to discuss public perceptions of President Obama

  October 9, 2012 | 12:30 pm — 2:30 pm

  Mark P. Orbe, a leading scholar of the intersection between race, politics and communication, will deliver a lecture at the University of Georgia titled “‘Post-Racial’ Politics: Public Perceptions of Barack Obama,” on Oct. 9 at 12:30 p.m. in room 142 of the Tate Student Center. Sponsored by the Franklin College of …

• Oct

  10

  Race, Class, Place & Outcomes Lecture Series

  October 10, 2012 | 1:30 pm — 3:00 pm

  Speaker, Dr. Prudence L. Carter from Stanford University will be addressing "Stubborn Roots: Race Culture & Inequality in US & South African Schools".

• Oct

  12

  A bilingual Reading and Dialogue: Comrade, Bliss Ain’t Playing

  October 12, 2012 | 12:15 pm — 2:30 pm

  A Bilingual Reading and Dialogue: Comrade, Bliss Ain't Playing Camarada, Plenitude Nao Ta De Brincadeira Josefina Baez, Author Cristiane Lira, Translator

• Oct

  15

  NCBI@UGA: Building Effective Relationships (UGA Diversity Certificate Program)

  October 15, 2012 | 9:00 am — 1:00 pm

  This course will allow participants to experience strategies in prejudice reduction and welcoming diversity based on the National Coalition Building Institute model. The course will be facilitated by representatives of UGA’S NCBI. This is a core course for the Diversity Certificate Program. Enrollment in the courses listed for the Diversity and …

• Oct

  15

  University of Georgia & Board of Regents of the University Systems of Georgia

  October 15, 2012 | 11:30 am — 5:00 pm

  Cost: $35 for vendors; $30 for non-vendors For more information please contact Christina Hobbs at christina.hobbs@usg.edu or 404-657-2514 or Annette Evans at amevans@uga.edu) or 706-542-7066

• Oct

  31

  LBGT Perspectives (Diversity & Inclusion Certificate Course)

  October 31, 2012 | 1:00 pm — 5:00 pm

  This course will offer new perspectives on faculty and staff interaction with UGA's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community. It will offer tools for education, engagement, and deliberate dialogue in order to provide an affirming and inclusive environment for all LGBT students, faculty, and staff. Individuals may register at https://busfin1.busfin.uga.edu/human_resources/courses/fulldesc.cfm. …