3Return to: U of M Home
The University of Minnesota's Office of Equity and Diversity will host a series of workshops throughout the fall and spring semesters. Click the following link to view a complete schedule of their workshops.
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action will also host a series of workshops, click the following link to find a full schedule of EOAA workshops.
Click the video below to hear what our students think of the University of Minneota, CFANS, and the St. Paul campus.
On October 1, 2009, the Dean's Engaged Leaders program in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences hosted a presentation by noted Hmong author, Kao Kalia Yang. Her critically acclaimed memoir , “The Latehomecomer,” recalls her family’s flight from Laos across the Mekong to refugee camps in Thailand and ultimately to St. Paul, Minnesota. Her poignant story sheds light on a story shared by the majority of Hmong in the United States.
Click the following link to view the video of Kao Kalia Yang's presentation.
Students have the opportunity to study in Akumal, Mexico over the 2009-2010 winter break and learn about Mayan culture and history, as well as the natural environment of the Mayan Rivera. Students will visit several ancient Maya archaeological sites like Chichen Itza, Tulum, and Coba, participate in seminars on environmental sustainability, local eco-system, water quality, and explore the Yucatan’s fringe reef system, lagoons, and caves. Mark Bellcourt will lead this program over the 2009-2010 winter break, dates are yet to be determined. Click on the icon to the right to read more about this program.
Dr. Gregory Cajete, Director of Native American Studies and Associate professor in the College of Education at the University of Mexico, visited the University of Minnesota and gave a public lecture on March 11, 2009. Video of his presentation, Re-Creating Sustainable Indigenous Communities in an Environmentally Compromised 21st Century World, is now available online. Click the following link to view portions of his public lecture.
As a staff or faculty member of the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS), you can apply for up to $1,000.00 to further your learning in the areas of diversity, multiculturalism, equity, and social justice. These funds will be available on an annual basis. The Diversity Programs Office (190G Coffey Hall) will accept applications on a rolling basis for this fiscal year. Complete the application available at the following link: Professional Development Grants Program.
11/19/09
University of Minnesota Equity and Diversity Breakfast
from 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM in the Memorial Hall of McNamara Alumni Center
12/8/09
Discipline vs. Discrimination
from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm in 215 Downhowe
11/5/09-11/13/09
GLBTA Perspectives and the Jean-Nickolaus Tretter Collection
in the Paul Whitney LArson Art Gallery in the ST. Paul sTudent Center