[Mitai-announce] Fwd: Invite to the Multicultural Conference 2011

[Cory Hernandez]

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From: Abigail Francis <afran at mit.edu>
Date: Fri, Feb 4, 2011 at 3:20 PM
Subject: Invite to the Multicultural Conference 2011
To: Abigail Francis <afran at mit.edu>


 ****Please help spread the word about the MIT Multicultural Conference on
3/5/11*******

Hello,

Have you ever wondered what it would take to help MIT grow in the areas of
multiculturalism, diversity, or social justice?  Are you curious about
aspects of identity and what role they might play in people’s experiences on
campus?  Would you like to learn and develop more diversity-related skills
and cross-cultural competencies?  Do you wish you had more of a voice around
issues of Diversity and Inclusion at the Institute?

If you answered yes or are curious about the questions above, then we invite
you to attend this year’s Multicultural Conference (MC Squared) happening on
Saturday March 5th, 2011.  As an MC^2 participant, you will have the unique
opportunity to learn about various aspects of Multiculturalism and
Diversity, to hear about Diversity and Inclusion efforts at MIT, and to get
involved in creating positive changes on campus.

****Sign up for MIT's Multicultural Conference 2011***
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This retreat is open to ALL students, no matter your experience or comfort
level.  If you're interested, we want you there.

*Saturday, March 5th, 2011 | 9AM-6PM
@ MIT's Endicott House*
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*Registration* (by 2/25) is online at: <*http://web.mit.edu/mcsquared/*>
For more info, please e-mail:  <*mailto:mcsquared at mit.edu<mcsquared at mit.edu>
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*****************MC^2: Energy for Change***********************************
MIT's Multicultural Conference 2011
Culture, Identity, Social Justice and more...
MIT's Multicultural Conference is a one-day retreat that focuses on bringing
students together across race, ethnicity, gender, religion, nationality,
sexual orientation, and other aspects of cultural identity.   The conference
offers a provocative day of workshops, speakers, community building, action,
and reflection centered on issues of culture, identity, and social justice
at MIT and beyond.

WHEN:  Saturday, March 5th, 2011 | 9AM-6PM
WHERE:  MIT's Endicott House
HOW MUCH:  Free for all MIT Students! Transportation and meals included.
Please register by 2/25 at:<*http://web.mit.edu/mcsquared/*>

For more information, or to register, please visit  <*http://
web.mit.edu/mcsquared/*> or email *mcsquared at mit.edu*.

Past MC^2 topics have included:
Unpacking “Diversity”, Micro-aggressions, Micro-messaging, and Environmental
Stressors Cross-Cultural Communication,  How to be an Ally, Does MIT need a
Unified Race/Diversity Curriculum?,  International students –negotiating US
vs. home perspectives, Biracial Identity, Transgender 101, Feminism today,
Theme housing – inclusion, pressures, self-segregation vs. support,  Can We
Talk about Race @MIT?,  P2O: Power, Privilege, and Oppression, How to
Survive MIT without Losing Yourself, Intersections: Religion and Race,
Media, Identity, and Politics, Dealing with Conflict, Bystander Intervention

Please Register online by February 25th!


-- Abigail Francis, L.C.S.W.
Director of LBGT Services, Asst. Director of Student Activities
Phone: (617)253-0684
Mailing Address: 77 Massachusetts Ave., W20-549, Cambridge, MA 02139
Office Address: 50-005
E-Mail: afran at mit.edu