Diversity Awareness Month Calendar

2008 Diversity Awareness Month Calendar

The Greatest of All Time: Muhammad Ali
Hofstra University Museum Exhibition
September 21 – December 2, 2008
Emily Lowe Gallery, behind Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus
The photographs in this distinctive original exhibition curated by Hava Gurevich and organized by art2art Circulating Exhibitions capture Ali’s life, including his boxing career, family life, humanitarian work and Olympic events. Photographers include Annie Leibovitz, Gordon Parks, Steve Schapiro, Thomas Hoepker, Sonia Katchian, and Art Shay. Contact: (516) 463-5672 or via email. Web site: hofstra.edu/museum.
Sponsored by the Hofstra University Museum.

Is the Revolution Being Televised? Portrayals of Diversity in the Media
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
142 Mack Student Center, North Campus, 3-5 p.m.
The Diversity, Dialogue and Desserts series is a discussion oriented forum regarding various issues of diversity in our world today. Each program is hosted by a Hofstra student, faculty or staff member. We encourage all members of the Hofstra community to participate in these campus conversations. Contact Ryan Greene via email for more information.
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs.

Women’s Self-Defense Workshop
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Hofstra Recreation Center, North Campus, 6-8 p.m.
Hofstra student Emily Miethner organized this great program as a tribute to women who have dealt with rape or relationship violence in their lives. This is a good opportunity to learn from a trained expert how to defend yourself.
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs and the Office of Residential Programs.

What Black Men Think
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Student Center Theater, Mack Student Center, North Campus, 7-9 p.m.
In this powerful documentary – which includes interviews with prominent black men, college students, and entertainers – filmmaker Janks Morton examines and challenges negative stereotypes that plague the image of black men in American society. Featured guest lecture by Mr. Janks Morton.
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs, the African Peoples Organization, and the NAACP.

Black/Hispanic Alumni Association and The Career Center Networking Event
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Location TBA (immediately following "What Black Men Think"), 9-10:30 p.m.
Not good at networking and small talk? Then this is just the event for you! Together we’ll practice networking and cover relevant topics associated with the employment campaign. We guarantee that the evening’s program will be enjoyable and provide you with networking opportunities and skills enrichment. To R.S.V.P., log in to the Pride-Career Management System, under the "Support" tab of the Hofstra portal (my.hofstra.edu) or call The Career Center at (516) 463-6060.
Sponsored by the Hofstra University’s Black/Hispanic Alumni Association and The Career Center.

Sacred to the Memory: Photographs by Robert Reinhardt
Hofstra University Museum Exhibition
November 7, 2008 – February 6, 2009
Rochelle and Irwin A. Lowenfeld Conference and Exhibition Hall
Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, 10th Floor, South Campus
Robert Reinhardt’s photographs explore the "sacred ground" in cemeteries of Scotland, where each site encompasses a unique slice of history, culture, religion, art and architecture. Once carefully manicured, nature is now rapidly reclaiming the cemeteries, as evidenced in a number of the images presented. Contact: (516) 463-5672 or via email.
Sponsored by the Hofstra University Museum.

Queer Iconography – Third Annual LGBT
Symposium
Friday and Saturday, November 7 and 8, 2008, 9a.m.-6p.m.
Various Locations on the Hofstra University Campus
The facility with which gays and lesbians move between pop cultural icons and emblematic iconography often attests to the oft-touted camp sensitivity of the "LGBT world." Do "icon" and "iconography" cohabitate in the queer world? How important is this symbolism to our culture? There is a registration fee for this symposium. Contact: Professor David A. Powell at (516) 463-5485.
Sponsored by the LGBT Studies Program in cooperation with the Hofstra Cultural Center.

Float Like a Butterfly: Muhammad Ali as
African American Icon
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Emily Lowe Gallery, behind Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus, 4 p.m.
Joseph McLaren, professor of English at Hofstra University, will discuss how Muhammad Ali was not only a boxing champion but also an icon, whose significance within the African-American community was especially important during the 1960s. Contact: (516) 463-5672 or via email.
Sponsored by the Hofstra University Museum.

Peace Corps Information Session
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
The Career Center, M. Robert Lowe Hall, South Campus, 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The Peace Corps traces its roots and mission to 1960. The world has changed since then, and the Peace Corps has changed with it. With 7,810 volunteers in 69 posts serving 75 countries, today’s Peace Corps is more relevant than ever. While volunteers continue to do important work, such as bringing clean water to communities and teaching children, today’s volunteers also work in areas like HIV/AIDS awareness, information technology and business development. Come hear from a Peace Corps recruiter on what it’s really like to volunteer, whether or not you qualify, and how to work through the application process. Refreshments will be served. To R.S.V.P., log in to the Pride-Career Management System, under the "Support" tab of the Hofstra portal (my.hofstra.edu), or call The Career Center at (516) 463-6060.
Sponsored by The Career Center.

Diversity Awareness Month
Opening Reception
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Hofstra University Museum, Emily Lowe Gallery, South Campus, 5:30-7p.m.
Join us to celebrate diversity on campus and view the Muhammad Ali exhibition on display at Emily Lowe Gallery. Contact Ryan Greene via email for more information.
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs and the Hofstra University Museum.

The Great White Hope
Thursday, November 13, 2008 – Sunday, November 23, 2008
Black Box Theater, New Academic Building, South Campus
The Great White Hope tells the fictionalized story of Jack Johnson (called "Jack Jefferson" in the play) who, in 1908, became the first African-American heavyweight champion of the world. As white America searches for a champion capable of reclaiming the title, Johnson mounts a doomed battle against the forces of institutionalized racism. Show times are 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets: $10 general admission; $8 senior citizen (over 65) or matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID; one free ticket for members of the Hofstra community upon
presentation of a current HofstraCard. Contact: Hofstra Playhouse Box Office, (516) 463-6644, M-F, 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Sponsored by the Department of Drama and Dance.

Is Hofstra Global? An International
Education Week Discussion
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
142 Mack Student Center, North Campus _ 3-5 p.m.
The Diversity, Dialogue and Desserts series is a discussion oriented forum regarding various issues of diversity in our world today. Each program is hosted by a Hofstra student, faculty or staff member. We encourage all members of the Hofstra community to participate in these campus conversations. Contact Ryan Greene via email for more information.
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs.

Man of Aran – Irish Film Festival:
Part of the "Reel" Ireland Film Series
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Monroe Lecture Center Theater, California Avenue, South Campus, 5-8 p.m.
Man of Aran, directed by Robert J. Flaherty, is set on the Aran Islands in the 1930s; the film raises questions of what rural Irish life was really like and how it has changed. The film includes breathtaking cinematography. Film discussion to be facilitated by Professor Maureen Murphy. Contact: Professors Leandra Reilly at (516) 463-5424 or Greg Maney at (516) 463-6182 or via email
Sponsored by the Hofstra University Irish Studies Program.

Amandla!
A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Student Center Theater, Mack Student Center, North Campus, 6-8:30 p.m.
This 2002 documentary, directed by Lee Hirsch, studies the impact of music on South African people and culture during Apartheid. For anyone who truly believes in the power of song, this documentary shows how music played a significant part in the fight for freedom. Contact Ryan Greene via email for more information.
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs.

Merry Christmas Everyone…Thanks, But I’m Actually Muslim
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
142 Mack Student Center, North Campus, 3-5 p.m.
The Diversity, Dialogue and Desserts series is a discussion oriented forum regarding various issues of diversity in our world today. Each program is hosted by a Hofstra student, faculty or staff member. We encourage all members of the Hofstra community to participate in these campus conversations Contact Ryan Greene via email for more information.
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs.

If you have questions about Diversity Awareness Month please contact: Ryan M. Greene,
Director of Multicultural and International Student Programs at 463-6796 or via email.

Diversity Awareness Month 2008 is sponsored by:
Division of Student Affairs
Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs
Office of Residential Programs
African Peoples Organization
NAACP
Hofstra University Museum
Hofstra University’s Black/Hispanic Alumni Association