Celebration of Suburban Diversity 2009

October 22, 2009
6:00 – 10:00PM

Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center
Hofstra University

Artwork: Milt Masur, Horizons, 2008.

Long Island's multi-cultural diversity is the key to our social and economic survival. The ability of people from different races, religions and regions to live and work together is crucial to our prosperity. In the spirit of promoting tolerance and understanding, we are proud to ask you to support the first Celebration of Suburban Diversity banquet, Thursday, October 22, at 6 pm at Hofstra University.

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Tied to a major suburban diversity conference, and dedicated to funding scholarships and study, the Celebration will bring together Long Islanders along the length of the multi-cultural spectrum, as well as the disabilities and gay and lesbian communities. Charles Wang will highlight an evening of awards, art work, entertainment and inspirational speakers to celebrate the strength and opportunities in our differences.

In short, diversity is everybody's business -- and "good" for everybody's business. These new suburbanites are the new students, patrons, customers and entrepreneurs who can revive and sustain our economy. Getting to know one another is essential to all our success.

As a leader in the community, we invite you to follow the example of our distinguished co-chairs and become a sponsor of this special evening. A portion of the funds raised will support diversity-related scholarships, research and conferences at Hofstra's renowned National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University®.

We hope you will join us for this pioneering event which will feature an illuminating journal celebrating suburban diversity. Please see the available sponsorship opportunities. Checks should be made payable to Hofstra University Diversity Celebration and mailed to NCSS, 250 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549. For additional information on journal ads, ticket and table purchases, call Ina Katz at 516-463-9939.

Thursday, October 22, 2009
6-10 p.m.
Main Dining Room, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus

$50 for registered conference attendees
$250 for non-registered conference attendees

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Banquet Co-Chairs

Youth Committee

Jessica K. Taneja, Esq.
Shelter Rock Strategies

Lawrence C. Levy
Executive Director
The National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University®

Christopher Niedt, Ph.D.
Academic Director, NCSS
Diversity Conference Chair