2007 Dean's Diversity Forums
On March 20 and 21, 2007 the Dean addressed issues of importance to the growth and fostering of diversity within the University Libraries and at Penn State. For more information about what was discussed here, contact Jacqueline Peagler, Chair, University Libraries Diversity Committee.
Video (46:53 mins.)
Faith in the Stacks: Religion, Diversity, and Libraries
On January 31, 2007, Dan Mack discusses how to find data, polls, demographics, and other research on faith and belief in contemporary society.
Presentation (View in Internet Explorer)
November 2007
Nov. 8: Transgender Day of Awareness (TDOA)
Lecture: 7:00–9:00 pm, Foster Auditorium
Lauren Camperon, guest speaker, is co-sponsored by the LGBTA Resources Center and the Social Sciences Library
Nov. 13: Film: All God’s Children
12:00 Noon, LGBTA Resource Center (101 Boucke Building).
In partnership with LGBTA Resource Center.
A documentary about the Black Church’s embracement of African American lesbians and gay men as dedicated members of its spiritual family.
Nov. 14: Program: “The Power of Choice: Working Effectively with Others”
3:00–5:00 pm, Mann Assembly Room
Co-sponsored with Libraries Human Resources.
This program is designed to help attendees examine reasons behind everyday choices, identify ways that they can most effectively collaborate with others, use valuable techniques to structure their future for success, and formulate a personal strategy to capitalize on their individual diversity.
December 2007
Dec. 4: Cookie Tasting
2:00–4:00 pm, Mann Assembly Room;
All UP and Campus/College locations are invited to participate. Bake a batch of your favorite cookies to share with others! Or, send in your recipes to the Diversity Committee to share with others on the Web—details in an upcoming Interview!
January 2008
Jan.-Feb. 2008: Exhibit: The Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Diversity Studies Room, 109 Pattee Library
Jan. 4: Staff In-Service Day
Pattee/Paterno Libraries, University Park
Program: Bag of Tricks
Poster Session: Diversity Committee activities and accomplishments
Details forthcoming from the In-Service Day Planning Committee and Diversity Committee
Jan. 21: MLK Holiday: No Meeting Day
