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Join the Diversity Organizations as we celebrate PEACE! From October 22-26th, we'll have events going on all day that celebrate diversity, unity, education, and peace. Here's just a sampling of what's ahead:Monday: Domestic Violence Awareness
A History of the Muslim Culture, Relationships b/t East and West
Tuesday: Sticks and Stones: How Language Impacts Us
World Religions: An Interfaith Discussion
Wednesday: Celebrate Diversity: Join the Diversity Orgs. at the Clocktower for information and 5 Simple Ways You Can Make a Difference within each community! That evening, join us again for a Peace Walk from the Clocktower to Riverside Park for a Peace Ceremony with keynote speakers, Representative Jennifer Shilling and Sister Anita Bescar. A candlelight ceremony follows, along with dropping 1000's of paper cranes in the river to remember our history, acknowledge the pain, but heal, and begin anew with strong ties in our community.
Thursday: International Violence and Rape Prevention
Speak Out: A panel on International Women's Issues
Friday: An All day Film Festival in Cartwright Center
For more information, watch for flyers around campus or contact Jessi Witkins and Mao Cheng.
Jessi:
witkins.jess@students.uwlax.edu
(920)-728-4018
Mao:
cheng.mao@students.uwlax.edu
(715)-302-8475
Tell us what you think!
Have you recently seen an Awareness Through Performance presentation? Tell us what you think!
What scenes impacted you the most?
What were the most fun to watch?
What was difficult to watch?
Did any scenes challenge your beliefs?
How will you accept our invitation and make a difference in the world?
Advice on anything from A to Z.
Often times we run into situations that we don't know how to respond to. We hear hurtful language, we see a hurtful act, or something or someone offends us and we are so shocked we don't know how to respond. Please know you are not alone.
Submit your questions, situations, and any and all puzzlement to this blog. We're here to listen, and we're hear to help.
It's time to share your story.
You've seen the scenes in Awareness Through Performance, now it's time to share your own story. What issues have you struggled with throughout your life, or your college journey? How have you strived for diversity at UW-L?
If you're still not sure what to say, here are some questions to get you started?
1. Where did you grow up?
2. Describe your family.
3. Describe your first year/semester at UW-LaCrosse.
4. What issues do you face daily?
5. What do you struggle with?
6. What are your dreams?
7. Who are your mentors or who supports your desires and goals?
8. What were some eye opening experiences you've had?
9. What would you like to learn more about?
10. What do you wish for in society?
If you're looking for an interesting websites, check out:
http://www.tolerance.org/index.jsp
And post websites you find that also encourage diversity and challenge people's minds!
Hello Everyone!
Welcome to the Campus Climate blog. Set up as a way for the Awareness Through Performance group to chat with all the students and faculty at UW-L.
ATP believes that everyone has a story, and here's your chance to share yours!
The Campus Climate blog will also act as a support group or advice area. Often times we run into situations in our lives and don't know how to respond. Whether it's adjusting to campus life or dealing with racial hatred or other diversity issues, Campus Climate and the ATP team are here to help. You can submit anonymously, so don't be shy, tell us what's on your mind!
