When?
Saturday,
March 15th, 2008
9 am to 6 pm
Where?
Endicott House
How much?
Free of charge!
This year's theme is 'Energy for Change' and some of the day's topics will include:
Cross-Cultural Communication and Conflict
Micro Aggressions
Internalized Oppression
Conversations on Race @ MIT
Bicultural Identity
Community Service and Issues of Identity
Ally Development
Cross-Cultural Romantic Relationships
Practical Steps to Encourage Lasting Change
This retreat is for individual MIT students, student leaders and the members of cultural, ethnic or identity-based ASA student groups at MIT. If you're interested in this retreat, then please take a moment to review this page, then apply to participate in the retreat.
Bring students together across race, ethnicity, gender, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, and other aspects of cultural identity.
Facilitate an honest, open, and interactive dialogue about the cultural climate at MIT and learn from each group's experiences.
Develop plans to cultivate a campus environment that promotes equality, not simply tolerance.
Discuss the role of diversity at MIT - in education and campus life.
Offer opportunities to develop better communication and to plan collaborative events/initiatives between and among various groups on campus.
Discuss the history of Diversity @ MIT and share each other's current experiences with it.
Have Fun!
