CSU East Bay's Third Annual Diversity Day 2012

From Personal to Political; Perspectives on Diversity at CSUEB

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 9:00 am to 1:00 pm New University Union, Multipurpose Rooms A and B

The Faculty Diversity and Equity Committee is pleased to announce that Dr. Rodolfo Acuña, Professor Emeritus at Cal State Northridge, has accepted an invitation to speak at this year's Diversity Day. Dr. Acuña, known as the godfather of Chicano scholars, is the author of over 20 books, including Occupied America: A History of Chicanos, and the recipient of many honors.

Please follow this to view the program. The schedule for the day is below.

  • 8:30 am Diversity Day Gallery Walk
Judging of Exhibits by FDEC members

  • 9:00 am Registration and Breakfast
"Arirang" (Korea), "Sakura" (Japan) and other traditional folk melodies,

performed by Shaylyn Ordaz, flute

  • 9:30 am Video Presentation
Stan Hebert, Associate Vice President, Student Affairs

  • 9:45 am Welcome and Introductions
Terry Jones, DELO & Chair, Faculty Diversity and Equity Committee

Remarks

Leroy Morishita, President

Remarks & Introduction

James Houpis, Provost

  • 10:15 am Keynote Speaker
Rodolfo Acuña, Professor Emeritus of Chicana and Chicano Studies at

CSU Northridge and author of Occupied America

  • 11:00 am World Cafe Workshop: Creating Conversations that Matter
Diversity Issues and the Campus Climate at CSUEB

  • 12:00 pm Performances
"Queen Medley" written by Queen, performed by The Aphasia Tones

"Fix You" written by Coldplay, performed by The Aphasia Tones

"The PowerSerge" dance and video created and performed by Sergio Suarez

"What If I Told You I Didn't Have a Vagina?" written by Eve Ensler, performed by Jasmine Williams

"The Little Coochie Snorcher That Could" written by Eve Ensler, performed by Teresita Brown

"What Have I Done?" video created and performed by Catalina Evans

  • 12:30 pm Recognition of Diversity Day Exhibitors
Presentation of FDEC Awards for Diversity Day Exhibitions

Closing Remarks

Terry Jones, DELO & Chair, Faculty Diversity and Equity Committee