Events
PARTNERSHIPS IN PLURALISM
October 2008-May 2009
Partnerships in Pluralism is in its fifth year. Under the leadership of the President, faculty and staff from across the campus are invited to participate. Participants are paired based upon a number of diverse variables, one of which is race and ethnicity. The goal of Partnerships in Pluralism is to improve the climate and effectiveness of diversity at RIT by providing an opportunity for building trust and credibility.
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
(in conjunction with (RLI) RIT Leadership Institute)
October 2008-May 2009
A fairly new initiative, The Global Leadership Certificate Program was created in July 2006 for RIT students. The goal of RLI is to give students the opportunity to learn about important leadership skills and provide experiential education opportunities to practice and apply these skills. The purpose of the Global Leadership Certificate is twofold. The first purpose is to create an experience for diverse students, paired by race and ethnicity and other variables, to learn about the complexities of race, leadership and global challenges. A second purpose gives participants an opportunity to network and learn from other RIT students, faculty and staff through a peer and faculty / staff mentoring component, supporting persistence through graduation and, ultimately creating alums that will have lasting relationships with RIT.
CAMPUS WEEK OF DIALOGUE
October 27-31, 2008
Campus Week of Dialogue offers campus members an opportunity to acknowledge, better understand and offer resolution to the important challenges experienced by members of the RIT community. This week engages faculty, staff and students in dialogue that ultimately heightens their sense of awareness and comfort levels, enabling constructive dialogue while addressing difficult issues related to diversity.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION
January 20, 2009
This Annual Birthday Celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the longest standing diversity programs at RIT.
EXPRESSIONS OF DIVERSITY CONFERENCE
April 28-May 1, 2009
Expressions of Diversity Conference is a week-long series of workshops, entertainment, and dialogue; covering a variety of topics, including social and educational scholarly seminars, as well as culture, drama, art and musical presentations and/or performances.
THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL CAREER CONFERENCE
RIT faculty, students, and staff serve as counselors to review high school student career portfolios and to discuss skill areas, college aspirations and career goals.