Following is information on some of the final events of the current theme semester, “Diversity: Theories & Practices,” at the University of Michigan, including multimedia installations and Capstone Experiences.

The Capstone Experiences feature presentations at five different locations around the University March 27 through March 31. The Office of the Vice President for Research and the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program have provided mini-grants for students and instructors involved in theme semester courses to support projects that pursue research in the curriculum designed to build toward a common recognition of diversity’s place at the University. All events are free and open to the public except where noted.

MULTIMEDIA INSTALLATIONS

March 27-30 in the Michigan Union and March 31 in the Media Union, North Campus

“Images of Race Relations and Sport: From Paul Robeson to Michael Jordan” Professor C. Keith Harrison from the Department of Kinesiology and students from the School of Art and Design have devised an audio and visual exhibition that challenges the viewer to consider the realities of race relation in American sports through its cultural images.

For more information, contact C. Keith Harrison at [email protected] or 763-9574

March 28, 29 and 31 in the Media Union, North Campus

“Reaction”

This video art project is designed to compel viewers to recognize their initial responses to the visual appearances of others.

For more information, contact Gabriel Regentin at [email protected].

CAPSTONE EXPERIENCES

Saturday, March 27

9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Pendleton Room, Michigan Union

“White Privilege Workshop”

Facilitated by Joan Olsson of “cultural bridges,” this is an interactive workshop for white people to examine daily experience of white skin privilege, and how to use that privilege to dismantle racism.

Pre-registration required: call 764-2659 or e-mail [email protected]. Include name, phone number, e-mail address. First come registration basis.

5:00 p.m., Tribute Room in the School of Education

“Asian Pacific American Women’s Journal: Publication and Reception”

The theme is nostalgia and reflections on childhood.

Contact Anisha Hundiwal at 665-7135 for more information.

7:00 p.m. in the Residential College Auditorium

“Cut ‘n’ Paste”

Kate Bornstein, the nationally-known transsexual performance artist and gender educator, presents a mix of dramatic monologues, slam poetry, and interactive lecture designed to take the audience on an explorative journey of gender roles, sexuality and societal perspectives.

Tickets are $5 and are available at the door.

8:30 p.m. Reception hosted by the Executive Committee for Dialogues on Diversity.

11:00 p.m. in the Residential College Auditorium.

“Doctor Faustus Lights the Lights”

Written by Gertrude Stein, this play has been adapted by students in one of the theme semester courses, Queer Theatre.

Sunday, March 28

2:00 p.m., Residential College Auditorium

“Struggles for Diversity at the University of Michigan”

Six alumni/ae of the University who were members of the Black Action Movement and involved in campus struggles in the 1960s and 1970s.

For more information, contact Sarah Eaton at [email protected].

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Rackham West Conference Room

“Homophobia is a Social Disease”

Facilitated by Joan Olsson of “cultural bridges.”

Pre-registration required. Call 764-2659 or e-mail [email protected]. Include name, phone number, e-mail. First come registration basis.

3:00 p.m. in Hale Auditorium at the Business School

“Central Yup’ik Eskimo Past and Present: Traditional Art, Music, and Dance“

The Nunamta Yup’ik Eskimo Dancers of Alaska will give a lecture and performance, led by Chuna McIntyre, a mulitmedia artist, scholar, linguist and educator.

For more information, call 647-7650.

Monday, March 29

11:00 a.m., Ballroom at the Michigan League

“Literacies Unleashed through Technology”

Students in Education 402 have been mentoring students from Willow Run High School to improve writing skills and workplace success while providing the younger students with opportunities to discuss issues from differing points of view. Mentors and students will discuss their reactions to the interactive Web site they constructed, their presentations, and their perceptions of what diversity might mean in higher education.

For more information, contact Jamal Cooks at [email protected] or 355-4902.

Tuesday, March 30

8:00 p.m., East Quad Room 126

“Modern Medicine Songs and Shows”

Daniel David Moses, a major voice in Native writing, will read excerpts from his poems and plays, and join in discussion with the audience.

For more information, contact Martin Walsh at 647-4353 or [email protected].

Wednesday. March 31

4:00 p.m., Koessler Room, Michigan League

“Where Do We Go From Here? The Role of Education in Creating More Sustainable Form of Community”

Diana Kardia, assistant research scientist at the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching, and noted for her graduate student instructor development program at U-M, will focus on the role of the educational process and environment in dealing with intolerance and tension on campus.

Refreshments will be provided and all are welcome at this event co-sponsored by the League’s speakers series.