Press release:

HCC’s 15th Annual Unity Through Diversity Week
Dates: April 23-April 27, 2012
Price: Free
Location: Highline Community College’s main campus (see “Times/Details” below)
Highline’s main campus is located midway between Seattle and Tacoma at South 240th Street and Pacific Highway South (Highway 99); address: 2400 S. 240th St., Des Moines, WA 98198.

Description: Unity Through Diversity Week explores and celebrates the diversity of race, gender, class, sexual orientation, ability and religion.

The weeklong program—united by the theme, “Justice, Leadership and Social Change”—will include free educational events, programs and activities.

The week encourages Highline faculty, staff, students and community members to celebrate diversity and think critically about issues that impact our society. All events are free and open to the public.
Times/Details: For more information on the events listed below, e-mail Yoshiko Harden at yharden@highline.edu or visit www.highline.edu:

April 23, 9:00 a.m.: Lecture by Dr. Jeff Duncan-Andrade: “Unconditional Love for the Hood: Redefining Success in Our Communities” (Building 7)
April 23, 11:00 a.m.: Lecture by Dr. Jared Ball & performance by Head-Roc: “Capitol Resistance: Pick up a Mic and Battle the System Tour” (Building 7)

April 23, 1:30 p.m.: Hip-hop writing workshop by Head-Roc: “Writing for Social Justice” (Building 8, Mt. Constance/Mt. Olympus rooms)

April 24, 10:00 a.m.: Lecture by mentor, life coach and keynote speaker, Christopher D. Coleman: “The Power of a Diverse Culture” (Building 7)

April 24, 12:10 p.m.: Workshop hosted by HCC Diversity Taskforce: “Beyond Appreciation: Developing the Knowledge and Skills to Work Effectively with Our Students” (Building 8, Mt. Constance/Mt. Olympus rooms)

April 24, 1:30 p.m.: Viewing and panel discussion: “Miss Representation Documentary” (Building 7)

April 25, 12:10 p.m.: Panel discussion facilitated by Dr. Craig McKinney of the Highline English Department: “Marriage Equality in Washington State: Past, Present & Future” (Building 8, Mt. Constance/Mt. Olympus rooms)

April 26, 9:00 a.m.: Lecture by Dr. Bernice R. Sandler, Senior Scholar at the Women’s Research and Education Institute in Washington, D.C.: “Progress and Problems for Women in Higher Education” (Building 7)

April 26, 11:00 a.m.: Lecture by Dr. Bernice R. Sandler, Senior Scholar at the Women’s Research and Education Institute in Washington, D.C.: “The Untold Story of Title IX” (Building 7)

April 26, 1:30 p.m.: Professional development workshop for faculty and staff with Dr. Bernice R. Sandler, Senior Scholar at the Women’s Research and Education Institute in Washington, D.C.: “Warming up the Chilly Climate for Women: Institutional and Individual Strategies” (Building 8, Mt. Constance/Mt. Olympus rooms)

April 26, 6:30 p.m.: “5th Annual Divas in the Spotlight: Drag Show” (Building 8, Mt. Townsend room)

April 27, 12:30 p.m.: Viewing and discussion: “The American Teacher” (Building 7)
Sponsored by: Sponsored by Multicultural Services and Student Programs-Center for Leadership and Service