Unity Star Summer 2010

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S UMMER 2010

Opportunities for diversity workshops may be scheduled by calling the Office of Diversity Initiatives at 407-823-6479 or emailing diverse@mail.ucf.edu. All workshops are FREE unless otherwise noted.

TO REGISTER: Online Registration for Faculty and Staff ONLY at https://my.ucf.edu. Students or OPS please send your name, phone number, PID/employee I.D. number, and e-mail to yasi@mail.ucf.edu.

P IZZA FOR P EACE F ILM S ERIES Title: Slumdog Millionaire (DIV105) Date: Friday, June 18, 2010 Time: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Location: Research Pavilion, Suite 169 Facilitator: Barbara Thompson Title: The Color of Fear (DIV045) Date: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Time: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Location: Research Pavilion, Suite 169

I N COLLABORATION WITH D ISPUTE R ESOLUTION S ERVICES

Slumdog Millionaire is the story of Jamal Malik, an 18 year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, who is about to experience the biggest day of his life. With the whole nation watching, he is just one question away from winning a staggering 20 million rupees on India’s "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" But when the show breaks for the night, police arrest him on suspicion of cheating; how could a street kid know so much? Desperate to prove his innocence, Jamal tells the story of his life and his many dangerous adventures in the slum where he and his brother grew up. Each chapter of his story reveals the key to the answer to one of the show’s questions and what this young man with no apparent desire for riches is really doing on the game show.

The Color of Fear films provide a powerful look at the impact of race and sexual orientation on the lives of eight men of various ethnicities. Through personal stories and interactions, we gain a glimpse into the fears, the stereotypes, and the moral issues that are confronting and dividing us in our society today

Facilitator: Michael Freeman

ABC S OF D IVERSITY (DIV008) Date: Friday, June 25, 2010 Time: 1:30-4:30 PM Location: Research Pavilion, Suite 169 Facilitator: Barbara Thompson

Human diversity impacts each of us on a daily basis. Gaining an understanding of differences and similarities is essential for effective functioning in today’s work environment. This workshop focuses on how stereotypes and biases can get in the way when creating a diverse and inclusive space for all employees. Participants develop ABC action plans for enhancing awareness and appreciation for diversity.

T HE M ICROMESSAGES OF C OMMUNICATION (DIV060) Dates/Times/Locations (attend one): Monday, June 28, 2010 (RP Suite 169) 2:30-4:30 PM Thursday, July 22, 2010 (Rosen Library) 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon

Facilitator: Michael Freeman

Micromessages are the small ways in which we communicate beyond the words we speak. Often framed in terms of microaffirmations, microinequities, and microgestures, each carries a message of inclusion, exclusion, or value. This workshop will focus on how micromessages occur and their effect on individual relationships, team performance, and student success. Strategies also will be discussed in addressing their impact.

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P OWER , P RIVILEGE , AND I NTERNALIZED O PPRESSION : W HAT K EEPS U S F ROM THE D IALOGUE ? (DIV042) Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010 Time: 2:30-4:30 PM Location: Research Pavilion, Suite 169 Facilitator: Michael Freeman

This workshop is a combination of two previous workshops, “Understanding Power and Privilege” and “Understanding Internalized Oppression.” We will explore these concepts in a framework of dismantling both pillars of oppression through meaningful and thoughtful dialogue in creating communities of justice and inclusion.

DOTS: U NDERSTANDING YOUR “H IDDEN ” B IASES (DIV031) Date: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 Time: 2:30-4:30 PM Location: Research Pavilion, Suite 169 Facilitator: Barbara Thompson

In order to appreciate, respect, and value others, it is important to recognize that our life experiences and the individuals in our lives have influenced our thoughts and feelings regarding the people present in our worlds. In this workshop, participants are guided through an activity that allows them to discover biases that may exist “in their heads.” Further, the session facilitates understanding of how these views impact the ways in which we relate to one another.

D IVERSITY C ERTIFICATE S ERIES (DIV000) Dates (attend all four): Friday, July 9, 2010– On the Threshold of Change Friday, July 16, 2010– Gender & Sexual Orientation Workplace Issues Friday, July 23, 2010– Race, Ethnicity, Language & Religion Workplace Issues Friday, July 30, 2010– Age & Physical Ability Workplace Issues Time: 2:30-4:30 PM Location: Research Pavilion, Suite 169 Facilitator: Barbara Thompson

The world looks different today than it has in the past, and as a consequence, new ways of interacting and communicating with others are required. This four-part program focuses on the legal, ethical, and practical issues organizations face in this dynamic new environment while demonstrating how we can use human diversity to maximize competence and performance.

I NCLUSIVE C OMMUNICATION (DIV053) Date: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Time: 1:30-4:30 PM Location: Research Pavilion, Suite 169 Facilitator: Barbara Thompson

This workshop identifies some common mistakes made when communicating about age, class, disabilities, ethnicity, gender, language, looks, race, religion, and sexual orientation. It also highlights words, phrases, and behaviors that can enhance the process of communicating about and across various dimensions of influence.

H IGH H EART W ORK & S ELF C ARE (DIV046) Date: Monday, August 2, 2010 Time: 2:30-4:30 PM Location: Research Pavilion, Suite 169 Facilitator: Michael Freeman

Human service work demands a lot from those who address and meet critical needs. Often, as we are caring for others, we forget the most important person, ourselves. This team building session examines how to create, maintain, and evaluate self-care plans for individuals and teams. It also looks at the process of what it takes to effectively provide the kind of support team members need in remaining “whole” in “highheart” work.