Date: February 7, 2008
Contact: Carol Connelly, Director,
Media & Communication Services, ext. 5267, cconnelly@pnc.edu
PNC Brownbag Series Looks at Diversity
WESTVILLE – Purdue University North Central Brownbag Series presentations will continue in the coming months, as the PNC faculty, staff and community members lead programs that center on the topic of “diversity.”
The seminars will vary in style and subject, but all will share the intent of presenting topics and issues that can contribute to the development of tolerant, inclusive campus and community cultural practices. Some presenters will feature short film clips or interactive pieces that will stimulate conversation and discussion, others will present ideas for open dialogue and sharing of views and experiences.
The Brownbag Series is coordinated by Bob Mellin, continuing lecturer of English.
The seminars will be presented from noon to 12:45 p.m., in the PNC Library-Student-Faculty Building Room 144. They are free and open to the public. Varying opinions are welcome.
The spring semester seminars are:
Feb. 20 – “The Impact of the Civil Rights Movement” with speakers Arthur Payne, community activist and LaVeda Green, of PNC Building Services, who will share their personal perspectives of the impact of the civil rights movement on their lives, their communities, where we are today and what is needed to move into the future. Moderator will be Patricia Carlisle, special assistant to the chancellor.
March 19 – “Celebration of Disability Diversity” with Jodi James, disability services coordinator and Karen Donah, visiting assistant professor of American Sign Language. They will together explore the diversity found within the disability community and the impact for the future.
April 16 - “Energy Healing and You” with Yeou-Lan Chen, chair of the Department of Nursing, who will explore concepts of energy, energy healing and how it relates to health and physical benefit. Moderator will be Janell Irving, PNC grants writer.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Mellin at 800-872-1231,, ext. 5215. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations should contact ext. 5215.
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