Multicultural Initiatives

Common Ground

Common Ground is an interactive programming framework designed to encourage community members to gain greater understanding of multiculturalism in the context of the campus and global communities. Common Ground events seek to create forums for attendees to discover and establish common ground with one another and to challenge and redefine understanding of diverse perspec­tives and actions. Common Ground is comprised of foundation building workshops as well as intense engagement experiences offered by student organizations and university departments. Below is a list of foundational workshops.

Crossing Cultures Reception
Thursday, October 5, 2006. 4:30-6pm.
McKenna/Peter/Wright Room

Take a Stand
Tuesday, October 24, 2006. 4:30-6pm.
Rangos 1

Privilege Talk
Tuesday, December 5, 2006. 4:30-6pm
Rangos 3

Race: The Power of an Illusion. Dowd Room
Wednesday, January 31, 2007. 4:30-6pm The Difference Between Us
Thursday, February 8, 2007. 4:30-6pm The Story We Tell
Tuesday, February 13, 2007. 4:30-6pm The House We Live In

The Need for Civility
Thursday, March 29, 2007. 4:30-6pm.
McKenna/Peter/Wright Room