Diversity Events

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Recent Events:

The Department of Ethnic Studies hosted an Ethnic Studies Conference: “Race and Multiculturalism in the 21^st Century: Who Benefits?,” April 28, 2011.
Actor and activist Chaske Spencer headlined a celebration of American Indian culture and identity at Minnesota State Mankato. The event was co-sponsored by the American Indian Studies Program and the Office of American Indian Affair, April 28, 2011.
The 2011 Asian Pacific American Conference was held at Minnesota State University, Mankato. This year’s theme was “Breaking Barriers, Creating Pathways for Future Generations,” which emphasized educational experiences of Asian American and Pacific Islander students and identify ideas and practices pertaining to access, barriers, opportunities, and successes to education, March 25 & 26, 2011.
The 35th Dr. Michael T. Fagin Pan African Student Leadership Conference was sponsored by the Ethnic Studies Department and the Office of Institutional Diversity. The primary goal of the Pan African Conference is to build student leadership and to provide an opportunity for academic scholars, students, professionals and community members to discuss the issues that affect African people on a local, national and international level, February 23-26, 2011.
The American Indian Studies Program, Women's Center, and Anthropology and Social Work Departments sponsored a presentation by Peggy Roy, an expert in human trafficking from the Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center. The presentation covered violence and Native women, November 15, 2010 (pictured on right).
Rhonda Dass from the American Indian Studies Program spoke at the Native Nations Conference here at MSU-Mankato. The conference focused on contemporary and historical American Indian issues, November 12, 2010.
The Gender and Women's Studies Department co-sponsored, The 29th Annual Women & Spirituality Conference. The keynote speaker was poet and scholar Dr. Akasha Hull, October 23 & 24, 2010.
The Ethnic Studies Department and the Office of Institutional Diversity presented, The Beauty of Cultures. This event celebrated cultures through ethnic performances, October 20, 2010 (Native American Dance by Norman Benson pictured on right).
Lama Shenpen Drolma presented two public talks, "Daily Life as Spiritual Practice," and "Bringing Balance to Adversity: Increasing our Capacity to Relieve Suffering," June 7, 2010.
The Kessel Peace Institute presented, "From Mankato to Jerusalem and Back: The Personal Journey," by Dr. Lee Tesdell, April 20, 2010.
The Ethnic Studies Department presented, The Importance of Education by Alan C. Page, April 16, 2010.
5^th Annual Chesley Lecture, “Jane Brody’s Guide to the Great Beyond: A Practical Primer to Help You and Your Loved Ones Prepare Medically, Legally and Economically for the End of Life,” April 12, 2010.