Meeting to Focus on Diversity

MEETING TO FOCUS ON DIVERSTIY IN SCHOOLS AND BUSINESSES

     COLUMBUS -- "Diversity" has become a popular word to 
describe the positive effects of differences in ethnicity, race 
and gender.  But, what does it mean exactly?  And how do those 
differences make a difference, particularly in schools and the 
workplace?

     The Ohio State University will host "American Identity: 
Making Difference Work" from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 3, 
at the Ohio Union, 1739 N. High St.  This free public forum for 
Ohio educators, business professionals and other interested 
persons will include discussions of the practical and beneficial 
ways to navigate difference and put it to work for everyone's 
benefit.

     The all-day meeting will open with a keynote address from 
John Bodnar, professor of history at Indiana University and 
expert on ethnicity, who will speak on "A History of Getting 
Along in America."

     Two morning focus sessions will deal with "Teaching 
Diversity: Making a Difference in the Classroom" and "Investing 
in Difference: Valuing Diversity in the Workplace and the 
World."  Both sessions will involve the audience in discussions 
of the opportunities and challenges faced by Ohio's educators and 
business people.

     A highlight of the program will be the early afternoon 
session in which four selected members of the audience will 
present their own experiences with diversity in Ohio's schools 
and businesses.  The presenters will share the innovative methods 
which led to success for their programs.

     The symposium will conclude with a two-hour open session to 
encourage general discussion and permit networking among the 
attendees.

     A wide audience is expected, representing public and private 
schools and universities, small businesses, government agencies, 
the health care industry, the media and the non-profit sector.

     The event is sponsored by Ohio State's College of Humanities 
and Office of Academic Affairs, and the Ohio Humanities Council.

     For registration information, call Melinda Nelson, assistant 
dean of the College of Humanities, at (614) 688-4550.
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Contact: Melinda Nelson, assistant dean, College of Humanities,
(614) 688-4550.


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