UB 101 Core Course Topic: Appreciating Cultural Diversity
This first year college student diversity awareness workshop is designed specifically to expose/introduce students to the concepts of diversity and cultural lens, as well as navigating the transition to a large diverse institution. Students will have the opportunity to engage with fellow classmates through interactive exercises and facilitated discussion. They will also be informed about diversity awareness programs and resources that exist on the UB campus and elsewhere.
Objectives
- Introduce students to UB’s cultural diversity
- Describe the benefits of attending a university with a diverse student population
- Engage students in discussions and group exercises about issues related to diversity
- Have an increased awareness of what the concept of diversity encompasses, e.g. race, class, gender, disability, sexual orientation, geographical location, resident/commuter student, international/domestic student.
- Have an increased awareness of his/her personal cultural lens and the impact family, community, friends and education have in shaping it.
- Have an increased awareness of their fellow workshop participants’ cultural lenses
Workshop Time Frame: 50 minutes
Additional information and instructor resources are available. For additional information, please contact Jodi Stelley-Ceroky by email or call 716-645-2434
Online Workshop Request Form
Please complete the following form to request a workshop or program from The Intercultural & Diversity Center. When your request is received, we will contact you to confirm. Please note all workshops are presented in the IDC located at 240 Student Union unless otherwise specified by special request.
If you are in need of a customized workshop or program, please complete a "Customized Workshop Request" and Jodi Stelley-Ceroky will be in contact with you to design a unique presentation to meet your goals. For any further information, please contact Jodi Stelley-Ceroky by email or at 645-2434.