Diversity Week • September 23–28, 2024

Monday, September 23

Diversity Keynote Speaker, Dr. Javier Avila, “The Trouble with My Name”
5:00pm • CUB MPR B & C

Javier Avila is a professor of English, accomplished poet and novelist, and captivating speaker. His bilingual talent has garnered recognition, including the Cultural Arts Award from the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education. In 2015, he was named Pennsylvania’s Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation. This award inspired Javier to take his classroom to the masses, using the power of poetry and storytelling to deliver a compelling message about unity and inclusion—and so, The Trouble with My Name was born. It has been performed across the country since 2016, and its popularity inspired him to write two additional shows, The Perfect Latino and Standing Up.

Tuesday, September 24

What White People Need to Understand about Diversity (Debunking Common Myths)
Facilitated by Dr. Misty Knight and Alix Rouby
Noon • CUB 119

Political Speed Dating
Facilitated by Dr. Ali Dagnes
5:00pm • CUB MPR B

Wednesday, September 25

Mental Health Costs of Code Switching
Facilitated by Dr. Tomoko Grabosky
Noon • CUB 119

All Around The World
5:00–7:00pm • CUB MPR

Thursday, September 26

Discovering Diverse and Inclusive Workplaces
Facilitated by Dr. Manny Ruiz and Employer Partners
Noon • CUB 119

Salsa Lessons with Dr. Jose Ricardo-Osorio
5:00pm • CUB MPR A

Friday, September 27

A Quilt To Cover Us All
3:00pm • Gilbert Lawn

Food Truck Festival 
3:30–5:00pm • Old Main Fountain

Saturday, September 28

Latino Explosion
3:30pm • CUB MPR