Diversity Week 2010

November 8 – 12, 2010
Diversity Week 2010
sponsored by the Office of Diversity Programs


The Office of Diversity Programs is pleased to be able to announce Diversity Week 2010. There are 11 new cutting edge programs to assist you and your students in increasing your multicultural competence including a panel discussion on November 11 relating to “The Effects of Microaggressions in the Workplace”.


Thursday, November 11
Guest Panel to Discuss, “The Effects of Microaggressions in the Workplace”
11:00 AM – Noon, Student Center, Room 301


Pearl Alexander – Senior Director, Employee Relations, Georgia Tech
James Nelson, Ph.D. – Chief Diversity Officer, Centers for Disease Control
Phebe Neely Ciulla, CPA, CFE – Governance & Risk Management, Deloitte
Micheal Mosely, Senior Staff Engineer Caterpillar

Microaggressions are brief, everyday exchanges that send denigrating messages to certain populations. These exchanges are often subtle in nature, and can be manifested in the verbal, nonverbal, visual, or behavioral realm and are often enacted automatically or unconsciously.

Panelists will explore the evolution and classes of microaggressions. In addition the dynamics, dilemmas, and implications of these demeaning behaviors will be explored.


Other Programs

* A keynote address by Tim Wise on Thursday, November 11 , 2010 at 7:30 PM at the College of Management LeCraw Auditorium. Tim Wise is among the most prominent anti-racist writers, speakers and educators in the United States.

* A book discussion and documentary on Stieg Larrson's, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

* A lecture by GT faculty member, Dr. John McDonald and his research team's Findings on Ovarian Cancer. Please note this research is being conducted on our campus and is very cutting edge.

* A lecture by Marisela Martinez on, "Dangerous Distortions: A Comparison of the ways African Americans, Latinos and Asians are Misrepresented in the Media ".

* A workshop on Indian Culture and learning how to pronounce Indian names. Dr. Han Zhan will be conducting a workshop on, "Dissecting the Rise of China".

* A Corporate Panel (Deloitte, Caterpillar, Proctor and Gamble and GT) Focusing on the Effects of Microaggressions in the Workplace. Microaggresions are brief, everyday exchanges that send denigrating messages to certain populations. These exchanges are often subtle in nature, and can be manifested in the verbal, nonverbal, visual, or behavioral realm and are often enacted automatically or unconsciously.

* Adapted Sports and Recreation Equipment. This presentation will introduce participants to the different types of sports and recreation activities that individuals with physical disabilities can participate.

* Diversity in Study Abroad

* Film Screening and Student Panel Discussion

* Safe Space Training II

* Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company

For a full description of programs and times please go to www.diversityprograms.gatech.edu.