Fall 2006 Diversity Seminar Series
Cultural Diversity and Altruism
Coordinator:  Dr. Melinda Weinstein

The Lawrence Technological University Diversity Seminar Series program accesses both organizational and community resources to present programs that recognize the diversity of all its learners, constituencies, and the greater society it serves.  Presented by Huntington Bank and Plunkett & Cooney, and in partnership with the Detroit Holocaust Memorial Center’s International Institute of the Righteous.

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September 19, Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
ONE: the movie
In this documentary film, Michigan attorney Ward Powers, moved by the events of 9/11, poses twenty questions to prominent religious leaders about the nature of human existence.  Mr. Powers will lead a discussion about the film afterwards.
Science Building Auditorium, S100, Lawrence Tech Campus

September 26, Tuesday, 12:30-1:45 p.m.
Why Is This Country Different from All Other Countries?
Only one country in the world has the distinction of willfully saving its Jewish Population from the Nazi Holocaust.  How and why did Denmark accomplish that?  Professor Corinne Stavish, a professional storyteller, will tell this unique story of a remarkable country on the 63rd anniversary of the event.
Science Building Auditorium, S100, Lawrence Tech Campus

September 28, Thursday, 12:30-1:45 p.m.
Acts of the Righteous Gentiles
Holocaust survivor Jeannette Olson recounts her life during the Holocaust hidden by a Christian family. 
Science Building Auditorium, S100, Lawrence Tech Campus

October 17, Tuesday, 12:30-1:45 p.m.
Matt Watroba and Robert Jones
Musicians Matt Watroba and Robert Jones demonstrate multi-ethnic influences in American music.
Science Building Auditorium, S100, Lawrence Tech Campus

November 17, Friday, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Nadanta presents Ahimsa (Nonviolence)
Renowned Indian dance company Nadanta performs original choreography based on the life of Mahatma Ghandi and Martin Luther King.
Science Building Auditorium, S100, Lawrence Tech Campus

December 4, Monday, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Lost Boys of Sudan
Prof. Tom Luster, Dept. of Child and Family Ecology, Michigan State University, Founderof Michigan project to resettle the Lost Boys of Sudan discusses the origin and nature of this project. “Lost Boy” Sisimayo Faki Henry speaks about his experiences in Sudan and in America.
Architecture Building Auditorium, A200, Lawrence Tech Campus

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