ICL plans 2024 Diversity Week activities

March 5, 2024

Diversity Week kicks off on Monday, March 18, with events that offer an opportunity to share dialogue and celebrate the many identities and experiences of our campus community.

The Office of Intercultural Life (ICL) hosts Diversity Week as a way to encourage conversation, celebrate diversity, and explore important topics. 

“This year’s theme for Diversity Week is re-imagining community,” said Senior Diversity Officer and Director of Intercultural Life Hemie Collier. “As our society grows more diverse, we want to find more creative and innovative ways to learn, grow, and live with one another. I am excited about the diversity of presenters we have for the week. We have a wide range of programs and activities that will speak to everyone on campus.” 

All events are free and open to the public.

Monday, March 18:

  • Diversity Walk-Through Symposium, Orange Carpet, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Join ICL in this self-directed walk-through symposium on the impact of Diversity and the considerations for diversity in our everyday lives. 
  • Culturally Responsive Teaching and Mentoring, Durham, 4:30–5:30 p.m., This session will introduce mentorship, advising, and teaching skills to better connect and build relationships with students of different backgrounds throughout their academic experience. Presented by Hemie Collier.

Wednesday, March 20:

  • Finding Community When You Hold Multiple Minoritized Identities, Hall-Perrine, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Presented by Coordinator of Disability Services Hannah Ganzel and Academic & Student Affair Counselor Miriam McConnell

Thursday, March 21:

  • Intercultural Craft and Tell, Orange Carpet, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Express your culture on a self-decorated canvas or T-shirt. 
  • Re-imagining Spirituality, Durham Classroom, 4–5 p.m., Join the Chaplain and Spiritual Life Office and Corner Store Apothecary to re-imagine spirituality. This program will be largely discussion-based and will address various forms of spiritual and religious practice. There may even be some freebies from Corner Store Apothecary in Cedar Rapids.
  • Don’t Touch My Hair, Orange Carpet, 7–10 p.m., BACO will give away haircuts from local barbers and hairstyles from braiders. Additionally, they will give out prizes and giveaways just for being there. Presented by BACO.

Friday, March 22:

  • International Food Mixer, The Hilltop Café, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., catered by Bon Appétit. The cafe will have international foods and drinks for participants to try with suggestions from some of our very own international Cornellians. Presented by the International Student Association (ISA) and Bon Appétit.

Saturday, March 23

  • Culture Show, Kimmel Theatre, 5 –7 p.m., The 2024 Culture Show will be a vibrant night of fashion, singing, dancing, poetry, and instrumentals. The Culture Show is an exciting and growing opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to engage in a lively night of cultural expression and appreciation. This show is brought to you by ISA and ICL.