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2011-2012 Cross Cultural Communications Series offers variety of programs
Sept. 2, 2011
Contact: Velicia McMillan, staff liaison, (480) 312-7738
2011-2012 Cross Cultural Communications Series offers variety of programs
The public is invited to attend a free series of programs celebrating and learning about diversity. The city of Scottsdale’s Human Relations Commission and the Scottsdale Public Library System sponsor the “Cross Cultural Communications Series.”
The city’s Diversity and Dialogue office oversees the program in support of the commission’s mission: “Creating communication networks to promote diversity and move towards the elimination of discrimination and prejudice.”
Remembering and Honoring 9/11
• Tuesday, Sept. 6, noon, Mustang Library Auditorium, 10101 N. 90th St.
• Thursday, Sept. 15, 6 p.m., Civic Center Library Auditorium, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd.
The wife of the sole Arizonan killed in 9/11 will be the keynote speaker at the kickoff program. Donna Killoughey-Bird’s husband, Gary, was attending a business meeting at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, when he perished. What’s changed since that unimaginable day a decade ago? How have we changed? Donna shares her compelling, emotional journey about personal strength and loss.
Making Room for Dad: Promoting Father Involvement
• Thursday, Oct. 6, noon, Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St
• Thursday, Oct. 6, 6 p.m., Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd.
Learn strategies from Child Crisis Center’s Neil Tift that have proven effective in creating more father-friendly environments, enhancing father inclusion in community programs and helping dads to build healthy relationships with the mothers of their children.
Catwalks for Scottsdale Fashion Week
• Tuesday, Feb. 14, noon, Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St.
• Thursday, Feb. 16, 6 p.m., Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd.
Find out how much color will hit the catwalks for Scottsdale Fashion Week in February. We’re not talking about the clothes . . . we’re talking about the models! Joanne DeShay of Black Russian Label and model Tanisha Mariko Harper, who was discovered in Arizona, host this program.
Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story
• Wednesday, March 7, 7 p.m., Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St.
The March program aligns with spring training with a screening of “Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story.” This film is a story of immigration, assimilation, bigotry, heroism, the passing on of traditions and the shattering of stereotypes.
The Crayon Box: The Mission of Multicultural Education
• Noon, Tuesday, April 3, Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St.
• 6 p.m., Thursday, April 5, Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd.
Erica Alexander presents the final program in this series which examines the relationship of cultural values to the formation of self concept and academic achievement. She will talk about current demographic trends in the United States and Arizona as it relates to educational policies and implications.
All dates, locations and topics are subject to change. Programs are free and open to the public.
For more information or to register, call (480) 312-7772 or visit www.scottsdaleaz.gov/HR/diversity/events/CrossCulturalSeries.
Human Relations Commissioners: Chairman Jeff Jameson, Vice Chair Linda Simmons, James Campbell, Robert C. Fox II, Susan Galpin, Edward Lopez and Joel Martin
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