MRC Programming Archive 2010 - 2011

Anti-Racist Pedagogy Across the Curriculum

This workshop provided intensive training for SCSU faculty on how to incorporate anti-racism pedagogy into courses across disciplines, across our campus. This two part training was led by nationally recognized trainers with follow-up meetings planned in 2011 - 2012 academic year. Participants will develop curriculum modifications for existing or new courses with implementation in future semesters.

May 23 - 27, 2011

Organized by MRC and Community Anti-Racism Education Initiative

Native Studies Summer Workshop for Educators

NSSWE is designed to increase the knowledge, sensitivity and awareness of Minnesota educators, administrators and employees on the histories, cultures and languages of the federally recognized tribes and bands in Minnesota. This high-quality professional development program will promote a greater understanding of American Indian issues and provide opportunities to critically evaluate educational materials and resources. The goal of the Native Studies Summer Workshop for Educators is to facilitate learning among teachers, administrators, and student service providers in order to increase the effectiveness of working with American Indian students.

June 6 - June 10, 2011 at Upper Sioux (Dakota)

Organized by MRC and the American Indian Center

MRC Collaborations

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration

May 7, 2011

Sponsors - MRC, Multicultural Center of Central Minnesota
In partnership with the City of St. Cloud; National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum - St. Cloud Chapter; W-isms, LLP; SCSU Access and Opportunity Office; Council of Asian Pacific Americans, SCSU Hmong Student Organization

Do It Anyway

Courtney E. Martin (Women's History Month keynote speaker)

March 29, 2011

Sponsors - MRC, LGBT Resource Center, Women's Studies, Admissions, Women's Center, Women's Action, Multicultural Student Services

Black History Month Celebration
Respecting the past, honoring the present, educating the future

February 19, 2011

Sponsors - MRC, Choice of a New Day, Multicultural Center of Central Minnesota, NAACP, SCSU Pre-College Programs, Uniting Society

Global Social Responsibility Conference and Ethnic Studies Week

Jimmy Patiño, Margaret Villanueva, Sandrine Zerbib, "Faculty Teach-In on Arizona’s Ban on Ethnic Studies Bill & Racial Profiling"

Audio Available / Presentation Available

Aiyana Luke, Megan Purcell, Pounnaphone Phomtalikhith, "Ethnic Studies Student Panel"

October 4, 2010

Sponsor - Social Responsibility Program
Co-Sponsors - MRC, Anna Marie’s Alliance, Community Studies, Eco-Travel & Tourism, Environmental and Technological Studies, Ethnic Studies, Film Studies, Global Studies, Human Relations, Mindfulness Education Initiative, Multicultural Student Services, Sociology, Women’s Center, Women’s Studies, Social Responsibility Student Organization