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Diversity & Inclusion Program

Free Screening: “Neither Wolf Nor Dog,” Nov. 29

The Diversity and Inclusion Program (DIP) will mark National Native American Heritage Month with a screening of Neither Wolf Nor Dog, adapted from a book by Kent Nerburn which won the Minnesota Book Awards in 1995, on Thursday, November 29, at 7 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. The screening is free and open to all. Concessions will be provided. Also sponsored by Native American Association, NAYA, ASUP Films, and the UP Book Club.

For questions or ADA accommodations email Yuri Hernández Osorio, diversity and inclusion, at hernandy@up.edu.

 

Save the Dates: Las Posadas, La Virgen de Guadalupe Midnight Mass

Please save the dates for upcoming presentations by the Diversity and Inclusion Program:

  • Las Posadas: Wednesday. December 5, 2018, 7 to 9 p.m., hosted in Mehling Ballroom. Come learn about the traditions of Las Posadas, a cultural and religious celebration. There will be an information session followed by a celebration with music and authentic treats like aroz con leche. Brought to you by DIP, Campus Ministry, Sigma Delta Pi, M.ECh.A, FASA sa UP, and Women of Color. For questions or ADA accommodations email Yuri at hernandy@up.edu. Free and open to the public.
  • La Virgen de Guadalupe Midnight Mass: morning of Wednesday, December 12, 2018, midnight. Learn about the celebration of La Virgen de Guadalupe in St. Mary’s Lounge, 12-12:25; Bilingual Mass in Chapel of Christ the Teacher, 12:30-1:30 with live mariachi; After Mass Social, St. Mary’s Lounge, 1:30-2 a.m., with pan dulce and champurrado. Please feel free to bring family, friends, loved ones! Brought to you by DIP, M.E.Ch.A, Campus Ministry, and the planning committee for Virgen de Guadalupe. For questions/ADA accommodations email Yuri at hernandy@up.edu.

Día de los Muertos: Submit Photos of Loved Ones

Día de los muertos (Day of the Dead) is right around the corner, and the diversity and inclusion program would like to invite faculty and staff to share photos of loved ones who have passed for a digital ofrenda (“offerings”). This will be displayed at the Día de los muertos celebration on Thursday, November 1, 6 to 9:30 p.m., on the quiet side of Bauccio Commons. To summit simply follow this link.

For any questions or ADA accommodations, or to summit photos privately,S email Stephen Laphen at laphen21@up.edu.