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USI's Fourth Annual Multicultural Education Seminar

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Sponsored by the Bower-Surheinrich College of Education & Human Services

On-line registration is now closed. Call 812/464-1989 or 800/467-8600.

A special address will be given by Dr. James Banks, Kerry and Linda Killinger Professor of Diversity Studies and Director of the Center for Multicultural Education. Closing remarks given by Dr. Luis Urrieta.

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"Focusing on Community: Community of Learners, Community of Practice, Community of Engagement"

Facilitating collaboration among and between cultural workers and practitioners from the tri-state region who work with our youth is the primary focus of the 4^th Annual Multicultural Education Conference. This year’s theme, “Focus on Community: Communities of Learners, Communities of Practice, Communities of Engagement”, will emphasize the necessity of creating safe and welcoming communities for young people and those new to the region. Increased mobility, immigration, and economic displacement make the public spaces provided by social, educational, governmental, and health agencies increasingly significant in terms of providing a sense of connection and belonging. In order to successfully create these safe havens it is essential that practitioners investigate, reflect upon, and act to create welcoming and engaged communities.

A significant outcome of the 4^th Annual Multicultural Education Conference involves the creation of networks of practitioners in the region who are working from a common theoretical/philosophical foundation.

· Conference attendees will become members of a network of practitioners in the region

· IIdeas generated during the break-out sessions will be documented and disseminated to everyone in the network

· Multicultural Education at USI (www.mceatusi.wetpaint.com) will provide a forum for ongoing discussion and exchange of ideas

By focusing on the concept of community, the conference will help to engage practitioners in the process of creating contexts in which communities can emerge that are welcoming and safe for diverse peoples.

Sponsoring Organizations and Groups:

Indiana Humanities Council
This program has been made possible through a grant from the Indiana Humanities Council in cooperation with the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Indiana Campus Compact
This program has been made possible through a grant from the Indiana Campus Compact Scholarship of Engagement Faculty Grant.
University of Southern Indiana Major as Home Departmental Grant
Bower-Suhrheinrich Faculty Enhancement Award
Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation
Hospitality and Outreach for Latin Americans (H.O.L.A.) in Evansville

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