Monday, November 7, 2005 

A one-act play titled: English Only

Hart Chapel  7:00 p.m.     

The Office of Social Equity is pleased to bring the celebrated author James Chapmyn to Clarion.  Mr. Chapmyn is accompanying the two performers who will bring his play to life; actors Donny Monaco and Jorge Vidangos.  This one-act ply explores the challenge of biculturalism in America.  The play focuses on two brothers of Hispanic heritage who view their heritage in diametrically different ways.  One brother refuses to acknowledge his heritage, while the other is proud of his culture and advocates for diversity and acceptance.  The brothers struggle to come to terms with each other and their relationship with racism, and with their identity in the American community.  James Chapmyn has written several other plays and an off-Broadway hit play titled Our Young Black Men Are Dying and Nobody Cares. English Only is appealing because even though it is about Hispanic Culture, its message is applicable to persons from other cultures as well.  The performance will be followed by an open discussion.  

Sponsored by the Office of Social Equity, the MLK Committee and other organizations TBA

Reception immediately following in Moore Hall.

Please R.S.V.P. to the Office of Social Equity by Friday, November 4, 2005 by calling x2109 or reply to this e-mail.

Tuesday, November 8, 2005

Rooms 250-252 Gemmell, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m

A Presentation titled: Celebrating Latin American Diversity.  Clarion University Professors Cathie Joslyn, Vince Spina, Laurie Occhipinti, Sandra Trejos and four Clarion students will be speaking about issues related to the difference between Latin American and American culture and what it was like getting used to American Culture.  They will also present information about the artistic, cultural and other contributions Hispanics have shared with the world.

Sponsored by the President’s Commission on Human Relations and the Office of Social Equity.

We anticipate that this will be a well-received event and encourage you to join us.  Professors are especially encouraged to bring their classes.  A buffet lunch will be served.

Please R.S.V.P. to the Office of Social Equity by Friday, November 4, 2005, or reply to this e-mail.

Wednesday, November 9, 2005

Hors d’oeuvre Reception

Chandler Dining Hall, 6:00 p.m.

Sponsored by the Presidential Commissions

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EQUITY DINNER AND AWARDS CEREMONY (please click for photos)

Chandler Dining Hall 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Featured Speaker: Mrs. Florence T. Gaines 

Mrs. Gaines graduated from Clarion in 1955 with a BSE majoring in Library Science and English.  Mrs. Gaines worked as a High School Librarian with the Wilmington, DE Public School system for 41 years before retiring.  Several Student Senators met Mrs. Gaines at a Clarion University alumni reception at the Brandywine River Museum in Chadds Ford, PA in February 2005.  They were very interested in how she described what Clarion was like 50 years ago and her experiences as one of the few African American women who lived on Campus while attending Clarion in the 1950’s.

Sponsored by the Student Senate and the Office of Social Equity

All are welcome.  Please R.S.V.P. no later than Wednesday, November 2, 2005 by contacting the Office of Social Equity at x2109, or reply to this e-mail.  On behalf of the Student Senate, the Office of Social Equity and the Presidential Commissions, we encourage you to attend this wonderful evening of events and awards.

ALL EQUITY WEEK events are FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC