2007 - 2008 Outreach & Collaboration Activities
Diversity Home 2008
Digital Scrapbook journey to Japan sponsored by the Diversity Committee and the Studio.
Come explore Japan as seen through the eyes of two UT students studying abroad.
Visit Kyoto with Christina Mitcham
International Festival 2008
Fun and frolic at the Diversity Committee's International Festival table.
Spring Culture Corner 2008
Appalachian Culture: The Melungeons was chosen as the theme for the Spring 2008 Culture Corner, featuring resources that focused on the history and culture primarily of the isolated tri-racial group.
Women’s History Month Movie Marathon
March 27, 2008
Room 252
7:45- 9:00= The Education of Shelby Knox
9:00-11:00= Iron-jawed Angels
11:00- 12:25= Born Into Brothels
Room: Auditorium
12:30- 1:30= Hearts and Hands
1:30-2:55= Born Into Brothels
Room 253
3:30-5:30= Iron-jawed Angels
Room 212
6:00- 7:00= Hearts and Hands
7:10- 8:50= If These Walls Could Talk
9:00- 11:00= Iron-jawed Angels
Pearl Fryar Topiary Demonstration
Mr. Pearl Fryar, Topiary Artist will visit UT this month. Fryar, an African American man in his mid-60s who began creating a three-acre topiary garden in 1984 in an effort to win Yard of the Month for his home, has become an international phenomenon and is the subject of an award-winning film.
The film, A Man Named Pearl, will be screened at the Cox Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Hall, Wednesday, February 27, 7 pm. A discussion with Mr. Fryar will follow the film. The film offers an upbeat message that speaks to respect for both self and others, and shows what one person can achieve when he allows himself to share the full expression of his humanity.
Fryar will also visit the Pendergrass Library on the agricultural campus on Thursday, February 28. A reception will be held in his honor at 5:30 pm in the library, followed by a demonstration of his work at 6:00 pm.
Support for these events is provided by Ready For The World, the Commission for Women, the Black Cultural Center, and the UT Libraries Diversity Committee.
2007
Angel Tree
December 5th - 13th the Diversity Committee sponsored a year-end community service project to adopt 10 “Angels” from the Helen Ross McNabb Center (John Tarleton Home) orphanage. Our goal was to provide Christmas gifts for each Angel.
Thank you letter from the President
Thank you letter from the Volunteer Coordinator
Thank you letter from child recipient
Coats for the Cold
November 5-12 2007 the Diversity committee teamed with the College of Social Work for the annual Coats for the Cold coat drive.
LGBT History Month
In recognition of LGBT History Month, the UT Commission for LGBT People will be hosting a series of events throughout October.
On Wednesday, October 3, at 6:30 pm in Lindsay Young Auditorium, the UT Commission for LGBT People will host a viewing of Before Stonewall, a documentary examining the struggles and history of the LGBT community up until the Stonewall riots of 1969.
On October 24, the Commission will host a viewing of After Stonewall, the sequel that traces the development of the LGBT community since 1969.
Also, on October 9 at noon in UC 220, the Commission will host a lecture by UTK psychology professor Dr. Dawn Szymanski.
For more information on the Commission and further events in October visit http://lgbt.utk.edu
International Festival, April 20, 2007
The Committee hosted a table at the 2007 festival where they invited attendees to enjoy free cookies and candy while learning about the Committee's activities and library services related to diversity. Attendees were also invted to place a pin on a large world map to indicate their hometown. Click here to see pictures from the event.
Women's History Month Film Showings
In celebration of Women's History Month, the Committee sponsored showings of 4 films/documentaries: "Hearts and Hands: The Influence of Women & Quilts on American Society" on March 6, 2007; "Iron Jawed Angels" on March 8, 2007; and "The Quiltmakers of Gee's Bend" and "The Quilts of Gee's Bend" on March 20, 2007. Click here to view the poster announcing the showings.
Black History Month Film Showings
In celebration of Black History Month, the Committee sponsored three film showings that documented the history and heritage of black Americans. Three films on the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. were shown on February 13th: "Martin Luther King: I Have a Dream"; "Legacy of a Dream"; and "Martin Luther King: The Legacy." "A History of African American Achievement" was shown on February 19th, and "Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives" was shown on February 27th. Click here to view the poster announcing the showings.
Black History Video/DVD Bibliography
A diversity resource guide listing the videos and dvds available in the UT Libraries' collections was created. The guide divided into a number of categories, including Art & Theatre, Military & War; and Race Relations & Racisim.
Spring Culture Corner, January 2007
Appalachian Culture: The Cherokee was chosen as the theme for the spring 2007 Culture Corner, featuring resources that focused on the history and culture primarily of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee.
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