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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks: A Conversation with the Lacks Family

If you are familiar with the story of Henrietta Lacks, then you will want to come and enjoy a conversation with members of her family.  They will discuss the gripping and controversial story of how one woman’s cancer led to the reinvention of modern medicine. When: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 7 p.m. Doors will […]

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What’s Right in Front of You

Come join us for as we increase awareness and promote equity and inclusion at: What’s Right in Front of You: Hidden Disabilities Monday, April 7 5 – 7 p.m. West Village Commons Ballroom B This informative session will raise awareness about the hidden disabilities in our community and eliminate the stigma tied to people with disabilities. […]

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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks ….A Conversation with the Lacks Family

If you are familiar with the story of Henrietta Lacks, then you will want to come and enjoy a conversation with members of her family.  They will discuss the gripping and controversial story of how one woman’s cancer led to the reinvention of modern medicine. When: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 7 p.m. Doors will […]

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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks … A Conversation with the Lacks Family

If you are familiar with the story of Henrietta Lacks, then you will want to come and enjoy a conversation with members of her family.  They will discuss the gripping and controversial story of how one woman’s cancer led to the reinvention of modern medicine. When: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 7 p.m. Doors will […]

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TODAY – “Normalizing Atypical Sex Anatomies in Children: A Question of Ethics or Culture?”

Ellen Feder is Associate Professor at American University in Washington, DC. She is the author of Family Bonds: Genealogies of Race and Gender (2007), and coeditor of The Subject of Care: Feminist Ethics and Dependency. Making Sense of Intersex: Changing Ethical Perspectives in Biomedicine will be published in April 2014. Tuesday, April 1, 2014, 5:00 […]

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This Week’s Women’s Month Programs

More exciting events this week to celebrate Women’s Month… Cultural Competency Workshop Series: The Feminization of Poverty Wednesday, March 12 Noon, CSD Union 313 – lunch is provided! Pride Keynote Speaker featuring Laverne Cox Wednesday, March 12 6 p.m., Chesapeake Rooms Tickets Available at the Union Box Office All events are sponsored by the Center […]

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This Week’s Women’s Month Programs

We might as well call it Women’s Week – there is so much going on!  Make sure to check out these events: Vagina Monologues Preview and Festival Tuesday, March 4 at 1 p.m. Potomac Lounge CSD Diversity Speaker Series: Sheryl WuDunn Wednesday, March 5 at 7 p.m. Chesapeake Rooms Spring Comedy Show: Amy Schumer Thursday, […]

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Register Now for the Black Student Leadership Conference

Black Student Leadership Conference Friday, February 28 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. West Village Commons Ballrooms Join us for the 2014 Black Student Leadership Conference This year’s conference theme is Lead, Serve, Transform: Restoring Our Communities Through Leadership and will focus on empowering current and aspiring student leaders of color to use their talents and […]

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Celebrating Diversity Through Digital Storytelling

Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 6 p.m. UU Chesapeake I Last year the Center for Student Diversity (CSD) introduced the concept of digital storytelling to our students and student organizations. We are bringing it back for a second year and asking students to share their stories relating to social justice. We will share everyone’s submissions […]

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Pink Ribbons, Inc. Documentary Tonight

Come to a screening of Pink Ribbons, Inc. tonight at 6 p.m. in the University Union’s Chesapeake Rooms. The event will also feature a discussion with Dr. Samantha King, a scholar featured in the film.  We expect this event to fill to capacity so plan to arrive early. This event is sponsored by the College of […]

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Register Now for an Evening of Islamic Art and Culture at the Walters Art Museum

An Evening of Islamic Art and Culture at the Walters Art Museum Thursday, November 14th, 5pm-8:30pm The evening begins with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Walters Islamic art collection at 5pm. This will be followed at 6:30pm by a showing of Islamic Art: Mirror of the Invisible World, a documentary that explores the stories behind […]

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Pick up your Coffee Mug you Created!

If you attended the Welcome to Towson Coffee House on Saturday, August 24, please stop by the Center for Student Diversity (CSD) located in the University Union 313, to pick up your one-of-a-kind coffee mug you created. The CSD is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.  Any questions, please contact the […]

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Cultural Competency Workshop Series, Part I

Many people believe that being culturally competent is common sense.  But the truth is being culturally competent is a skill that needs to be learned and developed.  We will show you how.  Come to this fun, informative workshop and find out how you can become a better leader. Cultural Competency 101 Wednesday, September 18 Noon […]

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Join Us for the Baltimore Black Heritage Tour

Join us for the Baltimore Black Heritage Tour on Saturday, September 21 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  Explore Baltimore’s rich African American history as we take a tour of the various historical sites including the Great Blacks in Wax Museum.  The tour is FREE, but those who wish to go must sign up in […]

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Are you 23 or older? Join us for a free lunch today!

Are you over the age of 23? Come enjoy a free lunch and meet other older students.  The semester’s first Mature Students Lunch and Peer Support Group will be Monday, September 9, at noon in the Center for Student Diversity, University Union 313.  The Mature Students Lunch and Peer Support Group takes place on the […]

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