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Thinking Outside the [lunch]box: are you passing?
Monthly Program continues its Multicultural Educational Forums
Ivan Garcia
Issue date: 2/26/08 Section: News
Today, Tuesday Feb. 26, during University Hour, Multicultural Programs will host its first 'Thinking Outside the [lunch] Box forum in University Hall 100.
The Thinking Outside the [lunch]Box series is a monthly forum facilitated by Cal State instructors and/or guests to have an open and safe discussion about that session's particular topic. This month's topic is: "Are you passing?"
"Passing is a sociological concept which refers to members of a racial group being accepted by others of a different race," explains Jay Franklin, Coordinator of Multicultural Programs.
Facilitating this event is Dr. Elise as well as Dr. Wilson of Cal State San Marcos, in conjunction with Lori Walkington, a graduate student of CSUSM. With a diverse group of educated and insightful facilitators with a willingness to learn, this event is sure to attract the attention of many students eager to get involved, let their voices be heard, and make connections.
"Statistics say that students who form relationships outside of classrooms are more likely to graduate and continue on to grad. school and these venues provide opportunities to make connections and social support groups outside of the classroom," states Franklin.
The forum coordinators are looking forward to engaging students and answering any questions or ideas that they may have.
"It would be a good place to meet people that have different opinions about 'passing'. It's an avenue to discuss relevant contemporary issues and eat free food," said Kevin Chatham, a student Peer Educator at the Cross Cultural Center.
Multicultural Programs encourages any student enticed by the promise of free food and the opportunity to discuss contemporary issues to attend the monthly event.
The Thinking Outside the [lunch]Box series is a monthly forum facilitated by Cal State instructors and/or guests to have an open and safe discussion about that session's particular topic. This month's topic is: "Are you passing?"
"Passing is a sociological concept which refers to members of a racial group being accepted by others of a different race," explains Jay Franklin, Coordinator of Multicultural Programs.
Facilitating this event is Dr. Elise as well as Dr. Wilson of Cal State San Marcos, in conjunction with Lori Walkington, a graduate student of CSUSM. With a diverse group of educated and insightful facilitators with a willingness to learn, this event is sure to attract the attention of many students eager to get involved, let their voices be heard, and make connections.
"Statistics say that students who form relationships outside of classrooms are more likely to graduate and continue on to grad. school and these venues provide opportunities to make connections and social support groups outside of the classroom," states Franklin.
The forum coordinators are looking forward to engaging students and answering any questions or ideas that they may have.
"It would be a good place to meet people that have different opinions about 'passing'. It's an avenue to discuss relevant contemporary issues and eat free food," said Kevin Chatham, a student Peer Educator at the Cross Cultural Center.
Multicultural Programs encourages any student enticed by the promise of free food and the opportunity to discuss contemporary issues to attend the monthly event.
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