As part of Diversity Initiatives, the Office of Multicultural Services has collaborated with other campus departments and organizations in presenting events that celebrate the rich diversity that permeates our campus community. One objective of diversity month is to foster an open and aware campus community that respects individuals for their uniqueness yet places the focus on our commonalities in these activities and to experience the cultural diversity. Review planned Cultural Diversity activities.

Diversity Initiatives is a coordinated effort of the Office of Multicultural Services to recognize and celebrate individual uniqueness of our campus community.

A community consists of dreams, ideas, and togetherness. It is a blend of ideals of men and women from diverse backgrounds, like woven threads in a colorful tapestry. We have goals and dreams to fulfill. We are committed to the community, working hand-in-hand with companies and creating opportunities and jobs. Each new idea inspires us to work and grow within this diverse fabric called community.

To that end, the threads of our community are further highlighted below:

Acceptance:

• Have a discussion with someone regarding individual responsibility within the community.
• Say hello to everyone you see on campus whether you know them or not.
• Embrace differences.
• Recognize that diversity is an aspiration as well as an asset.

Understanding:

• Discuss what your department or friends will do to build an open community.
• Get to know faculty members' or students' interests and skills.
• Learn a new foreign or modern language.
• Discover something unique about the cultural heritage of someone you have just met.

Respect:

• Speak up if another person is treating someone disrespectfully.
• Sit with people from another race or ethnicity while eating in the cafeteria.
• Refuse to listen or engage in demeaning ethnic jokes.
• Treat everyone with equal respect when having a conversation or interaction.

Appreciation:

• Ask yourself how your role at North Harris College contributes to student learning.
• Participation in cultural events.
• Experience international culture through media, text and foreign cuisine.
• Attend an event sponsored by one of the minority student groups on campus.

Below is a preview of some of the featured activities. Dates and times are included on the "Celebrate Diversity" calendar of events.

• Spring Fling will kick off the month's activities with the theme "Celebrating Diverse Cultures".
• The new library displays a multicultural showcase.
• "Taste of Ethnicity"- The cafeteria features culinary menus from around the world.
• The Visual and Performing Arts continues celebrating diversity through a variety of events i.e. Juried Student Art Show, Instrumental Latin Jazz Concert, etc.
• Earth Fair 2000 - We all breath the same air and drink the same water. Celebrate Earth Day with Earth Alliance in NHC's eighth annual celebration.
• Cultural Awareness and Phi Theta Kappa presents a "Movie Fest" for entertainment. Each movie features a storyline performed by diverse groups.
• Qigong Day- Yan Xin Qigong invites you to celebrate the promotion of physical and mental health as well as peace and harmony in the community through participating in Traditional Chinese Qigong (TCQ)
• Community Leaders will present a Speaker's Panel discussing the values of diversity in community, education and in the world of work.
• Rec Night Across the Globe - Come participate in a variety of recreational activities that are popular across the globe - games, singing and dancing with emphases on celebrating diversity.
• Celebrate Black History month (February)

All participants will have an opportunity to win prizes and gifts. Student scholarships will be awarded. Please remember to pick up your tickets at each event.

It takes a community... College to make a difference. Your assistance is needed to pass the word.

Thank you for your help as we face the twenty-first century, diverse but undivided.