Events and Activities - 2008

Diversity Week 2008 Event Highlights

ACTIVITY/EVENT VENUE TIME
International Year of Languages Display - all week  SS&H Library, Duhig Bldg (2)  All day
Lunchtime Movies in the Library - all week  SS&H Library, Viewing Rm 3, Duhig Bldg (2) 1:00-3:00 pm
University life: capturing the spirit of diversity photo competition - 28 April to 6 May     
     
Monday 12 May, 2008    
Diversity matters: How can student diversity enrich the learning experiences of all students at UQ? SMI, Level 4
Sir James Foots Bldg (47A)		 11:45 am-2:00 pm
     
Tuesday 13 May, 2008
 		    
Whitlam Club Diversity Week Event - 58/08 Action Grassy Knoll, Campbell Place, St Lucia 10:00 -11:00 am
Student Equity Initiatives Poster Session
 		 SMI Seminar Room, Level 4
Sir James Foots Bldg (47A)		 10:30 am -12:30 pm
 
`Are We Entitled to be Optimistic about Language Education in Australia?`
 		 Room E217 Forgan Smith Bldg (1) 1:00-4:00 pm
Winner`s presentation: University life: Capturing the spirit of diversity photo competition Foyer Area, Chamberlain Building (35) 3:00-4:00 pm
The Diversity of Peacemakers Room S304, Social Sciences Building 6:00-8:00 pm 
Diverse Perspectives on Queer Lifestyles Forum Heath Room, Student Union Complex (21) 6:00-8:00 pm
     
Wednesday 14 May, 2008
    
Diversity: who cares and why should we? CCCS Seminar Room (402), 4th Floor of the Forgan Smith Tower 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Many Cultures, One Humanity: Educating for a Dialogue among Civilizations toward a Peaceful World Room 209, General Purpose North Bldg (39A) 2:00-3:00 pm
An Alternative Career Path for Law Students Room 208, General Purpose North Bldg (39A) 2:00-3:30 pm
Vice-Chancellor`s Equity and Diversity Awards
 		 Exhibition Hall, UQ Centre (27A) 4:00-7:00 pm
     
Thursday 15 May, 2008
 		    
Healthy Minds @ Work: An Overview of the UQ Psychological Wellness Program Level 5 conference room, Dorothy Hill Physical Sciences & Engineering Library (50) 12:30-1:30 pm
Freedom to Believe - A Crime in Modern China? Public Forum hosted by Amnesty International Heath Room, Student Union Complex (21) 1:00-3:00 pm
Researching religion in the media and communication academy – public lecture Library Conference Room, Level 1
Duhig Building (2)		 3:00 - 4:30 pm
 
     
 Friday 16 May, 2008    
Community Volunteer Morning Tea Verandah, Morrison Hall, UQ Gatton 10:00 -11:30 am
Creative Thinking in Aboriginal Art:
Public Floor Talk by Dr Sally Butler 		  UQ Art Museum, St Lucia (11) 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Diverse Radio presented by Alex Oliver  Foyer, Schonell Theatre (22)  4:00-6:00 pm
     
Saturday 17 May, 2008
 		    
2008 Paul Harris seminar showcases the activities, achievements and research conducted by the Rotary World Peace Fellows UQ Centre (27A) 9:00 am-5:00 pm
 
     

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