To schedule a workshop or for a more information about a specific session contact the
Multicultural Center at 614-688-8449 or contact the facilitator directly.
Awareness:
Diversity Around Me: Learning the Resources of the Multicultural Center
This workshop explores the diversity in your community on your home turf. We'll do a
few activities which will examine the diversity in your classroom, student organization,
or residence hall and you will then learn about the resources of the Multicultural Center
at OSU. Facilitated by Multiple Staff Members
Knowledge:
Understanding and Meeting the Needs of Multiracial Students (60-90 minutes)
The presentation will examine the changing demographics of the student population and
the growing number of multiracial students on campus. We will cover some
developmental theory and develop strategies to best meet the needs of students who are
part of this group. Facilitated by Mitsu Narui
Encuentro Cultural: Cultural Encounter (60-90 minutes)
A fun, interactive encounter with the diversity inherent in the Latino culture through
music and personal testimonies. Facilitated by Carmen Alvarez-Breckenridge
Paris, Lindsay, Nicole: Representations of Bodies in Popular Culture (50 minutes)
An exploration into the role media and celebrity worship culture play in the
representation of female bodies. Images will be displayed to create an interactive
dialogue. Facilitated by Nicole Nieto
Banana's, Ho-Ho's and Coconuts: The Asian American Identity (50 minutes)
This is a presentation in which a brief introduction is done of Asian American Diaspora,
the three main issues concerning Asian Americans, and the currently used terms by Asian
Americans and stereotypes used against Asian Americans. Facilitated by Kashif Khan
Brown Face, Yellow face- The Modern Day Black Face: Asians in American Pop
Culture (50 minutes)
This is a presentation/lecture that looks at the past, present and future of Asians in
American pop culture and media. This also addresses stereotypes perpetuated by Asians
and non-Asians alike. For example: the hypersexualized East Asian Female, various over
the top accents, etc. Facilitated by Kashif Khan
Deconstructing the Chappelle Show: A Critical Look. (60 minutes)
This is a presentation/lecture where various skits are examined from the television show
and deconstructed critically to bring to light the underlying racial and ethnic issues
brought up in each skit. For example a critical look at the Racial Draft skit looks
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at stereotypes, group exclusion/inclusion and old Jim Crow laws. Facilitated by Kashif
Khan
Tokenism: The Historically Underrepresented Population's Dilemma in Higher
Education (50 minutes)
This is a presentation/workshop that goes over brief definitions of tokenism in its current
state in higher education and then a brief sharing time and finally covers various skills
and language that can be employed to counter tokenism and gain agency for yourself and
perhaps the population you identify with. Facilitated by Kashif Khan
Islam and America (50-70 minutes)
This presentation introduces Islam to the audience. A basic framework is laid out
covering historical timeline, important figures and beliefs. The differences and
similarities to other religions of the world are also discussed. The session also includes
20 min of Q&A with the audience. Facilitated by Kashif Khan
Relationships 101 (50 minutes)
This presentation/workshop introduces the many factors that can help or hinder
relationships. We also look at interfaith relationships and inter-ethnic relationships. The
deciphering of perceptions and language is also discussed. Several language and deescalation skills are introduced. Facilitated by Kashif Khan
Spirituality in College (50 minutes)
This is a presentation/lecture where definitions of religion and spirituality are debated. A
discussion follows about religious/spiritual awareness and behavior of students in college
versus when they were not at college. We also talk briefly about exposure of
religious/spiritual traditions that they run across while at college. Facilitated by Kashif
Khan
The Hook-Up Culture on Campus: Negotiating Sexual Wellness (50 minutes)
An exploration into the ever present hook-up (casual sexual encounter without a
relationship) culture on campus. An interactive dialogue negotiating sexual relationships.
The presentation will explore the pressures men and women may encounter as they shape
their sexual identity. Facilitated by Nicole Nieto
Songs of Freedom: Women in the Civil Rights Movement (50 minutes)
An exploration into the role women played in the civil rights movement in the American
South. The various forms of leadership held by women as well as the contributions of
women to the movement will be included. Facilitated by Nicole Nieto
This Is What a Feminist Looks Like: Exploring the Many Faces of U.S. Feminism (50
minutes)
An exploration into the historical role of feminists in U.S. history including the suffragist
movement, the ‘70s feminist movement and third-wave feminism. Facilitated by Nicole
Nieto
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Native American Experience and the Historical Effects of Colonialism (30-60 minutes)
Topics include a snapshot of Native American culture and community pre and post
colonialism. What traditions have been lost, which are beginning to reemerge. How can
Native Americans and non-Natives work together for a better future. Facilitated by
Manon Beaudrie
Fringe Identity: the unique and challenging place of an outsider view (30-60 minutes)
Topics can include multi racial experience and identity as well as non-heterosexual
identity as foundation for peace keeping. Facilitated by Manon Beaudrie
Skills:
Non-violent Communication (1 – 3 hours with multiple sessions)
This workshop will help individuals explore personal communication patterns and group
dynamics to foster constructive dialogues in difficult situations. Techniques from the
book “Non-violent Communication: A language of Compassion” by Marshall Rosenberg
will be utilized to practice tools of a new way to communicate. Facilitated by Elizabeth
Warren
GLBT Allied Training (60 minutes)
Learn to be a better Ally to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. This
workshop explores topics such GLBT 101, impacts of homophobia, tools for allies.
Facilitated by Elizabeth Warren
Leadership Makes the Difference (1 – 2 hours))
Student leadership comes in many packages. Participants in this workshop will gain an
understanding of the concept of leadership; discover new possible ways of leading their
current organizations and other groups to which they belong. Participants will share best
practices of leadership with each other and learn new ways of leading groups to achieve
set goals. Facilitated by Gabrielle St. Leger
Building Community by Welcoming Diversity (8 hours)
A full day, interactive and participatory prejudice reduction / community-building
training program, designed to promote understanding and an increased sensitivity to the
many similarities and differences among individuals and groups in our society. The
workshop helps participants to: celebrate their similarities and differences, identify the
misinformation that they have learned about other groups, recognize the internalized
negative feelings and behaviors that they direct towards members of their own groups,
claim pride in their own group identities, learn about the personal impact of
discrimination through the telling of stories, and gain empowerment by learning concrete
skills for effectively challenging prejudicial remarks, jokes, slurs and behaviors.
Facilitated by Multiple Staff Members – contact Patrick Hall to schedule.
Skills for Resolving Interpersonal and Intergroup Conflicts (2 ½ hours)
This 2 1/2 hour workshop teaches skills for resolving tough interpersonal and intergroup
conflicts using NCBI's coalition-building model. Through an interactive process of role
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plays and skill development exercises, participants will learn how to listen to and
understand all sides of a dispute, find common ground, reframe the issue in a way that
takes all sides into consideration, and develop concrete solutions through
productive discussion. Facilitated by Multiple Staff Members – contact Patrick Hall to
schedule.