Editors: A complete schedule of events is posted as a pdf file at .
The University of Colorado at Boulder will mark the 10th anniversary of the annual Campus Diversity Summit, "Wake Up! Diversity is Now!" on Feb. 9-10.
Sessions are designed to promote dialogue and unity among diverse members of the community and to address educational goals for the future. All events are free and open to the public.
"The 10th Annual Diversity Summit will be an opportunity to reflect on the sustained efforts by members of the CU community to integrate issues of diversity into institutional and daily life," said Arturo Aldama, professor of ethnic studies and co-chair of the Chancellor's Advisory Committee on Minority Affairs. "Most importantly, it is an opportunity to embrace present and future directives that make the recruitment of faculty, staff and students of color a priority."
Three prominent speakers will provide keynote addresses. Melanie McKay Cody, of Cherokee and Choctaw heritage, is the first deaf researcher of North American Indian sign languages. Her areas of expertise include research in multiculturalism, deaf education and other deafness-related issues.
Professor Greg Sarris holds the prestigious Fletcher Jones Chair of Literature and Writing in the English department of Loyola Marymount University, where he specializes in American and American Indian literature and creative writing. He is an award-winning novelist, screenwriter and literary critic and chairman of the Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria, formerly known as the Federated Coast Miwok.
Charlie Hill, of the Oneida Nation, is a renowned stand-up comedian, satirist and writer with appearances on several television shows. He is featured in the acclaimed documentary "On & Off the Res' With Charlie Hill" and is the leader of comedy programs such as Club Red, among others.
Following are Campus Diversity Summit events:
Wednesday, Feb. 9, in Old Main Chapel:
ß 3 p.m., featured speaker Melanie McKay Cody on "Our Struggles as Native Deaf/Hard of Hearing People Bond Us Together in One Circle." Interpreting and captioning services will be provided.
ß 4:30 p.m., Wardenburg Interactive Theatre Troupe presentation on dealing with bias-related comments, "Get Up!"
Thursday, Feb. 10, in the University Memorial Center:
ß 9:30 a.m., student panel, "In One Ear and Out the Other," Glenn Miller Ballroom.
ß 11 a.m., chancellor's welcome by Interim Chancellor Phil DiStefano and presentation of recognition awards, Glenn Miller Ballroom. Interpreting services provided.
ß 12:30 p.m., keynote speaker Greg Sarris on "Diversity: Power and Dialogue," Glenn Miller Ballroom. Interpreting services provided.
ß 2 p.m., "Understanding the Dynamics of Power," West Ballroom.
ß 2 p.m., Concurrent Spanish session on "Understanding the Dynamics of Power" "Las Dinámicas del Poder," East Ballroom.
ß 3:30 p.m., 10th anniversary celebration reception, Aspen rooms.
ß 4:30 p.m., "The Charlie Hill Comedy Show," Glenn Miller Ballroom. Captioning services provided.
The Campus Diversity Summit is organized and funded by the Chancellor's Advisory Committee on Minority Affairs and the Office of Diversity and Equity. Additional support is provided by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Human Resources, Disability Services, CU-Boulder American Indian Advocacy, Dennis Small Cultural Center Advisory Board, department of ethnic studies, CU-Boulder Black Alumni Society and the Boulder Broker Inn.
Additional information on speakers and sessions can be found on the Web at .