Individuals have a tendency to fear what they do not know. As a way to increase or strength diversity on campus I think we should introduce an International Week. Each day of that week would be dedicated to explore a culture here on campus. A portion of the funds would go the promotional aspect of the event. Such as flyers, an article in the UAlbany Newspaper, and website and of course a feature on the STEP blog.
As an incentive to increase attendance at each program, we could speak to the professors of the Arts and Humanities and ask them to use attendance at the programs as a way to gain extra points on an assignment or exam. Each program will consist of a presentation from a scholar in that relative department. If there is no one to represent that culture from an University department, we can get an outside speaker. However, this will only be done if there is absolutely NO ONE able to represent that culture thoroughly because this will be costly.
In addition, to a presentation from a scholar each cultural group would also get a performance from a multicultural group on campus. This allows the culture to be explored and shared even more and allows that multicultural group to gain potentially members. Lastly, the program will end with a few distinct dishes of that culture. So attendees while not only receive a piece of the culture but also a taste of the culture. Individuals are naturally afraid of change, but change is not necessarily a bad thing. These programs would allow people who would regularly not interact a chance to get to know one another. These programs will be the epitome of a "Melting Pot". Something that the University should be proud to represent.
As an incentive to increase attendance at each program, we could speak to the professors of the Arts and Humanities and ask them to use attendance at the programs as a way to gain extra points on an assignment or exam. Each program will consist of a presentation from a scholar in that relative department. If there is no one to represent that culture from an University department, we can get an outside speaker. However, this will only be done if there is absolutely NO ONE able to represent that culture thoroughly because this will be costly.
In addition, to a presentation from a scholar each cultural group would also get a performance from a multicultural group on campus. This allows the culture to be explored and shared even more and allows that multicultural group to gain potentially members. Lastly, the program will end with a few distinct dishes of that culture. So attendees while not only receive a piece of the culture but also a taste of the culture. Individuals are naturally afraid of change, but change is not necessarily a bad thing. These programs would allow people who would regularly not interact a chance to get to know one another. These programs will be the epitome of a "Melting Pot". Something that the University should be proud to represent.
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