At the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) on Wednesday, October 22 from 5-8 p.m. in Montague Hall 80, the UMD "Eracism" Project begins with a Public Forum exploring the existence of racism on campus and in our local communities. Using short video clips from the PBS series "Matters of Race" to identify specific topics related to racism, regional facilitators will help small groups dialogue about and offer input on these important questions:
The small groups will report back on the strategies they have developed. These strategies will form the basis for action-based activities as the next stage of the "Eracism" Project.
Moving from Racism to "Eracism" requires increased awareness of issues of racism, public dialogue about these issues as they relate to the region and campus, commitment to the ideal of respectful inclusion of all people in a productive and culturally rich environment, and development and implementation of an on-going action plan to accomplish this. The Public Forum on October 22 at UMD is a major step in this process.
Food for this event will be provided at no cost to participants.
Directions
to Montague 80 at UMD:
The Montague building is located along the
blue (lower level) concourse. Entering from the Solon Campus Center,
one should take a right hand turn down the first hallway after the outside
doors. Montague is the second building after the Tweed Museum of Art.
If entering from Pay Lot A (off College Street), follow the sidewalk to Darland Administration Building and enter through the doors to the left of Darland. This is also one of the ends of the blue concourse.
If entering from Pay Lot G (off St. Marie), follow the sidewalk to Ordean Court. Montague 80 is visible from the last set of doors facing the courtyard.
Parking Instructions:
Public parking is available in Pay Lots A
and G ($1.25 for a single person entry, less with more passengers) or
at the
meters in front of the Solon Campus Center (50 cents per hour).
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