UNLEARN week, a week of anti-racism programs designed to challenge the many generalizations, stereotypes and assumptions that maintain racism in our society.
The week often includes:
- lectures
- panel discussions
- daily chapels
- movies
- stickets and t-shirts worn by the Calvin community
UNLEARN week programs have led to many thought provoking interactions on the topic of racism and reconciliation. This, in turn, has led to greater participation in ongoing programs and continued dialogue in other forums like the Chimes, residence hall programs, classroom settings and personal conversations.
The week's activities are designed and implemented by the Multicultural Student Advisory Board (MSAB).
2009 Schedule of Events - More events will be added soon!
Oct 4 |
L.O.F.T., Pastor Mary, College Chaplain |
8:00pm | Chapel |
Oct 5 |
The Obama Administration |
3:30pm - 4:30pm | Commons Lecture Hall |
| Dr. Cornell West Lecture, Festival of Faith & Music |
7:00pm | Commons Lecture Hall | |
Oct 6 |
Chapel, Dean Michelle Loyd Paige | 10:00am | Chapel |
| For Women Only - A discussion led by Professor Linda Naranjo- Huebl to explore the intersection of Race and Gender | 3:30pm - 4:30pm | 333 Hieminga Hall | |
| Rev. Dr. Rodney Sadler - The Bible and Our Most Dangerous Myth: Scripture Speaks of 'Race' and Difference. |
7:00pm - 8:30pm | Chapel |
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Oct 7 |
Disparities in Health, Dr, Khan Nedd |
4:00pm - 5:00pm | 333 Hieminga Hall |
| Poetry Jam | 9:00pm | Fish House | |
Oct 8 |
Unlearning Myths: The Under-Academic Achievement of All American Students, Dr. Rhae-ann Booker | 3:30pm - 5:00pm | 336 Hieminga Hall |
| Adoption - Cross-Racial Adoption Panel and discussion to explore the impact of adoption on identity development | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Fish House | |
Oct 9 |
The Asian Experience | 3:30pm - 5:00 pm | Meeter Center Lecture Hall |
| Grand Torino, discussion following the 7:00pm show. | 7:00pm and 10:00pm | Commons Lecture Hall |
* 10:00 pm, Freedom Writers, CVN Channel 4 (Check Your Local Listings)
Unlearn shirts are available in Johnny's and the Student Development Office
(Commons Annex Building) for $10.
Sponsored by Multicultural Student Advisory Board