Anti- Racism Programs

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UNLEARN Week

2007 Schedule of Events

Media Release: Calvin Unlearn Week Set for October 7-12

UNLEARN Week is the second week of October. It is the week Calvin chose to focus on “unlearning” the many false ideas, generalizations, stereotypes and assumptions learned as a result of cultural influences within society. The goal is to give everyone an opportunity to explore the sin of learned racism and how to give Christ-like love to all people.

The week’s activities are designed and implemented by the Multicultural Student Advisory Board (MSAB). The schedule includes lectures, panel discussions, daily UNlearn studentchapels, and other events which try to breakdown ignorance and misunderstanding for the purpose of fostering racial reconciliation, cultural appreciation, and an authentic Christian community.

UNLEARN Week also features other activities which promote thought and awareness, such as creative advertising, posters, UNLEARN stickers, and UNLEARN T-shirts. 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 (Calvin’s on-campus newspaper),residence hall programs, classrooms settings, and personal conversations.