October 2022Global Diversity Awareness Month is celebrated every October as a reminder of the positive impact a diverse culture of people can have on society as a whole. Celebrations include a variety of activities, all with the goal of respecting people of all origins and ethnicities. All activities are designed to highlight how diversity positively enhances our lives.
* Participation sign up forms will be sent before each event every week to better accommodate all attendees. Sign up is encouraged but not required. Participation is highly encouraged.
Throughout October
DCG Back Lobby
Mark your city, state or country of origin on the maps in the DCG Lobby. Once each week, DCG students from around the world will assist with marking our Global Diversity Awareness map and assisting with our Global Diversity Awareness survey. Prizes awarded for participation!
October 6
GB 1110
Exciting speaker Chaplain Brennen Francois, Chief Diversity Officer for AU Health, will speak on the topic of expanding perspectives on diversity.
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
*Limit 150 attendees*Lunch for first 100 attendees
Oct. 13
Evening Event | Time and Venue TBD
Dine and discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion in dentistry with a Heartland Dental dentist.
*Space limited to limited to 50 attendees.
Oct 20
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | GB 1110
Celebrate diversity with skits highlighting cultural differences in role-reversal situations between patients and dental healthcare providers. Sponsored by Haleon, formerly GlaxoSmithKline. Lunch for first 100 attendees. Space limited to 150 attendees.
*Limit 150 attendees*Lunch for first 100 attendees
Oct 27
5:30 p.m. | Ed Commons Patio
DCG students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to bring dishes (please bring enough for at least 10 people).
* Free admission for those who bring dishes $5 for others
* Hang out with AU’s Jaguar mascot- Augustus
* Enjoy multicultural music and dances demonstrated
