Diversity Dialogue will examine issues raised by Ferguson, MO events
"Ferguson: Let’s Talk!" will be the first Diversity Dialogue session of the 2014-15 academic year.
Crasha Townsend, director of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, will moderate the Thursday, Sept. 25 session in the Hurlburt Student Center auditorium from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Presenters include Assistant Professor of Sociology Joanna Hunter and Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Shelly Wagers.
Diversity Dialogue will address the following questions:
- What is your professional opinion on the narratives surrounding the Ferguson case?
- From your vantage point, how could this case shape our communities?
All members of the Radford University community are invited. Participants may bring their own lunches.
Diversity Dialogue is a monthly discussion group concerning various issues and concepts related to intercultural competency, particularly areas affecting learning environments. Remaining sessions for the 2014-2015 academic year will be on the following Thursdays: Oct. 16, Nov. 13, Feb. 19, March 19 and April 16.
To suggest future topics, email Associate Professor Gaston Dembele at gdembele@radford.edu.