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World Aids Day 2005

Diversity Programs

Programs in Honor of World AIDS Day, December 2005.

International Education Week 2005

Diversity Programs

Lectures during International Education Week, November 2005.

National Disability Awareness Month

Diversity Programs

Lectures during National Disability Awareness Month, October 2005.

Latin Heritage Month 2005

Diversity Programs

Lectures, Cultural Events and Latin Cuisine during Latin Heritage Month, September 15-October 15, 2005.

The Challenge Of Ethnic Diversity, Gary L. Rose

Political Science & Global Affairs Faculty Publications

As the census data reveals, the state of Connecticut will experience a sizeable increase in the percentage of Blacks and Hispanics by the year 2025. The projected increase in Blacks and Hispanics will most certainly have political and public policy ramifications in the years ahead.

Demographic trends in Connecticut pose distinct challenges for both political parties. The ability to understand the policy needs of the state's increasingly diverse population, an understanding of how policy needs translate into political behavior will be required among those who seek public office in Connecticut.