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1990

Cultural Diversity

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Studying Society, Knowing Ourselves, Maine Perspective Nov 1990

Studying Society, Knowing Ourselves, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A looming recession. Escalating health care costs. Ethical responsibility in local government and journalism. The political and economic realities of the Persian Gulf Crisis. Social services for the homeless, families in crisis, and mentally ill. Such issues confront and challenge us on a daily basis. As members of a modern society, it is crucial that we understand ourselves and others. It is important to study society from the individual level to the level of cultures and populations, looking at the individual in interaction with other people, social systems and networks, all in an attempt to understand and appreciate the world …


Overseas Outlooks: Pluralism, Maine Perspective Nov 1990

Overseas Outlooks: Pluralism, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Pluralism, a concept which is growing in importance at the University, is easily considered in the abstract as a positive but vague goal. The USAID-sponsored CASS (Cooperative Association States for Scholarships) program is playing a significant role in transforming cultural diversity from an abstract ideal to a tangible reality.


Franco-American Center In 18th Year Of Publishing, Maine Perspective Nov 1990

Franco-American Center In 18th Year Of Publishing, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The Franco-American Center, in its 18th year of publishing, has recently published its first issue of Le F.A.R.O.G. Forum for 1990-91.


Wynton Marsalis Teaches Master Class, Maine Perspective Nov 1990

Wynton Marsalis Teaches Master Class, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Photograph of master trumpet player, Wynton Marsalis, teaching a Master Class to over 150 UMaine students.


Stratton Upbeat About A Soviety-American Jazz Band, Maine Perspective Nov 1990

Stratton Upbeat About A Soviety-American Jazz Band, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A U.S.-U.S.S.R. student/faculty exchange, the development of a professional teaching relationship, and the creation of the first Soviet-American Jazz Band are all on Don Stratton's agenda as he returns to the Soviet Union this fall.


Confluence: A Series Celebration Multicultural Expression At The University Of Maine, Maine Perspective Sep 1990

Confluence: A Series Celebration Multicultural Expression At The University Of Maine, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A calendar of public speakers scheduled by the Center for Multicultural Affairs to promote cultural diversity at the University of Maine.