Programs
Community Events
CAD hosts or sponsors many diversity related events. These events help educate and unite the community and showcase the diversity of the Linn-Benton area. To date, some of the events that CAD has co-sponsored include the multicultural maze at the 2000 Da Vinci Days Celebration; the 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 La Fiesta De Nuestra Comunidad; the 2001 and 2002 Portland Taiko Drummers Performance at LBCC; the 2002 and 2003 Tribes Project at Corvallis High School; the 2002 Mystical Arts of Tibet Program at LBCC; the 2002 HIV/AIDS African Film Series at OSU; the 2002 Women in Afghanistan Program at OSU; the 2002 Alternative Prom; the 2003 LBCC Fiesta; and the 2001, 2002 and 2004 Montessori School Children’s Program to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; 2005 No Name Calling Community Forum; 2006 first Anual Diversity forum.
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OSU Diversity
LBCC Diversity Calendar
Study Circles
Study Circles bring members of a community together to learn from one another and to work collectively to solve problems. A Study Circle is a process for small-group deliberation on a critical community issue, led by a trained facilitator. Eight to twelve people meet regularly over a period of six weeks for collaborative, democratic discussion. Not to be forgotten, however, is how much fun it is to participate in a Study Circle! The discussions are always engaging and enlightening. By the end of the sessions, many new friendships have been formed, often with people outside of one's usual circle - expanding one's horizons and leading to new opportunities. What a wonderful deal - solving community problems AND having a great time.
Community Forums
CAD offers facilitated community forums to foster community discussion and to allow controversial issues to be addressed openly and productively. This allows a safe and productive means for discussing contentious issues which, when not addressed, can disrupt and polarize a community.
Speakers Bureau
CAD has developed a list of knowledgeable volunteer speakers who are available for engagements at schools, churches, and other community venues. Speakers are able to address many diversity related topics.
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