"We think about change as a major program. In reality, much of the change comes in small constructive acts that build on each other. Many of us are looking outside of ourselves for what you can do. Think more about what "I" can do. If everybody took responsibility for change,I think we'd get more of it. I'm tired of accusing. I'm tired of excuses. I'm ready for some action. Figure out some way to make a contribution." -Harriet Copher Haynes, U of M Senior Psychologist Participate in an Upcoming Workshop or Event Become a Diversity Peer Educator (DPE) Join a Multicultural Campus Orginization Participate in an Upcoming Multicultural Student Leadership Retreat Other Things You Can Do Diversity Peer Educators (DPE) Challenge Yourself Learn From Someone Else Find Common Ground The Diversity Peer Educators' purpose is to facilitate dialogue among students and other members of the campus community in regards to diversity issues, to provide information about diversity at UMM as well as worldwide, and to serve as campus resources. DPEs facilitate programs in the residence halls, participate in classroom discussion, and facilitate discussions following campus events and activities. Individuals interested in volunteering should plan to attend training sessions in the fall. The Diversity Peer Educators organization is an outgrowth of the larger Campus of Difference Initiative. For more information, contact the DPE Student Coordinator. Multicultural Organizations at the University of Minnesota, Morris Amnesty International Asian Student Association Black Student Union Circle of Nations Indian Association Commission on Women E-Quality (GLBT & Allies) Imani International Student Association Minority Student Program Non-Traditional Student Association Queer Issues Committee United Latinos Women of Color Association Women's Resource Center Put into ACTION your commitment to building common ground at UMM. Pick from the ideas below or create your own for your personal pledge: Take Malinda Miller's common ground pledge. "I, _________ , will make a successful effort to get to know the persons listed below. I agree NEVER to judge them (nor others) but to see them and hear them as individuals. We will agree to respect each other -- our differences and our similarities -- while learning about each other."(List the names of 4 people.) Speak up when you hear bigoted comments or racist jokes. Become a Diversity Peer Educator (see DPE page for more details). Sit by someone you don't know in class and get to know them...walk out with them and see what they thought of class. Attend an event sponsored by one of UMM's minority student organizations. Get to know a Cougar athlete...a theatre major...an art major...a chemistry major...Break stereotypes. Apply to attend the Multicultural Student Leadership Retreat- email for more information Return to Home Please email questions and comments to salazari@morris.umn.edu Page URL: http://www.morris.umn.edu/committees/difference/program.html Copyright © 2001 by the Regents of the University of Minnesota Last modified: The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.