“Diversity is about all of us, and about us having to figure out how to walk through this world together.”–Jacqueline Woodson
Bring it Back Together
What’s up?
Ohio State is back in session, and it’s a good time to re-energize residents, staff, and others by re-focusing on the goals and mission of an inclusive community.
Make the Connection
Community Connections
Programming/ OA Staff Development Ideas
*Talk with your supervisor about how you can use these ideas to meet your staff expectations related to creating an inclusive residential environment.
Global Connections
COOL-UMBUS TIDBIT
- Columbus is home to the second largest population of Somali-Americans in the United States. It is nicknamed Somaliwood, because, during the 1990s and 200s, more Somali films were produced in Columbus than any other city in the United States.
CULTURAL INSIGHTS
- January is Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month (APIDAHM) Month–To learn more about campus events related to this celebration go to http://mcc.osu.edu/events-and-programs/heritage-and-awareness-events/
- January 20 is Martin Luther King Day
- January 25 is the beginning of the Lunar New Year