Over the past 18 years, the Cultural Awareness Series has grown more successful and has become highly anticipated thanks to your continued support. The James Farmer Multicultural Center invites you to join us for a new and exciting year. The speakers and performances scheduled for this year’s Cultural Awareness Series aim to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of diversity in race, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, religion, age, and culture.
A detailed list of scheduled speakers and performers can be found at www.umw.edu/multicultural. For questions, please contact the James Farmer Multicultural Center at (540) 654-1044 or visit our office in Lee Hall, room 211.
Latino Identities Month Keynote Speaker: Bobby González
Wednesday, Sept. 21 | 7 p.m. | Great Hall, Woodard Campus Center
GLBTTQQIAAP Cultural Celebration Keynote Performer: Andrea Gibson
Wednesday, Oct. 26 | 7 p.m. | Lee Hall, 411
Asian Cultural Celebration Keynote Performer: Tai Yim Kung Fu School Lion Dance and Kung Fu Demonstrations
Wednesday, Nov. 2 | 7 p.m. | Great Hall, Woodard Campus Center
Taste of Asia
Friday, Nov. 4 | 7 p.m. | Great Hall, Woodard Campus Center
Co-sponsored by the Asian Student Association
Native American Cultural Keynote Performer: Bill Miller
Monday, Nov. 14 | 7 p.m. | Great Hall, Woodard Campus Center
Jewish Cultural Celebration Keynote Speaker: Roya Hakakian
Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 7 p.m. | Great Hall, Woodard Campus Center
Islamic Cultural Celebration Banquet
Thursday, Dec. 1 | 6 p.m. | Great Hall, Woodard Campus Center
Co-sponsored by the Islamic Student Association
Kwanzaa
Monday, Dec. 5 | 6 p.m. | Great Hall, Woodard Campus Center
Co-Sponsored by the Black Student Association
The University of Mary Washington Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Marc Lamont Hill
Wednesday, Jan. 18 | 4 p.m. | Dodd Auditorium, George Washington Hall
Sponsored by the Office of the President
The James Farmer Visiting Professor Lecturer and Black History Month Keynote Speaker: Dr. Angela Davis
Wednesday, Feb. 15 | 7 p.m. | Dodd Auditorium, George Washington Hall
Co-sponsored by the James Farmer Visiting Professor Committee
Step Show Competition
Saturday, Feb. 25 | 7 p.m. | Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Dodd Auditorium, George Washington Hall | Cost: $7 general admission, $5 UMW
Women’s History Month Keynote Speaker: Dr. Danielle McGuire
Thursday, March 22 | 7 p.m. | Great Hall, Woodard Campus Center
Passover
Monday, April 9 | 6 p.m. | Faculty/Staff Dining Room, Seacobeck Hall
For cost please contact the James Farmer Multicultural Center. Co-sponsored by the Jewish Student Association
22nd Annual Multicultural Fair
Saturday, April 14 − rain or shine | 10 a.m. − 5 p.m. | UMW campus