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Cross Cultural Showcase Dialogue Series
This dialogue series was established to create opportunities for University of Toledo employees and the surrounding community to enhance their knowledge about other cultures, challenging them to participate in dialogue about the "showcased" topics that focus on areas healthcare delivery, disparities and stereotypes and communication. Community speakers are invited to engage the audience providing insight and understanding of the world views of others.
Recent topics:
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
10/16/07: "Understanding the Challenges while Living the Dream"
presented by William Suarez, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, UTMC
Celebrating Disability Awareness
10/1/07: "River Blindness: Explaining the Cause, Progression and Cultural Aspects"
Sukui Malakpa, Ph.D., Department of Early Childhood, Physical and Special Education, UT
Celebrating Native Americans
11/20/07: "Living in Two Cultures: What it means to be Indian in Today's Society"
Kimberly "Morning Cloud" Kennedy, The InterTribal American Indian Association
In Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
1/31/08: "Reflections of an African American Healthcare Executive: 25 Years of Service
Mark Chastang, MBA, Vice President and Executive Director, UTMC
Celebrating Women's History
3/24/08: "Cultural Diversity and Breast Cancer"
Iman Mohamed, M.D., Department of Medicine, UTMC
Celebrating Diversity Week
4/8/08: "Is There a Disparity in the Psychosocial Effects of Childhood Obesity?"
Joan Griffith, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, UTMC