Valuing Cultural Diversity

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Valuing Cultural Diversity

• Social Wellness

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Why Learn About Other Cultures?

• We can learn a lot from other people and
  their experiences

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Importance of Valuing Cultural Diversity

• Diversity enables the sharing of cultures
• We gain a better understanding of others, as well
  as ourselves
• This brings humanity closer together
• Diversity increases togetherness, rather than
  promoting segregation
• It promotes inquiry and sharing that might not
  otherwise be made available
• John Hewitt, Ethnicity

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Its Easy To Appreciate Other Cultures

• FOOD!
• Enjoying ethnic food is a fun way to experience
  other cultures
• Try a new restaurant when you eat out
• You can learn about cultural gender roles
  relating to food preparation
• Learn what foods are eaten for special occasions
  or holidays

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Convoy Street

• Convoy Street in San Diego is a great place to
  start learning about other cultures
• It is home to many popular, authentic,
• Asian restaurants

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Get Cultured at UC San DiegoDiversity-Based
Minors

• Ethnic Studies
• African Studies
• Chicano Studies
• Chinese Studies
• Japanese Studies
• Judaic Studies
• Latin American Studies
• Middle East Studies
• Third World Studies
• International Migration Studies
• Hosted by ERC
• African-American Studies
• Hosted by Marshall College

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Diversity Clubs and Orgs on Campus

• Afghan Student Association
• Argentine Tango Club
• Asian and Pacific Islander Student Alliance
• Ballet Folklorica La Jolla de Mexico
• Black Student Union
• Cambodian Student Assoc.
• Foreign Film Society
• Hawaii Club
• Hindi Film Dance Team
• Jewish Organization of Persians and Americans
• Kaibigang Pilipino
• MECHA
• Native American Student Alliance
• SANGAM (South Asia)
• Wushu Club

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Cultural Celebrations

• Cultural Events at UC San Diego
• MLK Jr. Parade
• Native American Day
• Cultural Celebration
• Hosted by Marshall College for 31 years and
  counting!
• Black History Month
• Most events hosted by Marshall College

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• UC San Diego Cross-Cultural Center
• ccc.ucsd.edu
• Hosts many events, workshops, and trainings
• All Peoples Celebration
• Annual community celebration to recognize people
  on campus who contribute their time, effort, and
  energy to increase social justice and diversity
  at UCSD and in the surrounding community.