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Posted: Tuesday, December 9, 2008New Equity and Campus Diversity Mini-Grants Approved
The following Equity and Campus Diversity Mini-Grants have been approved:
China Week 2009. Dr. Lian Alon, noted economist from China, will provide lectures and textbooks on the economy in Asian markets. Submitted by Jie Zhang, Director of Center for China Studies and Professor of Sociology. $750.
ASL Signed Performance of the Grapes of Wrath. The theater department will provide accessible theater through performances of the Grapes of Wrath in American Sign Language. Submitted by Cindy Neuroth-Giambrone and Drew Kahn, Theater Department. $750.
China's Sacred Sites: Exhibition and Lecture. Selected photographs of sacred architectural sites in China will be displayed in the Upton Gallery followed by a lecture. Submitted by Richard Ross, Design, and Lin Xia Zhang, Fine Arts. $1000.
Diaspora Drumming Ensemble: A Journey of African Culture. A series of hands-on workshops and concerts will provide an understanding of the cultural traditions of African drumming. Submitted by Lisa Hunter, Music Department. $500.
Equity and Campus Diversity Mini-Grant program has provided $9300 in support. Information is available at www.buffalostate.edu/equity