Wanted to show everyone what Dickinson student's wrote on the poster we put up in the HUB, "Why did you choose to wear a hoodie today?" Some really incredible ideas and thoughts. 
 
Check this out: 

It's happening. In the House. Let's make it happen at Dickinson. 
 
In light of the Treyvon Martin shooting, posters have been posted around campus encouraging people to wear hoodies on Thursday (tomorrow) in support. We here at the office are totally behind this initiative. We do not know who is behind the demonstration, and wish we could give due credit, but we want to encourage you all to not only wear your hoodie, but to think about why you are choosing to wear your hoodie. What does the hoodie symbolize to you on a personal level, but also what does all of us wearing them symbolize? We had a great discussion about this during our staff meeting yesterday and think this is a great opportunity for the campus to not only protest George Zimmerman's freedom, but to dialogue about the situtaion. Too often, and too easily, we insulate ourselves in our little academic bubble. People are outraged, nationally. This has been going on for over a month now and people are getting fed up. It begs the question, why not here? Why are the conversations far and few between, in some classrooms, but why do some students still not know about the issue? Is it our responsibility as a global campus to educate not only ourselves, but each other? These are all questions to contemplate. So when you wear your hoodie tomorrow, don't only ask yourself why you choose to wear it, but ask a friend why.

Voices of the People seeks to promote such dialogue. Sadly, Treyvon's voice has been silenced, but that of his family, his community, and increasingly his nation, is showing how such work is never done: how it is forever a worthy cause to speak up for injustice and talk about this event not only as a present issue, but in connection with our troubled past regrading race relations in this country. So you will be "speaking" when you wear your hoodie. Speaking for Treyvon.

Also we posted a yellow poster in the HUB near the Social Hall asking "Why did you choose to wear a hoodie today?" We encourage you all to grab a pen and write something down. Let's get the conversation flowing.
 

DIVERSITY 
MONOLOGUE 
CONTEST 
AUDITIONS

monologue (n) a speech presented by a single character, most often to express their thoughts aloud.

diversity monologue contest (n): a Dickinson tradition. Performances by Dickinson students that showcase our personal stories and unique identities. 

it's official. it's time to start spreading the word about the 9TH ANNUAL DIVERSITY MONOLOGUE CONTEST AUDITIONS!!!


Sign-up for auditions during week of March 26th.  Look for the table in the Underground or email us at [email protected]

For the audition please have prepared 2-3 minutes of an original or re-adapted piece of work (speeches, monologues, spoken-word all welcome) that speaks to your experiences of diversity. Theatrical as well as poetic performances are welcome. 

Audition dates
Tuesday, April 3rd 7-9pm HUB Sideroom 201Wednesday, April 4th 7-9pm HUB Sideroom 205Thursday, April 5th 7-9pm HUB Sideroom 205

DIVERSITY MONOLOGUE CONTEST
Sunday, April 22nd 7:00pm 
THE DEPOT
CASH PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED

Sponsored by the Voices of the People Initiative under the Office of Diversity Initiatives
 
The time has come! The 9th Annual Diversity Monologue Contest is around the corner!! We will be having audition sign-ups in the bottom of the hub everyday except Tuesday next week. Feel free to email [email protected] as well to set up an audition time. Auditions will be held on April 3, 4, and 5, from 7-9 each week in hub side rooms. (On the 3rd in hub side room 201, and on the 4th and 5th, in hub side room 205.) More information this week about what we are looking for in regards to one's monologue for the audition will follow later this week! Start spreading the word and get excited for this year's DMC!!!