Celebrate Diversity Week 2010: 'Dialogue and Mutual Understanding’
Monday 9 to Friday 13 August

From 9-13 August 2010 the University of Melbourne will celebrate Diversity Week with a lively program of events organised by staff and students. This important event celebrates the rich diversity within the University community and promotes the inclusivity of all staff and students at Melbourne.

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Highlights of the week:

Diversity Week Public Lecture
Professor Gareth Evans, AO, QC
Battling Race Hatred, Discrimination and Conflict: A Personal Journey

Listen to the recording of the 2010 Diversity Week Public Lecture

Read the 2010 Diversity Week Public Lecture transcript

Diversity Week Grants Program

The following events have been organised by staff and students of the University community to celebrate Diversity Week and have been supported by the Student Equity Grants Scheme.

Events:
Thursday 5 August

Monday 9 August
Tuesday 10 August
Wednesday 11 August
Thursday 12 August
Friday 13 August

Thursday 5 August

International Food Fair
An International Food Festival and competition will be held at Creswick Campus to celebrate Diversity Week in conjunction with the Centenary Celebrations of Forestry Education. Students will be in traditional dress and recipes of dishes available.
12.00pm-2.00pm
Creswick Campus
To register your interest in the competition or become a participant contact Lisa.

Monday 9 August

Get Diversified with Salsa on South Lawn and the Queer Picnic!
Come and join us on South Lawn to kick-start Diversity Week. This is a collaborative event to promote the diversity of students on campus including those from international backgrounds, Spanish & Latin American cultures, and the Queer Department. Enjoy free salsa dance classes, Latin American food, a queer picnic, and a chance to meet people from all around the world. Proudly presented by the Queer Department, the LIVE Unit & SALP.
12.00pm-2.00pm
South Lawn
To register contact Zoe at LIVE.

Seminar: "Dialogue and Mutual Understanding as Pathways to Global Business"
A seminar presented by the Graduate School of Business & Economics. Hear from a panel of experts about global expansion, the importance of cultural sensitivity in global business, and keys to overcoming obstacles when managing multi-national staff or when managing staff across the globe. Includes morning tea for registered participants from 11am-12pm in the Executive Lounge, Level 1, Allan Gilbert Building. Register on the GSBE website.
12.00pm-2.00pm
Theatre 4 Alan Gilbert Building, 161 Barry St
Contact Aida for further details.

"Diversity Cup" Futsal Tournament
Diversity Cup is a proud initiative of the Melbourne University Arabic Culture Club (MUACC). Come celebrate the University's multicultural identity as a collection of cultural teams battle it out in a friendly futsal tournament. Develop inter-club ties through a fun activity that everyone can get involved in.
1.00pm-2.00pm
Melbourne University Sports Union Hockey Courts
Contact Sarah for further details.

Refugee Photography Exhibition: "Snapshots of Our Community"
Refugee Photography Exhibition of images taken by clients from the Asylum Seeker Welcome Centre and students from Janet Clarke Hall & Panel discussion on how to look beyond the media portrayal & political propaganda of refugee & asylum seeker issues! Panelists:

• Arnold Zable - highly acclaimed Australian novelist, storyteller
• Refugee advocate Pamela Curr - Campaign manager at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
• Kuan Pung - former Cambodian refugee and Australian business owner
• Alex Horwood - Researchers for Asylum Seekers

Learn from the experts on how to look beyond media portrayal and political propaganda so you can make personal and informed decisions about asylum seeker issues.
6.00pm-8.00pm
Yasuko Hiraoka Myer Room, Level 1 Sidney Myer Asia Centre
Registrations are required, to register contact Zoe in LIVE.

Tuesday 10 August

Bilingual Japanese Tour (Historical South)
Come on a bilingual tour with local students who speak Mandarin or Japanese. We give people the confidence to speak more English and meet local students. Let’s find Melbourne's hidden cafés and restaurants. Let’s find out more about casual Aussie conversation. We walk for three hours through Australian youth culture.
9:00am-12:00pm
To meet in Sidney Myer Asia Centre foyer
Contact Dan at Global Hearts Tours for further information.

"Yarn Strong Sista" Indigenous storytelling and face painting Yarn Strong Sista will present a workshop on Aboriginal Victoria for the kindergarten children at the Queensberry Children’s Centre. Featuring discussion about the Aboriginal flag, face painting with ochre paint, story telling, and learning a song in a local Indigenous language (For children enrolled at the centre.)
9:30am-11:30am
University Childcare Centre
Contact Melinda for further information - please note that this event is for children of the Childcare Centre only.

Welcome to returning and mature age students
Come and share a meal, meet others and discuss future events to build a community. Numbers limited - contact Robert via email or on 0430 592 562 (text only please).
12.30pm-1.30pm
Gryphon Gallery, Graduate Centre
RSVP required. Contact Robert

Guest speaker: "Kathleen Maltzahn: The Dialogue of Working in Politics and the Community"
Kathleen Maltzahn (Greens Candidate Richmond) has had a distinguished career representing disempowered people in our community. She was a founding Director of Project Respect and has worked extensively for human rights. Come and listen to Kathleen speak about the dialogue of mutual understanding that underpins her politics and community work.
12:00pm-1:30pm
Graham Cornish Room A, Union House
Contact Tilly for further information.

Knitting and Craft Workshop
Come to a casual and relaxed knitting and craft workshop. There will be tutors at the workshop, so beginners are most welcome. Experienced knitters can also have a great time sharing their skills and experiences with others.
12:00pm-2:00pm
Ground floor Brownless Library
Contact Dian for further information.

Seminar: "Human Rights in China"
This is an open opportunity to discuss human rights in China with visiting scholars from Peking University. Your diverse backgrounds are valued. Please join us, and provide your unique opinions. Light lunch will be provided.
12:00pm-2:00pm
Room 102 Law School Building
Contact Sanzhuan for further information.

"Diversity in Dance" dancesport demonstration
What would a dance dialogue look like? To find out join us for lunch and a dance showcase. Witness an artistic display of diversity, dialogue and mutual understanding in the intercontinental language called “dance”. Hosted by the Melbourne University Global Law Students Association (GLSA) & Melbourne University Dancesport Club (MUDC).
12:30pm-2:15pm
Level 1 Law School School
Contact Winnifred for further information

Pakistani Society barbeque
Come to a barbecue lunch held on the South Lawn by the Melbourne University Pakistani Society. Network with others, make new friends, enjoy a meal and learn more about people from different cultures on campus.
1:00pm-3:00pm
South Lawn
Contact Javariah for further information.

Multicultural Tour (City Central)
Come on a bilingual tour with local students who speak Mandarin or Japanese. We give people the confidence to speak more English and meet local students. Let’s find Melbourne's hidden cafés and restaurants. Let’s find out more about casual Aussie conversation. We walk for three hours through Australian youth culture.
2:00pm-5:00pm
To meet in Sidney Myer Asia Centre foyer
Contact Dan at Global Hearts Tours for further information.

*LATE ADDITION TO DIVERSITY WEEK PROGRAM*
Baha’i Society Talk
Come to a free and friendly talk organised by the Baha’i Society to learn how the Baha’i community promotes and open space for cross cultural dialogue. All welcome.
Time: 1:00-2:00 pm
Venue: Alan Gilbert Theater 2

Welcome to returning and mature age students (repeat)
Come and share a meal, meet others and discuss future events to build a community. Numbers limited - contact Robert at 04305 925 62 (text only) or rapsmeumpa@yahoo.com.au.
4:30pm-7:30pm
The Loft, 1888 Building (Graduate Centre)
RSVP required. Contact Robert

"Imagining Confucius" public lecture with Professor Jeffrey Riegel
The Asia Institute presents a free public lecture “Imagining Confucius” given by Professor Jeffrey Riegel, Head of the School of Languages and Cultures, Sydney University. The teachings of Confucius mark the beginning of the traditional Chinese emphasis on education and the crucial role of self-improvement and self-cultivation in any ethical system. All welcome.
6:30pm-8:00pm
J. H. Michell Theatre, Richard Berry Building
Contact Roger for further information or go to the event website

Wednesday 11 August

Open-mic forum: "OutSpoken"
It’s time to celebrate diversity amongst women on campus! Maybe you’re keen to share your story, or maybe you just want to listen to someone else. Either way, come and join us for some provocative, inspiring and eye-opening spoken word.
12:00pm-2:00pm
Wom*n’s Department Members' Lounge, Union House
Contact Miriam for more information.

Knitting and Craft Workshop
Come to a casual and relaxed knitting and craft workshop. There will be tutors at the workshop, so beginners are most welcome. Experienced knitters can also have a great time sharing their skills and experiences with others.
12:00pm-2:00pm
Ground floor, Brownless Library
Contact Dian for further information.

Commuter Students Lunch
Are you a ‘commuter student’ who lives 20+ km from Uni? We know what your issues are and we’re here to help! Come along for lunchtime pizzas and meet others in the same situation. You’ll get some useful tips and information and meet some great people.
12:30pm-2:00pm
Frank Tate Room, Alice Hoy Building level 1
Contact Di for more information.

"Diversity Cup" Futsal Tournament
Diversity Cup is a proud initiative of the Melbourne University Arabic Culture Club (MUACC). Come celebrate the University's multicultural identity as a collection of cultural teams battle it out in a friendly futsal tournament. Develop inter-club ties through a fun activity that everyone can get involved in.
1:00pm-2:00pm
Sports Union Hockey Courts
Contact Sarah for further information.

Taichi and Wushu performance
Come and enjoy an explosive demonstration of various Chinese martial arts forms and routines by the talented members of the Melbourne University Taichi & Wushu Club.
1:00pm-2:00pm
North Court
Contact Sandra for furrher information.

Movie: Enough is Enough: Women Working for Peace, Justice and Security
The LIVE Unit and UNIFEM invite you to attend a movie screening of ‘Enough is Enough: Women Working for Peace, Justice and Security’ set in PNG. Following the screening, join us for a conversation with Pera Wells, former Secretary-General of the WFUNA about the importance of women’s role in conflict prevention and resolution and highlights the need for women’s equal participation in the maintenance and promotion of peace and security.
5:30pm-8:30pm
Public Lecture Theatre, Old Arts Building
To register contact Zoe in LIVE.

Seminar: "Doing Business in China"
A seminar presented by the Graduate School of Business & Economics. Hear from a panel of experts about understanding and respecting the Chinese culture in business activities, developing entry strategies for the Chinese market, understanding the regulatory requirements of China, and Australia-China business relations. Register at: http://go.unimelb.edu.au/3rx
6.00pm-8.00pm
Level 1 Theatre, The Spot, 198 Berkeley St
Contact Aida for further information.

*LATE ADDITION TO DIVERSITY WEEK PROGRAM*Multimedia exhibition: PRESENT(IN)TENSE Opening night
6.00pm-8.00pm (exhibition opening)
George Patton Gallery, Level 2 Union House
Exhibition dates: 11 – 21 August 2010 Gallery opening hours: 11-5pm Tuesday-Friday and 12-5pm Saturday
Contact Makiko for further information.

Thursday 12 August

Bilingual Chinese Tour (City Central)
Come on a bilingual tour with local students who speak Mandarin or Japanese. We give people the confidence to speak more English and meet local students. Let’s find Melbourne's hidden cafés and restaurants. Let’s find out more about casual Aussie conversation. We walk for three hours through Australian youth culture.
9.00am-12.00pm
To meet in Sidney Myer Asia Centre foyer
Contact Dan at Global Hearts Tours for further information.

Craft Exhibition
Share cultural differences through artworks from indigenous people from Africa, China, India, and Australia will be displayed. Come along and learn how to respect each other’s needs and beliefs!
11.00am-3.00pm
North Court, Union House
Contact Dian for further information.

Japanese movie screening: Go
Melbourne University Japanese Club presents GO (2001), a love story between a Korean boy born and raised in Japan and a Japanese girl. This film reflects upon what “diversity” really means especially in a supposedly more tolerant society today.
12.00pm-2.00pm
G73 Theatre in 200 Berkeley Street
Contact Lizzie for further information.

"Helping Hands" workshop and barbeque
The Ampersand Network is a youth-run, not-for-profit organisation committed to improving the accessibility of volunteering to young people. Come to a “Helping Hands” workshop where everyone can volunteer on the spot by creating cards, letters, painting to cheer up under privileged children of “Operation Stitches”. All welcome.
1.00pm-2.00pm
Sidney Myer Asia Centre Plaza.
Contact Brittany for further information.

"Diversity Cup" Futsal Tournament
"Diversity Cup" Futsal Tournament and Barbeque Diversity Cup is a proud initiative of the Melbourne University Arabic Culture Club (MUACC). Come celebrate the University's multicultural identity as a collection of cultural teams battle it out in a friendly futsal tournament. Develop inter-club ties through a fun activity that everyone can get involved in.
1.00pm-2.00pm
Sports Union, Hockey Coursts
Contact Sarah to register.

"Love of Languages" refugee youth project
Into “Speed Dating” with a purpose? Have a Love of Languages you want to share with refugees and recent immigrants learning English? Then join our “Love of Languages” conversation project by filling out an application form on our website. A joint project by the Melbourne University Global Law Students Association, Shakespeare in Community, and the Adult Multicultural English Services (AMES).
1.00pm-2.00pm
Venue will be given out to registered participants only - to register go to the Sharespeare in Community website or contact Arpad.

Bilingual Tour (Historical South)
Come on a bilingual tour with local students who speak Mandarin or Japanese. We give people the confidence to speak more English and meet local students. Let’s find Melbourne's hidden cafés and restaurants. Let’s find out more about casual Aussie conversation. We walk for three hours through Australian youth culture.
2:00pm-5:00pm
To meet in Sidney Myer Asia Centre foyer
Contact Dan at Global Hearts Tours for further information.

Movie screening: Milk
Come along to the Queer Department's free screening of Milk that shows just how hard and wonderful it can be coming out. There’s no one way to be queer, but you should definitely make it here if this has got your attention.
4:00pm-7:00pm
Union Lounge, Union House.
All welcome!

The Trial: A Discussion about Australia’s Anti-Terrorism Laws
The LIVE Unit invites you to participate in a discussion about the human rights documentary The Trial, a film about Australia’s largest terrorism trial in 2008. The film follows the lawyers defending the suspects, and shows the effect the terror laws have had on Australia’s freedom of speech. Guest speakers include director of The Trial Joan Robinson, defence barrister Greg Barns, and Brian Walters, prominent Melbourne barrister and human rights advocate.
5.30pm-8.30pm
Public Lecture Theatre, Old Arts
To register contact Zoe at zldauth@unimelb.edu.au

Friday 13 August

Knitting Race
Contestants will be tasked with knitting or crocheting a square (20 by 20 stitches) that will be sown together into a blanket. Contestants who can knit the most squares within 40 minutes will be awarded a prize. The finished blanket symbolises how difficult it can be to live in a place where manufactured goods are not readily available. All work made in this workshop will go towards charity.
12.00pm-1.30pm
Union Lawn
Contact Dian for further information.

Seminar: "Doing Business in India"
A seminar presented by the Graduate School of Business & Economics. Hear from a panel of experts about understanding and respecting the diverse range of Indian cultures in business activities, the different economic hubs within India and the opportunities available, and Australia-India business relations. Register at: http://go.unimelb.edu.au/8jx
12.00-2.00pm
Theatre 2, ICT Building, 111 Barry St
Contact Aida for further information.

African Drumming Performance
Melbourne Univerity's African Drumming Club is a fun and inclusive group that meets weekly on the Parkville campus. Come along to hear us play some traditional Ghanaian music in our club's 20th year.
1.30pm-2.00pm
South Lawn
Contact Julian for further information.

Chinese Musical Premiere
The Chinese Music Group presents 'Crimson Spring': backed by the power of orchestra and dance, 'Crimson Spring' will challenge you with depictions of a family tied up in prostitution, murder and isolation, struggling to decide whether to sacrifice for themselves or for each other. August 13, 14, 19, 20 & 21. Visit www.cmg.org.au for more details.
7.00pm-10.00pm
Union Theatre, Student Union Building
Contact Tse Han for further information.

*DATE CHANGE - NOW ON FRIDAY!*
Traditional Chinese Music performance
Come and enjoy quality performances of Chinese Traditional Music presented by Chinese students and the Melbourne University Buddhist Studies Society. Get to know some fabulous musical instruments like the guzheng and xun. Have a go at playing these instruments - dig your talent! Chinese snacks provided.
12:30pm-2:00pm
Room 619 Doug McDonnell Building
Contact Virginia for further information.

*DATE CHANGE - MOVED FROM TUESDAY TO FRIDAY!*
Diversity Cup Futsal Tournament
Diversity Cup is a proud initiative of the Melbourne University Arabic Culture Club (MUACC). Come celebrate the University's multicultural identity as a collection of cultural teams battle it out in a friendly futsal tournament. Develop inter-club ties through a fun activity that everyone can get involved in.
1:00pm-2:00pm
Sports Union Hockey Courts
Contact Sarah for further information.

Diversity Week 2010 is brought to you by Student Equity, Academic Enrichment Services at the University of Melbourne. For more information on this program, contact Leander.