Started by students in the spring of 2011, the purpose of Diversity Education Week is to build understanding and respect among different peoples and enhance constructive leadership in communities. The Week, which is a joint initiative of the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity and the Union Activities Board, includes several events, such as lectures, workshops, panel and group discussions, information sessions, film, food, music and dance. 

N.C. State is hosting several events as part of Diversity Education Week. 

Today marks the second panel forum “Research and Underrepresented Populations,” which will highlight N.C. State faculty research with underrepresented populations. Attendees will hear about variety research being conducted at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. The panel will take place at 11:45 a.m. in Caldwell Lounge. 

Wednesday, the Women’s Center and Department of Multicultural Student Affairs is hosting a breakfast and discussion about gender and race, from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. in 322 Harrelson Hall. Student leaders will present their experiences and lead a discussion about identity. Bagels and cream cheese will be provided.

On Thursday, the Women’s Center is hosting “These Hands Don’t Hurt.” Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Brickyard, students can make a pledge to help end violence in the community by placing painted hand prints on a canvas that will be displayed at D.H. Hill library. 

Friday is “I Heart Diversity” T-shirt Day, sponsored by the GLBT Center. All day, students, faculty and staff members are encouraged to wear their “I Heart Diversity” t-shirts, which were given out Monday, to support the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender community.