In order to promote awareness and unity among faculty, staff, and students of various ethnicities, the Office of Diversity Planning and Assessment hosted its Intercultural Fellowship Luncheon Thursday, December 4, in the Duke Wedge in the John and Marilyn Duke Academic Complex.
This biannual event, which drew more than 100 people, sought to create an intentional opportunity for attendees to interact and become familiar with the avenues through which diversity could be celebrated, explored, and supported. “I was very encouraged to see the strides that APU is making to meet our goals in diversity. It was a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and re-affirm our need to work toward God’s will of bringing all of his people together,” said Lori Zenner, assistant graduate registrar and luncheon attendee.
Some highlights of the two-hour affair included a cultural quiz that got people out of their seats to find answers from fellow attendees and a brainstorming session that encouraged participants to develop proposals for the Diversity Council to consider. These two activities effectively assisted people in networking with one another and opening the door of dialog.
The agenda also included informational presentations given by various campus representatives who shared what services their offices provided. Some of the presenters included Vic Bezjian, MIBA, executive director for the International Center.
“The Intercultural Fellowship Luncheon celebrates the rich cultural heritage that God has established and cultivates a sense of family within the APU community,” said Pamela M. Christian, Ph.D., special assistant for university diversity.
Another Intercultural Fellowship Luncheon is slated for spring 2004.
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