(NAME-MCE) Metropolitan Diversity Institute April 26-27 Portland OR

[Anselmo Villanueva]

MT HOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE & PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY PRESENT THE
SECOND ANNUAL METROPOLITAN DIVERSITY INSTITUTE

APRIL 26-27, 2007

Information: http://home.mhcc.edu/intranet/HR/mdi.htm

Fostering Diversity: Theory, Tools & Techniques - Moving Beyond Discussion

REGISTER BY MARCH 30, 2007 FOR EARLY BIRD RATE

$195 general or $55 students for both days

Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon and Portland State
University in Portland, Oregon are excited to host the 2007
Metropolitan Diversity Institute on April 26th (at PSU) and 27th(at
MHCC).  This year's institute is dedicated to giving you the theory,
tools and techniques you need to foster diversity in action.

This transformational event is for managers, employees, business and
community leaders, educators, students and EVERYONE committed to
fostering diversity in education, businesses and communities.

Outstanding Keynote Speakers:

Dr. Daryl Smith, a Professor of Education and Psychology, from
Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, California will be
Thursday's keynote speaker at PSU. Dr. Smith's numerous publications
center on achieving faculty diversity, evaluation and organizational
change, college governance issues, women in academe, women's colleges,
institutional research and student affairs.

Mohammed Bilal, TV personality and renowned diversity presenter will
be Friday's Keynote Speaker at MHCC.  Mohammed Bilal has appeared on
MTV's Real World III and has consulted over 200 universities and
corporations worldwide.  With a Master's Degree in Diversity Studies,
Mohammed has dedicated over 22 years to diversity as a performance
artist, rapper, poet, lecturer and future author. Mohammed is the
field's new voice.

Choose from over 20 in-depth workshops covering

Gender Equality; Cultural Awareness; Diversity Amidst Technology,
Respecting Spiritual Beliefs in the Workplace; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender & Queer Topics; Connecting Generations; Disabilities;
Homelessness; Mental Illness; Conflict Resolution Strategies; Cross
Cultural Communication Techniques and more

New cutting edge presenters:  Lillian Tsai, award winning
cross-cultural communications consultant; Daryl Dixon, Founder of
Diversity Resource Group; Joseph M. Quinones, first-rate diversity
trainer and many more

Back by popular demand…multicultural luncheon feast, entertainment and
endless opportunities for networking!

VERY AFFORDABLE: $195 general or $55 students for both days, (after
March 30, $225 general or $75 student) includes meals and diversity
reception – Call for discounted Group Rates

Contact:  Holli Nicknair, 503.491.7619, mdi at mhcc.edu