by Tamar Lewin; New York Times; July 7, 2009 http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/08/us/08roommate.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&th&emc=th As a freshman at Ohio State University, and the only black student on his floor, Sam Boakye was determined to get good g...

July 8

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Documentary on African-American Migration to West Michigan

My wife's GVSU colleague, Jim Schaub just finished a documentary which premiered in Muskegon, MI last week. The showing (and subsequent added showings) sold out in a hurry. Two new screenings have been added on June 21. Read more details here: htt...

June 4

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Diversity & Inclusion Resource North of the (U.S.) Border

Graybridge/Malkam in Ottawa has done interesting work in the diverse Canadian workforce for around two decades. Here is a link to their resources page: http://graybridgemalkam.com/en/13.0.asp. Happy browsing, Alan

April 29

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Summer opportunity for learning/growth

If you've not had a chance to attend any Summer Institutes for Intercultural Communication, you owe it to yourself to find a way to get there. Very good facilitators, amazing diversity of participants from around the world. Check out their 2009 s...

April 23

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Performers, Speakers, Musicians

I found a good human (person) resource this past weekend...maybe you can add others here. I had the lucky opportunity to hear Magdalen Hsu-Li speak and perform at the Asian Student Union program at Grand Valley State University this weekend. Magd...

March 31

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Michigander, husband, father, teacher, linguaphile, traveler, community volunteer, distance runner, friend, progressive Christian

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Learn more about diversity

What is your occupation?

Consultant/Trainer in Cross-Cultural Communication: www.headbloom.com

What do you like to do with your spare time?

talk, run, eat, watch movies, volunteer

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folk, rock, bluegrass, Brazilian

Favorite Movies?

The Visitor, The Kid

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Them and Us

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Italy, France, Brazil

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At 6:33pm on July 8, 2009, Trish Callam said…: Thank you for the information regarding diversity models in healthcare. Please let me know if you come across any additional information. Trish Callam