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the University,” Shuford said.
. The panel discussion is a part of
CODAG’s effort to address the at
mosphere of diversity and tolerance
at the University, Shuford said. He
added that Dr. Susan Rankin, for
mer senior diversity planning ana
lyst at Pennsylvania State Universi
ty, released research findings on the
campus climate that indicated
many respondents felt the Universi
ty did not do a satisfactory job of
fostering diversity.
Based on the responses of 1,240
students, faculty and staff, the
study found that 57 percent of
those surveyed felt campus lead
ership did not visibly promote di
versity. Likewise, the majority of
the respondents felt that the
classroom environment — 53 per
cent — and the work environ
ment — 58 percent — “were not
welcoming for people from under
represented groups.”
Shuford said GODAG’s purpose
in sponsoring the panel discussion
was not to assign blame or decide
on a course of action, even though
many previous events had done so.
“Our concern is to create the
space for the dialogue to happen,
rather than delineating what
should or shouldn’t happen,” Shu
ford said.
Contact the reporter
at jenniferbear@dailyemerald.com.
Law, the Athletic Department,
ethnic studies, the James H. War
saw Sports Marketing Center, po
litical science, University admin
istration and student and
community leadership. “We’re
trying to provide a space to con
sider these complex issues — eco
nomic, legal, political, social, etc.
— in light of these campus com
munity concerns on diversity at
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Eugene sold out in two hours and
about 500 people were turned
away at the door. Tickets are $3
for the first 200 people and $5 af
ter that. The Winter Dance Festi
val, by the Eugene Swing Dance
Club, is on Dec. 14 from 5 to 10
p.m. also at Agate Hall. Tickets are
$3 for students.
For New Year’s fun, the Down
town Athletic Club will host ball
room, Latin and swing dancing on
Dec. 31 as part of the annual First
Night Eugene. The cost is $5 in
advance and $7 at the door and
includes access to other First
Night events. For information,
contact Laura Taylor, the event
coordinator at 342-3058.
Eugene’s own Satin Love Orches
tra will also perform a 21-and-over
New Year’s Eve show at the McDon
ald Theatre. SLO is a 10-member
disco/funk band with a huge local
following. Tickets are $20 in ad
vance and $25 at the door. For in
formation, call 345-4442.
Students can also take some
creative art lessons on campus.
The EMU Craft Center will have
classes on making stained glass or
naments, devore scarves, felted
creatures, paper lanterns and
more. Costs for classes are $24
$29. For dates and information,
call 346-4361.
ShoDDers can head to the Holi
"There's not a lot
available for someone
who is not 21, and
that's why we are
putting on this dance."
Cyndee Haines
promotions officer
Club Groove
day Farmers Market, which re
sumes today and runs through
Christmas Eve at the Lane Coun
ty Fairgrounds auditorium. More
than 35 local farms will be selling
locally grown fruits and vegeta
bles, jams and jellies, pastries and
arts and crafts.
The Holiday Farmers Market
“supports the local economy and
local agriculture,” Market Director
Noa O’Hare said. “Students should
come.” For more information, call
431-4923.
The Lane County Ice Center is
also at the fairgrounds and students
can ice skate for less than $8.
For those who want to spend
time outdoors, Mt. Pisgah and
Spencer’s Butte are great places to
go hiking, because trails generally
aren’t as crowded during the break.
For more information on Mt. Pisgah
go to www.efn.org/~mtpisgah/.
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