എല്ലാവർക്കും സ്വാഗതം
— Malayalam phrase that means “All are welcome,” submitted by Bincy Reginold
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הַכלָלָה
הַכלָלָה
— “inclusion” in Hebrew, submitted by Beverly Projansky
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Haiku
Oakton values the
diverse community here.
It helps learning thrive!
— Marilyn D. Davis
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National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month! Members of Oakton’s community are invited to submit haiku, epigrams and other short poems that are being considered — as we continue developing this project.
celebration of difference
“Diversity is only valuable as a vestibule to the celebration of difference.” — Judd Renken
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banner design
We’re currently working on finalizing the design for our diversity-themed banner. Below is a sketch that we’re working with. Earlier this week we had a meeting with members of Oakton’s Art Club, during which we talked about composition ideas, color schemes, logistical considerations, and other aspects of what is going into this project.
Some of the ideas behind the participatory nature of this banner project are drawn from a “End Fracking Now” banner project that I helped to create several years ago, as well as poetry banner projects that I facilitated at Chicago Public Schools.
— Dan Godston
embrace others
“Embrace Others and Their Culture!” – Bradley Wooten
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text contributions
Throughout spring 2016 students, faculty and staff at Oakton are submitting words, phrases and poems that will be considered as text contributions to be integrated into the banner. Click here to find out more about text submissions and contributions to this project.
You & the Arts Blog
This “You & the Arts” blog is designed to provide opportunities for those involved with the 2016 diversity-themed banner at Oakton Community College to share how this project is coming along.
Members of the Oakton College Community are helping to design and create this diversity-themed banner. Members of Oakton’s Art Club and Graphic Design Club are helping to design and paint the banner. Students, faculty and staff at Oakton are submitting words, phrases and poems that will be considered as we continue developing this banner project.
This project is being sponsored by Oakton’s Diversity Council, and has received money for this aim.
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