February 9, 2013 to May 27, 2013 Inspired by the RACE: Are we so
different? traveling exhibition coming to the U-M Museum of
Natural History from February 9 – May 27, 2013, the
Understanding Race Project is engaging three overlapping
audiences in an exploration of race: campus, community, and K-12
schools. From January through April, the Winter 2013
Understanding Race LSA Theme Semester will engage the U-M campus
in courses, exhibits, discussions, performances, films, and
more. Most events will be free and open to the public.
Principles and goals include an understanding of race as a
social construct and an exploration of the intersections of race
with other identities. Coordinating units (units represented by
the five co-chairs) include: Department of Afroamerican and
African Studies, Ginsberg Center, Museum of Natural History,
Program on Intergroup Relations, and School of Social Work.
Generous funding was provided by: College of Literature,
Science, and the Arts; Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs;
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