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Racial harmony in a multicultural society

by Ro!) D'Orazio staff writer

Sister Noel Menezes inaugurated the President's Community of Scholars Lecture with a presentation to administration, faculty and students on striving for a multicultural society. Menezes lectured an audience of 80 on Tuesday, April 8, in the mansion's dining room.

After introductions by College President Dr. Antoinette Iadarola and Dr. Mark Quintanilla, assistant professor of history and director of various studies, Menezes proceeded to speak about the history of the country of Guyana, where she resides and works.

Menezes described her country as filled with racialtension as it has been since the 1800s. According to Menezes, African-American, Native American and Caucasian cultures have all been a part of the

Guyana racial and cultural tensions.

Menezes answered questions from aadience members concerning her work and beliefs. Menezes closed out her speech by encouraging her listeners to understand who they are. To accentuate this statement, Menezes said, "We must know where we came from before we know where we are going."

After Menezes's presentation, Iadarola presented her with gifts from the Cabrini community. Menezes also received the President's Community of Scholars Award for her extensive work in trying to create a multicultural society.

Dr. Cynthia Halpern, associate professor of Spanish, said, "Sister Noel spoke eloquently on the issue of multiculturalism and her optimism about the formation of a harmonious multiculturalistic community is refreshing."

byTaeyo Davis guest writer

What is discrimination? The process by which two stimuli, differing in some aspect, respond to one another differently.

How can we live in a non-discriminatory environment if there is a group of students making their opinions fact? For example, they make statements that hurt others and they do not think before they encourage similar actions among other students.

One does not judge someone else because of their cultural differences. Anyone who disrespects people because of their culture is irresponsible of the action they take. In the interest of living together, we first have to respect ourselves before we can understand anyone else. We need to understand one another and how each other feels inside.

People should encourage them rather than talk and laugh behind their back.

The principles of Mother Cabrini should be adhered to. Most students come to Cabrini College because they expect a family-type atmosphere with friendly students. It is difficult for a non-discriminatory person to deal with discrimination.

less of race, creed or color. If you see someone different, stop them and speak to them. Embrace culture and show your interest, not your ignorance. Something different may turn out to be the most exciting event.

Although I am from a different country, I still look out for people from other countries. That shows how people from other countries look out for each other.

To better ourselves, we need to get together and work hard to achieve our goals in life. We cannot let anyone bring us down for what we work for in life.

Most students work hard to get where they are in life. What can we do to make Cabrini College a better environment?

WHAT'S WITHALL THE GRAPHS?

Asian 9% Hispanic 8%

AfricanAmerican 24%

We surveyed 100 Cabrini students in an unscientific poll about diversity and

It takes time to know someone of a different nationality, but it takes nothing to go up to someone and greet them with a welcome. It is better to show your interest than showing your ignorance towards them. If someone speaks a different native language, then they should receive help with their English. other 5% Caucasian 54%

Parents teach their children to love everyone and they do not judge them by the way they look, dress or speak. These parents encourage diversity in views and opinions that are not narrow and closed-minded. A Catholic college should make someone feel comfortable. A Catholic college should not make someone be afraid to walk anywhere without having someone staring them down. Everyone needs to stop disliking one another and start accepting each other. Accepting someone different is fun and exciting, once you get to know them. I know it is not easy to overcome such fear, but we have to understand those who are different. Welcome visitors. Welcome strangers. Make new friends regardyes 29% do not know 5% yes 48% race relations on campus. The five graphs give a breakdown of the results. The chart above shows the percentages of the ethnic groups that participated. no 71%

We need to have a conference to get everyone's opinions on bow to make Cabrini more comfortable for those who want to learn, and not worry about someone putting them down. One is more likely to become bored with monotony, not diversity.

The largest problem in today's society is getting the point through to others about understanding others' feelings as well as our culture.

Have you ever been involved in a racial dispute on campus?

Do you think ethnic diversity houses are beneficial to Cabrini?