News briefs, Dec. 6

EMU MESA Presents a Panel Discussion on Race: Making the Minority the Majority

Middle Eastern Student Association, The Native American Student Organization, BLACK, and Latino Student Association will come together for a discussion on dealing with racial stereotypes in our community from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, in room 350 of the Student Center. The discussion is open to all students. The event is LBC approved.

Intersections: Muslim Women

The fourth program in the Intersection series will focus on discussing women in the Muslim faith. This program is for students to explore various identities and how they interrelate. The event will be from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, in room 310B of the Student Center. The event is LBC approved.

Advancing the LGBT Community in Northwest Michigan

Nick Romerhausen, assistant professor and Nina Brenna will be presenting their new research, “Advancing the LGBT Community in Northwest Michigan: Strategic Planning for the Regions First Pride Celebration.” This presentation is part of the Equality Knowledge Project. The presentation will be from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 9, in room 300 of Halle Library. This event LBC approved.

“Refugee Human Rights” – Philosophy Speaker Series talk presented by Dr. Max Cherem

In this talk, professor Cherem discusses the traditional definition of refugee as having unanticipated benefits for the protection of refugees’ human rights. This event will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, in room 300 of Halle Library. This event is LBC approved.