Envisioning the Future: Cultural Identity in the Global Age
May 29 - June 1, 2008
The Westin Alexandria
400 Courthouse Square
Alexandria, VA 22314
In 1983, NMCI was founded with a goal of creating a society that was strengthened and empowered by its diversity. Much has changed over the course of NMCI’s 25-year history – including the emergence of a true global society where individuals may actively maintain multiple geo- and socio-political affiliations. Within the context of a global society, these multiple affiliations impact not only the meaning of “community” but also the ways in which we identify and define ourselves.
At this very special Diversity Leadership Development Institute, we celebrated NMCI’s 25 years of leadership in the field of multiculturalism and diversity. We also looked to the future of the field as we explored the meaning of diversity and cultural identity in the context of a global society.
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Keynote Address: Brian Gallagher, MBA
May 29, 2008
Brian Gallagher became President and Chief Executive Officer of United Way of America in 2002 and immediately took on the challenge of leading the transformation of the organization to focus on community impact. Today, he leads the United Way movement that includes approximately 1,400 community-based United Way organizations, each of which is independent, separately incorporated and governed by local volunteers.
A career veteran of the United Way system, Gallagher began his career with United Way in 1981 as a management trainee, later working in various positions in United Ways around the country. He believes that the true measure of success for United Way and other philanthropic organizations is bottom-line results: the lives that are changed and the communities that are shaped.
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4 Day Workshops
Thursday – Sunday
May 29 - June 1, 2008 |
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2 Day Workshops
Thursday – Friday
May 29 - 30, 2008 |
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2 Day Workshops
Saturday - Sunday
May 31 - June 1, 2008
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Special Events
Envisioning the Future: Cultural Identity in the Global Age
May 28 - June 1, 2008
The Westin Alexandria
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Registration: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
Community Forum
In celebration of its 25th Anniversary, NMCI will convene a very special forum to explore the meaning of "community" in the context of a global society. Through dialogue, we will seek to identify not only what it means to be part of a global community, but also the knowledge and skills required to flourish in such an environment. The forum will also address such questions as:
- How, in a global society, might we need to think differently about community and the obligations and expectations of community members?
- How do we build a sense of shared community and societal values when individuals often maintain close and active ties to multiple communities?
- What is the meaning/impact of diversity and cultural identity in the context of a global society?
- What key skills would we, as individuals, need to develop in order to create and nurture a strong sense of community in light of global influences?
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Thursday, May 29, 2008
10:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Plenary Panel
Moderator: Gwendolyn K. Crider, MPA, Executive Director, NMCI
Panelists:
- Peggy McIntosh, PhD, Co-Director, National SEED Project, Wellesley College
- Raymond J. Arroyo, MS, Chief Diversity Officer, Aetna
- Stephen Young, Founder & Senior Partner, Insight Education Systems
- Rowzat Shipchandler, MA, Project Manager, Facing Race Initiative™,
The Saint Paul Foundation
If becoming part of the global age means that we are increasingly aware of our interconnection with the rest of the world, does it follow that our personal cultural identity and our community identity will evolve as well? A distinguished panel will examine such questions as:
- Is the definition of cultural identity impacted by the interplay between whom we have been and who we are becoming within the context of a global society?
- Does our understanding of community change because we maintain multiple geo- and socio-political affiliations, some of which may be at variance with one another?
- What are the advantages, disadvantages and implications of global citizenship, particularly as these affect personal and national identity?
- As the concept of dominance of one group over others fades and shifts, what new paradigms will be needed to establish an equitable framework for a changed social order?
- Will cultural identity still be a significant issue in 2050?
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Thursday, May 29, 2008
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
Leading Lights Awards Ceremony and 25th Anniversary Celebration
The Leading Lights Awards celebrate exemplary leaders in the non-profit sector whose demonstrated courage, innovation and commitment to diversity light a path to a more inclusive society. Join us in a special celebration of NMCI's 25th Anniversary and presentaiton of the 2008 Leading Lights Awards.
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Friday, May 30, 2008
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
Dance as a Dimension of Diversity
Over the course of human history, dance has been a vital form of cultural expression and celebration. This evening will take you on a world tour through the lens of dance, with performances, presentations and demonstrations that range from Middle Eastern belly dancing to Caribbean rhythms to traditional African dance, and much more. Bring your dancing shoes and join us for this exciting and interactive event! |
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