Diversity facilitator Stan Johnson will focus on the impact diversity has on individuals both personally and professionally. Stan's use of materials provides lively, energetic and exciting workshop that will grab the participant’s attention! This workshop is open to faculty, staff and students. A certification of participation will be presented to those who attend. Please contact the Office of Diversity at 410-543-6426 no later than April 23rd to reserve your seat. (Space is limited) Refreshments will be served.

Belly Dancing Workshop, 5p-6p; Public Performance, 7pm Wicomico Room

Learn the art of belly dancing during a special workshop and performance in connection with Salisbury University’s Multicultural Festival Week starting at 5p.m. Valerie Hue, better known by her traditional Middle Eastern stage name, Nefertiti, teaches the basics of the art form, then shows how the pros do it, performing with the Salisbury-based Damali Dance Company 7pm immediately following the lesson. The workshop and performance at SU are free and the public is invited. Exercise clothing is recommended for those interested in participating in the workshop. For more information call 410-219-2872 or visit the SU Web site at www.salisbury.edu . " Sponsored by the offices of Cultural Affairs and Multicultural Student Services.

Tuesday – April 29th

Introduction to Deaf Culture by Rita Campbell, Multicultural / Spirituality Room (GC-228), 4pm

Wednesday - April 30th

Diversity Awards Ceremony 3pm

Montgomery Room, Commons

In an effort to show how SU values the work that is done to promote diversity, the Office of Diversity in conjunction with SGA, the President and Provost Office will recognize the individuals whose dedication and contribution supports the University's diversity initiatives. Each winner will receive a $200 award.

Honoring the African-American Spiritual, Great Hall, 7:30pm

Featuring such beloved spiritual arrangements as "Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel" and "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen". Award winning SU voice majors Monica Harwood and Laurel Noone, saxophonist James Burks, Jr., guitarist Zach Caceres and faculty artists John Wesley Wright (tenor) and Danielle Cumming (guitarist) combine forces to create a memorable and "spiritual" evening. Veronica T. Knier is the program's special guest accompanist. An introductory speech by junior vocal performance major and 2008 NATS Student Auditions Winner Robert Slangen and appearances by professional artists Cristy Lynn Brown and Reginald Pindell, who are in town for the May 4 performance of Mendelssohn's Elijah, round out the evening. Sponsored by the Music Department and The Office of Multicultural Student Services.

Thursday - May 1st Festival Day

Festival Day, "Taking Flight With Diversity"

Pergola, Gazebo, and University Hill 11:30am – 3pm

(Rain Location: Guerrieri University Center)

This year's theme is "Taking Flight With Diversity"! Assortment of performers take over University Hill and Pergola during Multicultural Festival Day. Acts include Keith Marks, Steel Kings, Mystic Warriors, the SU Step Squad and the SU Gospel Choir. The event also features demonstrations in Tae Kwon Do and Hip-Hop air brushing, CMAT 300, Cultural Demonstrations, Local Vendors and Cultural Food Samples.

Caribbean Dinner, Commons, Bistro 5pm-7pm

Featuring Steel Kings Band

Salisbury University Dining Services celebrates the Caribbean: crab cakes with citrus salsa, rum glazed ribs, chicken curry, Caribbean rice, Jamaican jerk baked beans, grilled corn with lime butter, sautéed callaloo, curried vegetables, vegan chocolate rum cake, mango cheesecake and key lime pie. The music styling's of the Steel Kings, a steel drum band, complements the meal. Cost of the dinner is $9.68, $5.95 for children 6-12, free for children 5 and under. Sponsored by University Dining Services and The Office of Cultural Affairs. For more information call 410-219-2872 or visit the SU Web site at www.salisbury.edu .

Friday – May 2^nd

Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Henson Lawn, 11am-3pm