Strength Through Diversity

We all want to be treated with dignity and respect. As a community and as individuals we value compassion, civility, and understanding. We are inspired by the example of those who befriend and help others who are overlooked, discriminated against or in need. From a recognition of our common desire to be respected, it is a small yet crucial step for us to recognize the importance of extending dignity and fair treatment to everyone, regardless of their differences.

 


Upcoming Events and Announcements

ESL Classes at Granite Peaks
 

Day Classes - Refugees Only, Levels Literacy - 4


Registration June 29 - July 2: 8:30 - 11:00 am

Classes: July 6 - 31, M-F, 8:30 am - 12:00 noon

Tuition: $30, Free to refugees who were enrolled after Nov. 7 at Granite Peaks

Students must be registered the week of June 29 - July 2 in order to attend Day classes.

Students will not be enrolled after July 2nd.

 

Night Classes - Immigrants & Refugees/All levels


Registration June 29-July 2: 5 to 7 p.m.

Classes July 6 - 31, M-W, 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Tuition: $20

Students must be registered by July 10 to attend night classes

The Impact of SB81, "Illegal Immigration," on Utah

Information from the ACLU of Utah: PDF in English  PDF en espaňol

World Refugee Day Celebration

June 15 - 20. Click here for details.

 
 
Center for Documentary Arts: Multicultural Bibliography

To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the United Nation's adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The bibliography consists of local publications by Utah authors. Click here for the PDF.

 

Dialogue on Discrimination Series

For complete information on the Series, click here. The Dialogues are now complete; however, you can watch the videos online and submit your stories.


Results of the Spring 2008 Resident Survey are now online. Click here for the PDF file.


Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Click here to read the resolution.


General

Click here for photos from the February 2009 Diversity Day on the Hill.

 

The Sorenson Unity Center is now open. For a comprehensive list of events going on in the upcoming months please visit:

www.sorensonunitycenter.com


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