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STUDENT ACTIVITIES SUPPORTING DIVERSITY@GA

CAIS Student and Faculty Diversity Conference
April 3, 2005 at Choate-Rosemary Hall
This will be the third year of this conference which addresses issues of equity and justice students and faculty face in their schools. All Connecticut schools that are members of the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) are invited to attend.

Fundance Film Festival
February 11 and 12, 2005
A Brunswick/GA sponsored international film festival for students in all three divisions. The films focus on issues faced by children in various countries such as Iran, Afghanistan, China, Australia, South Africa and the United States.


NAIS People of Color Conference
December 2-4, 2004, Miami, Florida
Diversity conference sponsored by the National Association of Independent Schools for educators and students about issues of equity and justiceGA and Brunswick students taking part in the ROPES program.

 

April 3, 2004 – 2nd Annual Connecticut Association of Independent Schools Student Diversity Conference at Greenwich Academy - Student led conference about diversity issues that impact young people.  MORE

"NAMES Can Really Hurt Us" -- Day Long Community Workshop for GA and Brunswick Upper Schools - November 2003 MORE

GA Students Attend Diversity Leadership Conference - December 2002 MORE

GA Students Attend People of Color Conference -February 2002 MORE

International Exchange Programs
Greenwich Academy offers several programs which give students the opportunity to participate in a variety of study-abroad experiences. Click here for more information.

PERSPECTIVES
Perspectives, a subdivision of the Parents Diversity Forum, was established in 2002 in order to provide a forum for discussion on issues of sexual orientation. The group aims to reduce homophobia while simultaneously raising awareness and teaching tolerance. Weekly meetings are held for any and all interested students and faculty. The proceeds from this year’s fundraising will benefit the Matthew Shepard Foundation. Faculty advisor: Abbe Karmen

SCORE - Students of Color Organized to Represent Equality
SCORE, a subdivision of the Student Diversity Task Force, was established in 1997 by a group of young women of color with the purpose of offering those who identify themselves as students of color a place to share their experiences in a supportive environment. SCORE's goal is to celebrate ethnic differences and strive to provide a welcoming space for discussion and project planning. Faculty Advisor: Joan Edwards