March 27, 2000

A week of events has now been scheduled for this year's metanoia, or period of reflection, on the theme "Diverse Voices: A Speak-Out on Difference."

Events include presentations by community activist Felipe Luciano, Elizabeth Grey, vice president for news at NBC Channel 30, and Kevin Powell, journalist and original cast member of MTV's The Real World; a faith panel; a Latino pageant, an Asian gala, and a performance by the Voices of Freedom Gospel Choir. Selected events are listed here; for a full listing, see the Calendar in the April 3 issue of the Advance.

Monday, April 3
Opening Ceremony
Keynote Speaker:
Felipe Luciano, community activist
5:30 p.m., Rome Commons Ballroom

Tuesday, April 4
Journey to Exhale Series Film:
The Changing Role of Hispanic Women
TBD, Women's Center Lounge

Wednesday, April 5
Discussion: "In the News: Reflecting the Face of the Community," Elizabeth Grey, vice president for news at NBC Channel 30
4 p.m., Konover Auditorium

Thursday, April 6
Faith Panel
4 p.m., TBD

Friday, April 7
Latino UConn Pageant
7 p.m., Student Union Ballroom

Friday, April 7
Asian Gala Annual Formal Evening for students, faculty, staff, alumni
TBD, La Renaissance, Windsor

Saturday, April 8
Voices of Freedom Gospel Choir, director Lisa Clayton
6 p.m., von der Mehden Recital Hall

Saturday, April 8
Women's Studies Conference on women and gender
8 a.m.-6 p.m., Student Union

Monday, April 10
Closing Ceremony
Keynote Speaker: Kevin Powell, journalist and original cast member of MTV's The Real World
7 p.m., Harriet Jorgensen Theatre