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5C.3: Building Bridges to Diverse Communities

Although Sauk has a homogeneous district with limited racial diversity, the college has committed itself through its Strategic Directions to exposing students and the community to diverse cultures and social issues ( 4C.4). Therefore, cultural events and diversity awareness activities for students are open to the community. Below is a sampling of recent college programs and events that provide diversity awareness opportunities to the Sauk district:

• Lysistrata, " a theatre production about feminism and peace activism, April 29 - May 2, 2010
• "Legacy of Struggle and Transformation," a presentation about acceptance of cultural diversity, April 28, 2010
• "Junior Health Care Academy," a health professionals and health awareness program for educationally and economically disadvantaged minority youth, March 3 - April 4, 2009
• "Imagen Mexicana, Silver City," a presentation on the migration of Hispanic population to Northwestern Steel and Wire, May 6, 2009

Figure 5x presents the frequency of events engaging the community in diversity-sensitive cultural activities and the total number of participants in each fiscal year. Note that workshops and events were also held for non-English speakers, helping to bridge the cultural gap between all constituents served.