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Inspired by President Bill Clinton’s conversations about race, IndianaUniversity Northwest, along with Indiana University/Purdue Universityat Indianapolis (IUPUI), the Universityof Wisconsin at Milwaukee, and the Universityof Michigan at Flint willparticipate in the Interracial Communications Project: Beyond Boundariesin order to help develop student leaders to better understand the causesand consequences of racism in America. IU Northwest will hold their two-dayworkshop for student leaders on Nov. 9 and 10 in the LibraryConference Center.

As part of the project, the four will bring approximately 80 to 100student leaders together to help them think critically and openly, as wellas participate in discussion concerning issues of race, race relationsand ethnicity. Structured conversations focus on topics that include: historicalissues of race and ethnicity, stereotypes and prejudice, language and culturalroots, and religious and ethnic violence.  Students involved in theproject will also participate in retreats, and interracial dinners anddialogues with distinguished scholars and citizens. 

For more information on The Interracial Communications Project: BeyondBoundaries, is with Dr. Dorothy Ige,IU Northwest communications professorat 219-980-6595 or at dige@iunhaw1.iun.indiana.edu