The iDiversity Student Group and the iSchool Diversity Committee invite students, faculty and staff to join us for the

 iSchool 2009-2010 Common Book Brown Bag Lunch Discussions

This year’s book was written by Lull Mengesha, current MSIM student, during his UW undergrad years; please join us for conversation and reflection as we read…..

The Only Black Student by Lull Mengesha

Supplemental readings include chapters from Beverly Daniel Tatum’s book Why are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? and Peggy McIntosh’s, “Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack.”

Lull will join us and facilitate our Brown Bag Lunch discussions on January 26 and April 20!  

Winter Common Book Brown Bag Lunches

Tuesday, January 26, Noon to 1:30 PM Ethnic Cultural Center (ECC) on Brooklyn

Wednesday, February 3, Noon to 1:30 PM Ethnic Cultural Center (ECC) on Brooklyn

 

Spring Common Book Brown Bag Lunches

Tuesday, April 20, Noon to 1:30 PM in MGH 420

Wednesday, April 28, Noon to 1:30 PM location TBA

The Only Black Student is a book that evolved progressively from casual group and one-on-one discussions into written form during Lull's undergraduate experience. On campus, Lull worked as a Student Ambassador for the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity, as well as provided guidance to college-bound high school students who feared that they would not succeed socially and academically at a Predominantly White Institution. Compiling input from his mentors, mentees, and peers over the course of three years, Lull never considered himself a writer, but was driven by the desire to convey to others the experiences and insights that he wished someone had shared with him before his academic journey began.

The iSchool Diversity Committee is offering a limited number of The Only Black Student for $5.00 (reg. $11.98), in the Dean’s front office, MGH 370; limit of one book per person. For those purchasing a book, the above articles are available on a first come first serve basis.

Visit Lull’s webpage at:www.lullmengesha.com

Become a Fan! Lull’s Facebook Fan Page

Please join us for our lively and thoughtful brown bag lunch conversations ---

Don’t forget that Lull will facilitate discussions on January 26 and April 20 – we hope to see you there!

For more information:dabnel2@u.washington.edu