DCG Kicks off Global Diversity Month

The DCG kicked off Global Diversity Awareness Month on Oct. 1 with an unveiling of the Superlove banner in the DCG lobby and distribution of Superlove pins that highlight the DCG commitment to honoring the diverse backgrounds and cultures of many valued DCG family members.

Global Diversity Awareness Month is celebrated every October as a reminder of the positive impact a diverse culture of people can have on society as a whole.

Dr. Kevin Frazier and Dr. Carol Hanes kicked off the month with a few words on the importance of valuing each person.

“October is Global Diversity Awareness Month. This annual international recognition provides us with the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the wonderful diversity that the Dental College of Georgia enjoys, and the progress we hope to make to enhance and enrich our multicultural DCG community in the days to come. We are excited to share the experiences and lessons of our students, colleagues, and friends, and we invite everyone to the events we have planned,” Frazier said.

Enjoy more events highlighting the DCG in October:

Cultural Museum

Oct 8 at 9 a.m. in the Goldstein Resources Room, First Floor

Enjoy a pop-up museum of cultural artifacts from the native countries of DCG faculty, staff and students. Learn their significance and uses, while gaining insight into their countries of origin.

Diversity Month Speaker

Oct. 14 at noon in Education Commons Auditorium 1220

Join us for an exciting speaker for Diversity Awareness Month with Pastor Brannen Francois, Executive Advisor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Associate Director of Pastoral Care at AU Health.

*Lunch for first 100 attendees

Cultural Awareness and “Able-ism” Panel Discussion 

Oct 19 from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. in Education Commons Auditorium 1220

• Milan Patel, DDS, Pediatric Dentistry Resident, Moderator
• Clifford Pickard, DMD, Managing Clinical Director, Aspen Dental
• Julie Kneuker, AU Title IX Representative
• Makua Okoye, DMD Student
• Kim Capehart, DDS, DCG Assistant Professor
• Fadi Al Farawati, DDS, MS, DCG Assistant Professor
  *Lunch for first 100 attendees.

Dancing Exhibition 

Oct 26 at noon on the Ed Commons Patio

Join us for this celebration of cultural dance at noon on the Education Commons Patio.Students and staff will perform traditional dances from their native countries. Learn a specific dance for our Tik Tok video!