The Office of Diversity & Inclusion collaborates with other administrative and academic departments to promote programs and activities that aid in strengthening and educating the Franklin College community. The office fosters inclusion, collaboration and relationship-building in the Franklin College community, offering services that support and guide students' academic scholarship and that encourage them to explore their identity, culture and heritage.
 

January

Event: MLK Day of Service
Date & Time: January 21, 2013 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Branigin Room East; Off Campus Locations
Pre-registration required!

Event: MLK March
Date & Time: January 21, 2013 3:30 p.m.
Location: March will go around campus starting at the gazebo and end at chapel so people can attend the 4 p.m. chapel service.

Event: MLK Convocation Speaker
Date & Time: January 21, 2013 7 p.m.
Location: Richardson Chapel
Co-sponsor:  Convocation Committee
Event is open to the public.

February

Event: Black History Month Kick-Off
Event: State of the Black Community
Date & Time: February 6, 2013 7:30 p.m.
Location:  Branigin Room East
Co-sponsor: Black Student Union

Event: National Black HIV/AIDS Day (Free HIV & STD testing and information)
Date & Time:  February 7, 2013 3-5 p.m.
Location:  Health Center
Co-sponsor: Wellness Programs & Counseling Center

Event:  The Truth About Hip Hop: Hip Hop’s Influence on Today’s Culture
Date & Time: February 12, 2013 6:30 p.m.
Location: Student Center 245
Co-sponsor: SASOM (Student Association for the Support of Multiculturalism)

Event:  NPHC Step Exhibition
Date & Time:  February 16, 2013 6 p.m.
Location:  Branigin Room
Co-Sponsor: Marketing and Greek Life

Event:  CommUnity Dialogues-BSU
Date & Time:  February 26, 2013 6 p.m.
Location: SC 245
Co-sponsor: Black Student Union

March

Event: BOSS Mentoring Program Meet and Greet
Date & Time: March 4, 2013 7 p.m.
Location: Student Center 245
This event is for BOSS Mentoring Program participants and their mentors only.

Event: Dinner and Faith
Date & Time: March 14, 2013 5-7 p.m.
Location: TBA
Co-sponsor: Campus Ministries

Event: CommUnity Dialogues
Date & Time: March 26, 2013 6 p.m.
Location: Student Center 245
The topic will pertain to Women’s History Month.

April

Event: Safe Zone Training
Date & Time: April 15, 2013 3-4:30 p.m.
Location: 245 SC
Co-sponsor: Counseling Center

Event: Day of Silence
Date & Time: April 19, 2013 ALL DAY
Location: Everywhere

Event: CommUnity Dialogues
Date & Time: April 23, 2013 6 p.m.
Location: Student Center 245

Event: Vagina Monologues
Date & Time: April 24, 2013 7:30 p.m.
Location: Custer Theatre
Co-sponsor: SASOM (Student Association for the Support of Multiculturalism)

May

Event: Study Tips
Date & Time: May 12, 2013 6-9 p.m.
Location: Student Center 245 & 249
Co-sponsor: Academic Resource Center