“Understanding our Assets, Cultures and Stories”

Presented by MN Campus Compact at the Bigwood Event Center

9:00 Check-in and coffee

9:30 President’s Welcome

9:45 Framing and Introductions

10:15 Assets & Deficits

Experience the impact of asset or deficit framing on the way we perceive others, ourselves, and situations, and become more familiar with your own assets through a series of experiential activities.

11:00 What’s in Your Fishbowl?

All people have culture. Like fish in water, it is the water surrounding and sustaining us, yet we don’t often discuss it. Join

one another for paired conversations about the wide range of cultural factors that influence who you are.

12:00 Lunch

12:45 Public Narrative: The Story of Self

Harness the power of your own story. A “story of self” can establish credibility, facilitate human connection, and mobilize others to work with you toward a shared goal. Participants will shape their own stories, listen to those of others, and consider ways to use this story in day-to-day life.

1:45 Snack Break 2:00 The Danger of a Single Story

Through her TED talk, novelist Chimamanda Ngoze Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice – and warns that if we hear only a single story about others, we risk a critical misunderstanding. After a video clip, participants will engage in small and large group discussion of how single stories show up in your work, are perpetuated, and can be interrupted.

2:45 Closing

3:15 Campus Leaders’ Wrap Up

Learning and experiencing cultural diversity and inclusion.

Celebrating the contributions that create our success.

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Location: Hilton Garden Inn, Fargo

8:30-9:00 Check-in and Coffee

9:00-9:30 President Kennedy & Cabinet

(2016-2017 Successes, Celebrations and Announcements) 9:30-9:45 Distinguished Achievement Awards 9:45-10:45 Voices of New Americans 10:45-11:00 Break 11:00-12:00 Celebrating our Student Voices 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:00-2:00 Years of Service Awards 2:00-2:30 Buffalo River Drummers and Dancers 2:30-2:45 Closing Remarks