- October 7, 2019–October 12, 2019
The goal of UnLearn is to provide a safe campus-wide forum for conversations designed to UnLearn stereotypes, biases, and racism and kickoff UnLEarn 365 our year-round program series as we all work towards becoming Agents of Renewal in God’s Kingdom!
Join us for a week’s worth of student, faculty/staff, and community speaker-led events.
Ongoing
October 7–11: UnLearn in the Library: Diversity in Children’s and Young Adults Literature Display
Main floor by checkout desk
Monday, October 7, 2019
10:00–10:20 a.m. Learn about UnLearn Week events and grab some great UnLearn Week swag
Chapel Lobby
11:00–1:00 p.m. Learn about UnLearn Week events and grab some great UnLearn Week swag
Johnny’s
1:30–2:30 p.m. Calvin Institute of Christian Worship presents: Panel on Cultural Differences, Inclusive Community, and Kingdom (Campus) Life Together
Meeter Center Lecture Hall
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
12:00 p.m. UnLearn in the Library! Diversity in Books for All Ages! A panel discussion led by the Hekman Library staff
Meeter Center Lecture Hall
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
10:00–10:20 a.m. Pastor Darrell Delaney: “Honoring What We Have in Common & Celebrating What Makes Us Unique
Chapel
12:00–1:00 p.m. Unlearn Lunch & Learn: Table dialogues designed to promote healthy conversations across differences
Commons Annex Alumni Boardroom
3:30–4:30 pm U2 Presents A Student-Led Discussion: Labels; Moving Past the Dynamics that Create a Divided Campus
Commons Annex Lecture Hall
Thursday, October 10, 2019
12:30–1:30 p.m. Cole Williams presents: The Camera Never Lies: Deconstructing the Way We See African American Males
Bytwerk Theatre
3:30–4:30 p.m. Calvin Interfaith Alliance presents The Calvin Diversity Experience: Stories of Religious Minorities at Calvin
Bytwerk Theatre
7:30–8:30 p.m. Grass Roots presents Multicultural Living: Many Stories, One Community
Bytwerk Theatre
Friday, October 11, 2019
12:30–1:30 p.m. Shayne McNichols of Counseling & Wellness: Moving From Knowledge to Action: Healthy Coping in Justice Advocacy 2.0
Bytwerk Theatre
6:30–7:30 p.m. Contributing author Dr. Christina Edmondson presents: His Testimonies, My Heritage: Women of Color on the Word of God. Book release/signing, discussion, food, and fellowship. Must RSVP to attend: kow2@calvin.edu
Off Campus
8:00 p.m. SAO UnLearn Week Comedian Sammy Obeid
Covenant Fine Arts Center Auditorium
Saturday, October 12, 2019
8:00 p.m. UnLearn Movie Showing & Discussion: The Last Man in San Francisco
Covenant Fine Arts Center Auditorium
*Attend three UnLearn events (excluding Chapel, the UnLearn tables, Sammy Obeid, and library displays) and receive a Free UnLearn 365 T-shirt!
