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Intercultural Relations

Office of Student Life and Leadership
Student Center 3rd floor, Suite 330
Telephone: 404/413-1580
Fax: 404/413-1593
Web: www.gsu.edu/~wwwicr
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. Monday - Friday

Overview

The Intercultural Relations (IR) component of the Office of the Dean of Students is committed to providing opportunities for students to engage in meaningful dialogues, to actively participate in cultural programs and to enhance their understanding and appreciation of the diverse individuals at Georgia State.

Intercultural Relations is based on the belief that students must be provided the opportunity to broaden their conventional definition of diversity to include conversations related to gender, socio-economic class, sexual identity, religion and more. IR is viewed as the promotion of cross-cultural interaction, awareness, communication and mutual learning through the integration of engaging activities that allow individuals from various cultures to intentionally interact.

These goals are accomplished through three primary mechanisms:

• Dialogue opportunities provide students with opportunities to engage in sustained dialogue related to a range of cultural topics, with Evolving Experiences: A Dialogue Series serving as the primary method to accomplish this goal. Evolving Experiences is organized around dialogue groups that focus on gender, race, religion, women’s identity, socio-economic class, sexual identity, black identity or similar cultural topics. Dialogue groups begin each fall and spring semester, and students must register to participate.
• Traditional programming allows students to gain exposure to various cultures through a variety of programs. Annual programs include the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Week, which includes Convocation. The monthly Lunch and Learn series focuses on various social justice and cultural issues. Finally, cultural performances and art exhibits are held throughout the year to highlight cultures that are not traditionally showcased on campus.
• Intercultural Ambassadors provides a leadership opportunity for students to serve as peer educators and programmers for cultural and social justice topics. Some past topics have included power and privilege, stereotypes, creating inclusive environments, homelessness and immigration.