Employee Diversity Network (EDN) to plan year-long series

A performance by Mariachi Zapata was among the offerings presented by the Employee Diversity Network last season. The network will host an organizational meeting on Friday in Wittson Hall, Room 3042.

From an Asian tea ceremony to tango dance lessons and thoughtful discussions, UNMC’s first Diversity Lectures and Cultural Arts Series provided entertaining and educational insights into the diverse cultures and backgrounds of employees.

Thanks to continued funding from UNMC’s Human Resources Department, event planning for the 2009-2010 season is underway.

“We had a great response to the events in our first season and I’m excited for the upcoming year,” said Linda Cunningham, EDN president and diversity specialist in UNMC’s Human Resources Department. “However, we would love to have input from people on campus about performances and speakers that would be of interest to them.”

The EDN membership is open to all faculty and staff at UNMC and welcomes those who are interested in planning the events for the next diversity series.

“We had a great response to the events in our first season and I’m excited for the upcoming year.” Linda Cunningham

An organizational meeting will be Friday, Aug. 21 from noon to 1 p.m. in Wittson Hall, Room 3042. Feel free to bring your lunch.

EDN is an inclusive employee group that embodies the talents and strengths of all UNMC faculty and staff members and focuses on education, mentoring, networking and professional development.

Additionally, the Employee Diversity Network supports UNMC’s vision to embrace the richness of diversity to build unity by promoting education and activities that weave cultural competence into the fabric of UNMC.

For more information, contact Linda Cunningham at 559-7294 or lcunning@unmc.edu.