​WHAT:

Santiago Canyon College (SCC) will host “The Anatomy of Prejudice” with Jane Elliott. Elliott is internationally recognized as an educator, lecturer, and diversity trainer.

She is most notably known for her exercise, ”Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes” where participants are labeled superior or inferior based on their eye color alone. This exercise shows participants what it is like to be a part of a minority. Her film, Eye of The Storm, is also well known. Elliott is a recipient of the National Mental Health Association Award for Excellence in Education.

WHERE:

Santiago Canyon College Campus, Room H-106
8045 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92869

WHEN:

Tuesday, March 8, 2016
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
OR
Friday, March 11, 2016
9:00 a.m. to noon

COST:

The lecture is free and open to the public. You may register for only one of the two dates listed. Free parking is available only in student parking lots while parking in time-sensitive, reserved, disabled, and staff spots will be enforced.

WHY:

Elliott exposes prejudice and bigotry as an irrational class system set by arbitrary factors through the work she does. Those who attend her lectures are always deeply affected by her words.

INFO:

Visit www.sccollege.edu/janeelliott to register for the for the March 8th or March 11th lecture. Individuals must print their tickets and bring them to the event.

SPONSORS:

Presented by Santiago Canyon College Foundation, the Office of Student Equity & Success, and SCC’s Speaker’s Symposium.

About Santiago Canyon College
Santiago Canyon College (SCC) serves about 14,000 students each semester. The college prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions and careers, and provides courses for personal and professional development, as well as customized training for business and industry. The college is recognized for its adult education program which keeps the working adult—and senior—in mind by offering flexible schedules, and community locations. Serving the residents of Anaheim Hills, Orange, Tustin, and Villa Park, SCC is one of two comprehensive colleges under the auspices of the Rancho Santiago Community College District. Visit http://www.sccollege.edu to learn more.

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