WORKSHOPS

Multicultural Immersion Program (MIP) Interns are a specially trained group of UCD undergraduate facilitators who develop and present free workshops that promote awareness and sensitivity to issues of diversity including race, ethnicity, culture, sexuality, gender, and religion.

What we do

MIP Interns are available to conduct workshops, film discussions, panels, and facilitate dialogue groups for dorms, campus organizations, classes, teaching assistants, peer counselors, employment settings, conferences, culture weeks, and just about any group or event associated with UCD. We also like to collaborate with other campus organizations for joint projects.

How to book a workshop

If you are interested in scheduling a program fill out the Program Request Form or contact the MIP Program Coordinator at (530) 752-0871 or mip@ucdavis.edu.

Program Request Form: Microsoft Word (DOC) Adobe Acrobat (PDF)

To ensure that we deliver a well-organized and quality workshop, we ask that you book at least two weeks in advance.

About our Workshops

Below is a partial list of workshops. We are constantly developing workshops so if you don't see one that meets your needs contact us to see what's new. We are also more than happy to create a program specifically for your organization, including full-day programs. Typical workshop length varies from 1 to 3 hours.

Sex Wars

An interactive workshop on gender stereotypes.

Interracial Dating

Multimedia presentation on the history of and current status, views, and struggles of interracial dating.

Friendship and Diversity

An opportunity for participants to reflect on the demographics of their circle of friends and explore the underlying factors leading to one's choice of acquaintances.

Expressing Your Identity

Better understand who you are and share with others the importance of your identity and heritage.

Culture Shock

Let us surprise you with this intense experiential workshop. This workshop changes topics and formats frequently.

Stereotypes: Women in the Media

Multimedia presentation and discussion on representations of women in television, film, print, and the music industry. This workshop can be adapted to particular groups of women (e.g., South Asian, lesbian, etc.).

Multicultural Competence

What is multiculturalism and am I competent?

Ethnicity and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender Identities

Learn about the unique struggles of managing multiple identities and multiple oppressions.

Women of Color and Body Image

A presentation and discussion about how body image issues manifest among women of color. Topics addressed include skin color, hair texture, nose size, and eye shape.

Films

The format for film showings includes viewing preferably the entire film and facilitating a discussion after. Below are the most requested films, however we are also willing to assist in facilitating dialogue groups for a film of your selection as long as it is consistent with our mission statement.

Real Women Have Curves

Story of a first-generation Mexican American young woman torn between accepting a full scholarship to Columbia University or following her parents' wishes that she stay in East Los Angeles and work for the family. Also addresses the heroine's journey to becoming a woman and her struggle to accept her body.

True Colors

20/20 special that documents the effects of racism and discrimination as it follows the experience of two men, one African American and one Caucasian, as they go about looking for housing, buying a car, and other life tasks.

The Color of Fear

Facilitated by Lee Mun Wah, a diverse group of 8 men candidly discuss their experiences and frustrations related to race relations.

Last Chance for Eden

Also produced by Lee Mun Wah, 8 men and women from various ethnic backgrounds and sexual orientations seek to understand themselves, each other, and the dynamics of living in a diverse society.

The Way Home

Eight ethnic councils of women share their experiences of race, gender, ethnicity, relationships, and sexuality.