Diversity Month events at UF begin Oct. 1 and continue through Oct. 25.

Week of Sept. 29/Oct. 1
Week of Oct. 6
Week of Oct. 13
Week of Oct. 20

Wednesday, Oct. 1
“What Does Diversity Mean to You?” picture campaign
11 a.m. - 2 p.m., AMU/Fireside Lounge

Kip Fulbeck’s “What Are You?” HAPA Project
8 p.m., AMU/MPR

Kip Fulbeck is an award-winning artist, slam poet and filmmaker. He was featured on CNN, MTV and PBS, and has performed and exhibited in more than 20 countries. He speaks nationwide on identity, multiraciality and pop culture — mixing together spoken word, stand-up comedy, political activism and personal stories to standing ovations. Kip is also an avid surfer, guitar player, motorcycle rider, ocean lifeguard and pug enthusiast. Click here to read more about Kip and the HAPA Project.

Saturday, Oct. 4
Leadership Retreat: “Diversity and Initiatives in Leadership”
10 a.m. - 5 p.m., AMU
Students must pre-register with the Office of Student Activities. Click here to be directed to the office’s Web page.

Monday, Oct. 6 - Tuesday, Oct. 7
Purple wristband campaign
10 a.m. - 2 p.m., AMU/Fireside Lounge

Wednesday, Oct. 15
Brett Eastburn, inspirational comedian
7 p.m., AMU/MPR

Brett Eastburn was born with no arms and no legs, but more importantly, he truly believes that he was also born with no handicaps! Brett believes you’re a success only if you choose to be. He also believes you are handicapped only if you allow yourself to be. An athlete and professional speaker, Brett has spoken to more than one million people around the world, including Okinawa, Japan, Panama, Canada, Switzerland and Mexico. Click here to read more about Brett.

Friday, Oct. 17
Movie and Discussion: “Sweet Nothing in My Ear”
Hosted by the American Sign Language Club
7-9 p.m., WTS/TLB

About the movie: Dan Miller (Jeff Daniels) and his wife, Laura, (Marlee Matlin) who is deaf, only want what is best for their happy healthy son who has been deaf since age four. Should he have an operation that might allow him to hear again? Laura opposes it and Dan supports it. Together or apart, Dan and Laura must make a life-altering decision on behalf of their son.

Wednesday, Oct. 22
3rd Annual Diversity Forum
7 p.m., AMU/Endly Room

Saturday, Oct. 25
Salsa Magic
8-9:30 p.m., dancing lessons with the pros
9:30-11 p.m., dancing
AMU/MPR

Learn to dance from professional salsa dancers, then show off your new skills, or show off your freestyle, from 9:30-11 p.m.