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IU McKinney Celebrates “Diversity Days”
Diversity Days were celebrated throughout Inlow Hall with a variety of
events. Everything from salsa dancing lessons in the atrium, sampling
foods from other countries, to a discussion of immigration law were
offered throughout IU McKinney from February 23 through 27. ❖
(above) A panel discussion with the topic
“How to Relate to Diverse Clients and Co-
Workers: Cultural Competence” was held
in the Wynne Courtroom on February 26.
Panelists included: Brigitte Collier, ‘14, Indiana
Department of Insurance; Barath Raman, ‘14,
LewisWagner; and Houston Hum, ‘13, Norris
Choplin Schroeder.
(above right) A reception with members
of the judiciary was part of the Diversity
Week festivities on February 26 in the Faculty
Lounge. Marion Superior Judge Robert Altice,
left, chats with Matthew Lorenzo, ‘15, during
the event.
(right) Delicious food was provided by
the Islamic Law Society for the February 25
celebration of diversity.
(below Right) The newly formed Islamic
Law Association offered samplings of
traditional Middle Eastern food on February
25 during the law school’s Diversity Days
celebration. The group’s aim is to demonstrate
the meaning of Islamic Law and its practices.
During this event, the students provided
an introduction to their new organization,
answered questions about Middle Eastern
traditions and dress, and encouraged the
McKinney family to sample the delicious food
they had to share. From left are Amer Balkadr,
Mohammed Alduaileg, public relations
officer Bashar Almofadda, board member
Mohammed Almushaigeh, vice president
Rakan Alharbi, treasurer Alhadi Altower,
president Omar Alsunaid, board member
Abdullah Balbaid, SBA officer Saleh Aljarallah,
public relations officer Abdulrahman Alkhalaf ,
and Zahra Ayoubi.
54 IU ROBERT H. McKINNEY SCHOOL OF LAW / Summer 2015 Alumni Magazine