The Center for Diversity & Democracy

Events

Jump Start Your Job Search for Recent Grads More...
May 23

This one-day workshop is designed for you to: Develop targeted resumes and cover letters; Practice effective interviewing skills; Interact and engage with employers; Acquire top-notch networking techniques through in-person and social media outlets; and Learn to negotiate job offers.
USC Global Conference in Seoul, Korea More...
May 23 - May 25

Please join the University of Southern California at the 2013 USC Global Conference in Seoul, South Korea. The conference will reflect on the interrelated themes of science, technology and health; global business, international stability and the rule of law; and education, the arts and cultural institutions.
Special Reception with Steve Kay, Dean of USC Dornsife More...
May 24

Enjoy light refreshments and connect with Steve Kay, Dean of USC Dornsife and fellow Trojans in Seoul, South Korea.
Welcome

How can great metropolises transcend the incipient conflicts among their diverse groups and maintain democratic and just communities in which individuals feel a shared citizenship?

Hosting communities from every culture on earth, the great global cities often experience ethnic and religious tensions, violence, economic inequality, and wrenching cultural transformation. The "melting pot" metaphor no longer describes how diverse urban communities interact, and new models must be developed for how people of diverse backgrounds will coexist and share the public life of their great urban centers.

How will cities rewrite the social contract? And what role will urban universities play in this movement toward crafting a new relationship between diversity and democracy?

The USC Center for Diversity and Democracy will engage these questions through research, teaching, and civic engagement with communities all over the United States and the world. We welcome you to explore the information and networks on this website and get involved in our important work.