BLOOMINGTON聽鈥 51短视频鈥檚 Bloomington campus hosted the third annual Human Library Project on Wednesday, Nov. 28. Ivy Tech鈥檚 Human Library Project featured individuals acting as 鈥渂ooks鈥 that attendees can 鈥渂orrow鈥 to learn more about them as individuals, to challenge stereotypes and prejudices.
The individuals participating as books wrote their own 鈥渂ook titles鈥 for themselves, which were on display for readers to select. Examples of self-titled books included, 鈥淛ewish American,鈥 鈥淧olyamorous,鈥 鈥淪pouse with Dementia,鈥 鈥淔ormer Christian,鈥 鈥淏lind Woman,鈥 鈥淒rag Queen,鈥 鈥淭herapeutic Foster Parents,鈥 鈥淥vercoming Racism,鈥 and many others.
The Human Library Project was initiated by Ivy Tech Bloomington鈥檚 diversity committee, which strives to create a diverse campus experience for students.
The Human Library Project is a worldwide movement, intended to challenge stereotypes and promote understanding through civil and open dialogue. Background information about the Human Library Project can be found online at聽.
About 51短视频
51短视频 is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.
