In the News

• 2005 Diversity Theme Contest
  The Goddard Diversity Action Team (GDAT) is now accepting submissions for its annual Diversity Theme Contest. The winning theme will be used in all promotional meterial for Diversity Awareness and Celebrate Goddard activities that will occur next year.


• An Interview with the Deputy Director as New Champion for Diversity
  With even stronger credentials that demonstrate his capability to lead, Chris Scolese returns to Goddard serving as the Deputy Center Director after holding the position of Deputy Associate Administrator in the Office of Space Science at NASA Headquarters (HQ).
  
  As Deputy Director at Goddard, Scolese also serves as the Champion for Diversity.
  
  (More Information on December Activities) .pdf file

• November is Native American Month
  "Bridging Tradition with Technology" is the theme for this year's national observance of Native American history throughout the month of November.
  
  Goddard will mark the month with observances and activities.
  
• Employment Disability Month Brings Awareness
  Environmental pollutants, high demands in the workplace and hectic lifestyles. Is it a wonder that there is an increase in psychiatric disabilities?
  
  Meeting the Rising Tide of Psychiatric Disability was the topic discussed by Dr. Daniel Conti. The Equal Opportunities People with Disabilities Advisory Committee (PWDAC) sponsored this special presentation on Oct. 14 in recognition of Disability Employment Awareness Month.
  
  (More Information on November Activities) .pdf file

• Hispanic Heritage Month
  September 15 was recognized as Indepedence Day and began a month of recognition and celebration for five Latin American countries known in the United States as Hispanic Heritage Month. This year's theme, "Hispanic Americans: Making a Difference in Our Communities and Our Nation."
  
  (More Information on October Activities) .pdf file

• Goddard Celebrates Diversity!
  This years Celebrate Goddard Activities were held from July 27 to 29th and included two days of outdoor activities as an effort to be more inclusive and extend the opportunity for contractors, GEWA clubs and advisory committees to convey how their diverse accomplishments contribute to the success of Goddard.
  
  (More Information on August Activities) .pdf file

• Get Ready to Celebrate!
  All civil servants and contractors are invited to Celebrate Goddard's accomplishments through diversity with two days of fun in the Sun on July 27th and 29th, and a drama performance on July 28th sandwiched between both days!
  
  (More Information on July Activities) .pdf file

• Celebrate Goddard Day - July 27th - 29th
  The Diversity Council and the Goddard Diversity Action Team invites all Goddard employees to Celebrate Goddard!


• Gay and Lesbian Pride Month
  Gay and Lesbian Pride Month is a time to celebrate the progress made in creating a society more inclusive and accepting of gays and lesbians, and stems from the 1969 Stonewall rebellion in New York. Attendees at Stonewall Inn, a propular gay bar, resisted harassing occurrences, sparking a three-day protest against the mistreatment inflicted upon the gay community. This 1969 protest marked the catalyst for the modern political movement for gay and lesbian liberation and civil rights.
  
  (More Information on June Activities) .pdf file

• First Diversity Lunchtime Movie
  On March 25, 2004, the Goddard Diversity Action Team (GDAT) held its first Lunchtime Diversity Movie.
  
  (More Information on April Activities) .pdf file

• NASA/GSFC Gay/Straight Alliance Forming
  In response to December's successful Dialogue on Sexual Orientation sponsored by the Diversity Council, interest in a gay/straight alliance is emerging at NASA Goddard.
  
  (More Information on March Activities) .pdf file

• The Diversity Dialogue Project: The View from a Recent Participant
  The Diversity Dialogue Project (DDP) began as a pilot in 1999 with the first phase beginning in February 2001. The project was initiated by the Diversity Council as a continuing effort to build an organizational climate in which employees respect, appreciate and value individual differences.
  
  (More Information on January Activities) .pdf file