On September 10, 2009, Johnson College instructor Ron Pettinato invited Tata J. Mbugua, Ph.D. to discuss diversity with his Introduction to Humanities class. Introduction to Humanities is a general education course designed to cultivate an appreciation for cultural values and differences as portrayed in music, painting, architecture, video, and literature.
Dr. Mbugua, a native of Kenya, currently works as an Associate Professor of Education at University of Scranton. Ron Pettinato was pleased to have Dr. Mbugua speak to his class in order to stress the importance of diversity and share the beauty of a diverse culture.
All students were interested to learn more about Kenyan culture and were able to ask Dr. Mbugua questions about Kenya, which touched on topics from native languages to religious diversity.
From left to right: David Santarelli ’10, Peckville; Joseph Casale ’11, Wyoming; Justin Bryd ’11, Forest City; Chance Compton ’10, Jefferson Twp; William Halenda ’10, Dickson City; Eric Shulde ’10, Carbondale; Ron Pettinato, Instructor, Clarks Summit; Gus Catalano ’10, Scranton ; Tata J. Mbugua, Ph.D.; Jonathan White ’11, Susquehanna; Patrick Stocki ’11, Old Forge; Josh Royce ’10, Moscow; Robert Dodge ’10 Dingmans Ferry
I am learning to appreciate people more and more and not just look at the color of their skins and where they came from. Its amazing how humans devalue others based on race or tribe.
At the end of it all, we have been designed in God’s image
Gerald
The diversity of the world is ours to share and cross culture learning and welcoming is only to start.
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Learning culture is a great and most interesting subject. i did a psychology course in 2007 and later i have decided to study about gorilla life and culture, the way its close to humans, how to make friends with gorillas etc if any one in Johnson College is interested we can discuss more. Thank you
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That’s my brother in the class haha
Kenyan culture is different, I’m glad to see students learning about various cultures around the world.
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