Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology will host a free one-day workshop for those who have an interest in ministering to or working with the Latino population.Multicultural consultant and trainer Maura G. Robinson of Evansville, IN, will lead the workshop, titled “Preparing for Globalization: Understanding the Latino Culture.”The workshop will be held on Saturday, May 1, in Room G160 at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN. Workshop hours are 9-11:15 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. CDT. There is no cost for the workshop, but lunch on site will cost $10.The workshop is designed to offer training to those who serve the area’s Latino community. Participants will learn how to better understand Latinos and their customs and culture, examine cultural biases and myths, promote healthy relationships, build trust and discover best practices for serving this community.The training will be interactive, including group exercises and team-building activities to help the audience “think Latino” and apply the knowledge obtained. Robinson is the president of M.G. Robinson Inc. and an adjunct faculty member at the University of Evansville. She earned a sociology degree from the University of Evansville and a master’s degree in public administration from Indiana State University.The training is developed for ministers, pastors, faculty, administrators, students, church staffs and others who serve the Latino community.To make a reservation, call (812) 357-6791 or e-mail nramsey@saintmeinrad.edu. The deadline for reservations is April 20.
