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U of Delaware plans new diversity talks.(NEWSWATCH)

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Six months ago, the University of Delaware called off its heavily criticized diversity sessions for students in residence halls. Now it's reviving them, with a few key changes.

Designed to promote citizenship and build understanding among diverse students, the sessions were accused of promoting certain views on sexuality, race and morality, covering touchy subjects like abortion, affirmative action and gay marriage. Although the sessions were designed to be voluntary, some thought they were mandatory.

Key changes are that the new sessions are ...

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