Racial Healing: Engaging Your Inner Circle
Darcey Mills, Associate Director for Diversity, Equity and Belonging
Tuesday, Jan. 25 - 4 p.m. - Zoom Webinar Click Here to Join Webinar
Are there people in your life with whom you've been wanting to discuss race or racism, but haven't known how? Talking about racism can be challenging; join me virtually as we consider ways to host truth-telling conversations with friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues.
Trans and Non-Binary Identities
Dr. Evan Smith, Associate Professor of Psychology
Wednesday, Jan. 26 - 4 p.m. - Hoover 110
During this presentation we will discuss the identities and experiences of trans and nonbinary people. We will discuss a range of topics including mental health, political engagement, and pronouns.
What does this mean? Asking for a friend!
Nichole Gonzalez, Dean of Students
Wednesday, Jan. 26 - 7 p.m. - Hoover 110
This workshop will lay the basic foundation for engaging in conversations related to diversity and equity.
Nonviolent Principles and Why People Fear Them
Rev. Amy Shorner-Johnson, Chaplain and Director of Religious and Spiritual Life
Friday, Jan 28 - 12 p.m. - High Library McCormick Classroom
Join us to examine the six principles of nonviolence as attributed to King, and what they brought up as King outlined them in his most controversial speech, Beyond Vietnam. We will also discuss other leaders who practiced nonviolence and the responses to the practices as we consider the practical sides of these principles today. Feel free to bring your lunch!
Safe Zone Training - Level One
Nichole Gonzalez, Dean of Students
Friday, Jan 28 - 3 p.m. - High Library McCormick Classroom
Participants will receive baseline training utilizing Safe Zone curriculum. Safe Zone training is an introduction to marginalized genders and sexualities for those wanting to be a better ally to the LGBTQIA+ community.
Meditation with Dr. Jeffery Long
Dr. Jeffery Long, Professor of Religion and Asian Studies
Monday, Jan. 31 - 7 p.m. - High Library Tower Room
Participants in this program will learn the basic philosophy behind meditation, as well as engage in a short, guided meditation experience. The entire program will run from 45 minutes to one hour.
Black History Month Flag Raising
Darcey Mills, Associate Director for Diversity, Equity and Belonging
Tuesday, Feb. 1 - 4 p.m. - Blue Bean
The Pan-African Flag is a symbol of liberation and pride. Raising this flag signifies the beginning of a month-long celebration, including educational and social events.
Self-Love as a Form of Rebellion: Moving from Self-Care to Self-Preservation
Jennifer Azevedo, Director of Housing and Residence Life
Tuesday, Feb. 1 - 7 p.m. - Hoover 110
Do you love yourself as a form of rebellion? Have you ever thought about how the two are inherently connected? Come spend time in community as we discover how radical self-love is an act of rebellion, connection, education, and ultimately has the power to dismantle systems of oppression.
Preventing and Responding to Microaggressions
Dr. Shannon Haley-Mize, Associate Professor of Education
Wednesday, Feb. 2 - 3 p.m. - Nicarry 101
This workshop will define microaggressions, define three forms, and give specific examples. The discussion will also explore the consequences of microaggressions, identify ways to avoid committing these slights, and build skills necessary to address them when they do occur.
You're Not Unsafe, You're Uncomfortable
Jennifer Crowder, Associate Dean of Students
Wednesday, Feb. 2 - 7 p.m. - Hoover 110
The workshop is designed to help participants recognize loaded language and how it is rooted in implicit bias and undermines the experiences of historically underrepresented and marginalized groups.
Solidarity, Not Unity
Nichole Gonzalez, Dean of Students
Tuesday, Feb. 8 - 4 p.m. - High Library McCormick Classroom
Participants will consider social change through developing an understanding of solidarity. Meaningful, sustainable social change requires more than charity, activism, volunteerism, or calls for unity. Change requires understanding privilege, building relationships across differences, and working to change structures that support oppression and injustice.
Beloved Relationship Building
Counselors, Counseling Services
- Veronica Umbrell, MSW, LCSW, CCDP-D
- Jennifer Deitz, MS, LPC
- Melina Olivas, MS, NCC
Friday, Feb. 11 - 3 p.m. - Bird Cage Lounge, Brossman Commons
How would you describe your relationships? Do you know healthy relationship signs? Do you know toxic relationship signs? Join the campus counselors to learn about the 3 C’s of healthy relationships; Communication, Compassion and Commitment, which impact all areas of life. Participants will leave with new knowledge and skills to empower interpersonal growth.
