As part of our Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity will continue its weekly D&I professional development series with a new line-up of sessions beginning on March 20 and through April 17, 2019. Participants will learn concepts, skills and effective approaches to engaging thoughtfully in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive academic community.
Registration is required for each session and seating is limited so please register early. Sessions will be announced on Today@Brown and registration will open immediately following the announcement. Each week, a lunch menu will be specially designed and curated by a member of our dining staff. Each menu will reflect the cultural backgrounds and culinary talents of our dining staff colleagues.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Dates: Every Wednesday from March 20 to April 17, 2019
Time: Noon to 1:00 pm
Where: Chancellors Dining Room in the Sharpe Refectory (The Ratty)
Contact: Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity 401-863-2216, [email protected]
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.
DATE
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THEME
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FACILITATOR
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March 20
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Underrepresented People of Color at Brown: Sense of Belonging and Obstacles
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Lynn Hernández, Director of University Inclusion Programs and Assistant Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences (Research)
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April 3
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Non-Violence Training at Brown, Part I: Principles of Non-Violence
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Jonathan Corey, Assistant Director of Student and Employee Accessibility Services
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April 10
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Non-Violence Training at Brown, Part II: Steps Towards Non-Violence
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Jonathan Corey, Assistant Director of Student and Employee Accessibility Services
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April 17
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Let's Talk about the Savior Complex
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Jesús J. Hernández, Ph.D., Program Manager of Faculty Engagement and Research at the Swearer Center
Betsy Shimberg, Assistant Dean of the College, Engaged Co-curriculum, Director of Student Development at the Swearer Center
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