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Ruth Oppenheim
The Importance of Memory: The Story of My Life
March 28, 2023
Join us for a day of diversity, equity and inclusion training and info sessions, including a keynote presentation by Ruth Oppenheim.
Sessions will be offered both in person and virtually. All event locations are wheelchair accessible. To request additional accommodations, please email [email protected].
Schedule & Speaker Information
Keynote Session 10-11:30 a.m.
Keynote Presentation
Ruth Oppenheim, Holocaust survivor and author of "Beyond Survival: The Story of My Life"
Welcome
Christina H. Paxson, President, Brown University
Sylvia Carey-Butler, Vice President for Institutional Equity and Diversity
Location: Salomon 101, De Ciccio Auditorium
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Session I Workshops 12noon to 1:15 p.m.
Stephon Williams, President, Having A Better Understanding Leadership Development Training
IN PERSON
Title: Inclusive Leadership: A Force Multiplier
Description: This workshop explores the concept of inclusive leadership and its role in driving organizational success. It will cover the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, as well as strategies for building a more inclusive culture.
Location: Friedman Hall, room 102
endawnis Spears, 2022-23 Tribal Community Member in Residence, NAISI
IN PERSON
Title: Cultural Competency and Humility
Description: This workshop introduces participants to some of the ways to consider terminology related to — and engagement with — Native peoples in the Brown community and beyond. Provided by the Native American and Indigenous Studies Initiative (NAISI)
Location: Friedman Hall, room 108
Marilena Dania, Teaching Fellow, Harvard Summer School
VIRTUAL
Title: LGBTQ+ Awareness and Inclusion
Description: Be a better ally by getting familiar with the essential terms and definitions of sexual and gender diversity concepts and identities. Learn the history of the LGBTQ+ community. Become aware of the past and current psychology research. Finally, understand the importance, and practice the use, of accurate pronouns.
Location: Session will be held virtually.
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Session II Workshops 1:30-2:45p.m.
Stephon Williams, President, Having A Better Understanding Leadership Development Training
IN PERSON
Title: Inclusive Leadership: A Force Multiplier
Description: This workshop explores the concept of inclusive leadership and its role in driving organizational success. It will cover the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, as well as strategies for building a more inclusive culture.
Location: Friedman Hall, room 102
Keith Thompson, Assistant Director of Talent Development
IN PERSON
Title: Working Together to Increase and Spread Empathy
Description: In this workshop, we will lead participants through a discussion on the importance of empathy, sharing pragmatic tips for developing the skill of empathy that can be effectively used in the workplace. Participants will learn the key concepts related to empathy and will leave knowing how to further develop their own capacity to show empathy to others, both at work and at home. This workshop was built on the underlying premise that working together to increase our own empathy and spread empathy throughout the university is an important goal, and critical to the future of work at Brown.
Location: Friedman Hall, room 108
Karen Andrews, Director, Student Accessibility Services
VIRTUAL
Title: Equality or Equity? Reframing the Conversation About Disability in Higher Education
Description: The purpose of the workshop is to reframe the conversation around disability as diversity in higher education. Through sharing information rooted in a social justice framework, participants will understand and consider that disability is not just about compliance and accommodations. Disability must be recognized as an integral component of diversity just the same as any other identity. Practical ideas and tips will be shared for advancing disability and diversity at Brown University in order to create an equitable experience for all.
Location: Session will be held virtually