A virtual hug is an online gesture of personal connection that acknowledges our interdependence while we are apart.
Quote For the Week:
“In order to succeed, people need a sense of self-efficacy, to struggle together with resilience to meet the inevitable obstacles and inequities of life.”
Albert Bandura
Tip for Inclusion Online:
Respect the privacy of others. We all know how easy it is to forward something to a friend, who forwards it to a friend, and before you know it your email or other information might be shared with people you don’t know or, worse yet, someone you explicitly would prefer not have it. So, don’t forward information without asking the sender’s permission, particularly if the information is sensitive or contains personal photos or video shared with you privately. Also avoid adding people to groups without asking first. Finally, when on Zoom, respect a person‘s choice regarding how they present (video, alternate background, picture or simply their name), unless of course a class assignment requires a particular presentation.
Something that brings me joy…
These days watching the birds return to the bird feeders we have in our backyard brings me joy. I need only look out of the kitchen window to see a fascinating display of Humming birds, Cardinals, Robins, Red Winged Black Birds and more.
I’d love to hear about some of the things that are bringing you joy while we are learning, working and living at a distance. Feel free to send me an email, kimberly.a.barrett@lawrence.edu, about what brings you comfort and some measure of happiness in these difficult times. Pictures are always appreciated.
With warm regards for your continued health and well being!
Kimberly Barrett, Ph.D.
Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion
and Associate Dean of the Faculty