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A Stone of Hope: Black Experiences in the Fox Cities

Stone of Hope: Black Experiences in the Fox Cities

“Pop-Up Exhibit” February 14th & Beyond

This exhibit, located on the 2nd floor of Mudd Library, addresses Appleton’s past racial exclusion, and how the Fox Cities emerged from this mountain of despair. Hosted by the Diversity and Intercultural Center.

“Black Excellence: Our Voices, Our Stories…” February 20th 3:00-4:30 PM

Join us for a lecture in Warch Cinema by Dr. Bola Delano-Oriaran. Dr. Delano-Oriaran is a Professor, Dean of Social Sciences at St. Norbert College, and one of the Founders of the Stone of Hope Exhibit. Event sponsored by CODA.

To request accommodation for this event or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Allison Juarez Wunderlin at juarezwa@lawrence.edu

DEI Peer Educators are Now Available

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has peer educators who are available to speak with student organizations, groups, and classes regarding anti-racism and allyship. Our goal is to listen, engage and learn respectfully with and from each other. Join us!

Details for the workshops are below:

Anti-racism
The antiracism workshop is a one-hour session intended to help participants better understand the concepts of race and racism, discuss the consequences of systemic racism and help participants consider committing to a daily practice of antiracism.

Allyship
The allyship workshop is a one-hour session intended to provide better understanding of the active process of allyship, discuss how we each can use our power to support marginalized folks and to help participants consider committing to a daily practice of allyship.

To arrange a workshop or presentation please contact Nora Robinson, Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Fellow, nora.e.robinson@lawrence.edu.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

31st Fox Cities Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

January 17; 6-7:30 P.M.

Keynote Speaker: Judge Yadira Rein

Musical Performances: Lawrence University Concert Choir

Via Zoom (Registration required to attend) Link to Register: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=221GfoWP4U6xMj_yZFxlSYJ4H3BoSTVNnPSJRRNwzX5UNVo5R1VLRFY5UFpCTUVKQ0VHRUJXWkFNTC4u Please RSVP by January 14, 2022.

This event is sponsored by Lawrence University, City of Appleton, United Way Fox Cities, ESTHER, Appleton Area School District and African Heritage, Inc.

PLUS Events for First Years

The Program for Leadership of Underrepresented Students (PLUS) is hosting events in January for first-year students interested in attending. Consider joining us to learn more about resources for students on Lawrence University’s campus. Any questions can be directed to Della Haanen, the PLUS Advisor.

January 18th PLUS and Career Center

7-8 pm in the Diversity and Intercultural Center

Jacklyn will be joining us from the Career Center to hold a resume-building workshop. Get information on how to put together or continue building your resume. This event is in preparation for our Mock Interview event but is open to all first-year students.

January 25th Mock Interview Event

4:30-6:30 (Virtual)

This event requires sign-up. To sign-up for this event, send an email to della.haanen@lawrence.edu space is limited.

Practice your interview skills with the opportunity to receive feedback from professional staff and faculty of Lawrence University. Participants will go through a series of 4 interviews along with time for feedback from your interviewer. If you are interested in Mock Interviews, the Career Center’s resume-building event is strongly encouraged on January 18th. These events will build on each other.

If you are interested in joining PLUS, our applications are open through January 14th. To join fill out the application found here. Joining will allow you to meet students through social events and other opportunities hosted for the PLUS cohort.

Reminder – DEI Peer Educators Only Available the Fall Term!

This is a reminder that the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion currently has peer diversity educators who are available during the fall term to talk with student organizations, groups, and classes regarding antiracism and allyship. Our goal is to be willing to listen, engage and learn respectfully with and from each other. Join us!

Details for the workshops are below:

The antiracism workshop is a one-hour session intended to help participants better understand the concepts of race and racism, discuss the consequences of systemic racism and help participants consider committing to a daily practice of antiracism.

The allyship workshop is a one-hour session intended to provide better understanding of the active process of allyship, discuss how we each can use our power to support marginalized folks and to help participants consider committing to a daily practice of allyship.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity! To arrange a workshop or presentation please contact Cindy Pickart (cindy.j.pickart@lawrence.edu).

Strategies for classroom observations (for observers and observees) with Professor Chloe Armstrong

On Tuesday, November 9, 2021, from 4:30-5:30PM via Zoom, Professor Armstrong (Philosophy) will give a 25-minute presentation on strategies that serve a range of goals, including the modeling of new pedagogical innovations, data collection on experimental teaching, and new practices, revising current practices, peer-to-peer observations, self-observations using recorded materials from remote course content, and classroom observations that may serve in the promotion and reappointment process. 

After the presentation, she will host a 30-minute question and answer (not recorded) session. An RSVP is encouraged but everyone is warmly welcome regardless!

Peer Diversity Educators Now Available

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion currently has peer diversity educators who are available during the fall term to talk with student organizations, groups, and classes regarding antiracism and allyship. Our goal is to be willing to listen, engage and learn respectfully with and from each other. Join us!

Details for the workshops are below:

The antiracism workshop is a one-hour session intended to help participants better understand the concepts of race and racism, discuss the consequences of systemic racism and help participants consider committing to a daily practice of antiracism.

The allyship workshop is a one-hour session intended to provide better understanding of the active process of allyship, discuss how we each can use our power to support marginalized folks and to help participants consider committing to a daily practice of allyship.

To arrange a workshop or presentation, please contact Cindy Pickart (cindy.j.pickart@lawrence.edu).

Join a Lawrence Employee Resource Group

Looking for a way to reconnect with fellow staff and faculty? Join one of our Employee Resource Groups!

The goal of Employee Resource Groups is to foster community and engagement amongst staff and faculty with shared affinity groups you identify with. They also provide a space to discuss what support you need while at Lawrence. You are welcome to join one or more groups that you identify with. 

Our groups include: 
– Professionals of Color 
– PRIDE (LGBT) Resource Group
– Emerging Professionals (new to LU/new in career)
– GEL Global Employees of Lawrence
– LIFT UP (Low Income, First-Generation Staff/Fac Talent Unpacking Privilege)

To join our mailing list, sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/MVQ6410kka

For more information about each group, visit our webpage: https://www.lawrence.edu/info/offices/diversity-and-inclusion/get-involved/employee-resource-groups