Diversity and Inclusion

Cultural Competency Lecture on Powerful Ways to Respond to Microaggressions, Stereotypes & Isms lead by Professor of Biology Elizabeth De Stasio & Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion and Associate Dean of Faculty Kimberly Barrett.

This interactive session will discuss strategies that targets of microaggressions, stereotypes and “isms” can use to respond to bias in ways that are self-affirming and empowering. Social science research will be referenced to inform participants’ understanding of concepts related to microaggressions and stereotypes. Participants will also engage in case study and role play to practice powerful ways to respond in these situations.

This is an open event. Please RSVP by November 13th by emailing us at div-inclusion@lawrence.edu

Antisemitism and Intersectionality: Understanding the Subtleties of Anti-Jewish Oppression and Jewish Privilege

Postdoctoral Fellow of Jewish Studies Elliot Ratzman

What and where is antisemitism today? Jews are an admired, powerful, and successful—mostly white—subgroup within the US, yet antisemitism persists: Jews are targeted by the alt-right, seen as racially other, and subject to periodic violence. On the left, outrage over the State of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians has led to robust boycott campaigns and made the Palestinian cause highly-visible on campuses and in protest movements regarding racism and policing. When does Israel-critique become antisemitism? Ratzman will argue for the importance of attending to antisemitism for intersectional analysis and activism, and help clarify how we can identify and distinguish antisemitism from anti-Israelism.

Join us October 18, 2017 in the Esch Hurvis Room (225) from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Find us online and on social media!
go.lawrence.edu/diversityoffice and
www.facebook.com/odi.lawrence

There is still time to join us at Lawrence University’s 2017 Diversity Conference!

This year’s conference theme is Teaching All Students Well: Preparing an Educated Citizenry for Wise Participation in a Diverse Democracy.  We look forward to benefiting from the collective wisdom of those presenting and attending the conference. We will have opportunities for professional development, networking and forming new partnerships to enhance the education of students throughout the education system and across disciplines.

We hope you will join us to be inspired, enlightened and filled with a renewed sense of urgency related to teaching all students well!

Register today at the Conference!

Registration is FREE for faculty, staff and students.

Registration for the public: $175

View the program here

For questions or additional information, contact Michelle Lasecki-Jahnke at 920-832-6744 or michelle.l.lasecki-jahnke@lawrence.edu.

Derald Wing Sue renowned author, psychologist and faculty member at Columbia University will deliver a keynote address entitled, “Microaggressions in Everyday Life”.  His remarks will emphasize how these everyday microaggressions impact higher education.

In addition, presenters will provide insights on topics ranging from technology in the diverse classroom to creating institutions that are welcoming to international students. The conference also provides networking opportunities among professionals interested in making sure that we teach all students well.

The conference was planned to occur at a time when faculty and people in the teaching profession would be more available to attend. However, we are all teachers and learners in some sense. So anyone with an interest in these topics is encouraged to attend.

Register today!

Registration for the public: $175

View program here.

For questions or additional information, contact Michelle Lasecki-Jahnke at 920-832-6744 or michelle.l.lasecki-jahnke@lawrence.edu.

Microaggressions are the everyday verbal, nonverbal and environmental slights, snubs or insults, whether intentional or unintentional which communicate hostile, derogatory or negative messages to target persons based solely upon their marginalized group membership.

The most detrimental forms of microaggressions are usually delivered by well-intentioned individuals who are unaware that they have engaged in harmful conduct toward a socially devalued group.

This keynote address will show how microaggressions are manifested in institutions of higher learning, and how it impacts students, staff, faculty and administrators from socially devalued groups in our society.

Register today!

Registration is FREE for faculty, staff and students.

Registration for the public: $175

View the program here

For questions or additional information, contact Michelle Lasecki-Jahnke at 920-832-6744 or michelle.l.lasecki-jahnke@lawrence.edu.

Register today!

Registration is FREE for faculty, staff and students.

Registration for the public: $175

View the program here

For questions or additional information, contact Michelle Lasecki-Jahnke at 920-832-6744 or michelle.l.lasecki-jahnke@lawrence.edu.

Program for Inaugural Diversity Conference Now Available!

Register today!

Registration is FREE for faculty, staff and students.

Registration for the public: $175

View the program here

Greetings,

The staff of Lawrence University and our lineup of fascinating panelists and speakers are busy preparing for Lawrence University’s inaugural diversity conference on August 17 and 18.

This year’s conference theme is Teaching All Students Well: Preparing an Educated Citizenry for Wise Participation in a Diverse Democracy. We look forward to benefiting from the collective wisdom of those presenting and attending the conference. We will have opportunities for professional development, networking and forming new partnerships to enhance the education of students throughout the education system and across disciplines.

We hope you will join us to be inspired, enlightened and filled with a renewed sense of urgency related to teaching all students well!

For questions or additional information, contact Michelle Lasecki-Jahnke at 920-832-6744 or michelle.l.lasecki-jahnke@lawrence.edu.