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Category: Diversity and Inclusion

Allies Network Groups

If you are interested in helping Lawrence University become a more inclusive community, join one of our ally network group sessions to learn more.

Faculty – Thursday, March 16 (11:30-12:30 pm)

Staff – Thursday, March 30 (11:30-12:30 pm)

Student – Thursday, March 30 (7-8 pm)

All group sessions are in the Esch Hurvis Room.

Please RSVP to Michelle Lasecki-Jahnke at michelle.l.lasecki-jahnke@lawrence.edu

Community Conversation on Political Common Ground – Part 2

March 31, 1–4 p.m.
Esch Hurvis Room, Warch Campus Center

Facilitators:
Kimberly Barrett, vp for diversity & inclusion and associate dean of the faculty
Jenna Stone, executive director of budget and planning

Community Conversations at Lawrence University are a series of structured dialogues that facilitate authentic communication across some critical area of perceived difference. The purpose is to practice civil deliberation while promoting greater intergroup understanding and trust. We want to help participants begin to move beyond political orthodoxies in order to see ourselves
as diverse but related travelers on life’s journey together with shared concerns and values. It will also serve as a basis to develop collaborative strategies to increase the well-being, civility and participation of people across the political spectrum in all aspects of the life of our campus.

Please RSVP to michelle.l.lasecki-jahnke@lawrence.edu by Monday, March 27.

Allies Network Groups

If you are interested in helping Lawrence University become a more inclusive community, join one of our ally network group sessions to learn more.

Faculty – Thursday, March 16 (11:30-12:30 pm)

Staff – Thursday, March 30 (11:30-12:30 pm)

Student – Thursday, March 30 (7-8 pm)

All group sessions are in the Esch Hurvis Room.

Please RSVP to Michelle Lasecki-Jahnke at michelle.l.lasecki-jahnke@lawrence.edu

Cultural Competency Lecture Series: Intercultural Competence

Cecile Despres-Berry, Leah McSorley, and Laura Zuege, will present Intercultural Competence on March 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Esch Hurvis Room.

Lawrence is home to over 200 students with global backgrounds, nearly 200 students that have studied in another country and faculty and staff with a wide range of international professional and personal experiences. Because these varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences make up our community, the skill of global/intercultural competence can help us interact effectively across cultures.

The Cultural Competency Lecture Series at Lawrence features our faculty, students and staff sharing their expertise related to the knowledge and skills necessary to take a culturally competent, equity-minded approach to the work and learning in which they are engaged at Lawrence. Bring your lunch and learn!

Please join us by sending a RSVP to michelle.l.lasecki-jahnke@lawrence.edu by March 2.

 

Feb. 24: Cultural Competency Lecture Series—Gender

Helen Boyd Kramer, lecturer of gender studies and Freshman Studies, will present Gender in the 21st Century on Feb. 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Warch Campus Center’s Pusey Room.

This presentation will cover a variety of gender identities and expressions, including trans, queer and GNC (gender nonconforming) identities, as well as the basics of gender-neutral pronouns, etiquette around transition and non-binary identities, how to create a welcoming and inclusive space for those of all genders, and how sexual orientation does and doesn’t intersect with gender identity and expression.

The Cultural Competency Lecture Series at Lawrence features our faculty, students and staff sharing their expertise related to the knowledge and skills necessary to take a culturally competent, equity-minded approach to the work and learning in which they are engaged at Lawrence. Bring your lunch and learn!

Please join us by sending a RSVP to michelle.l.lasecki-jahnke@lawrence.edu by Feb. 20.

Feb. 23: Applying the Rethinking Mentoring Model

Lawrence faculty members are invited to “Phase II” of the Rethinking Mentoring series.

Applying the Rethinking Mentoring Model
Thursday, Feb. 23
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Lunch will be provided
Esch Hurvis Room

This session is designed to provide an opportunity for Lawrence faculty to discuss how to apply various aspects of the mentoring model developed by the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) on our campus.

Please RSVP to michelle.l.lasecki-jahnke@lawrence.edu by Friday, Feb. 17.