Diversity and Inclusion

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is excited to share with the Lawrence Community an opportunity hosted by Toward One Wisconsin (T1W).

This year’s T1W Conference on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion will take place April 25-26 in Appleton WI.

The conference will provide a space for attendees to learn and discuss the work of diversity, equity and inclusion, and how to move from talk to action.

T1W is now accepting applications for virtual poster presentations that will take place April 24 via Zoom. Presenters can use slide shows, PDF, or other graphic platforms to discuss one of the four topics of the conference:

• Workforce Track: Increasing Opportunities for Inclusion in Wisconsin’s Workforce
• Community Track: Creating Inclusive Communities in Wisconsin
• Education Track: Cultivating Equity in Education
• Health Track: Building Health Equity in Wisconsin

Applications are due March 15. Click the link below to visit the Toward One Wisconsin website and learn more about this opportunity.

Thursday, February 2 – Forgotten Black Figures discussion
6:30-8 p.m. – Diversity & Intercultural Center
In collaboration with the Ethnic Studies Department
Join us in a discussion on forgotten and underrepresented Black figures.

Saturday, February 4 – Financial Empowerment Workshop
2:30 p.m. – Diversity & Intercultural Center
Featuring Jonelle L. Rocke, Generational Wealth Strategist
In collaboration with CODA
Join us to learn about financial discipline and management.

Tuesday, February 7 – The Exchange in White America
5-7 p.m. – WCC Cinema
The Exchange in White America is a new documentary film with local significance. Directed by Joanne Williams, a former Milwaukee TV anchor, the film is about a student exchange program that took place in 1966 between Rufus King High School in Milwaukee and Kaukauna High School. Then, 50 years later, the production was performed again by a new group of students. We’ll screen the film and follow with a discussion with filmmaker Joanne Williams.

Wednesday, February 8 – Candles for Cuties
6-7:30 p.m. – Diversity & Intercultural Center
Make your own candles just in time for Valentine’s Day!

Friday, February 10 – Slam Poetry
5 p.m. – Copper Rock
In collaboration with Alianza
Join us for a beginner’s workshop in all things mindfulness and meditation.

Friday, February 10 – Movie Night – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
8-10 p.m. – WCC Cinema

Saturday, February 11 – African Cooking Class
12-3 p.m. – Spiritual & Religious Life 114 – Community Room
This event is a collaboration with the Black Student Union and African Caribbean Union. We will be inviting guest to teach how to cook authentic Nigerian food.

Saturday, February 11 – Movie Night – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
8-10 p.m. – WCC Cinema

Sunday, February 12 – Brown Girl Brunch
12-2 p.m. – WCC Somerset
Join BSU and Black female speakers in a discussion about the experiences of being a Black Woman.

Sunday, February 12 – Brunch on the Block
12-2 p.m. – Nathan Marsh Pusey Room
Join BSU and Black male speakers in a discussion about the experiences of being a Black Man.

Wednesday, February 15-Thursday, February 16 – Hair Care Initiative w/DnIC
Location given after sign-up
Treat yourself by getting a new look for FREE, done by Black hair stylists and barbers.

Saturday, February 18 – Bon App x BSU Dinner
4:30-7:30 p.m. – Andrew Commons
Join us in a special dinner night at Andrew Commons with tasty meals!

Saturday, February 18 – Black Excellence Ball
9 p.m.-midnight – WCC Esch Hurvis
Join us in BSU’s annual ball, with the theme “Royalty.”

Saturday, February 25 – Cultural Expressions: Motherland
7-9:30 p.m. – WCC Esch Hurvis
Join us at our final event of BHM, our annual showcase of cultural talent and representation.

Tuesday, February 28 – Black History 101 Mobile Museum
9 a.m.-4 p.m. – WCC Somerset
The Black History 101 Mobile Museum is an award-winning collection of over 10,000 original artifacts of Black memorabilia dating from the trans-Atlantic slave trade era to hip-hop culture. Founder Dr. Khalid el-Hakim has a passionate commitment to carry on the rich tradition of the Black Museum Movement.

This year’s celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy will be a campus-wide initiative, led by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and supported by offices and individuals from every corner of campus. Programming will consist of a community kick-off breakfast, a Day of Service, and a lecture series that will carry into the first week of February. MLK Day is Monday, Jan. 16.

The MLK Day Planning Committee is seeking volunteers to assist the following working groups: Promotions and Marketing, Kick-off Breakfast, Service Programs, and Lecture Series. Students, staff, and faculty are all invited to lend their voices to these efforts.

If you’re interested in supporting this important work, please email Professor Jesus Smith (jesus.g.smith@lawrence.edu) and Garrett Singer (garrett.j.singer@lawrence.edu).

The LU Peer Educators program is currently accepting applications. The Peer Educators program provides an opportunity for Lawrence students to teach, learn, grow, and develop skills within diversity, equity, and inclusion related areas. A peer educator is a Lawrence student who facilitates and helps to promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-racism (DEIA) awareness to their fellow peers throughout Lawrence University’s campus.

Peer educators attend various training courses, which will provide them with the essential tools on how to successfully lead DEIA  and allyship workshops while enhancing their knowledge on diversity and social justice issues. If you are interested in learning more and/or applying, contact Nora Robinson @ nora.e.robinson@lawrence.edu

The Title IX Guy : James Wilkerson: Oct. 11, 7 p.m. Wriston Auditorium.

This presentation takes a deep dive into the role fear, substances, and “playing around” play in collegiate sexual assault, campus and community resources that are available to students, and ways to approach collegiate sexual misconduct as a community.

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Ethnic Studies Department, and Wellness Services will present a DE&I Community Conversations session at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12 in Warch Campus Center.

The talk is titled “What Do Abortion Bans & Transphobia Have To Do With White Supremacy? Everything.” Chris Barcelos, an assistant professor of women’s, gender, and sexuality studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston, will speak.

The DE&I office is introducing the 2022-23 DE&I Community Conversations Series. This year’s theme is: Race, Racism, and Justice. The first talk in the series will address abortion access, racial justice, and trans liberation.