Diversity Center Events

WOKE Wednesdays: Biden/Harris & Higher Education

Wednesday, February 24
6:00 p.m.
Register - (open to the College community – students, staff and faculty)

• Potential new benefits/hardships to colleges and college students
• The aftermath of previous administration

Facilitated by: Jeannette Buntin, Assistant Vice President of Engagement and Diversity

ONGOING SERIES: Overcoming the Impact of Stereotypes on Our Students’ Curricular and Co-Curricular Performances (Chapters 1 and 2)

Thursday, February 25
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Register

Join us for conversations to learn about the inspirations and research that led to Identity and Stereotype Threat by reading Whistling Vivaldi: How stereotypes affect us and what we can do, written by one of the originators of these theories, Dr. Claude M. Steele. Co-facilitated by one Curry College faculty member and one staff member, each session will use a section of the book to serve as the foundation for conversations about how stereotypes affect our students’ performance. More importantly, there are small actions that we can take to combat Stereotype Threat both in and outside the classroom. 

We have seven copies of the book to give out on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please contact Susan Chang at susan.chang@curry.edu to request a copy.

Faculty co-facilitator: Beth Wade, Science and Mathematics
Staff co-facilitator: David Szczerbacki, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

Just the FACTS by FACTUALITY

Wednesday, March 10
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Register

Just the FACTS by FACTUALITY is a facilitated dialogue, crash course, and virtual interactive experience that simulates real life experiences in America. It is played with a rich group of diverse characters  that encounter a series of fact based advantages and limitations based on the intersection of their race, class, gender, sexual orientation, faith, ability and age.  ​Participants select a character that differs from how they identify and are then engaged in a facilitated conversation that includes but is not limited to: racial, gender, religious, and sexual orientation discrimination, gender and racial pay gaps, redlining and gentrification, median income averages by race and gender, (mental) health disparities, prison and bail disparities, (dis)ability, education inequity, ageism and intersectionality.

Just the FACTS evokes empathy, increases cultural competence, & enhances self-awareness. This event is open to all members of the curry community.  Classes/Athletic Teams are encouraged to participated together.
Facilitated by: Natalie Gillard - Natalie is the creator of FACTUALITY. FACTUALITY has supported the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at NBC, Google, Bloomberg, the American Heart Association, Princeton, Yale, and The University of Arizona, where author and civil rights activist, bell hooks participated.

ONGOING SERIES: Overcoming the Impact of Stereotypes on Our Students’ Curricular and Co-Curricular Performances (Chapters 3, 4 and 5)

Friday, March 19
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Register

Join us for conversations to learn about the inspirations and research that led to Identity and Stereotype Threat by reading Whistling Vivaldi: How stereotypes affect us and what we can do, written by one of the originators of these theories, Dr. Claude M. Steele. Co-facilitated by one Curry College faculty member and one staff member, each session will use a section of the book to serve as the foundation for conversations about how stereotypes affect our students’ performance. More importantly, there are small actions that we can take to combat Stereotype Threat both in and outside the classroom. 

We have seven copies of the book to give out on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please contact Susan Chang at susan.chang@curry.edu to request a copy.

Faculty co-facilitator: Christine Bennett, Fine and Applied Arts
Staff co-facilitator: Brigida Palatino, Athletics

Title IX Hot Topic Lunch: Where Are We Now?

Wednesday, March 24
12:30 - 1:20 p.m .
Register

New Title IX regulations reshaped campus requirements around sexual harassment in 2021. Where do we stand now, with a new administration and the recent passage of a campus sexual violence bill in Massachusetts? Join us to learn more about what it means for our campus, our students, and you.
Facilitated by: Rachel King, Title IX Coordinator

WOKE Wednesdays: Equal Pay Day

Wednesday, March 31
6:00 p.m.
Register- (open to the College community – students, staff and faculty)

• History and significance
• Where we are today
• A call to action

Facilitated by: Yara DeSousa, Director of Diversity and Inclusion

ONGOING SERIES: Overcoming the Impact of Stereotypes on Our Students’ Curricular and Co-Curricular Performances (Chapters 6, 7 and 8)

Friday, April 9
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Register

Join us for conversations to learn about the inspirations and research that led to Identity and Stereotype Threat by reading Whistling Vivaldi: How stereotypes affect us and what we can do, written by one of the originators of these theories, Dr. Claude M. Steele. Co-facilitated by one Curry College faculty member and one staff member, each session will use a section of the book to serve as the foundation for conversations about how stereotypes affect our students’ performance. More importantly, there are small actions that we can take to combat Stereotype Threat both in and outside the classroom. 

We have seven copies of the book to give out on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please contact Susan Chang at susan.chang@curry.edu to request a copy.

Faculty co-facilitator: Melissa Anyiwo, Politics and History
Staff co-facilitator: Jennifer Maitino, Residence Life

ONGOING SERIES: Overcoming the Impact of Stereotypes on Our Students’ Curricular and Co-Curricular Performances (Chapters 9, 10 and 11)

Friday, April 30
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Register

Join us for conversations to learn about the inspirations and research that led to Identity and Stereotype Threat by reading Whistling Vivaldi: How stereotypes affect us and what we can do, written by one of the originators of these theories, Dr. Claude M. Steele. Co-facilitated by one Curry College faculty member and one staff member, each session will use a section of the book to serve as the foundation for conversations about how stereotypes affect our students’ performance. More importantly, there are small actions that we can take to combat Stereotype Threat both in and outside the classroom. 

We have seven copies of the book to give out on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please contact Susan Chang at susan.chang@curry.edu to request a copy.

Faculty co-facilitator: Brenda Wrigley, Communication
Staff co-facilitator: Officer Tim O’Sullivan, Curry College Public Safety

Diversity: Inclusion in the Modern Workplace

NOTE: This is an online course, on demand.
Register

If you have not yet taken this online course, it provides an introduction to the topic of diversity, inclusion, and equity via the human experience. It uses the stories of real people to explore concepts such as identity, power, and privilege, to help us communicate more effectively and promote mutual respect in the workplace.
Facilitated by: EverFi Online Platform

Responding to Students' Mental Health Challenges

Wednesday, September 2
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Mental health issues are on the rise and our students are openly sharing their struggles with faculty and staff. During this session, hear about the mental health challenges facing our students and the way the Dean of Students office responds to students in crisis, and get your questions answered.
Facilitated by: Dr. Alison Markson, Director, Counseling Center & Jen Golojuch-Borden, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students

Anti-racist Teaching in the Classroom: Theory into Practice

Friday, September 4
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Part of the Faculty Professional Development and Curriculum Innovation Fall Seminar Series: In Dialogue, join a virtual seminar series that places faculty, students, and staff in conversation with one another around timely topics. Learn how different disciplines approach the same topic, how our roles and identities affect our experiences and work, and more!
Facilitated by: Dr. Kathleen McDonough (Education), Dr. Amanda Kennedy (Criminal Justice and Sociology) and Student participants TBA

Helping Your Students Feel Seen - Part 1 (For Faculty)

Friday, September 11
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Research consistently proves that students are more likely to be successful and complete their work if they know that you see and believe in them; you find ways to empower them; and you validate different perspectives and life experiences in your classroom. So, what can you do to make your students feel seen, welcome, and included? These two workshops will help you find ways to make your classroom a truly inclusive space that welcomes all students regardless of their identity. In this first of two sessions, you will be introduced to the Inquiry Model to explore the core question: Why should you actively diversify your course? The second session focuses on diversifying your syllabus.
Facilitated by: Dr. Melissa Anyiwo (Politics & History) & Dr. David Summergrad (Education)

Title IX Hot Topic Lunch: So What Changed?

Wednesday, September 16
12:30 - 1:20 p.m.

The Department of Education released new Title IX regulations that impact how colleges address sexual harassment, including sexual assault.  BYOL and Zoom in for a conversation on what has changed, what hasn't, and what it means for our students and employees.
Facilitated by: Rachel King, Title IX Coordinator

Dr. Jamie Washington on Supervision with a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Lens (Webinar)

Friday, September 18
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

How do your social identities impact your relationship with supervisees?  While campuses have increased the demographic diversity of faculty, staff and students, there are challenges with training those who supervise, train and mentor to do so with a diversity, equity & inclusion lens. Through this webinar, Dr. Washington and Dr. Griffith will guide you to encourage meaningful conversations across difference and improve the overall climate for minoritized staff on your campus.
Facilitated by: Dr. Jamie Washington, President and Founder of the Washington Consulting Group and his guest, Dr. Debra Griffith 

Allies at Work - Recruiting and Retaining LGBTQ+ Employees in Academia (Webinar)

Tuesday, September 22*
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

How can we ensure our colleges, universities, and affiliated intuitions truly welcome LGBTQ+ jobseekers and employees? During this webinar, you’ll explore policies and practices to advance the meaningful recruitment, inclusion, and leadership of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer colleagues. Learn new and creative ideas for ally-ship, both as an individual and for your entire institution. Presenter Rochelle “Shelley” Diamond is a research biologist at Caltech and the chair of the National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals (NOGLSTP). Delve into leading-edge research, share your stories and questions, and take your advocacy for workplace equity to the next level.
Facilitated by: Rochelle “Shelley” Diamond

Interrupting Gender Bias at Work 

Thursday, September 24
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

This workshop introduces participants to common ways (unconscious) gender bias manifests at work and simple interventions we can all make to reduce gender bias. By the end of the session, participants will: be able to identify one way gender bias shows up in their workplace; be able to identify at least one strategy to interrupt that gender bias; and develop and commit to a SMART goal that puts that strategy into action.
Facilitated by: Paige Meltzer, Ph.D. Dr. Meltzer is a coach, facilitator and consultant with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Paige launched the Women’s Center at Wake Forest University, where she was part of Chief Diversity Officer’s senior leadership team and affiliate faculty. Paige holds a PhD from Brown University in US History and has taught at Wake Forest, Brown, and Harvard University.

Ableness Discourse and Academia: What Does “Disability” Even Mean?

Friday, October 2
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Part of the Faculty Professional Development and Curriculum Innovation Fall Seminar Series: In Dialogue, join a virtual seminar series that places faculty, students, and staff in conversation with one another around timely topics. Learn how different disciplines approach the same topic, how our roles and identities affect our experiences and work, and more!
Facilitated by:  Dr. Laura Vanderberg (PAL) Dr. Sasha Yampolsky (PAL), PAL student participants TBA

Title IX Hot Topic Lunch: Centering Minoritized Students' Experiences

Wednesday, October 7
12:30 - 1:20 p.m.

Conversations about sexual violence on college campuses often overlook how students’ multiple identities intersect with systems of power and privilege. Let’s talk about the complexities and what it means to center minoritized students’ experiences.
Facilitated by: Rachel King, Title IX Coordinator

Lunch and Dialogue Series: PRIDE Employee Resource Group

Thursday, October 8
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Join us for a conversation on starting a PRIDE Employee Resource Group--Research shows that visibly embracing diversity will assist organizations in both attracting and retaining employees. Be part of the foundation for creating this new space to connect with other staff and faculty in the LGBTQ community, as well as to promote the cultural diversity and professional development of its members internally & externally.
Facilitated by: Jeannette Buntin, Assistant Vice President of Engagement and Diversity

I Don't Know How to Talk About That: Preparing for Conversations About Race (Webinar)

Friday, October 9*
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Meaningful conversations on race are an opportunity to build a resilient community and inform our efforts to create inclusive and equitable institutions. These conversations require preparation, self-reflection, vulnerability, and candidness. In this session, participants will learn how to prepare for fruitful conversations on race that create space for all participants to engage authentically.

Facilitated by: Crystal R. Roberts, J.D., is committed to scholarship, sisterhood and service and believes her purpose is to unite with others committed to tenaciously fighting oppression. She currently works in the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) as a Program Manager and Lead Diversity Trainer for the Unconscious Bias Campus Wide-Initiative. Over a three to five year period (2018-2022), Crystal and her team of 16 trainers will facilitate various interactive trainings on unconscious bias and its impact in the workplace for all OHSU employees. In order to mitigate its inequitable impact, the team offers training and post-training engagement resources to help participants understand that bias continues to provide the context for our interpersonal and institutional interactions and decision-making.

Crystal joined CDI from the OHSU Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity Department (AAEO) where she served as a Civil Rights Investigator.  She worked with AAEO to safeguard access and cultivate a culture of equity and inclusion--training and advising employees and management to comply with federal, state, and local equal employment laws, regulations and policies.  Prior to working at OHSU, Crystal served as an Equity & Compliance Consultant in the Portland State University Office of Global Diversity & Inclusion.This is a pre-recorded webinar.

Race and Policing in the 21st Century

Friday, October 16
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Part of the Faculty Professional Development and Curriculum Innovation Fall Seminar Series: In Dialogue, join a virtual seminar series that places faculty, students, and staff in conversation with one another around timely topics. Learn how different disciplines approach the same topic, how our roles and identities affect our experiences and work, and more!
Facilitated by: Dr. Aaron Daniels (Psychology), Dr. Stephanie Cappadona (Sociology and Criminal Justice), Dr. Sarah Augusto (Sociology and Criminal Justice), Dr. Rebecca Kendall (Sociology and Criminal Justice) Additional participants TBA.

Small Great Things: A Book Discussion

Winter Break

Join us for a conversation and book review of the beautifully constructed yet at times challenging to read, Small Great Things.  This session will be limited to 20 people and a copy of book will be provided.
Facilitated by: Jeannette Buntin, Assistant Vice President of Engagement and Diversity

Diversity: Inclusion in the Modern Workplace

On-Demand

If you have not yet taken this online course, it provides an introduction to the topic of diversity, inclusion, and equity via the human experience. It uses the stories of real people to explore concepts such as identity, power, and privilege, to help us communicate more effectively and promote mutual respect in the workplace. Faculty who wish to participate can email Molly Dequinzio at molly.dequinzio@curry.edu.
Facilitated by: EverFi Online Platform

Responding to Students' Mental Health Challenges

Wednesday, September 2
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Mental health issues are on the rise and our students are openly sharing their struggles with faculty and staff. During this session, hear about the mental health challenges facing our students and the way the Dean of Students office responds to students in crisis, and get your questions answered.
Facilitated by: Dr. Alison Markson, Director, Counseling Center & Jen Golojuch-Borden, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students

Anti-racist Teaching in the Classroom: Theory into Practice

Friday, September 4
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Part of the Faculty Professional Development and Curriculum Innovation Fall Seminar Series: In Dialogue, join a virtual seminar series that places faculty, students, and staff in conversation with one another around timely topics. Learn how different disciplines approach the same topic, how our roles and identities affect our experiences and work, and more!
Facilitated by: Dr. Kathleen McDonough (Education), Dr. Amanda Kennedy (Criminal Justice and Sociology) and Student participants TBA

Helping Your Students Feel Seen - Part 1 (For Faculty)

Friday, September 11
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Research consistently proves that students are more likely to be successful and complete their work if they know that you see and believe in them; you find ways to empower them; and you validate different perspectives and life experiences in your classroom. So, what can you do to make your students feel seen, welcome, and included? These two workshops will help you find ways to make your classroom a truly inclusive space that welcomes all students regardless of their identity. In this first of two sessions, you will be introduced to the Inquiry Model to explore the core question: Why should you actively diversify your course? The second session focuses on diversifying your syllabus.
Facilitated by: Dr. Melissa Anyiwo (Politics & History) & Dr. David Summergrad (Education)

Title IX Hot Topic Lunch: So What Changed?

Wednesday, September 16
12:30 - 1:20 p.m.

The Department of Education released new Title IX regulations that impact how colleges address sexual harassment, including sexual assault.  BYOL and Zoom in for a conversation on what has changed, what hasn't, and what it means for our students and employees.
Facilitated by: Rachel King, Title IX Coordinator

Dr. Jamie Washington on Supervision with a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Lens (Webinar)

Friday, September 18
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

How do your social identities impact your relationship with supervisees?  While campuses have increased the demographic diversity of faculty, staff and students, there are challenges with training those who supervise, train and mentor to do so with a diversity, equity & inclusion lens. Through this webinar, Dr. Washington and Dr. Griffith will guide you to encourage meaningful conversations across difference and improve the overall climate for minoritized staff on your campus.
Facilitated by: Dr. Jamie Washington, President and Founder of the Washington Consulting Group and his guest, Dr. Debra Griffith 

Allies at Work - Recruiting and Retaining LGBTQ+ Employees in Academia (Webinar)

Tuesday, September 22*
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

How can we ensure our colleges, universities, and affiliated intuitions truly welcome LGBTQ+ jobseekers and employees? During this webinar, you’ll explore policies and practices to advance the meaningful recruitment, inclusion, and leadership of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer colleagues. Learn new and creative ideas for ally-ship, both as an individual and for your entire institution. Presenter Rochelle “Shelley” Diamond is a research biologist at Caltech and the chair of the National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals (NOGLSTP). Delve into leading-edge research, share your stories and questions, and take your advocacy for workplace equity to the next level.
Facilitated by: Rochelle “Shelley” Diamond

Interrupting Gender Bias at Work 

Thursday, September 24
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

This workshop introduces participants to common ways (unconscious) gender bias manifests at work and simple interventions we can all make to reduce gender bias. By the end of the session, participants will: be able to identify one way gender bias shows up in their workplace; be able to identify at least one strategy to interrupt that gender bias; and develop and commit to a SMART goal that puts that strategy into action.
Facilitated by: Paige Meltzer, Ph.D. Dr. Meltzer is a coach, facilitator and consultant with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Paige launched the Women’s Center at Wake Forest University, where she was part of Chief Diversity Officer’s senior leadership team and affiliate faculty. Paige holds a PhD from Brown University in US History and has taught at Wake Forest, Brown, and Harvard University.

Ableness Discourse and Academia: What Does “Disability” Even Mean?

Friday, October 2
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Part of the Faculty Professional Development and Curriculum Innovation Fall Seminar Series: In Dialogue, join a virtual seminar series that places faculty, students, and staff in conversation with one another around timely topics. Learn how different disciplines approach the same topic, how our roles and identities affect our experiences and work, and more!
Facilitated by:  Dr. Laura Vanderberg (PAL) Dr. Sasha Yampolsky (PAL), PAL student participants TBA

Title IX Hot Topic Lunch: Centering Minoritized Students' Experiences

Wednesday, October 7
12:30 - 1:20 p.m.

Conversations about sexual violence on college campuses often overlook how students’ multiple identities intersect with systems of power and privilege. Let’s talk about the complexities and what it means to center minoritized students’ experiences.
Facilitated by: Rachel King, Title IX Coordinator

Lunch and Dialogue Series: PRIDE Employee Resource Group

Thursday, October 8
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Join us for a conversation on starting a PRIDE Employee Resource Group--Research shows that visibly embracing diversity will assist organizations in both attracting and retaining employees. Be part of the foundation for creating this new space to connect with other staff and faculty in the LGBTQ community, as well as to promote the cultural diversity and professional development of its members internally & externally.
Facilitated by: Jeannette Buntin, Assistant Vice President of Engagement and Diversity

I Don't Know How to Talk About That: Preparing for Conversations About Race (Webinar)

Friday, October 9*
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Meaningful conversations on race are an opportunity to build a resilient community and inform our efforts to create inclusive and equitable institutions. These conversations require preparation, self-reflection, vulnerability, and candidness. In this session, participants will learn how to prepare for fruitful conversations on race that create space for all participants to engage authentically.

Facilitated by: Crystal R. Roberts, J.D., is committed to scholarship, sisterhood and service and believes her purpose is to unite with others committed to tenaciously fighting oppression. She currently works in the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) as a Program Manager and Lead Diversity Trainer for the Unconscious Bias Campus Wide-Initiative. Over a three to five year period (2018-2022), Crystal and her team of 16 trainers will facilitate various interactive trainings on unconscious bias and its impact in the workplace for all OHSU employees. In order to mitigate its inequitable impact, the team offers training and post-training engagement resources to help participants understand that bias continues to provide the context for our interpersonal and institutional interactions and decision-making.

Crystal joined CDI from the OHSU Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity Department (AAEO) where she served as a Civil Rights Investigator.  She worked with AAEO to safeguard access and cultivate a culture of equity and inclusion--training and advising employees and management to comply with federal, state, and local equal employment laws, regulations and policies.  Prior to working at OHSU, Crystal served as an Equity & Compliance Consultant in the Portland State University Office of Global Diversity & Inclusion.This is a pre-recorded webinar.

Race and Policing in the 21st Century

Friday, October 16
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Part of the Faculty Professional Development and Curriculum Innovation Fall Seminar Series: In Dialogue, join a virtual seminar series that places faculty, students, and staff in conversation with one another around timely topics. Learn how different disciplines approach the same topic, how our roles and identities affect our experiences and work, and more!
Facilitated by: Dr. Aaron Daniels (Psychology), Dr. Stephanie Cappadona (Sociology and Criminal Justice), Dr. Sarah Augusto (Sociology and Criminal Justice), Dr. Rebecca Kendall (Sociology and Criminal Justice) Additional participants TBA.

Small Great Things: A Book Discussion

Winter Break

Join us for a conversation and book review of the beautifully constructed yet at times challenging to read, Small Great Things.  This session will be limited to 20 people and a copy of book will be provided.
Facilitated by: Jeannette Buntin, Assistant Vice President of Engagement and Diversity

Diversity: Inclusion in the Modern Workplace

On-Demand

If you have not yet taken this online course, it provides an introduction to the topic of diversity, inclusion, and equity via the human experience. It uses the stories of real people to explore concepts such as identity, power, and privilege, to help us communicate more effectively and promote mutual respect in the workplace. Faculty who wish to participate can email Molly Dequinzio at molly.dequinzio@curry.edu.
Facilitated by: EverFi Online Platform

Diversity: Inclusion in the Modern Workplace

NOTE: This is an ONLINE course

If you have not yet taken this online course, it provides an introduction to the topic of diversity, inclusion, and equity via the human experience. It uses the stories of real people to explore concepts such as identity, power, and privilege, to help us communicate more effectively and promote mutual respect in the workplace. Faculty who wish to participate can email Molly Dequinzio at molly.dequinzio@curry.edu.
Facilitated by: EverFi Online Platform

Title IX Hot Topic Lunch: Male Survivors of Sexual Misconduct

Wednesday, January 29
12:30 - 1:20 p.m.
Student Center, Large Meeting Room

While we often hear startling statistics about sexual violence affecting women and gender minorities in college, male students experience victimization too. This session tackles how to best support male survivors on our campus and what we're doing to bring an end to sexual misconduct. Lunch is provided.
Facilitated by: Rachel King, Title IX Coordinator

Overcoming the Impact of Stereotypes on Our Students’ Curricular and Co-Curricular Performances: Whistling Vivaldi

Chapters 1 & 2:  Thursday, February 6
Chapters 1 & 2:  Friday, February 7
Facilitated by:  Dr. Alan Grigsby, Assistant Professor, Sociology/Criminal Justice & Dr. David Szczerbacki, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Chapters 3, 4 & 5:  Tuesday, February 25
Chapters 3, 4 & 5:  Thursday, February 27
Facilitated by: Dr. Michael Bennett, Professor, Business & Brigida Palatino, Head Coach, Women's Soccer

Chapters 6, 7 & 8:  Friday, March 20
Chapters 6, 7 & 8:  Monday, March 23
Facilitated by: Dr. Melissa Anyiwo, Professor, Politics and History & Jennifer Maitino, Director of Residence Life

Chapters 9, 10 & 11:  Tuesday, April 28
Chapters 9, 10 & 11:  Friday, May 1
Facilitated by: Dr. Brenda Wrigley, Associate Professor, Communication & Officer Tim O’Sullivan, Curry College Public Safety

ALL SESSIONS RUN 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Faculty Center

Join us for conversations this semester to learn about the inspirations and research that led to Identity and Stereotype Threat by reading  Whistling Vivaldi: How stereotypes affect us and what we can do, written by one of the originators of these theories, Dr. Claude M. Steele. Co-facilitated by a Curry College faculty member and a staff member, each session will use a section of the book to serve as the foundation for conversations about how stereotypes affect our students’ performance. More importantly, there are small actions that we can take to combat Stereotype Threat both in and outside the classroom. The first 20 participants to RSVP will receive a copy of the book. Priority will be given to those who register for all four conversations. Please note that each session is repeated twice during the same week by the same facilitators to discuss the same chapters.

Dr. Jamie Washington: Supervision with a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Lens (Webinar)

Friday, February 14
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Student Center, Large Meeting Room

How do your social identities impact your relationship with supervisees? While campuses have increased the demographic diversity of faculty, staff and students, there are challenges with training those who supervise, train and mentor to do so with a diversity, equity & inclusion lens. Through this webinar, Dr. Washington and Dr. Griffith will guide you to encourage meaningful conversations across difference and improve the overall climate for minoritized staff on your campus. Lunch is provided.
Facilitated by: Dr. Jamie Washington, President and Founder of the Washington Consulting Group and his guest, Dr. Debra Griffith

Tips on Discussing Difficult or High-Stakes Topics in the Classroom

Thursday, February 20
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Bell Hall Classroom

For some faculty, leading classroom discussion on difficult topics is a perennial challenge. Part of the challenge lies in the fact that we never fully know which issues will be “hot buttons” for our students. Conversations can become heated very quickly, and before long, it can feel like the class is careening out of control. This workshop will provide some helpful tips to assist you in feeling more confident leading difficult dialogues by encouraging reflection on how such discussions connect with larger learning goals, and by providing specific strategies and resources that teachers can use to create more productive conversations in their classrooms.
Facilitated by: Jeannette Buntin, Assistant Vice President of Engagement and Diversity

Disability Etiquette: Interacting with Students with Disabilities on a College Campus

Monday, February 24
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Student Center, Large Meeting Room

This session will explore proper disability etiquette and how to interact with students in and outside the classroom. Attendees will learn how to communicate and facilitate accommodations effectively. We will discuss how to support faculty and students to identify core components in their curriculum and how this impacts accommodations.
Facilitated by: PAL Professors Dr. Lynn Abrahams and Dr. Janis Peters & Jeremiah Rex, Director of Disability Services

Title IX Hot Topic Lunch: From DC to MA - What does it mean for us?

Wednesday, February 26
12:30 - 1:20 p.m.
Student Center, Large Meeting Room

State and federal legislators have a lot to say when in comes to campus sexual harassment. What does it all mean for our campus? This month's Hot Topic Lunch unpacks where we in are in this regulatory climate and the implications for both students and employees.
Facilitated by: Rachel King, Title IX Coordinator

International Students and the Curry Experience

Friday, February 28
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Student Center, Large Meeting Room

In this session we will discuss some of the challenges facing first-year international students as they adjust to new academic and cultural expectations, as well as best practices for strengthening their experiences at Curry College.  We will focus not only on supporting our diverse student body, but also on taking full advantage of the rich opportunities created by their presence on our campus.  Currently enrolled international students will join the conversation, sharing their personal obstacles and successes with faculty and staff.
Facilitated by: Brian O'Malley (Center Director, ONCAMPUS Boston) & International Students

Lunch and Dialogue Series

Monday, March 16
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Location TBD

Join us for a conversation on starting a PRIDE Employee Resource Group--Research shows that visibly embracing diversity will assist organizations in both attracting and retaining employees. Be part of the foundation for creating this new space to connect with other staff and faculty in the LGBTQ community, as well as to promote the cultural diversity and professional development of its members internally & externally.
Facilitated by: Jeannette Buntin, Assistant Vice President of Engagement and Diversity

Interrupting Gender Bias at Work 

Wednesday, March 18
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Student Center, Gray Meeting Room

This workshop introduces participants to common ways (unconscious) gender bias manifests at work and simple interventions we can all make to reduce gender bias. By the end of the session, participants will: be able to identify one way gender bias shows up in their workplace; be able to identify at least one strategy to interrupt that gender bias; and develop and commit to a SMART goal that puts that strategy into action.
Facilitated by: Paige Meltzer, Ph.D.

Student-Athlete Culture

Thursday, March 19
12:30 - 1:20 p.m.
Student Center, Large Meeting Room

This session will focus on the perceptions and stereotypes of our student-athletes, one of the most diverse groups on this campus.  We will share our belief that we are part of a community that is striving for a “One Team – One Goal” approach to everything we do on the field, in the classroom and in the community. Join us to hear directly from Athletics Staff and student-athletes themselves, as we hope to shed light on Curry's student-athlete culture.
Facilitated by: Bruce Weckworth, Softball/Student Athlete Recruitment and Welfare, Vinnie Eruzione, Athletic Director & Curry College Student-Athletes

Responding to Students' Mental Health Challenges

Friday, March 27
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Student Center - President's Dining Room

Mental health issues are on the rise and our students are openly sharing their struggles with faculty and staff. During this session, hear about the mental health challenges facing our students and the way the Dean of Students office responds to students in crisis.
Facilitated by: Dr. Alison Markson, Director, Counseling Center & Jen Golojuch-Borden, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students

Safe Space Training

Date/Time: Safe Space Training sessions will be scheduled around attendees’ availability.
Location: TBD

Safe Space training at Curry is a workshop focused on learning about LGBTQIA issues, building skills for being an ally, and raising awareness about campus and community resources. While our goal is to create a Curry Safe Space network, where members would display a Curry Safe Space network symbol to identify themselves as an ally, becoming a member of the network is not a requirement to participate in the workshop. 
Facilitated by: Various

Small Great Things: A Book Discussion

Thursday, April 2
12:00 - 1:45 p.m.
Levin Library

Join us for a conversation and book review of the beautifully constructed yet at times challenging to read, Small Great Things.  This session will be limited to 20 people and a copy of book will be provided.
Facilitated by: Jeannette Buntin, Assistant Vice President of Engagement and Diversity

Creating a Safe Classroom & Learning Environment

Friday, September 6
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Faculty Center

The purpose of this session is to discuss ways to foster a culture of inclusivity and civility in the classroom. We will focus on how to foster open discussion and debate while creating an environment where diversity is respected and where all students feel comfortable and supported. Participants will learn about best practices to implement in the classroom.
Facilitated by: Mia Khera, Professor, Psychology

Title IX Hot Topic Lunch: Is Anything Changing?

Wednesday, September 11
12:30 - 1:20 p.m.
Student Center, Large Meeting Room

With all the talk about harassment and sexual misconduct in the media and on campuses, are we seeing a change? Join us to discuss the impact and what we learned from the 2019 Curry College Health Assessment about our students.
Facilitated by: Rachel King, Title IX Coordinator

Timely Teaching Interventions for Student Success

Monday, September 23
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Faculty Center

In this session, we will discuss practical strategies for student success. Drawing on research from social psychology, we will consider timely classroom interventions- small but well-placed strategic interventions that help students overcome barriers like marginalization and stereotype threat. These ideas can be applied to many in our student body, including our growing first generation student population.
Facilitated by: Mia Khera, Professor, Psychology

Diversity: Inclusion in the Modern Workplace

NOTE: This is an ONLINE course

If you have not yet taken this online course, it provides an introduction to the topic of diversity, inclusion, and equity via the human experience. It uses the stories of real people to explore concepts such as identity, power, and privilege, to help us communicate more effectively and promote mutual respect in the workplace.
Facilitated by: EverFi Online Platform

Safe Space Training

Date/Time: Safe Space Training sessions will be scheduled around attendees’ availability.
Location: TBD

Safe Space training at Curry is a workshop focused on learning about LGBTQIA issues, building skills for being an ally, and raising awareness about campus and community resources. While our goal is to create a Curry Safe Space network, where members would display a Curry Safe Space network symbol to identify themselves as an ally, becoming a member of the network is not a requirement to participate in the workshop. 
Facilitated by: TBD

Timely Teaching Interventions for Student Success

Tuesday, October 8
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Faculty Center

In this session, we will discuss practical strategies for student success. Drawing on research from social psychology, we will consider timely classroom interventions- small but well-placed strategic interventions that help students overcome barriers like marginalization and stereotype threat. These ideas can be applied to many in our student body, including our growing first generation student population.
Facilitated by: Amanda Kennedy, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Women’s and Gender Studies

Webinar Discussion: Getting Comfortable with Disability

Thursday, October 24
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Hafer, Parents' Lounge

Are you afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing when interacting with a person with a disability? Do you avoid those interactions because of that fear? Are you missing out on a huge part of the population that could be customers, employees, resources ... friends? Explore the attitudinal barriers faced by people with disabilities in all aspects of life. Hear real life stories that offer examples for each barrier.
Facilitated by: Jason Jones, Disability Specialist, Southeast ADA affiliate and director of Wellness Edge at the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI). Jason is a longtime disability advocate for people with paralysis. Christina Bard is the Community Education Director at at the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI). She is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and specializes in Assistive Technology. Christina has been with HDI since 2008, working across projects addressing housing, employment, accessibility and assistive technology.

Title IX Hot Topic Lunch: Supporting Transgender Students

Wednesday, October 30
12:30 - 1:20 p.m.
Student Center, Large Meeting Room

The Title IX landscape is ever changing. Learn more about transgender students' rights and Curry's resources and policies to support people of all gender identities.
Facilitated by: Rachel King, Title IX Coordinator

We Don't Say That Anymore

Monday, November 18
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Student Center, Large Meeting Room

"We Don’t Say That Anymore" - What Does That Really Mean?????? - It means using inclusive language that is free from words, phrases, or tones that reflect prejudiced, stereotyped, or discriminatory views of particular people or groups. Join the conversation on what is deemed right or wrong .
Facilitated by: Jeannette Buntin, Assistant Vice President of Engagement and Diversity