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October 5, 2020 / Events

The Office of Wellness and Mental Health would like to announce the following training events:

Anti-Racism + Bias Awareness Training, TODAY! Monday, Oct. 5, 3:30 p.m., 7 p.m. OR 7:30 p.m. Register Here.

Join together for learning and self-reflection! Understand the significance of why “Black Lives Matter” has made so many headlines and garnered so much attention. Learn what it means to live and work in a diverse world with people from a variety of identities, specifically racial identities. Understand microaggressions and how they may manifest in educational environments and impact historically-marginalized communities. This session creates a space for open, honest communication and active engagement by all members of the community in recognizing the value of every voice.

Presenters:

Dr. Pawan Dhingra, professor of American studies, Amherst College; author of Hyper Education: Why Good Schools, Good Grades, and Good Behavior Are Not Enough
Dr. Jordan West, director, university diversity & inclusion programs, George Washington University
Katie Koestner, author, activist and educator; Featured on the cover of TIME Magazine at age 18 and subject of an HBO Movie.

Take Back the Night Global Virtual Event, Thursday, Oct. 22, 8 p.m. – 9 p.m.

This will be an empowering hour filled with music, survivor stories, activists, authors, poetry, legal updates and more!