Fostering Inclusivity at the College of Dentistry |
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Complete a short survey to let us know what activities you are interested in!
The new College of Dentistry Inclusivity Advisory Group would like your help in identifying ways to foster inclusivity at the college. Please take a few moments to complete this short survey.
The Inclusivity Advisory Group is lead by Dr. Yun Saksena, associate dean for education, diversity, equity & inclusion. Members consist of faculty, staff and students: Vickie Barry, Hibah Chughtai, Beth Cullinane, Dr. Marianne Day, Logan Lawrence, Yumi Liu, Dr. Sarah Lowman, Lisa Moravec, Dr. Ali Nawshad, Aadil Toor, Dr. Edward Vigna, Dr. Minnie Vishwanath, Erin Wirth and Elias Witte.
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Upcoming Inclusivity-Related Events |
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Join the new College of Dentistry Book Club!
The College of Dentistry Inclusivity Advisory Group is hosting a book club with the goal of helping the college community further their understanding of issues related to inclusion, diversity, equity and justice.
The inaugural book club selection is "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks." This story explores issues of consent, morality and intercultural communications. See book summary.
Books can be picked up from Dr. Yun Saksena in room 2108. A discussion will be held in late January or early February.
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Faculty coaching opportunities related to advocacy and bias
The College of Dentistry Faculty Development Committee and the Inclusivity Advisory Group recommend getting registered for the following two events:
Advocacy Actions in Leadership: The Missing Rungs
Join UNMC Faculty Development and the Office of Equity for an important conversation about advocacy actions and their impact on women’s leadership career success.
Guest expert Dr. Carrie Bowler from the Mayo Clinic will share the findings of her recent research examining the lived experiences of the advocacy actions experienced by 12 medical school deans throughout their leadership careers. Ideal for leaders, aspiring leaders, followers, mentors and sponsors, the goal of this session is to help the faculty community consider the advocacy skill-set in practice and the long-term results it can yield.
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REframe Series | The Bias Checklist (Part 2)
This session will serve as a Q & A to facilitate the use of the Inclusive Curriculum Checklist developed by Dr. Amy Caruso Brown. The checklist was designed to be used to evaluate a particular piece of health professions education content, such as a lecture, standardized patient encounter, small group session, or written examination.
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Safe Space Training (Hosted by UNO)
Safe Space training is open to any student, faculty or staff member who would like to be trained and publicly identify as an ally to lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans spectrum, queer spectrum, intersex, asexual, gender spectrum, Two-Spirit, and/or sexuality spectrum (LGBTQIA2S+) students, faculty, and staff.
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UNL International Education Week now thru Nov. 24
All College of Dentistry faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend UNL's International Education Week activities, including "Music from Around the World," "Spanish Conversation Table," and more! See full schedule.
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New Staff and Student Spotlights |
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Brenna Childerston
Sterilization Technician
Background: I'm currently applying to the SCC Radiology Program. However, I have loved getting to know the dental industry, so if my radiology path doesn’t work out, I may consider going into the dental field!
Hometown: Born and raised in Lincoln.
My family: I have three sisters and we are very close - they are my built-in best friends.
Favorite things to do on a day off: I love to sleep in and cuddle with my two cats, Moe and Gidget. I usually ‘run errands’ which consists of me getting coffee and shopping.
Three things about me most people don't know: I was born on February 29 so I’m a Leap Day baby and I’m technically five years old. My boyfriend and I have been together for three years. I ran cross country, have ran a half marathon, and might be running a 5k later next month.
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Trent Roth, D1
Treasurer, Dental Class of 2025
Undergrad: Wayne State College, Biology and Health Sciences
Hometown: Columbus, Neb.
Why I chose dentistry: Dentistry gives me the ability to interact with people while helping to improve their daily life.
Favorite things to do on a day off: I enjoy spending time with family and friends, taking my dog on walks, and staying busy with yard work.
Favorite TV show: Netflix’s Ozark
Favorite movie: The Little Rascals
Favorite Lincoln restaurant: Catalyst
Three things about me most people don’t know: I race dirt track race cars (modifieds & sprint cars), I dislike sushi, and I am an Oklahoma Sooners sports fan!
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