Welcome to the Diversity Education Newsletter!
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The purpose of the Diversity Education newsletter is to promote the ongoing work of diversity and inclusion at Stevens and share opportunities for learning and engagement. Each month, the newsletter will include: recent events, upcoming opportunities, on and off campus resources, and educational media. All members of the Stevens community are encouraged to read and share this newsletter as we all contribute to building a more inclusive campus environment.
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- Safe Zone Training 1.0 for Students | 11/6 | Wellness Center | 3:00-5:00 pm
- Toxic Masculinity Dialogue | 11/11 | Lore-El |6:30-7:30 pm
- Ethnic Student Council Thanksgiving | 11/14 | Bissinger | 9:00 - 11:00 pm
- LeadHERship Conference | 11/16 | Babbio Center | 9:30 - 4 pm
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International Education Month Events
International Education Month is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. At Stevens, we promote several events related to global perspectives during November. International Education Month is organized by a special committee managed by the Office of International Programs. For more detailed information on these events, please check out the
website
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LeadHERship Conference
Hosted in collaboration with Lore-El Center, and Graduate Student Affairs, along with generous support provided by Dianne (Smith) Szipszky ’90 M.Eng. ’91 and the Office of the President, the LeadHERship conference is an opportunity you do not want to miss! This year the keynote speaker will be Deanne Bell (engineer, television host, and the founder of FutureEngineers.org). Attendees will be able to choose from 6 breakout workshops, led by faculty, staff and graduate students! All are welcome! Find out more and
register today.
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ESC Thanksgiving
The Ethnic Student Council is hosting their annual Thanksgiving celebration on November 14 at Bissinger! Organizations will bring their own traditional cultural food for a large sit-down style festival. Following a short presentation about the origins of Thanksgiving, food will be served and the stage will be opened to the audience for an open mic night.
Sign up for open mic
here
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Safe Zone Training
On November 6th at 3pm in the Wellness Center we will be hosting a Safe Zone training for students. The goals of the program are to: support the campus’ LGBTQ+ population, provide educational opportunities to better understand LGBTQ+ issues at Stevens, and spread various LGBTQ+ resources that are readily available on the Stevens campus.
If interested in joining us, please RSVP on
Ducklink
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It's Tricky! Cultural Appropriation vs. Appreciation
Still confused about the difference between appropriation and appreciation?
Ask Yourself these questions:
- Does my costume mock cultural or religious symbols such a dreadlocks, headdresses, afros, geishas, etc.?
- Does my costume reduce a cultural ethnic group to a stereotype?
- Do I completely understand the cultural significance of what I want to wear?
- Do I only want to wear this because of how "exotic" and "different" it is?
- Does my costume trivialize human suffering, oppression, or marginalization?
- Would my actions allow me to profit from cultural elements that are not my own?
For more information, check out this
video
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Lavender Luncheon
This year we successfully hosted the Lavender Luncheon for all LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff on campus. Co-facilitated by Veronicka Paprocka and Chris Shemanski, this event served as an opportunity for students to meet, network and make connections with faculty, staff and each other within a safe space.
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Feminist Icon Meet-up
On Halloween, Lore-El hosted a Feminist Icon Meet-up. Students got to dress up as their favorite woman or feminist from history and have a free photo session in their costumes. Some iconic costumes include: the Golden Girls, Pippi Longstocking, Fragile Masculinity, Jessica Jones, Edna Mode (the Incredibles), Lava Girl, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Rosie the Riveter, the Wicked Witch, a Baseball Player, and more!
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Women of Color Luncheon
We hosted the Women of Color Luncheon for all self-identified women of color including students, faculty and staff members. Co-facilitated by Lilly Tejada and Edlyn Thompson-Mettle, this event served as an opportunity for students to meet, network and make connections with faculty, staff and each other within a safe environment.
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November is Native American Heritage Month! Learn more about Native American identity and legacy though this video and the following resources:
- Head into the city and visit the National Museum of the American Indian, you can find more information here.
- Stay indoors and watch enlightening documentaries with friends. Here's a list to choose from!
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Diversity Education Lending Library
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All Stevens community members are welcome to borrow from a wide selection of books and DVDs on history, activism, inclusion, identity, and more. Check out the link or visit us on the 10th floor of Howe!
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“The history of the United States is a history of settler colonialism—the founding of a state based on the ideology of white supremacy, the widespread practice of African slavery, and a policy of genocide and land theft.”
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About Diversity Education:
Diversity Education takes on many forms at Stevens including programs such as heritage months, awareness weeks, affinity luncheons, Safe Zone Ally training, facilitated discussions, workshops, and invited guest speakers. All programs are created through an intentionally intersectional lens. Through this programming, the Office of Undergraduate Student Life seeks to:
- foster a deeper understanding of equity and inclusion
- cultivate safe(r) spaces for all Stevens community members
- empower Stevens students, faculty, and staff
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