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Becoming Community “The Politics of Trauma” Virtual Book Group

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Friday, March 18 and 25
Zoom

Join a virtual book discussion group of “The Politics of Trauma: Somatics, Healing, and Social Justice” by Staci K. Haines. Explore the field of “politicized somatics,” at the intersections of mindful embodiment and social change. Twelve spots with a book provided at no cost to you! (Others welcome to attend and purchase their own copy.)

This discussion will be facilitated by Dr. Anna Mercedes.

Racist and Racialized Language in the Classroom: A Virtual Panel Discussion

3:30-5 p.m.
Monday, April 11
Zoom

How should instructors approach class content that includes racial slurs or outdated racial terms? What do students want to build their critical awareness of language about race? Panelists will share their practices and invite broader discussion in Q & A.

Panelists:

Safe Space Training for Faculty and Staff

11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wednesday, March 23, Gorecki 204C, CSB
or
Wednesday, March 30, Quad 264, SJU
Zoom option is also available

It’s an introductory level training to prepare attendees to be more effective allies to members of the LGBTQIAA+ community. This training will consist of 1-2 hours of readings and videos to be completed prior to the 2-hour training. This training counts towards the Becoming Community Practitioner and Advanced Practitioner Certificate. It will be facilitated by Jean Keller (chair of Gender Studies), Sheila Nelson (retired faculty from Sociology Department), Janelle Hinchley (faculty from Gender Studies), and Sarah Gewirtz (Social Sciences Librarian).

Fall 2021 Workshops and Webinars

Presenting, along with CSBSJU Libraries- ALOK Vaid -Menon – November 17th at 7pm Via-Zoom-Facilitator: Q+.  Come join us at 6-8pm.  Join Q+ as we welcome ALOK Vaid-Menon to CSB/SJU! ALOK (they/them) is an internationally acclaimed gender non-conforming writer, performer, and public speaker. As a mixed-media artist their work explores themes of trauma, belonging, and the human condition.  See QR Code on posters to sign up.

Beyond the Gender Binary- ALOK V Menon.  Join Q+’s first ever book club: Open to CSB/SJU community.  Starts early November. Facilitated by: Q+ In-Person Session(s): Lavender Lounge in Lower Murray Hall.  Save your spot using the link in the Library bio.

Using the Land Acknowledgement in Your Class
Presenter, Dr. Theodor Gordon.  Thursday, August 26th at 3-4 on Zoom.  

Land Acknowledgements are a good first step toward including justice in your everyday acts. The next step is to act on it! Bring up Native issues in board meetings and class discussions. Be an advocate and a curious learner when it comes to Indigenous issues. If you don’t know something, Ecosia it and listen to Indigenous voices.

Fall 2020 Workshops and Webinars

Thomas J. Tobin, PhD, MSLS, PMP, MOT, CPACC is the Program Area Director for Distance Teaching & Learning  on the Learning Design, Development, & Innovation (LDDI) team at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as well as an internationally recognized speaker and author on quality in technology-enhanced education. He is the author of multiple books, including Reach Everyone, Teach Everyone: Universal Design for Learning in Higher Education (2018). 

Webinar for Staff: Thursday, October 8, 2020  2:00-3:30pm
Webinar for Faculty: Tuesday, October 13, 2020  10:00– 11:30am

Session One (week of March 25), Session Two (week of April 1, and Session Three (week of April 8)

CSB and SJU

(This is not a certificate event.)May 1, 4:00-5:00 pm
HCC Alumne Hall, CSB

(This is not a certificate event)
Jearlyn Steele, singer amd speaker.
August 30th 5:30; BAC Practice Room

9:55-11:15 a.m., Thursday, October 24-CSB, Ardolf Science Center 142

3:00-4:30 p.m., Thursday, October 24 -SJU, Quad 353

Wednesday, February 19. 5-6:30 pm – Gorecki 204B.

Thursday, March 12. 11:15 am-12:30 pm. – Gorecki 204c