Category Archives: Events
Join us for the ODEI Faculty & Staff Dialogue Series
Download the flyer for the ODEI Dialogue Series
This series provides an opportunity for faculty and staff to dialogue about highly relevant and less-discussed topics. The series will be led by special guest facilitator, Tabari Coleman. Tabari is a training consultant and social justice advocate known for his thoughtful but direct approach in facilitating dialogue sessions that focus on effective communication and building empathy. With more than 18 years-experience in diversity and inclusion training and social justice work, he brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and expertise to his work.
This series is based on the premise that effective communication is the foundation of any inclusive organization. Conversations will acknowledge perspectives without judgment, address blind spots, and challenge the status quo.
Click here for more information and registration.
What Just Happened: Panel Discussion
UMSL Student Government Association, Department of Political Science, and Department of History are hosting a panel discussion on Thursday, Jan 21 at 4pm.
Professors David Kimball, Anita Manion, and Stephen Bagwell from Political Science, and Professor Peter Acsay from History will answer questions regarding the presidential election and recent events at the Capitol. You can submit questions in advance at umsl.edu/go/whathappened
We hope you can join us! Here is the Zoom link. https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/92366809862
Black Futurity Group’s next event
Dear UMSL Faculty, Staff, and Students,
The Black Futurity Group invites you to join us in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream via a virtual discussion of N.K. Jemisin’s short story “The Ones Who Stay and Fight”.
When: Thursday, January 21st at 2 pm
Where: Via Zoom, passcode: 560689
Reading: “The Ones Who Stay and Fight”
For questions, contact Kara Moskowitz (moskowitzk@umsl.edu), Lauren Obermark (ObermarkL@umsl.edu), or Kimberly Welch (kwelch@umsl.edu).
Please download and share this flyer: Black Futurity Group_January event
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance
Since the inaugural Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance, the campus community has celebrated the life, legacy and message of Dr. King with prolific speakers, inspiring music, song and dance, and the presentation of scholarships.
This year’s event is no different.
The event features Michele Norris, former NPR host and special correspondent, Founding director of The Race Card Project and Washington Post opinions contributor. We will also welcome a special performance led by Brian Owens, founder and executive director of L.I.F.E. Arts, Inc. and the E. Desmond Lee Fine Arts Collaborative Community Music Artist in Residence.
Election 2020: What Happened?
This has been an election like we have never seen before. You might be asking, what’s next? Join us for a discussion led by Political Science faculty, Dr. David Kimball, Anita Manion, and Adriano Udani for a question and answer about the election results this Thursday, November 12th at 5 p.m.
Bring any question you might have and be prepared for an informative Q&A! Copy the Zoom link below and set a reminder in your calendar. See you there!
Date: November 12th, 2020
Time: 5:00 PM (CDT)
Link: https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/95799499309
Nothing About us Without us: A Discussion About the Autistic Experience
Join our friends from the Able-Disable Partnership this Wednesday, for a panel discussion called, “Nothing About us Without us: A Discussion About the Autistic Experience”. The panel will explore the perspectives and lived experiences of autistic individuals. This will be a discussion you wont want to miss! Copy the Zoom link below and set a reminder in your calendar.
Date: November 11th, 2020
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (CDT)
Link: https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/98650657404?pwd=WCtLVEM3YzVJZ090VWNaU2JTYmNNQT09
Passcode: 542677
Black Futurity Group Event Announcement
Dear UMSL Faculty, Staff, and Students,
The Black Futurity Group invites you to join us in a discussion of campus life and black student experience through a screening and talkback discussion of Dear White People.
When: Wednesday, November 18th at 6 pm
Where: Via Zoom, passcode: 805252
Screening: Dear White People, Season 1 Episode 1
For questions, contact Kara Moskowitz (moskowitzk@umsl.edu), Lauren Obermark (ObermarkL@umsl.edu), or Kimberly Welch (kwelch@umsl.edu).
Native American Heritage Month
This week begins National Native American Heritage Month! During the month of November, Four Directions Indigenous Peoples and Allies (among others!) will be virtually celebrating Native Peoples and cultures with our theme of Indigenous Futurisms. We invite you to accept the challenge of attending at least one of these events. Click on the picture, copy the zoom link, and schedule a reminder in your calendar. This is an opportunity to learn more about another culture while we celebrate the heritage of Indigenous people’. Check it out!
Chancellor’s Cultural Diversity Council Events, Scholarship, and Fellowship Announcements
During our Fall CCDC meeting, numerous council members shared some awesome opportunities. Check out the announcements below!
Scholarship/Fellowship Opportunity
Opportunity Scholars Program
Applications are open for the Opportunity Scholars Program. The Opportunity Scholars Program provides a unique opportunity for St. Louis-area high school students to receive an all-inclusive, four-year scholarship to the University of Missouri–St. Louis, and opportunities to develop career experience. For more information visit: http://www.umsl.edu/~honors/Opportunity%20Scholars/
International Fellowship Program
Greetings!
There is still time to apply for the ! Applications are due to Dr. Cassidy Thompson (cassidythompson@umsl.edu) on December 1!
UMSL Global is pleased to announce the relaunch of the International Fellowship Program. Supporting the international research efforts of our talented UMSL faculty members is a central mission of the UMSL Global team. The 2020 International Fellowship program is designed to strengthen UMSL’s international efforts by supporting international collaborative research and creative outputs through a one-time fellowship award of up to $5,000.00. The program aims to benefit all faculty engaging in or presenting research/creative outputs that are international in scope and who may need to supplement their funding.
For information on how to apply, click on the 2020 International Fellowship Application tab at http://www.umsl.edu/global/engagement/fellows.html.
We look forward to reading your proposals!
Warmest Wishes!
Events
STITCH webinar Series
Summit to Improve Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Collaborative Health Care Webinar Series (Fridays as noon, October 16 through December 4). If you register as a “community member”/non-health care provider, registration is free.
Here is the direct registration link: https://web.cvent.com/event/45e81e59-09b8-4b46-b89d-d66fdddce863/regProcessStep1
Able-Disable Partnership Sponsored Events
Title: Nothing About us Without us: A Discussion About the Autistic Experience
Date: 2020-11-11
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (CDT)
Link: https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/98650657404?pwd=WCtLVEM3YzVJZ090VWNaU2JTYmNNQT09
Passcode: 542677
Title: Virtual LearnAbility: The Intersection of Virtual Learning and Disability
Date: 2020-11-18
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (CDT)
Zoom Link: https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/94493074427?pwd=cDU2emhTWTZ6VDlLcU9mL1hGZzhKUT09
Password: 976600