Join us for the ODEI Faculty & Staff Dialogue Series

Events

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

Events

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

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance

Events

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.

 

ODEI Spring 2021 Professional Development Calendar

Training & Professional Development, Uncategorized

As we wrap up this historic Fall 2020 semester, it’s time to start thinking ahead to the Spring!  ODEI is offering a full schedule of learning opportunities for all levels and time schedules.

 

Do you really want to help make a difference and move the needle towards inclusive excellence at UMSL?

These professional development opportunities are most impactful and effective when a critical mass of people within a department or work unit engages in this learning together.   Learning together provides a framework and shared understanding of diversity & inclusion concepts that can be used as a springboard for action.

Space is limited, so you are encouraged to register early.

Click here for information and registration.

You can also download the ODEI Professional Development Catalog Spring 2021 to share with your colleagues and keep as a reference.

Diversity Alliance Interview Series with Jonathan Lidgus

Videos

For our second Diversity Alliance Interview, we speak with the Director of the SUCCEED program, Jonathan Lidgus.

The SUCCEED program focuses on inclusion for all, by being one of the only programs in the nation to serve students of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Jonathan talks about how he helped develop the SUCCEED program; how the program has changed his life; and, other ways he supports faculty, staff, and students with disabilities.

Election 2020: What Happened?

Events

This has been an election like we have never seen before. You might be asking, Election 2020 What Happened flyerwhat’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

Events

ADP-0106_NothingAboutUsWithoutUsADiscussionAboutTheAutisticExperJoin 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

Events

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).