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April 2020 Volume 1, Issue 2
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GREETINGS,
We hope your experiences with virtual teaching, learning, and working were successful and rewarding! However, during these fluid, unpredictable times, experiencing feelings of uncertainty, frustration, and apprehension can be expected. It is important to remind ourselves that this situation is temporary, and that social distancing does not mean we should stop being social. It is a time for self-care and compassion. In this month's issue, we are sharing resources on managing this stressful time. You will also find exciting updates on research and scholarship from the TAMU community.
The Office for Diversity is working virtually Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm!
In Solidarity,
Office for Diversity
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PRODUCING OUTSTANDING SCHOLARSHIP
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When did you realize you wanted to write this book?
The book desire stems from an intellectual curiosity to look at slavery and the politics of history and memory in West African and African-American literature. I was born in Ghana and grew up in England and had a desire to examine the West African relationship to the history of slavery.
What were the most surprising things you learned in creating your book?
I learned that writing is hard. There is a lot of emotional...
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ENGAGING CAMPUS COMMUNITY THROUGH RESEARCH
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Texas A&M University was honored to host the third annual
High Impact Practices (HIPs) in the States
Conference February 18 - 21. HIPs is a conference that gathers university educators to work together to improve high impact educational practices within public institutions. The Office for Diversity’s very own student assistant,
Yusra Aziz
, and Director of Assessment and Diversity Initiatives,
Dr. Jennifer Reyes
were able to present their research,“Muslim Student Campus Engagement at Texas A&M University” at this conference.
“Being able to present the creative and collaborative work our Office for Diversity is doing was one of my proudest moments in my final semester at Texas A&M. It enabled me to convey how meaningful student work can be, if you have the correct nurturing atmosphere to teach you how to be intentional with Diversity work in the professional setting.”
Yusra Aziz ‘20
Written by:
Lawren Walker
'22, Office for Diversity Student Assistant
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HOW DO WE COPE WITH STRESS AND ANXIETY?
Below, you will find links to information that may be useful as we, and those close to us, navigate these trying times.
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How to talk to Children About COVID-19
” from the Texas A&M’s News Hub - suggestions on how to talk to children about the current crisis and how to manage their anxiety. Of course, these are not “one-size-fits-all” recommendations, but they may help us get started, or find the right direction most appropriate to our unique spaces and circumstances.
Remember! Social distancing does not mean we should stop being social! As we learn new and unique ways to connect with each other, we welcome feedback and ideas for our next correspondence.
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The
Office for Diversity
is collecting experiences and reflections from students, faculty, staff, and community members as we are learning to build community and connecting virtually.
Please share your experiences, insight, and advice regarding learning, teaching, working, and connecting online.
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Texas A&M University
Office for Diversity
Jack K. Williams Administration Building
1360 TAMU
College Station, Texas 77843-1360
Phone:
(979) 458-2905
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