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. 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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in this newsletter:
- Social Justice in STEM Events
- Arab American Heritage Month Events
- Sexual Assault Awareness Month
- Safe Zone 2.0 Workshops
- Dive Deeper: Women of the World Poetry Slam
- 1st Gen Ducks Financial Literacy Series
- ESC Virtual Cultural Conference
- Video Games and Identity Workshop
- Industry Chat with Stevens Alumni Joelle Hinds
- Lending Library Now Offers E-Books!
- Add Your Event to the History & Heritage Month Calendar
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Click the images for Zoom links and details! |
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Click the image for Zoom link and details! |
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Click the image to learn more about the Take Back the Night committee! |
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The Stevens Safe Zone Ally Program is a campus-wide initiative designed to educate Stevens community members on LGBTQ+ identity and visibly identify Stevens staff, students and faculty who seek to support the campus' LGBTQ+ population.
Safe Zone 2.0 is open to members who have completed Safe Zone 1.0
Safe Zone 2.0 for Students
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dive deeper: women of the world poetry slam |
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Button Poetry is an organization dedicated to the production and promotion of performance poetry. This playlist on YouTube highlights performances by women of different backgrounds for the Women of the World Poetry Slam. Enjoy one of these performances in this video and check out the full playlist here!
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1st gen ducks financial literacy series |
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Are you a first generation student? At Stevens, a “A first generation college student is someone whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have not graduated from a four-year college or university." Join the 1st Gen Ducks mailing list to hear about upcoming opportunities like our financial literacy series for first gen students!
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Join our Financial Literacy Series by clicking the image for Zoom link and details |
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ESC virtual cultural conference |
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The Ethnic Student Council is hosting its first-ever Virtual Cultural Leadership Conference on Saturday, April 17th from 10am to 4pm! There will be multiple sessions throughout the day focused on Identity: How has your cultural identity impacted you and how can it shape your path? This conference is open to anyone at Stevens, with a focus on bringing together undergraduate students who are involved in cultural organizations.
Find the conference rsvp form here!
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NEW video games and identity workshop |
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Have you ever wondered how identity and your personality relate to the video games you enjoy playing? Join us and partake in a discussion on social identity, character customization, video game perspectives, the term “gamer”, and how these topics relate to one another.
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industry chat with stevens alumni |
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Joelle Hinds is a Financial Advisor who believes in helping their clients beyond just investments. Before joining Morgan Stanley, Hinds has worked in various industries, over 20 years, gaining experience and a perspective that is invaluable. Be sure to come to this industry chat to learn more about Hinds and gain industry insight from a Stevens alumni.
Click on the image for the zoom link and details!
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summer internship opportunity |
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Have you thought about a virtual international internship opportunity, but you've hesitated to apply? Are you interested in taking a virtual summer course with unique global content, so you can jump ahead on your humanities or general elective credits? Would you like to sign up, but you don't think you can afford it?
Join us for an info session with International Programs at 3pm on Zoom on Wednesday, April 7th via Zoom, where we'll be talking about all these opportunities AND scholarships! We have scholarships that are merit-based, need-based or a combination of both. Check out this page for more information about the scholarships. Last summer two STEP students and several more Pell grant students and First Gen students received Full-Ride Carnegie ACES scholarships and earned 3-6 credits (General Elective).
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Don't let circumstances due to the pandemic get in the way of the joy of reading! Several books in our catalogue are now available as E-books for all Stevens students, faculty, and staff. Search for your next read using the link below.
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add your event to the history and heritage month calendar! |
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Here at Stevens we celebrate several History and Heritage months and we want to partner with YOU!
Please use this form to share any events you/your department/org plan to host for any of the upcoming history and heritage months. Events should be submitted 2 weeks in advance of the month in order to be included on the calendar. One event per submission. Contact diversityed@stevens.edu with questions.
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Diversity Education stands in solidarity with anti-racism movements and the work of all people seeking a more inclusive, just and equitable future. We stand in solidarity with Stevens students and offer our continued support, advocacy, educational opportunities and holistic care. We invite all students, faculty, staff, and alumni seeking resources and action steps to join together in community with Diversity Education in this vital work. We recognize the intersecting systems of oppression which impact each of our lives and maintain our commitment to liberation through education. Together we can create positive change, starting with ourselves and our communities. Together, we can contribute to a world where Black Lives Matter and we recognize the value and humanity of every member of our global community.
Please engage the following resources to learn about anti-racism and take action. Contact Diversity Education to learn more.
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Looking for a training or workshop on a diversity topic for your organization or office? You can now easily request a workshop and Diversity Education will facilitate a engaging virtual session. Workshops include: inclusive leadership; allyship, anti-racism, privilege & microaggressions; cross-cultural communication; bias, and custom options! |
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diversity education lending library |
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Though our wide selection of books and DVDs on history, activism, inclusion, identity, and more are unavailable due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you can still check out the link below to find inspiration for your reading list! Many titles are available online at the Stevens Library, on Audible, and through your local library. |
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about diversity education |
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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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Lore-El Center for Women's Leadership |
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