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:
- "What Does Gender Inclusion Look Like in STEM?"
- Women's HERstory Month Events
- Women100: Spring Breakthru Virtual Conference
- Latinx44 Scholarship Program
- Safe Zone 2.0 Workshops
- Dive Deeper: Highlighting Laverne Cox's Documentary "Disclosure"
- 1st Gen Ducks Financial Literacy Series
- ESC Virtual Cultural Conference
- Lending Library Now Offers E-Books!
- Add Your Event to the History & Heritage Month Calendar
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Click the image for Zoom links and details! |
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Click the image for Zoom links and details! |
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Women100: Spring Breakthru Conference | March 18-19, 2021
Undergraduate students from across the country will gather virtually, delving into issues of intersectional feminism, civic engagement and social justice work. Students will be given the tools and resources to grow as advocates for social change...
Read more
women100.org
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Latinx44 Scholarship Program
This program will award several scholarships to Latinx students to help fund a public service oriented internship in Washington, DC. The opportunity is open to current college or graduate students, or May 2021 graduates who identify as Latinx/a/o.
Read more
www.latinx44scholarship.com
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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 Faculty and Staff
Safe Zone 2.0 for Students
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dive deeper: highlighting "disclosure" |
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Watch Laverne Cox and Trevor Noah discuss Cox’s new documentary “Disclosure”, the history of transgender representation in media, and dealing with social discomfort.
You can watch "Disclosure" now on Netflix!
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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 April 17th! 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.
If you or your organization would be interested in hosting a session at the conference, please fill out this form.
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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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