Last summer, President Joe Biden signed into law the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, recognizing June 19 this as a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it has been celebrated annually in various parts of the United States since 1865. On that day in 1865, Union soldiers arrived in the coastal city of Galveston, Texas, to deliver General Order No. 3, officially ending slavery in the state.
The final act of liberation came months after the Confederate army’s surrender ended the Civil War, and more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
Celebrations will be held around the country including community gatherings, readings of the Emancipation Proclamation, church services, and speaker series. You can also show your support by ordering food from black-owned restaurants, getting involved in a community event or watching the Juneteenth documentary 13th now available on Netflix.
The Ohio State University will be closed on Monday, June 20, to observe this new holiday.
|
|
DEI Speaker Series Continues |
|
Decolonizing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Curricula
Presented by Dr. Meganne Masko
Thursday, June 16, 2022 – Noon-1:15 p.m.
What does it mean when we talk about decolonizing science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) curricula? What does it look like in practice?
This presentation focuses on the joint history of colonization and STEAM, how colonization manifests in modern American STEAM curricula, and how to actively work against colonization in designing and implementing curricula. Dr. Masko will contextualize these concepts within her own experiences as a disabled STEAM scholar, educator, and curriculum designer.
|
|
About the speaker: Meganne Masko (She/Her), PhD, MT-BC/L is a board certified and licensed music therapist. Her clinical specialties include adult oncology, palliative, and hospice care. Dr. Masko’s teaching areas of expertise include music cognition, music therapy theories and methods, and research methods. Dr. Masko earned her Bachelor of Music degree from Drake University, and her Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from The University of Iowa. She is a collaborative scientist whose research explores possible epigenomic responses to music therapy, as well as the mechanisms underlying the effectiveness of music therapy in addressing the spiritual care needs of patients at end-of-life.
|
|
From Debate to Dialogue: Conversation strategies to
build connection across difference
|
|
June 28-29, 2022
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Breakfast provided
We are very happy to share that our DEI Education Program has partnered with the Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning to launch our new training series; From Debate to Dialogue: Conversation strategies to build connection across difference. This series explores strategies to facilitate communication and understanding across differences in identity, perspective and experience. This two-day training is open to faculty, staff and other employees at The Ohio State University.
Training participants will learn to apply essential skills necessary to building affirming dialogue in the workplace and/or classroom.
|
|
Pride Month takes place each June in honor of the Stonewall Riots in New York, a series of demonstrations by the gay community that helped lead to the formation of gay and lesbian rights. Community celebrations are held often featuring parades, food and entertainment.
Other June holidays to note include:
June 20 - National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 24 - Pride Day (LGBTQIAA+) (varies by city and country)
June 27 - Canadian Multiculturalism Day
|
|
Join us for a Regional AgrAbility Workshop!
|
|
June 28-30, 2022
Cost- $125 for all 3 days
(Other registration options available.)
Hilton Garden Inn Columbus Easton
3600 Morse Road, Columbus, OH 43230
|
|
Tuesday & Wednesday Workshop
- Prescription medication safety
- Urban agriculture
- Business planning
- Working with vocational rehabilitation
- Farming with developmental disability
- Assistive Technology in agriculture
- Work/life balance
|
|
Thursday Farm Tours
- STGenetics Ohio Heifer Center
- Franklin County Extension Office
- Accessible gardens tour
- Franklinton Farms
- Freshtown Farms
Registration deadline: June 22
|
|
These spotlights celebrate our colleagues and students who are working to make CFAES and the community a welcoming place for all people. Do you know a faculty, staff, or student who you think should be featured? To submit a nomination for the DEI Faculty, staff and student, please fill out this form. |
|
NIFA Invests Nearly $4M in Two New Centers of Excellence
at 1890 Land-grant Institutions
|
|
KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 11, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced today an investment of $3.84 million for two new 1890 Centers of Excellence grants.
“The 1890 Centers of Excellence awards help increase rural prosperity and economic sustainability of food systems in underserved farming communities,” said NIFA Acting Director Dr. Dionne Toombs. “These grants continue to support projects that address critical needs for developing global food security and defense; enhance academic and career activities for students pursuing careers in food and agricultural sciences; and address vital needs in nutrition and health to improve the quality of life of underserved populations.”
The institutions receiving the 1890 Centers of Excellence awards are Delaware State University and Tennessee State University: Read More
|
|
Earn Your Dice Certificate! |
|
The CFAES Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, in collaboration with the Ohio State University Multicultural Center, recently began offering The Diversity, Intercultural and Community Engagement (DICE) Certificate Program.
|
|
|
The DICE certificate is a great way to demonstrate a vested interest in diversity, equity and intercultural engagement to schools and employers!
CFAES is partnering with the Multicultural Center to offer a customized DICE certificate for CFAES students, staff, and faculty. Individuals within the Ohio State community who are not affiliated with CFAES are eligible to participate in the general DICE certificate program. For complete details visit go.osu.edu/cfaesDICE. Please direct all inquiries to Dr. Leo Taylor.
|
|
Don't Miss Our Upcoming Webinars! |
|
Summer professional development workshop schedule
The schedule of summer diversity, equity, and inclusion workshops is now available! Included in the schedule is a new program titled The Language of Inclusion: Pronouns and Other Gendered Words. For descriptions and dates please visit our programming website. All programs will continue to be delivered via Zoom and are open to anyone. All programs taking place prior to July 25 qualify for credit towards the CFAES Diversity, Intercultural, and Community Engagement Certificate (DICE).
|
|
On demand workshops available for individual units
Virtual and in-person DEI workshops are available for delivery on demand! If you would like to request a workshop for your department, unit, or office (including Extension), please reach out to Leo Taylor(.3408).
|
|
Whether you're transgender, cisgender, or agender, you have a gender identity. Frequently confused with gender is sex, but these two terms refer to very different identities. And what about sexual orientation? How does that fit in with gender and sex? Understandably, these identities can be confusing and nuanced.
The workshop will explore various aspects of gender and sexual identity and examine whether binary models of gender and sex accurately represent human diversity. Participants will learn key vocabulary, gain a better understanding of their own identities through a self-reflection exercise, and identify ways to strive for allyship with transgender and gender non-conforming individuals. Participants will leave the session better equipped to create environments that are inclusive of all genders, not just men and women. This program is free and open to all and will include plenty of opportunities for questions and dialogue.
Participation in this event qualifies for 2 credits toward the CFAES Diversity, Intercultural and Community Engagement (DICE) Certificate.
|
|
Inclusive and Equitable Hiring Practices |
|
|
This 90-minute program provides an overview of best practices for recruiting a diverse candidate pool. Participants will examine the role that various forms of bias can play in screening applicants and identify ways that privilege creates an unlevel competitive job market. Strategies for recruitment of historically underrepresented minority applicants will be addressed.
The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences requires that all individuals serving on faculty search committees complete this program every 2 years. This workshop is worth 2 credits toward the CFAES Diversity, Intercultural and Community certificate.
|
|
The Language of Inclusion: Pronouns and Other Gendered Words |
|
Monday, June 27, 11:00-12:15 p.m.
Location: Zoom
|
|
Pronouns are tools for effective and efficient communication, and their intentional or unintentional misuse can cause confusion and harm. Using gender-affirming language such as pronouns and avoiding unnecessary use of highly gendered words is essential to creating spaces that are safe, inviting, and inclusive of people of all genders. This 75-minute workshop will address why pronouns matter, the history of singular they/them, neo-pronouns such as ze/zir, alternatives to other gendered language (e.g., sir, ma’am), and ways allies can use language to advocate for and support transgender and gender non-conforming individuals.
Participation in this event qualifies for 1 credit toward the CFAES Diversity, Intercultural and Community Engagement (DICE) Certificate. For complete details visit go.osu.edu/cfaesDICE.
|
|
Difficult Conversations: How to Communicate Across Difference |
|
|
Have you ever engaged in a conversation about an uncomfortable or sensitive topic and didn't know how to approach it? Conversations about sensitive topics can go awry and lead to friction, but this does not need to be the case. In this 90-minute workshop, participants will be provided with strategies for engaging in conversations that may be uncomfortable or challenging. The latter part of this program provides participants with an opportunity to apply what they have learned in a breakout room activity. This workshop is worth 1 credit toward the CFAES Diversity, Intercultural and Community certificate. |
|
Host a DEI Webinar for Your Department/Unit!
Did you know that in addition to offering monthly, open webinars, the CFAES Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offers in-house delivery of programs to any CFAES unit or department by request for FREE? Available webinars address topics such as implicit bias, microaggressions, bystander intervention, power and privilege, inclusive hiring, and LGBTQ+ issues. If you are interested in hosting a program for members of your unit or department or would like more information please contact Dr. Leo Taylor, Program Manager for Faculty and Staff Affairs at taylor.3408@osu.edu. Visit the DEI website for descriptions of upcoming and past programs to get a better idea about currently available topics. Suggestions for new programs/topics are always welcome!
|
|
Additional Learning Opportunities |
|
The Ohio State University's Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosts several events throughout the month for faculty, staff, and students. Check out their Calendar of Events at https://odi.osu.edu/calendar.
|
|
Future Editions of the DEI Newsletter
Want to stay up to date on our upcoming events, webinars, and learn about new resources? Sign up here to get the newsletter delivered straight to your mailbox.
|
|
Additions to the DEI Newsletter
Have an event or other item you want shared? Please email the exact text and link that you want included to CFAES-DEI@osu.edu by Wednesday, April 27.
|
|
CFAES Community Updates
If you would like to share news on your recent DEI related publications, presentations, awards received, upcoming events, or other noteworthy milestones, please email them to CFAES-DEI@osu.edu.
|
|
|
CFAES Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
