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.
in this newsletter:
  • Updates from Diversity Education
  • Highlighting Black History Month Events Open to All Students, Faculty, Staff & Alumni
  • Social Justice in STEM Spring Calendar
  • Safe Zone 2.0 Workshops
  • Dive Deeper: COVID-Related Anti-Asian Racism
  • Add Your Event to the History & Heritage Month Calendar
  • 1st Gen Ducks Sign-Up & Scholarship Workshop
  • Anti-Racism Resources
  • Trainings and Workshops
Updates from Diversity Education
Diversity Education is continuing to engage with our community through multiple opportunities for learning with students, faculty and staff. Here are recent updates on inclusion initiatives:
  • Last semester's efforts to train "inclusion reps" in each fraternity and sorority is continuing this semester and expanding to include a new partnership with Athletics.
  • As we come to the end of Black History Month, we are gearing up for a variety of great events in March for Women's Herstory Month
highlighting black history month events open to all students, faculty, staff & alumni
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social justice in STEM series spring calendar
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safe zone 2.0 workshops
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 
dive deeper: COVID-related anti-asian racism
Since the beginning of the pandemic, there have been an escalating number of reports on attacks against Asian Americans. To learn more about this issue and what you can do to help as an ally, check out our resource sheet: Tools to Combat Anti-Asian Xenophobia & Racism During COVID-19
add your event to the history and heritage month calendar!
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.
1st gen ducks sign-up & scholarship workshop
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!
Attend our next workshop on "Maximizing Private Scholarships" on Thursday 2/25 at 7PM.
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anti-racism resources
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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training & workshops
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!
diversity education lending library
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, on Audible, and through your local library.
about diversity education
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 
Have resources to add? Email diversityed@stevens.edu!
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