(1) Baugh Lecture – “The Privileged Poor” – Tuesday, June 23 (Institute Wide)
(2) Talking Black in America – Monday, June 29 (Institute Wide)
(3) Online Medical Spanish Classes (Institute Wide)
(4) Student Town Hall Recording Available (Students)
(5) "Under the Blacklight: Say Her Name" – Wednesday, June 17 (Institute Wide)
(6) "Developing Your Own Racial Trauma Toolkit" – Wednesday, June 17 (Institute Wide)
(7) "White People Talking to White People About Racism" – Thursday, June 19 (Institute Wide)
(8) Fostering LGBTQ2S+ Inclusion in Online Learning – Thursday, June 25 (Institute Wide)
(9) KidsCare Virtual Appointments (Institute Wide)
(1) Baugh Lecture – “The Privileged Poor” – Tuesday, June 23 (Institute Wide)
From Dr. Kimberly Truong, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The E. Lorraine Baugh Visiting Faculty Scholar Lecture “The Privileged Poor” will be held on Tuesday, June 23, from Noon–1:15 p.m. Anthony A. Jack, PhD, Baugh Visiting Faculty Scholar, will discuss how―and why―disadvantaged students struggle at elite colleges, and explain what these schools can do differently if these students are to thrive. Anthony is a first-generation college student who will share his advice with parents, school leaders, and first-generation students.
Register to attend.
(2)
Talking Black in America
– Monday, June 29 (Institute Wide)
From Students for Racial Justice in Health Care, The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, MGH IHP NSSLHA Chapter, and the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Talking Black In America chronicles the incredible impact of African American English on American language and culture. Filmed across the United States, this documentary is a revelation of language as legacy, identity, and triumph over adversity.
Register to access the movie for viewing prior to our discussion on Monday, June 29, Noon–1:00 p.m.
(3) Online Medical Spanish Classes (Institute Wide)
From Ronan Campbell, Office of Student and Alumni Services
The Boston Medical Spanish Center is offering online Medical Spanish classes this summer at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. The course will be held from July 11 to August 12, with two 1-hour sessions per week. The enrollment fee is $195 for IHP students and MGH members.
View more information or
email the Boston Medical Spanish Center.
(4) Student Town Hall Recording Available (Students)
From Ronan Campbell, Office of Student and Alumni Services
The Zoom
recording from the June 15 Student Town Hall Meeting with President Paula Milone-Nuzzo is now available. Recordings from previous Student Town Halls can be found in the student section of the Institute Coronavirus page.
(5) "Under the Blacklight: Say Her Name" – Wednesday, June 17 (Institute Wide)
From Dr. Kimberly Truong, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The African American Policy Forum will host a special episode of Under the Blacklight entitled "#SayHerName: Telling Stories of State Violence Public Silence" on Wednesday, June 17 at 8:00 p.m. Hear from family members of Tanisha Anderson, Sandra Bland, Michelle Cusseaux, Shelly Frey, Korryn Gaines, India Kager, and Kayla Moore.
Register.
(6) "Developing Your Own Racial Trauma Toolkit" – Wednesday, June 17 (Institute Wide)
From Dr. Kimberly Truong, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Boston College's Institute for the Study and Promotion of Race and Culture will host "Developing Your Own Racial Trauma Toolkit" on Wednesday, June 17 at 7:00 p.m. EDT via
Facebook Live.
(7) "White People Talking to White People About Racism" – Thursday, June 18 (Institute Wide)
From Dr. Kimberly Truong, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The USC Race and Equity Center will hold a public forum entitled "White People Talking to White People About Racism" on Thursday, June 18 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. Dr. John Pascarella, professor and chief academic officer at the USC Race and Equity Center will moderate the virtual event.
Register.
(8) Fostering LGBTQ2S+ Inclusion in Online Learning – Thursday, June 25 (Institute Wide)
From Dr. Kimberly Truong, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Attend the webinar Fostering LGBTQ2S+ Inclusion in Online Learning on Thursday, June 25 at Noon. This webinar will discuss how we might foster LGBTQ2S+ inclusion in online learning environments. The webinar will include six presentations offered by a group of scholars from Canada and the United States. These scholars will share their insights regarding pedagogical strategies centered around care, student-instructor learning partnerships, and how instructors might intentionally respond to the unique circumstances faced by LGBTQ2S+ students in online learning environments. ASL interpretation will be provided.
Register.
(9) KidsCare Virtual Appointments (Institute Wide)
From Kathy Sabo, Ruth Sleeper Nursing Center for Clinical Education and Wellness
The Ruth Sleeper Nursing Center for Clinical Education and Wellness will hold free KidsCare Virtual Visits with nurse practitioner students on Thursdays between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m. Support services include achieving better health and well-being for your child, wellness assessments, growth and development, nutrition, sleep, health promotion, one-on-one supportive counseling, and webinars.
Contact Kathy Sabo to schedule an appointment.
