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
  • Student Listening Sessions
  • Social Justice in STEM Dialogue Series featured in the Stute!
  • History & Heritage Month Call for Partners
  • 1st Gen Ducks Email Sign-up
  • 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:
  • Student Listening Sessions (see below)
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Facilitator Training Program for Student Affairs and Athletics staff began
  • Aimiende Negbenebor Sela ‘04 was featured in the December Lore-El Industry Chat, where she shared about her journey from engineering to film
  • Keep an eye on our Instagram @interculturalspace for a feature on Winter Faith Celebrations during finals
student listening sessions
Your voice matters! In an effort to gather student feedback on racial equity and inclusion at Stevens in collaboration with the President's Task Force for Equity and Inclusive Excellence, you are invited to attend one of the following Student Listening Sessions before finals*. We invite you to share your honest views/experiences/observations of equity and inclusion at Stevens and contribute to positive changes. All feedback will be shared with the Task Force.

Please attend one of the following Listening Sessions:
  • Tuesday 12/8 @ 9PM: 
  • This session is open to all students; athletes, members of social fraternities and sororities, SGA members, and student organization members highly encouraged to attend. Led by Edlyn Thompson-Mettle (Associate Director for Diversity Programs) and Liliana Delman (Assistant Director for Diversity Education).
  • Register in advance for this meeting: https://stevens.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvf-upqTkoGtQZGjfADZ7Xv76obDvYNHTI 
  • Wednesday 12/9 @ 4PM:
  • This session is open to all students; first generation, STEP students, Clark & Pinnacle Scholars highly encouraged to attend. Led by Diane Sosa (Staff Therapist in CAPS) and Peter Dominick (Teaching Professor in the School of Business).
  • Register in advance for this meeting: https://stevens.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMpfuChrjMiGd1nk7CZmVmIlj5wL0vjv7II   
  • Thursday 12/10 @ 9PM:
  • This session is open to all students who self-identify as people of color and are seeking an affinity space to share their experiences/feedback. Led by Kody Guedes (Graduate Coordinator for Diversity Education) and Edlyn Thompson-Mettle (Associate Director for Diversity Programs).
  • Register in advance for this meeting: https://stevens.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIlf-yhqzwiHNMdQT901sFcjjP-YzWaXX0Z 

*Additional listening sessions will be offered in late January.
If you cannot attend a Listening Session, please complete this survey by January 22, 2021.
social justice in stem featured in the stute!
Read more about this dialogue series in the recent article!
history and heritage month call for partners
Here at Stevens we celebrate several History and Heritage months and we want to partner with YOU! 
  • Are you interested in learning more about our History and Heritage Months?  
  • Do you have an idea for a History and Heritage month program? 
  • Unsure how your office can contribute? 

Email Kody Guedes, Graduate Coordinator for Diversity Education at kguedes@stevens.edu to set up a time to chat! 
1st gen ducks email sign-up
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!
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.
Join the conversation on Instagram!
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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