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:
- Women's HERstory Month Events
- Social Justice in STEM Spring Calendar
- Women100: Spring Breakthru Virtual Conference
- Safe Zone 2.0 Workshops
- Dive Deeper: Movies to Watch During Women's History Month
- 1st Gen Ducks Financial Literacy Series
- Volunteer/Internship Opportunity: The New Jersey LGBT Chamber of Commerce
- 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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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: movies to watch during women's history month
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This video provides a list of movies to watch during Women's History Month! These eight fact-based stories about women are a great starting point to spark a conversations with friends, family, etc.
Featured at number 8 is MAKERS which is available to borrow from the Diversity Education Lending Library!
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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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volunteer/internship opportunity: the new jersey lgbt chamber of commerce |
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The New Jersey LGBT Chamber of Commerce is the State's leading LGBT professional resource organization and is the only LGBT-focused chamber of commerce in the State of New Jersey. This organization is dedicated to strengthening the visibility and influence of the LGBT business community. They are currently seeking hardworking, professional volunteers and interns!
There are numerous advantages and opportunities in working with them such as:
• Receiving the guidance of established LGBTQ professionals
• Connecting with LGBTQ influencers, activists, and politicians
• Using the Chamber to explore your own interests in business...and more!
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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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