Workshops.
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Session I: Relearning Diversity
A Deeper Engagement with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Geller Conference Room
Mark Brimhall-Vargas, Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
In uncertain times, it is helpful to re-engage with the fundamental basics of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially as they impact a progressive agenda to bring Brandeis University ever closer to alignment with its founding ideals. This workshop seeks to co-create a space where participants can unpack these concepts to see where one ends and the other begins. And in developing shared language (with a healthy dose of lived experience), a shared agenda presents itself as possible. This workshop does not require “expertise” in a traditional sense and welcomes the curious disposition when one stands in the powerful place of “not knowing.” Let us “not know” together.
Indigenous Messianic Movements in Colonial and Modern Mesoamerica | Lurias 1
Javier Urcid, PhD, Jane's Chair Professor of Latin American Studies, Yale University
This talk highlights the agency of indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica since the early Spanish colonial regime in their fight to assert socio-cultural sovereignty, from violent resistance to innovative hybridity. Particular attention is given to the messianic movement that led to the cult of the Virgen de la Guadalupe, and of the ways contemporary native peoples continue asserting their cultural identity.
Reorienting American History | Lurias 2
Patrick Chung, Lecturer in American Studies
The workshop will focus on the challenges of incorporating the experiences of marginalized people into mainstream historical narratives, including Chung’s experience of teaching “Asian American Experience” in Fall 2016. The course provided an overview of US history from the perspectives of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Through a consideration of both traditional history textbooks and Asian American studies texts, attendees will be asked to think about how critical events in the nation’s history like the Boston Tea Party and World War II were shaped by Asia and AAPI people.
Diversity and Elite Institutions of Higher Education | Levine Ross 2
Kim Godsoe, PhD, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
When college admissions are discussed, the conversation often focuses only affirmative action. However, other populations including student athletes and legacy students often benefit in the admissions process. Is the college admissions process a meritocracy? And how is diversity valued in institutions of higher education?
A Deeper Engagement with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Geller Conference Room
Mark Brimhall-Vargas, Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
In uncertain times, it is helpful to re-engage with the fundamental basics of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially as they impact a progressive agenda to bring Brandeis University ever closer to alignment with its founding ideals. This workshop seeks to co-create a space where participants can unpack these concepts to see where one ends and the other begins. And in developing shared language (with a healthy dose of lived experience), a shared agenda presents itself as possible. This workshop does not require “expertise” in a traditional sense and welcomes the curious disposition when one stands in the powerful place of “not knowing.” Let us “not know” together.
Indigenous Messianic Movements in Colonial and Modern Mesoamerica | Lurias 1
Javier Urcid, PhD, Jane's Chair Professor of Latin American Studies, Yale University
This talk highlights the agency of indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica since the early Spanish colonial regime in their fight to assert socio-cultural sovereignty, from violent resistance to innovative hybridity. Particular attention is given to the messianic movement that led to the cult of the Virgen de la Guadalupe, and of the ways contemporary native peoples continue asserting their cultural identity.
Reorienting American History | Lurias 2
Patrick Chung, Lecturer in American Studies
The workshop will focus on the challenges of incorporating the experiences of marginalized people into mainstream historical narratives, including Chung’s experience of teaching “Asian American Experience” in Fall 2016. The course provided an overview of US history from the perspectives of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Through a consideration of both traditional history textbooks and Asian American studies texts, attendees will be asked to think about how critical events in the nation’s history like the Boston Tea Party and World War II were shaped by Asia and AAPI people.
Diversity and Elite Institutions of Higher Education | Levine Ross 2
Kim Godsoe, PhD, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
When college admissions are discussed, the conversation often focuses only affirmative action. However, other populations including student athletes and legacy students often benefit in the admissions process. Is the college admissions process a meritocracy? And how is diversity valued in institutions of higher education?
Session II: Healing and Empowerment
Restorative Justice as a Tool for Building Inclusive Communities | Geller Conference Room
Matthew Carriker, Protestant Chaplain
Sheila McMahon, Director, Sexual Assault Services and Prevention
This experiential workshop will give participants a chance to experience the power of a restorative justice circle. Restorative justice is a community based practice that looks to strengthen relationships, repair harm, and meet the needs of all members of a community.
The Power of Negotiation: Pay Equity and Negotiations | Levine Ross 1
Michelle Waters-Ekanem, Director of Diversity and Civil Rights at MassDEP
This workshop will focus on empowering women, people of color and recent graduates to understand the importance of negotiating their salary. Women and people of color earn less than their white male and female counterparts and are less likely to negotiate their salary or ask for a raise. Learn the facts about wage gaps and how to feel more comfortable negotiating their salary and asking for a raise.
Wellness and Mental Health | Levine Ross 2
Tony Tran '17
Understanding the complexities of mental health is the first part of the process, and learning how to do something different is the second. This workshop will aim to learn how to navigate student group mental health dynamics, and how to help a friend in need. The goal is to have a safe space to share personal experiences and acquire methods and resources to cope through our experiences.
Diversity In Entrepreneurship: We All Have A Voice | Lurias 1
Jennifer Pierre, Founder of Melanites
Melanites is a toy company bringing a new line of boy dolls of color to market and shattering stereotypes in the interest of celebrating brown boyhood. Join Jennifer Pierre in a discussion about the intersection of entrepreneurship and diversity. She will discuss how anyone can mind map issues important to their community to break business barriers.
Spoken Word: Poetry of Empowerment | Lurias 2
Ricky Orng
Interested in creating, writing, performing and developing a stronger understanding of poetic devices, self and local/global topics? Join Ricky as he introduces the culture of spoken word poetry. Learn to use creative writing as a way of empowering yourself and the communities around you. Open your mind and let the words take you!
Should I Start a Nonprofit? | Lurias 3
Justin Kang, Executive Director of City Awake
A common trend we hear is young people starting their own organizations to create social impact. It's an immediate impulse of this generation. Hear from entrepreneur Justin Kang who during college started four nonprofits and raised nearly $300k to pilot each program. Learn from his challenges and discuss when it is appropriate to start a nonprofit and when it isn't.
Restorative Justice as a Tool for Building Inclusive Communities | Geller Conference Room
Matthew Carriker, Protestant Chaplain
Sheila McMahon, Director, Sexual Assault Services and Prevention
This experiential workshop will give participants a chance to experience the power of a restorative justice circle. Restorative justice is a community based practice that looks to strengthen relationships, repair harm, and meet the needs of all members of a community.
The Power of Negotiation: Pay Equity and Negotiations | Levine Ross 1
Michelle Waters-Ekanem, Director of Diversity and Civil Rights at MassDEP
This workshop will focus on empowering women, people of color and recent graduates to understand the importance of negotiating their salary. Women and people of color earn less than their white male and female counterparts and are less likely to negotiate their salary or ask for a raise. Learn the facts about wage gaps and how to feel more comfortable negotiating their salary and asking for a raise.
Wellness and Mental Health | Levine Ross 2
Tony Tran '17
Understanding the complexities of mental health is the first part of the process, and learning how to do something different is the second. This workshop will aim to learn how to navigate student group mental health dynamics, and how to help a friend in need. The goal is to have a safe space to share personal experiences and acquire methods and resources to cope through our experiences.
Diversity In Entrepreneurship: We All Have A Voice | Lurias 1
Jennifer Pierre, Founder of Melanites
Melanites is a toy company bringing a new line of boy dolls of color to market and shattering stereotypes in the interest of celebrating brown boyhood. Join Jennifer Pierre in a discussion about the intersection of entrepreneurship and diversity. She will discuss how anyone can mind map issues important to their community to break business barriers.
Spoken Word: Poetry of Empowerment | Lurias 2
Ricky Orng
Interested in creating, writing, performing and developing a stronger understanding of poetic devices, self and local/global topics? Join Ricky as he introduces the culture of spoken word poetry. Learn to use creative writing as a way of empowering yourself and the communities around you. Open your mind and let the words take you!
Should I Start a Nonprofit? | Lurias 3
Justin Kang, Executive Director of City Awake
A common trend we hear is young people starting their own organizations to create social impact. It's an immediate impulse of this generation. Hear from entrepreneur Justin Kang who during college started four nonprofits and raised nearly $300k to pilot each program. Learn from his challenges and discuss when it is appropriate to start a nonprofit and when it isn't.
Session III: Coming Together to Affect Change
Privilege Walk | Geller Conference Room
Johnny Wilson '13, Operations Specialist in Department of Student Activities
Join us in our workshop to recognize and understand that privilege exists in many ways around us. In this interactive journey, participants will get the chance to self-reflect and see how privilege organizes itself through a series of questions.
Intergenerational Dialogue | Levine Ross 1
Diversity Conference Volunteer Facilitator
Individuals of all different ages and backgrounds are invited to join in a conversation regarding diversity at all stages of life. This roundtable discussion will aim to provide an opportunity for different generations of activists to learn from each other and show students how activism can continue after graduation.
Intercollege Dialogue | Levine Ross 2
Jamie Wong, Class of 2017
Come join us in a conversation with student activists from different campuses. Discuss the ways in which student activists can support each other and be most effective. The conversation will also recognize the stresses and implications of being a student as well as an activist.
Interstudent Dialogue | Lurias 3
Gateway Program
Join us in a conversation on the current relationships between domestic and international students and how we can make better efforts to improve them. This discussion will touch on ways that the University and its students can work together to create a better campus for everyone.
Privilege Walk | Geller Conference Room
Johnny Wilson '13, Operations Specialist in Department of Student Activities
Join us in our workshop to recognize and understand that privilege exists in many ways around us. In this interactive journey, participants will get the chance to self-reflect and see how privilege organizes itself through a series of questions.
Intergenerational Dialogue | Levine Ross 1
Diversity Conference Volunteer Facilitator
Individuals of all different ages and backgrounds are invited to join in a conversation regarding diversity at all stages of life. This roundtable discussion will aim to provide an opportunity for different generations of activists to learn from each other and show students how activism can continue after graduation.
Intercollege Dialogue | Levine Ross 2
Jamie Wong, Class of 2017
Come join us in a conversation with student activists from different campuses. Discuss the ways in which student activists can support each other and be most effective. The conversation will also recognize the stresses and implications of being a student as well as an activist.
Interstudent Dialogue | Lurias 3
Gateway Program
Join us in a conversation on the current relationships between domestic and international students and how we can make better efforts to improve them. This discussion will touch on ways that the University and its students can work together to create a better campus for everyone.