Day of Dialogue 2022 Schedule

This workshop will focus on “microaggressions,” with a particular emphasis on ways to respond when these come up in a classroom setting. We will also consider the "microbehaviors of inclusion" and discuss strategies to lay the foundation for more inclusive classroom spaces.  

Presenter(s): Kathleen Furin (she/her) & Folasshade Laud-Hammond (she/her)
Intended Audience: Faculty; Staff/Administration; Supervisors
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Heavy
Modality: In Person     

SESSION IS FULL

Are you a leader of a campus department or group that has struggled to build buy in, structure or sustained commitment for anti-racist skill building within your group? Attend this session to workshop strategies with other participants, given facilitation by Scarlett McCahill, (SJU Alum/Adjunct Faculty and Barnes Foundation Director of Human Resources). Scarlett will share lessons learned from the Barnes Foundation’s anti-racism training structure, including internal communication strategies, mandatory trainings, optional extensions, direct instruction, 1:1 coaching and program evaluation.  

Presenter(s): Scarlett McCahill (she/her) & Linda Giang (she/her)
Intended Audience: Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Identities and Intersectionality
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person

SESSION IS FULL

Members of the Writing Center staff will offer tips and resources on how to be an anti-racist writer, including checklists we’ve made for tutors and writers. In our role as tutors, we find that acts of racism in writing are often unintentional, rooted in unexamined assumptions or habits. The first step in being an anti-racist writer is to be intentional: to consider not only individual language choices but the ways in which language has harmed, and continues to harm, people in marginalized groups. We’ll provide questions to consider as you write and strategies for seeking meaningful feedback.

Presenter(s): Jenny Spinner (she/her), Enrico Bruno (he/him), Nana Ofosua-Faayke (she/her), Alec Mettin (he/him), Leslie Quan (she/her) & Tayler Washington (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students, Faculty
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation
Depth: Introduction to the topic
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person

Members of Saint Joseph's University Athletics will share personal stories, highlighting their journeys of belonging and inclusion, within their respective teams and throughout the University. Participants will include student-athletes and coaches from various teams who will take part in a forum style Q&A. In addition, we will submit video content as well, highlighting similar topics of discussion. 
 

Presenter(s):  Erick Woods (he/him)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni"
Theme(s): "Identities and Intersectionality; (In)Equity in Our Communities"
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Moderate
Modality: In Person

SESSION IS FULL

The white savior complex refers to a set of behaviors and beliefs that white persons hold toward non-white individuals and cultures. It is motivated by a desire to show that the white person is not racist or, worse, that the white culture is superior to non-white cultures. This workshop will show how the phenomenon is seen in international relationships by individuals and organizations. Suggestions for how to counteract the white savior complex will be presented in terms of international travel, cross-cultural research and teaching. 

Presenter(s): Dr. Paul R. Sachs (he/him) &  Dr. Seth Y. Asante Oppong (he/him)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Global & International Perspectives
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Light
Modality: Online    

SESSION IS FULL

This workshop allows students, faculty, and staff to explore their own identity while learning about the identities of their peers. It is important to have this introductory understanding of identities so that our campus can be culturally responsive. Participants will learn about 10 major identifiers and will use them to critically think about how they interact within the context of oppression, marginalization, and other social disadvantages. It allows participants to see how society plays a role in our self-conception and emphasizes the importance of having this preliminary awareness. 

Presenter(s): Taylor Stokes (she/her), RJ Hall (he/him), Zoë Welsh (she/her), Cierra Parker (she/her), Lena Defeo (she/her) & Tommy McBride (he/him)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration 
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation; Identities and Intersectionality; (In)Equity in Our Communities
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Moderate
Modality: In Person

SESSION IS FULL

This session will provide an overview of race and gender terminology. A review of terms is guided by a conceptual map that traces the development and impact of language within these socially constructed identity types. Audience engagement is encouraged as we explore how words matter. 

Presenter(s): Dr. Chris Heasley (he/him) & Prof. Stephanie A. Tryce (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Identities and Intersectionality; (In)Equity in Our Communities; Social & Environmental Justice; Global & International Perspectives
Depth: Introduction to the topic
Weight: Light
Modality: Online  

SESSION IS FULL

As a Jesuit institution that values cura personalis, it is important that the students have a well-rounded knowledge on what it is and how to practice it here at SJU. This event will have presenters come and speak about wellness from their different perspectives. The first speaker is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine who will speak on their “whole person” approach to medicine. Next is SJU Naturals who will talk about wellness from a student’s perspective. The final speaker is a Health Center representative who will present the resources that the school provides that students can utilize. 

Presenter(s): Sheridan Leak (she/her), Jala Cosley (she/her), Eileen Bevilacqua (she/her), Natalie Barrett, '18 (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students
Theme(s): Health, Wellness & Wellbeing
Depth: Introduction to the topic
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person

SESSION IS FULL

This presentation will create and begin discussion on topics relating to the intersecting identities of neurodiverse and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Current research will be analyzed and presented to attendees, while creating discussion based on professional experiences working with SJU students on the Autism Spectrum and their experiences with intersecting identities. Discussion will lead to creating action plans towards an inclusive environment and allies in the community. #KinneyPride  
 

Presenter(s): Alli Gatta (she/her) 
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation; Identities and Intersectionality
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Moderate
Modality: Online 

SESSION IS FULL

In this workshop, we examine our identities and experiences as members of the SJU community. We reflect on how our education impacts our worldview and how the messages we learn from early childhood through adulthood shape our personal and communal understanding of how we can sustain a diverse, equitable and inclusive learning community at SJU. We recognize that an investment in DEI requires both meaningful reflection and hard work. We will examine texts and social science research, and develop actionable takeaways to deepen our commitment to making SJU more diverse, equitable and inclusive. 

Presenter(s): Dr. Amber H. Abbas (she/her) & Dr. Elaine Shenk (she/her/ella)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Identities and Intersectionality
Depth: Introduction to the topic
Weight: Moderate
Modality: In Person

In this session, members of the SJU OIT and OIE DEI Advisory Council will share their journey during the past year -- struggles, frustrations, and appreciation for small wins -- and goals for the upcoming year. As participants, you will have an opportunity to brainstorm ways to infuse DEI practices into your day-to-day work, whether that is how you serve students, collaborate with outside vendors, or plan for the merger. 

Presenter(s): Andrea Constantino (she/her), Katherine Cartagena Orochi (she/her), Chontel Delaney (she/her), Karen Pinto (she/her), Leon Hawes (he/him), Olivia MacKenzie (she/her) & Dick Wisenbaker (he/him)
Intended Audience: Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation; Identities and Intersectionality; (In)Equity in Our Communities
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Light
Modality: Online

Participants will listen to The Bridge Between's Return on Generosity Podcast, Episode 55, featuring SJU alumni Jaylen Dotson and Kinney Center Assistant Director of College Support Mary Ann Newell. Jaylen shares his experiences as an adult with autism and Mary Ann provides background information about autism awareness, effective communication, and autism at work. Presenters will facilitate a discussion designed to increase participants' awareness, help them gain skills when interacting with neurodiverse individuals on campus or in the workplace, and to promote advocacy. 

Presenter(s): Theresa McFalls (she/her), Mary Ann Newell (she/her) & Ali Flukes (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation Media & Representation 
Depth: Introduction to the topic
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person

A university-based agenda that dismantles barriers to a complete agenda of belonging, equity, and justice (BEJ) must challenge areas of academic exclusivity to become more welcoming to those who have historically been marginalized. While inequities and underrepresentation are institutional issues which need system-level solutions, they are most immediately addressed at the department and classroom level. The important question for faculty is not whether this is important but rather, do I care enough to make this important. We will talk through this issue using a BEJ Systems Framework. 

Presenter(s): Arthur Mitchell (he/him)
Intended Audience: Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors
Theme(s): (In)Equity in Our Communities 
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Moderate
Modality: In Person
 

The Safe Zone program builds a network of supportive members of the campus community who strive to create inclusive spaces for all students to talk about issues and learn about resources. LGBTQ students can feel isolated or invisible on our campus. Safe Zone training creates allies with the skills, resources and information to be helpful and supportive to our students. 

Presenter(s): Will Marsh '18 (he/him), Dr. Kim Allen-Stuck (she/her), Alex Given ’24 (he/him), Dana Ortgiesen ’22 (she/her) & Leslie Quan ’22 (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation; Identities and Intersectionality; (In)Equity in Our Communities
Depth: Introduction to the topic
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person

SESSION IS FULL

There is a strong correspondence between the prior misconceptions that hinder students' learning science and implicit biases. This suggests that the tools we use to try to overcome the former might be useful in overcoming the latter. It also suggests that broaching the subject of someone's having implicit bias can be made easier by first showing how easily and innocently misconceptions can arise in the far less emotive context of science. 
 

Presenter(s): Dr. Douglas Kurtze (he/him)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Alumni
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation; Social & Environmental Justice
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Light 
Modality: In Person 

In short, this session will impart the fundamental ethical concept of this institution and the larger Jesuit and Catholic heritage which undergirds it: See reality accurately - utilizing the best in all realms of human knowledge and experiences of real people (in other words see the forest but also don't forget the trees) Judge/Evaluate that reality - utilizing Universal Principles that always arise from and then produce local applications (solidarity, subsidiarity, human dignity/rights/responsibilities, CG) Act - as Dr. King put it: the arc of justice is long, but..we've got more to do"  

Presenter(s): Dr. James O'Sullivan (he/him)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation; (In)Equity in Our Communities; Social & Environmental Justice; Global & International Perspectives; Health, Wellness & Wellbeing
Depth: Introduction to the topic
Weight: Moderate
Modality: Online  

SESSION IS FULL

As a Black child, it was instilled in me that I must go above and beyond to overcome the systemic barriers I would encounter as a dual minority. I was taught to lose sleep to work on assignments, stay late to show I’m committed to the company, and even take on extra projects to show myself a team player. All of these harmful lessons upheld white supremacy culture. This session will focus on helping women to develop healthy measures of success for themselves, discuss self advocacy and boundary techniques in the workplace, and provide tips to prevent burn out! 

Presenter(s): Brittany L. Bronson (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Identities and Intersectionality; Health, Wellness & Wellbeing
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Light
Modality: Online

SESSION IS FULL

Especially after the last almost two years, many of us have experienced some level of burnout. We’ve missed out on milestones or celebrations, sometimes even holiday traditions with family and friends. We’ve had to change and re-learn almost every aspect of how we live, learn, and work. Burnout can be caused by a number of things, but some of the biggest causes are disconnection, powerlessness, and overwhelm - chronic stress. Sound familiar? Join us as we talk about how to identify, manage, and maybe even recover from burnout, and learn some new ways to #treatyoselfSJU! 

Presenter(s): Rachel Callahan (she/her) & Tanya Gaymon (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Health, Wellness & Wellbeing
Depth: Introduction to the topic
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person  

This session will focus on identifying the unique challenges trans and gender non-conforming students experience, strategies for creating affirming and competent spaces, and how to effectively support trans and gender non-conforming students. 

Presenter(s): May Booth (she/her/they/them) & Quinn Pellerito (they/them)
Intended Audience: Faculty; Staff / Administration
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation; Identities and Intersectionality
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Moderate
Modality: Online

SESSION IS FULL

In the aftermath of the January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection, many observers declared, "that's not who we are." This session will encourage participants to consider the implications of that statement for American history, for contemporary society, and for the SJU community. How has an American "we" been defined and debated historically? How have conflicting visions of an American "we" shaped today's political climate? And how can the use of "we" in the classroom and in the campus community become less exclusionary and more empathetic? 

Presenter(s): Dr. Jeffrey Hyson (he/him)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation; Media & Representation
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Moderate
Modality: In Person

SESSION IS FULL

As movements for racial justice gain momentum and face backlash from critics, it is worth reflecting upon how social scientists define race. In essence, what exactly does “race” mean? In this interactive workshop, we will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of our own definitions of race. We will then show how our modern racial categories are shaped by historical, social, political, and economic forces. We will move towards a definition that treats race as a socially constructed idea that influences our lives.  

Presenter(s): Dr. Keith Brown (he/him) & Zoë Welsh (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration 
Theme(s): Identities and Intersectionality; Social & Environmental Justice
Depth: Introduction to the topic
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person

SESSION IS FULL

This session will present cases that allow for the audience to analyze symbols of hate and discuss what should be done about them. For example, in Philadelphia, the Columbus statues have become contested sites and the city is considering removing at least one of them. In Germany, former Nazi symbols like the swastika are illegal. Those who publicly display them may face 3-year jail terms. In the 2021 Insurrection on the US Capitol, rioters displayed many symbols ranging from Viking ones to the confederate flag to those that seemingly denied the Holocaust. What to do with symbols of hate? 

Presenter(s): Dr. Melissa Chakars (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Media & Representation
Depth: Introduction to the topic
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person

This workshop will be led by our African-American history class from Fall 2021. The interactive session will explore significant issues, such as: the history of slavery, black codes, and prison system; the history of practices of sexual assault of Black women/lynching of Black men; Black Power/black empowerment; culture, art, and music from the Harlem Renaissance to present; female figures in the Civil Rights movement; and medical disparities. #anti-racism  

Presenter(s): Dr. Katherine Sibley (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Alumni
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation; Identities and Intersectionality; (In)Equity in Our Communities; Social & Environmental Justice; Media & Representation
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Moderate
Modality: In Person  

This workshop will focus on “microaggressions,” with a particular emphasis on ways to respond when these come up in a classroom setting. We will also consider the "microbehaviors of inclusion" and discuss strategies to lay the foundation for more inclusive classroom spaces. 

Presenter(s): Kathleen Furin (she/her) & Folasshade Laud-Hammond (she/her)
Intended Audience: Faculty; Staff/Administration; Supervisors
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Heavy
Modality: In Person    

SESSION IS FULL

Learn how to be a strong ally to community members by using bystander intervention strategies to intervene when you see problematic behavior. 

Presenter(s): Lexi Morrison (she/her) & Chris Morrin (he/him)
Intended Audience: Students, Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors, Alumni
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation
Depth: Introduction to the topic
Weight: Moderate
Modality: Online   

Are you a leader of a campus department or group that has struggled to build buy in, structure or sustained commitment for anti-racist skill building within your group? Attend this session to workshop strategies with other participants, given facilitation by Scarlett McCahill, (SJU Alum/Adjunct Faculty and Barnes Foundation Director of Human Resources). Scarlett will share lessons learned from the Barnes Foundation’s anti-racism training structure, including internal communication strategies, mandatory trainings, optional extensions, direct instruction, 1:1 coaching and program evaluation. 

Presenter(s): Scarlett McCahill (she/her) & Linda Giang (she/her)
Intended Audience: Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Identities and Intersectionality
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person    

SESSION IS FULL

Members of the Writing Center staff will offer tips and resources on how to be an anti-racist writer, including checklists we’ve made for tutors and writers. In our role as tutors, we find that acts of racism in writing are often unintentional, rooted in unexamined assumptions or habits. The first step in being an anti-racist writer is to be intentional: to consider not only individual language choices but the ways in which language has harmed, and continues to harm, people in marginalized groups. We’ll provide questions to consider as you write and strategies for seeking meaningful feedback.  

Presenter(s): Dr. Jenny Spinner (she/her), Enrico Bruno (he/him), Nana Ofosua-Faayke (she/her), Alec Mettin (he/him), Leslie Quan (she/her) & Tayler Washington (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students, Faculty
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation
Depth: Introduction to the topic
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person    

This workshop allows students, faculty, and staff to explore their own identity while learning about the identities of their peers. It is important to have this introductory understanding of identities so that our campus can be culturally responsive. Participants will learn about 10 major identifiers and will use them to critically think about how they interact within the context of oppression, marginalization, and other social disadvantages. It allows participants to see how society plays a role in our self-conception and emphasizes the importance of having this preliminary awareness. 

Presenter(s): Taylor Stokes (she/her), RJ Hall (he/him), Zoë Welsh (she/her), Cierra Parker (she/her), Lena Defeo (she/her) & Tommy McBride (he/him)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration 
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation; Identities and Intersectionality; (In)Equity in Our Communities
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Moderate
Modality: In Person   

SESSION IS FULL

The great Dr. Maya Angelou once said, "I have written 11 books, but each time I think 'uh-oh, they're going to find out now. I've run a game on everybody, and they're going to find me out." How often have you wondered if you were _(insert adjective)_ enough? Especially for those from underrepresented backgrounds, attaining new goals can often be accompanied by concerns about measuring up. Join this session for a lively and interactive discussion about what imposter syndrome is, how it shows up in the spaces we inhabit, and what we can do to mitigate it. *Sponsored by the Career Development Center* 

Presenter(s): Jasmine Omorogbe (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students, Faculty, Staff / Administration, Supervisors, Alumni
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation
Depth: Introduction to the topic
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person    

SESSION IS FULL

This workshop will highlight the inequities and injustices within the K-12 and higher education systems according to scholarly studies. A group of doctoral candidates will present information on how their research topics have expanded upon existing findings.This workshop will include presentations and discussions surrounding DEI issues. Furthermore, this workshop will be centered around the lived experiences of faculty and students as it relates to Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC). Such topics will establish a holistic academic, social, and emotional approach.

Presenter(s): Nicole Patterson (she/her), Kenneth Glover (he/him), Jeffrey Hill (he/him), Jennifer Cooper (she/her) & Shante Antrom (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students, Faculty, Staff / Administration, Supervisors, Alumni
Theme(s): (In)Equity in Our Communities
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Heavy
Modality: In Person

Since the post-9/11 GI Bill, opportunities for veterans to earn a college degree resulted in an influx of veterans on campuses. Transitioning from the military to civilian life can pose challenges for all service members, #veterans, and their families. Being aware of these challenges allows us to better serve the veteran population at SJU. The "Green Zone" establishes a military-friendly campus and workplace empowered to support our student and employee veteran population. Workshop will include perspectives of student and employee veterans, as well as opportunities for future initiatives.  

Presenter(s): Laura Cortese (she/her)
Intended Audience: Faculty, Staff / Administration, Supervisors, Alumni
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation; Identities and Intersectionality
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Light
Modality: Online    

In this presentation, we explore how to utilize our privileges as leaders with intersectional identities to make advocacy and empowerment a routine practice to support people with marginalized identities wherever we are. As a Black woman, doctoral student, and DEI Specialist and an immigrant Chinese American woman professor, scholar, and higher education leader, we invite you to join us. We intend to help you develop a clearer understanding of your own complex diverse identities, learn to include others' intersectional diverse identities, and be stronger allies to marginalized identities. 

Presenter(s): Brittany Bronson (she/her) & Dr. Aubrey Wang (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students, Faculty, Staff / Administration, Supervisors, Alumni
Theme(s): Identities and Intersectionality
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Light
Modality: Online

Join Food & Drink Historian, Tonya Hopkins, a.k.a “The Food Griot,” on a conversational culinary journey exploring: How Black agricultural, culinary knowledge and ingenuity have historically comprised the primary foundation and crux of cuisine development of foodways in the Americas.How hidden, rarely told stories can be brought to light to reintroduce historically accurate narratives back into the public discourse . . . helping to fill the void of what’s too often not taught in classrooms nationwide or globally.
Spotlight: American beer, bourbon, ice cream, soup and catering industries  

Presenter(s): Tonya Hopkins (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students, Faculty, Staff / Administration, Supervisors, Alumni
Theme(s): Identities and Intersectionality; (In)Equity in Our Communities; Social & Environmental Justice; Media & Representation
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Moderate
Modality: In Person

In this workshop, we examine our identities and experiences as members of the SJU community. We reflect on how our education impacts our worldview and how the messages we learn from early childhood through adulthood shape our personal and communal understanding of how we can sustain a diverse, equitable and inclusive learning community at SJU. We recognize that an investment in DEI requires both meaningful reflection and hard work. We will examine texts and social science research, and develop actionable takeaways to deepen our commitment to making SJU more diverse, equitable and inclusive. 

Presenter(s): Dr. Amber H. Abbas (she/her) & Dr. Elaine Shenk (she/her/ella)
Intended Audience: Students, Faculty, Staff / Administration, Supervisors, Alumni
Theme(s): Identities and Intersectionality
Depth: Introduction to the topic
Weight: Moderate
Modality: In Person

We plan to touch on the following topics in the context of marketing, risk management and finance: #DEI, #gender equity, #ESG and #climate justice. In addition to examples of material we use, we plan to discuss what has worked and also challenges we have encountered along the way. Beyond describing our efforts to date, we will outline some ideas we hope to incorporate in the future. 

Presenter(s): Dr. Morgan Bryant Reeder (sher/her), Prof. Deborah Vesneski (she/her) & Dr. Carolin Schellhorn (sher/her)
Intended Audience: Faculty
Theme(s): (In)Equity in Our Communities; Social & Environmental Justice
Depth: Introduction to the topic
Weight: Light
Modality: Online

Throughout our campus it is not hard to see upon first glance that our student population is made up of a lot of student-athletes, and we are so much more than that simple identity given to us. As student athletes at SJU we bring much more to the table than just our athletic skill set, and through this platform, we want to highlight those things. Whether it be something as simple as what we do for or our SJU community or our community at home; to having the hard conversations about equality and diversity issues. We are more and desire to be seen and heard as such. 

Presenter(s): Erick Woods (he/him)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Identities and Intersectionality; (In)Equity in Our Communities; Social & Environmental Justice
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Moderate
Modality: In Person

SESSION IS FULL

Participants will learn action steps that they can take to move society toward an integral ecology in order to take better care of creation and promote environmental justice in our local, regional, and global communities. Participants will hear about the concepts of integral ecology, care for creation and environmental justice. Participants will also calculate their own ecological impact during the session and explore ways to reduce their personal environmental impact as well as ways to advocate for the poor and marginalized who are often most affected by environmental degradation. 

Presenter(s): Dr. Clint Springer (he/him)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation; (In)Equity in Our Communities; Social & Environmental Justice; Global & International Perspectives
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Light
Modality: Online

Participants will listen to The Bridge Between's Return on Generosity Podcast, Episode 55, featuring SJU alumni Jaylen Dotson and Kinney Center Assistant Director of College Support Mary Ann Newell. Jaylen shares his experiences as an adult with autism and Mary Ann provides background information about autism awareness, effective communication, and autism at work. Presenters will facilitate a discussion designed to increase participants' awareness, help them gain skills when interacting with neurodiverse individuals on campus or in the workplace, and to promote advocacy. 

Presenter(s): Theresa McFalls (she/her), Mary Ann Newell (she/her) & Ali Flukes (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation Media & Representation 
Depth: Introduction to the topic
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person

There is a strong correspondence between the prior misconceptions that hinder students' learning science and implicit biases. This suggests that the tools we use to try to overcome the former might be useful in overcoming the latter. It also suggests that broaching the subject of someone's having implicit bias can be made easier by first showing how easily and innocently misconceptions can arise in the far less emotive context of science. 

Presenter(s): Dr. Douglas Kurtze (he/him)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Alumni
Theme(s):  Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation; Social & Environmental Justice
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person

Especially after the last almost two years, many of us have experienced some level of burnout. We’ve missed out on milestones or celebrations, sometimes even holiday traditions with family and friends. We’ve had to change and re-learn almost every aspect of how we live, learn, and work. Burnout can be caused by a number of things, but some of the biggest causes are disconnection, powerlessness, and overwhelm - chronic stress. Sound familiar? Join us as we talk about how to identify, manage, and maybe even recover from burnout, and learn some new ways to #treatyoselfSJU! 

Presenter(s): Rachel Callahan (she/her) & Tanya Gaymon (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Health, Wellness & Wellbeing
Depth: Introduction to the topic
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person

SESSION IS FULL

In the aftermath of the January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection, many observers declared, "that's not who we are." This session will encourage participants to consider the implications of that statement for American history, for contemporary society, and for the SJU community. How has an American "we" been defined and debated historically? How have conflicting visions of an American "we" shaped today's political climate? And how can the use of "we" in the classroom and in the campus community become less exclusionary and more empathetic? 

Presenter(s): Dr. Jeffrey Hyson (he/him)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation; Media & Representation
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Moderate
Modality: In Person

SESSION IS FULL

Pope Francis, in a November 2021 speech thanking journalists for reporting on the Catholic Church’s sex-abuse scandals and giving voice to victims. The mission of journalism he said is “to explain the world, to make it less obscure, to make those who live in it less afraid and to look at others with greater awareness.” The Hawk newspaper has been doing much of this work: highlighting social inequities and exposing anti-Black racism. In this presentation we will explain the roles of student journalism in our community and how the mission of journalism is fundamentally a quest for justice.  

Presenter(s): Dr. Shenid Bhayroo (he/him)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Media & Representation
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Moderate
Modality: In Person   

SESSION IS FULL

As an African American female, my identity screams out trauma. However, the world seems more focused on the African American male identity. As a nurturer and giver of life, I cry out to be heard. If we return to the birth canal of blood and water and listen to the spirit that resides within, we might discover how transformative life can be if we choose to understand and learn how "edging into life from the back door" can bring about a renaissance (#anti-racism; #spirituality within racism). 

Presenter(s): Dr. Debra Hobbs '88 (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Identities and Intersectionality; (In)Equity in Our Communities; Social & Environmental Justice Health; Wellness & Wellbeing
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Heavy
Modality: Online

In this session we introduce Native American land acknowledgments; discuss why they are a necessary first step in advocating for Native Peoples and their cultures; provide a brief background on the history of the Native Peoples who inhabited where SJU sits; present a sample land acknowledgment for the university community, and advocate for a process for making an official university Land Acknowledgement. Participants will leave this session with a call for reflective practice and contemplation in action that leads to greater awareness and agency for indigenous lands, people, and culture. 

Presenter(s): Dr. Bill Wolff (he/him), Dr. Aimée Knight (she/her) & Dr. Chris Heasley (he/him)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation; (In)Equity in Our Communities; Social & Environmental Justice
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person

SESSION IS FULL

This session will present cases that allow for the audience to analyze symbols of hate and discuss what should be done about them. For example, in Philadelphia, the Columbus statues have become contested sites and the city is considering removing at least one of them. In Germany, former Nazi symbols like the swastika are illegal. Those who publicly display them may face 3-year jail terms. In the 2021 Insurrection on the US Capitol, rioters displayed many symbols ranging from Viking ones to the confederate flag to those that seemingly denied the Holocaust. What to do with symbols of hate? 

Presenter(s): Dr. Melissa Chakars (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Media & Representation
Depth:  Introduction to the topic
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person  

SESSION IS FULL

This session will empower and equip participants and leaders to apply traits of highly inclusive leaders in their everyday work. The goal of the workshop is to develop an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and respected. The session will include media, presentation, reflection, and facilitated activity. This session is open to students, faculty, and staff. Learning Outcomes: - Deepen understanding of inclusive leadership for current and aspiring leaders - Increase self-awareness and knowledge of privilege 

Presenter(s): Dr. Alison Dougherty (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation; Identities and Intersectionality; (In)Equity in Our Communities
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Moderate
Modality: Online 

Student performers and composers from SJU's music program will share works by women composers and people of color, including student composers. 

Presenter(s): Elizabeth Morgan (she/her), Suzanne Sorkin (she/her), Phillip Hawes (he/him) & Jamir Bullock (he/him)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Identities and Intersectionality; Media & Representation
Depth: Introduction to the topic
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person
 

SESSION IS FULL

Please join us for a mindfulness session. In this group, you will learn how to take a natural break with the help of deep breathing and meditation. You will be taught the basics of deep breathing for relaxation and explore the importance of mindfulness with the help of a guided meditation. This session is open to anyone that has an interest in learning to slow down and connect with themselves. 

Presenter(s): Jennifer Fisher MS, LPC (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Health, Wellness & Wellbeing
Depth: Introduction to the topic
Weight: Light
Modality: Online
 

SESSION IS FULL

Moving with Heart with Kayla M. Walker '16, she/they, is an opportunity to embody the Day of Dialogue's themes on our yoga mats. Kayla will create space for participants to care for themselves as they open their hearts on the mat, in service to that very practice as it appears in the world. This all-levels class begins with conversational theming, followed by a deep dive into alignment-based yoga providing the building blocks for expanding strength, flexibility, balance and most importantly, needs discernment. We'll close with creativity prompt for individual & group reflection. *Blocks and Yoga Mats Provided* 

Presenter(s): Kayla M. Walker, '16 (they/she)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s):Health, Wellness & Wellbeing
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person
 

SESSION IS FULL

Students and faculty will present poems, both published and original, on themes related to social justice, environmental justice, anti-racism, and allyship.   

Presenter(s): Dr. April Lindner (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation; Identities and Intersectionality; (In)Equity in Our Communities; Social & Environmental Justice
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Light
Modality: Online
 

Students and faculty will present poems, both published and original, on themes related to social justice, environmental justice, anti-racism, and allyship.  

Presenter(s): Dr. April Lindner (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation; Identities and Intersectionality; (In)Equity in Our Communities; Social & Environmental Justice
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person
 

SESSION IS FULL

Moving with Heart with Kayla M. Walker '16, she/they, is an opportunity to embody the Day of Dialogue's themes on our yoga mats. Kayla will create space for participants to care for themselves as they open their hearts on the mat, in service to that very practice as it appears in the world. This all-levels class begins with conversational theming, followed by a deep dive into alignment-based yoga providing the building blocks for expanding strength, flexibility, balance and most importantly, needs discernment. We'll close with creativity prompt for individual & group reflection. *Blocks and Yoga Mats Provided* 

Presenter(s): Kayla M. Walker, '16 (they/she)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Health, Wellness & Wellbeing
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person 

SESSION IS FULL

Students and faculty will present poems, both published and original, on themes related to social justice, environmental justice, anti-racism, and allyship.  

Presenter(s): Dr. April Lindner (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation; Identities and Intersectionality; (In)Equity in Our Communities; Social & Environmental Justice
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Light
Modality: Online

SESSION IS FULL

Students and faculty will present poems, both published and original, on themes related to social justice, environmental justice, anti-racism, and allyship. 

Presenter(s): Dr. April Lindner (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation; Identities and Intersectionality; (In)Equity in Our Communities; Social & Environmental Justice
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person

SESSION IS FULL

Members of the Writing Center staff will offer tips and resources on how to be an anti-racist writer, including checklists we’ve made for tutors and writers. In our role as tutors, we find that acts of racism in writing are often unintentional, rooted in unexamined assumptions or habits. The first step in being an anti-racist writer is to be intentional: to consider not only individual language choices but the ways in which language has harmed, and continues to harm, people in marginalized groups. We’ll provide questions to consider as you write and strategies for seeking meaningful feedback.  

Presenter(s): Jenny Spinner (she/her), Enrico Bruno (he/him), Nana Ofosua-Faayke (she/her), Alec Mettin (he/him), Leslie Quan (she/her) & Tayler Washington (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation
Depth: Introduction to the topic
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person

This session will provide an overview of race and gender terminology. A review of terms is guided by a conceptual map that traces the development and impact of language within these socially constructed identity types. Audience engagement is encouraged as we explore how words matter. 

Presenter(s): Dr. Chris Heasley (he/him) & Prof. Stephanie A. Tryce (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Identities and Intersectionality; (In)Equity in Our Communities; Social & Environmental Justice; Global & International Perspectives
Depth: Introduction to the topic
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person

SESSION IS FULL

The great Dr. Maya Angelou once said, "I have written 11 books, but each time I think 'uh-oh, they're going to find out now. I've run a game on everybody, and they're going to find me out." How often have you wondered if you were _(insert adjective)_ enough? Especially for those from underrepresented backgrounds, attaining new goals can often be accompanied by concerns about measuring up. Join this session for a lively and interactive discussion about what imposter syndrome is, how it shows up in the spaces we inhabit, and what we can do to mitigate it.  

Presenter(s): Jasmine Omorogbe (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation
Depth: Introduction to the topic
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person

This session will serve as the first of 3 video/discussion sessions for students offered by the Center for Inclusion and Diversity. Using "Danger of a Single Story", students will be able to discuss some of the challenges of using a single story and to identify parts of their lives impacted by a single story, be provided a forum to dialogue and connect with other students, and learn strategies to challenge bias and stereotypes, and action steps on how to engage in difficult conversations. 

Presenter(s): Natalie Walker Brown (she/her) & Imani Briscoe (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation; Identities and Intersectionality
Depth: Introduction to the topic
Weight: Light
Modality: Online

This workshop will highlight the inequities and injustices within the K-12 and higher education systems according to scholarly studies. A group of doctoral candidates will present information on how their research topics have expanded upon existing findings.This workshop will include presentations and discussions surrounding DEI issues. Furthermore, this workshop will be centered around the lived experiences of faculty and students as it relates to Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC). Such topics will establish a holistic academic, social, and emotional approach. 

Presenter(s): Nicole Patterson (she/her), Kenneth Glover (he/him), Jeffrey Hill (he/him), Jennifer Cooper (she/her) & Shante Antrom (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): (In)Equity in Our Communities
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Heavy
Modality: In Person

Drawing upon the findings of my award-winning dissertation, Teaching to Change the World, I will facilitate a dialogue focused on the unique call of Catholic educators to enact the social justice teachings of the Church through instructional practices, and the challenges they face in doing so effectively. We will also address the broader challenges all educators face in addressing issues of social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion amidst national confusion and backlash related to Critical Race Theory. Strategies for educators who seek to be allies and advocates will be discussed. 

Presenter(s): Dr. Robert Moran (he/him)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation; Global & International Perspectives
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person

In this session, scholar and filmmaker Chaz Antoine Barracks, PhD will screen the film he directed and wrote "Everyday Black Matter," and lead a discussion about learning from Black joy as opposed to trauma. The film spins a fresh story about Black joy as practice, motivating audiences to lean into dreams of Black cultural production rooted in pleasure, self-love, and nuanced identities that defy containment. His creative practice encourages participants to learn from black queer world making practices, and the alternative knowledge production made from these lived experiences. 

Presenter(s): Chaz Antoine Barracks (he/him/they/them)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation
Depth: Deeper dive into the topic
Weight: Moderate
Modality: In Person

This presentation will create and begin discussion on topics relating to the intersecting identities of neurodiverse and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Current research will be analyzed and presented to attendees, while creating discussion based on professional experiences working with SJU students on the Autism Spectrum and their experiences with intersecting identities. Discussion will lead to creating action plans towards an inclusive environment and allies in the community. #KinneyPride

Presenter(s): Alli Gatta (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation; Identities and Intersectionality
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Moderate
Modality: Online

Like many areas of current life, Catholic schools, both high schools and colleges, have been faced with reckoning and acknowledgment of the inequities that have been ingrained into the fabric of our communities. In this workshop, we will look at Catholic school's involvement of diversity, equity, and inclusion work in the past, the impact of the present climate on our communities, and focus on the what will be important to lead this conversation into the future. This will be an interactive session where participants will be asked to provide feedback and thoughts on this important work. 

Presenter(s): Brandon Jacobs (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Identities and Intersectionality; (In)Equity in Our Communities
Depth: Introduction to the topic
Weight: Moderate
Modality: Online

This 2016 acclaimed documentary based on a James Baldwin’s unfinished manuscript articulates Baldwin’s observations on race and the relevance of his analysis today. This presentation will take excerpts from the documentary and will engage the audience in Baldwin’s bold but prophetic vision that racism is, fundamentally, a crisis of the American spirit, and that our very future as a society depends on understanding it as such. Using these excerpts, the presentation will also explore our individual and institutional responsibility in facing and healing this crisis. #iamnotyournegro 

Presenter(s): Dr. Encarnacion Rodriguez (she/her) & Nyshawana Francis-Thompson (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Identities and Intersectionality
Depth: Introduction to the topic
Weight: Moderate
Modality: In Person

Our program will explore the realities of experiencing insecurity on SJU’s campus. This includes food, housing, and any other basic essentials. We assess the current landscape of these insecurities at the PA state level and on campus responses to alleviate them. We will use the Climate Study (2018) to explore why these issues have become so prevalent in the last decade. The goal of our presentation is to inspire critical thinking amongst the audience. We will facilitate small group discussions throughout the presentation that build to a larger community dialogue. 

Presenter(s): Maddie DeMarco (she/her), Kevin Hoban (he/him) & Dylan Judge (he/him)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation; (In)Equity in Our Communities; Social & Environmental Justice Health; Wellness & Wellbeing
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person

The Safe Zone program builds a network of supportive members of the campus community who strive to create inclusive spaces for all students to talk about issues and learn about resources. LGBTQ students can feel isolated or invisible on our campus. Safe Zone training creates allies with the skills, resources and information to be helpful and supportive to our students.       

Presenter(s): Will Marsh '18 (he/him) & Dr. Kim Allen-Stuck (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation; Identities and Intersectionality; (In)Equity in Our Communities
Depth: Introduction to the topic
Weight: Light
Modality: Online

As a Black child, it was instilled in me that I must go above and beyond to overcome the systemic barriers I would encounter as a dual minority. I was taught to lose sleep to work on assignments, stay late to show I’m committed to the company, and even take on extra projects to show myself a team player. All of these harmful lessons upheld white supremacy culture. This session will focus on helping women to develop healthy measures of success for themselves, discuss self advocacy and boundary techniques in the workplace, and provide tips to prevent burn out! 

Presenter(s): Brittany L. Bronson (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Identities and Intersectionality; Health, Wellness & Wellbeing
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person

SESSION IS FULL

Especially after the last almost two years, many of us have experienced some level of burnout. We’ve missed out on milestones or celebrations, sometimes even holiday traditions with family and friends. We’ve had to change and re-learn almost every aspect of how we live, learn, and work. Burnout can be caused by a number of things, but some of the biggest causes are disconnection, powerlessness, and overwhelm - chronic stress. Sound familiar? Join us as we talk about how to identify, manage, and maybe even recover from burnout, and learn some new ways to #treatyoselfSJU! 

Presenter(s): Rachel Callahan (she/her) & Tanya Gaymon (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Health, Wellness & Wellbeing
Depth: Introduction to the topic
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person

Gender impacts all students and shows up in multiple ways in school settings. During this session, Sam Kim, MSW, MEd (she/her) and Dr. Steph Graziosi-Hibbs (she/her) will provide educators with a foundation for understanding gender and sexuality and how it impacts K-12 students. Special attention will focus on supporting transgender and gender diverse students and give educators tools to successfully support and advocate for their students. This session will include best practices for K-12 schools, language and action for teachers, and developmentally appropriate social emotional resources. 

Presenter(s): Samantha King (she/her) & Dr. Steph Graziosi-Hibbs (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation; Identities and Intersectionality; (In)Equity in Our Communities; Health, Wellness & Wellbeing
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Moderate
Modality: In Person

One of the key metrics driving organizational growth now and in the future is the diversity of leadership. Forward-thinking organizations are striving to be diversity-driven as they recognize that unique perspectives amplify the creativity and innovation of their employees and their organizations overall. Traditionally, positions of power have often been held by older, White men. For organizations going through the process of leadership transitions, it is important to consider the role of allyship and advocacy in leadership transitions to provide a seat at the table for future leaders. 

Presenter(s): Norman Liedtke (he/him), Alicia Karr (she/her) & Melinda McCann (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation; (In)Equity in Our Communities; Social & Environmental Justice; Media & Representation
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Moderate
Modality: Online

SESSION IS FULL

As an African American female, my identity screams out trauma. However, the world seems more focused on the African American male identity. As a nurturer and giver of life, I cry out to be heard. If we return to the birth canal of blood and water and listen to the spirit that resides within, we might discover how transformative life can be if we choose to understand and learn how "edging into life from the back door" can bring about a renaissance (#anti-racism; #spirituality within racism). 

Presenter(s): Dr. Debra Hobbs '88 (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Identities and Intersectionality; (In)Equity in Our Communities; Social & Environmental Justice Health; Wellness & Wellbeing
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Heavy
Modality: Online

Drawing upon the findings of my award-winning dissertation, Teaching to Change the World, I will facilitate a dialogue focused on the unique call of Catholic educators to enact the social justice teachings of the Church through instructional practices, and the challenges they face in doing so effectively. We will also address the broader challenges all educators face in addressing issues of social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion amidst national confusion and backlash related to Critical Race Theory. Strategies for educators who seek to be allies and advocates will be discussed. 

Presenter(s): Dr. Robert Moran (he/him)
Intended Audience: Students, Faculty
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation; Global & International Perspectives
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person

This 2016 acclaimed documentary based on a James Baldwin’s unfinished manuscript articulates Baldwin’s observations on race and the relevance of his analysis today. This presentation will take excerpts from the documentary and will engage the audience in Baldwin’s bold but prophetic vision that racism is, fundamentally, a crisis of the American spirit, and that our very future as a society depends on understanding it as such. Using these excerpts, the presentation will also explore our individual and institutional responsibility in facing and healing this crisis. #iamnotyournegro 

Presenter(s): Dr. Encarnacion Rodriguez (she/her) & Nyshawana Francis-Thompson (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Identities and Intersectionality
Depth: Introduction to the topic
Weight: Moderate
Modality: In Person

Many institutions within American society were founded upon principles of oppression. These institutionalized systems often benefit from the elevation of dominant groups while marginalized populations continue to struggle. This discourse will focus on understanding urban educational institutions and identifying game changers that have the power to infiltrate and to dismantle systems of inequities. For this conversation game changers go beyond traditional and formal educators, but encompass anyone with a love and passion for teaching future generations how to learn through liberation. 

Presenter(s): Kimisha Simpson (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): (In)Equity in Our Communities; Social & Environmental Justice
Depth: Introduction to the topic
Weight: Moderate
Modality: In Person

Participants will learn action steps that they can take to move society toward an integral ecology in order to take better care of creation and promote environmental justice in our local, regional, and global communities. Participants will hear about the concepts of integral ecology, care for creation and environmental justice. Participants will also calculate their own ecological impact during the session and explore ways to reduce their personal environmental impact as well as ways to advocate for the poor and marginalized who are often most affected by environmental degradation. 

Presenter(s): Dr. Clint Springer (he/him)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation; (In)Equity in Our Communities; Social & Environmental Justice; Global & International Perspectives
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Light
Modality: Online

Our program will explore the realities of experiencing insecurity on SJU’s campus. This includes food, housing, and any other basic essentials. We assess the current landscape of these insecurities at the PA state level and on campus responses to alleviate them. We will use the Climate Study (2018) to explore why these issues have become so prevalent in the last decade. The goal of our presentation is to inspire critical thinking amongst the audience. We will facilitate small group discussions throughout the presentation that build to a larger community dialogue. 

Presenter(s): Maddie DeMarco (she/her), Kevin Hoban (she/her) & Dylan Judge (he/him)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation; (In)Equity in Our Communities; Social & Environmental Justice Health; Wellness & Wellbeing
Depth: Open to all levels of learning
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person

In this session, scholar and filmmaker Chaz Antoine Barracks, PhD will screen the film he directed and wrote "Everyday Black Matter," and lead a discussion about learning from Black joy as opposed to trauma. The film spins a fresh story about Black joy as practice, motivating audiences to lean into dreams of Black cultural production rooted in pleasure, self-love, and nuanced identities that defy containment. His creative practice encourages participants to learn from black queer world making practices, and the alternative knowledge production made from these lived experiences. 

Presenter(s): Chaz Antoine Barracks (he/him/they/them)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Allyship, Advocacy and Agitation
Depth: Deeper dive into the topic
Weight: Moderate
Modality: In Person

Providing an opportunity for participants to reflect on the programming of the day.

Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Modality: In Person
Location: Mandeville Hall

Join Jamboard

Providing an opportunity for participants to reflect on the programming of the day.

Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Modality: Online
 

Presenter(s): SJU Community Garden club 
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Modality: In Person
Location: Campion Student Center, Lobby (2nd Floor in between North Lounge and Forum Theatre)

Providing an opportunity for participants to reflect on the programming of the day.

Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Modality: In Person
Location: Campion Student Center, Lobby (2nd Floor in between North Lounge and Forum Theatre)

A quiet meditative space allows reflection on the many discussions taking place throughout the day. 

Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Modality: In Person
Location: Conference Room (1st floor across from Saxby's)
 

Participate in the 30th anniversary of Cascarones Por La Vida with artist Marta Sanchez. Fill eggs with confetti and cap them with tissue paper. They will be sold before Easter to raise money for families affected by HIV/AIDs. All proceeds go to Philadelphia Foundation's HIV/AIDs sector.

Presenter(s): Marta Sanchez  (she/her)
Intended Audience: Students; Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors; Alumni
Theme(s): Social & Environmental Justice 
Depth: Introduction to the topic
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person
Location: Campion Student Center, Lobby (2nd Floor in between North Lounge and Forum Theatre)

Over the past two years our entire work lives have changed. While in some ways flexibility has increased, for most people, connection has decreased. We’ve lost small talk in the hallway and many of the informal check-ins we used to do with and for each other, and things remain extremely challenging.

Join the HR department to discuss upcoming employee resource groups (ERGs) - voluntary, employee-led groups based on common interests, backgrounds or demographic factors. There will be space to envision and discuss ERG interest and ideas as well as how HR can be a resource for these groups.

Presenter(s): Rachel Callahan (she/her) and Jessica Regetta '21 (she/her)
Intended Audience: Faculty; Staff / Administration; Supervisors
Theme(s): Identities and Intersectionality
Depth: Introduction to the topic
Weight: Light
Modality: In Person
Location: Mandeville 2nd Floor Atrium
Times: 11 AM, 12:30 PM and 6:30 PM