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Alumni Conference on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Panel Discussion on Emergent Strategy
Dec. 7, 2023; 6 p.m.

This panel discussion, moderated by Ike Ejikeme '18 and Christopher Lipari Pazienza '21, will focus on the Conference Planning Committee's Reading Selection, Emergent Strategy- authored by Octavia Butler. 

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Emergent Strategy by Octavia Butler-
Inspired by Butler's explorations of our human relationship to change, Emergent Strategy is radical self-help, society-help, and planet-help designed to shape the futures we want to live. Change is constant. The world is in a continual state of flux. It is a stream of ever-mutating, emergent patterns. Rather than steel ourselves against such change, this book invites us to feel, map, assess, and learn from the swirling patterns around us in order to better understand and influence them as they happen. This is a resolutely materialist “spirituality” based equally on science and science fiction, a visionary incantation to transform that which ultimately transforms us.

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Alumni Conference on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Panel Discussion on Sweat
Oct. 18, 6-7:30 p.m.

Join fellow alumni and friends for a session of our Alumni Conference on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. This panel discussion, moderated by Chief Officer for Diversity and Inclusion, Dr. Valerie O. Hayes, will focus on the Conference Planning Committee's Summer Reading Selection, Sweat - authored by Lynn Nottage. 

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Alumni Conference on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Critical Race Theory
April 26; 6-7:30 p.m.

This panel will clarify the conversation about the nature and history of race and racism in our nation and the ongoing discussion around state legislation throughout the U.S. focused on critical race theory in education. The panel will help attendees gain a deeper understanding of the meaning and history of critical race theory. 

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Alumni Conference on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Challenges Faced by Women of Color 
Dec. 14; 6-7:30 p.m.

Join fellow alumni and friends for the seventh session of our year-long Alumni Conference on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Challenges Facing Women of Color

This conversation, comprised of alumni, faculty, staff and students, will focus on the intersection of race, gender and systemic obstacles for women of color.

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Alumni Conference on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: College as a First-Generation Student
Oct. 28, 6-7:30 p.m.

Join fellow alumni and friends for the fifth session of our year-long Alumni Conference on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. This conversation, comprised of first-generation alumni and education experts, will focus on topics related to the experience of First-Generation students.

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Alumni Conference on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Panel Discussion on Between the World and Me
Sept. 28, 6-7:30 p.m.

Join fellow alumni and friends for the fourth session of our year-long Alumni Conference on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. This panel discussion, moderated by Professor of Africana Studies and Communication Studies Donnetrice J. Allison, will focus on the Conference Planning Committee's Summer Reading Selection, Between the World and Me - authored by Ta-Nehisi Coates. 

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Shared Governance, Institutional Structures and Anti-Racism
April 28; 6:30-8:00 p.m.

This third event will answer how diversity and inclusivity look within a shared governance structure and what anti-racism means in shared governance featuring a distinguished panel of ������Ƶ alumni, faculty, staff and students.

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Diversity, Inclusivity and Freedom of Speech
March 31; 6:30-8:00 p.m.

This session will cover the relationship between diversity and inclusivity and the First Amendment principle of Freedom of Speech, featuring a distinguished panel of alumni and other members of the ������Ƶ community. We will also examine the role of various sectors and individuals in addressing speech and expression that may be viewed as offensive and hateful, among other topics.

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Diversity & Inclusion: What Does it Mean for Higher Education
Feb. 25; 6:30-8:00 p.m.

This session will introduce concepts of diversity and inclusion and explore what these values mean for higher education featuring a distinguished panel of ������Ƶ alumni, faculty, staff and students.

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