Join us for lunch and and an interactive workshop to commemorate Black History Month. The workshop will be facilitated by Lawrielle West of KwanzaaMe.

Date + Time: 02/19/2024 from 11:30 -1:00pm. Lunch will be provided.

Location: Lurie Engineering Center, Johnson Room 3213

Workshop Details:
Dive into "Engineered Perspectives," a lively workshop merging history and innovation. Join us to celebrate Black excellence, challenge stereotypes, and engineer a more diverse future in engineering.

Learning Goals/Outcomes:
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the origins of Black History Month and explore contributions and achievements of Black leaders in STEM

Challenge and critically examine stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding Black professionals in the field of engineering, fostering a more inclusive and informed perspective.

Reflect on personal and collective responsibility in promoting diversity and understanding in engineering, with the aim of creating a more inclusive and equitable professional environment.

Facilitator Bio: Lawrielle West is a culture organizer, strategic planner, DEI consultant, and Master Facilitator, so it comes natural that KwanzaaMe is the manifestation of her passion for shared values, culture, and community. As a 2x graduate of the University of Michigan, Lawrielle has a MSW in Community Organizing and is grounded in social justice principles and cultural competence. Lawrielle has successfully designed, and facilitated engaging programming that clearly demonstrates her passion and skills to do important community building with audiences of all backgrounds.

We hope to see you there!

For questions or more information contact: ienad@umich.edu