Happening @ Michigan https://events.umich.edu/list/rss RSS Feed for Happening @ Michigan Events at the University of Michigan. Writing a Diversity Statement for the Faculty Job Search (October 19, 2020 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/77540 77540-19879857@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, October 19, 2020 12:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Rackham Graduate School

Increasingly, hiring committees are interested in how prospective faculty job candidates will contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a result, many academic employers have begun to request a “diversity statement” as part of the faculty job application process. In this interactive session, we will discuss best practices for writing diversity statements, examine sample statements, and work through activities designed to help participants start writing their own statement.
This workshop is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. For faculty and staff, please contact RackhamEvents@umich.edu to see if we can accommodate your attendance.
Registration is required at https://myumi.ch/qgPv0.
We want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event, please follow the registration link to indicate your accommodation requirements. Please let us know as soon as possible in order to have adequate time (one week preferred) to arrange for your requested accommodation(s) or an effective alternative.

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Lecture / Discussion Mon, 21 Sep 2020 18:15:54 -0400 2020-10-19T12:00:00-04:00 2020-10-19T13:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Rackham Graduate School Lecture / Discussion
Me, the "Other" Panel Discussion (October 21, 2020 7:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/78303 78303-20004862@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, October 21, 2020 7:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: VOICES OF THE STAFF- ADVANCING DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION TEAM

As part of the U-M DEI Summit celebrating Arts and Social Change, Voices of the Staff is hosting a virtual panel discussion. Me, The Other a gripping documentary film about otherness and oneness featuring twelve diverse students living in Washtenaw County, is available on MiVideo to stream at your convenience prior to the event.
The panel discussion will feature authentic conversation and Q&A with the film's Director and Co-Producer, Shidan Majidi. Shidan will be joined by several cast members, including: Celia, Hussain, Kit, Taylor, Veronica and soundtrack composer, Levi Taylor.
The panel discussion will be moderated by Steve Vinson, Sanam Arab and Jane Berliss-Vincent. Pedro Coracides will emcee the virtual event.
For more information and to sign up for the panel discussion: myumi.ch/GklPP

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 07 Oct 2020 16:47:46 -0400 2020-10-21T19:00:00-04:00 2020-10-21T20:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location VOICES OF THE STAFF- ADVANCING DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION TEAM Lecture / Discussion Me, The "Other" flyer
Election Integrity: A WeListen Staff Discussion (October 22, 2020 11:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/78175 78175-19987076@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, October 22, 2020 11:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: WeListen Staff

This WeListen session is open to all UM staff members. All voices and views are welcome and the Zoom link will be shared once you've RSVP'd!

RSVP here: http://bit.ly/WLOctober20

We will discuss Election Integrity as the 2020 Presidential Election approaches amidst conversation around mail-in voting, the counting of absentee ballots and access to the polls across the country.

Our aim is to bring liberals, conservatives, libertarians- everyone across the political spectrum- together for constructive conversation. The goal of WeListen discussions is not to debate or argue, but to understand the views and values of others and to learn from their perspectives. The session will begin with a brief content presentation to provide a basic understanding of the topic. No specific level of knowledge is required to participate in WeListen discussions.

By participating in WeListen sessions, staff members will:
- Expand understanding of a prominent political topic
- Practice discussing difficult topics with others,
- Gain openness to new ideas and perspectives,
- Learn to productively challenge an idea, and
- Form a sense of community among fellow staff members.

Questions? Email us at welistenstaff@umich.edu.

This event is supported by the WeListen Staff Series planning committee with members from the Ginsberg Center, the International Institute, LSA Psychology and Michigan Medicine.

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Lecture / Discussion Mon, 05 Oct 2020 12:03:47 -0400 2020-10-22T11:00:00-04:00 2020-10-22T12:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location WeListen Staff Lecture / Discussion WeListen October 2020