Happening @ Michigan https://events.umich.edu/list/rss RSS Feed for Happening @ Michigan Events at the University of Michigan. Film Screening: "Kiki" (February 27, 2020 7:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/73180 73180-18151414@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 27, 2020 7:00pm
Location: 1100 North University Building
Organized By: Spectrum Center

Come celebrate the end of Black History Month with the Programming Board by watching the spiritual successor to the classic "Paris is Burning!" "Kiki" features a look into the NYC drag and vogue scene of the late 2010's. The screening will be held on Thursday, February 27th from 7-8:30pm in the North University Building room 1544 near CCTC. Snacks provided!

Learn more about the film at http://www.kikimovie.com. Hosted by the Spectrum Center Programming Board student organization.

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Film Screening Thu, 20 Feb 2020 18:56:28 -0500 2020-02-27T19:00:00-05:00 2020-02-27T20:30:00-05:00 1100 North University Building Spectrum Center Film Screening The poster for the film, featuring the title and a headshot of one of the subjects of the film, overlaid in purple. No additional relevant information.
Togetherness: QTIPOC Dinners - March (March 11, 2020 5:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/72773 72773-18072773@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 5:30pm
Location: Michigan Union
Organized By: Spectrum Center

NOTE: The original registration link was incorrect, the right one has been posted. Register at http://bit.ly/TogethernessDinner

Spectrum Center and the Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs Office (MESA) are proud to continue an initiative centering Queer and Transgender People of Color (QTPOC): Community Dinners for/by QTPOC. FREE DINNER will be provided to the first 15 students who sign up for the respective dinners. If there are more than 15 students signing up for a dinner session, they will be put on a waiting list. The host for this dinner is Leon Golson.

Food:
Gemelli with tomato basil
Green beans
Roasted redskin potatoes
Assorted drinks

For the last 13 years, Leon has worked as Director of Prevention Programs for Unified HIV Health and Beyond. His role as Director of Prevention Programs includes supervision of Unified's HIV Counseling and Testing Clinic, outreach, prevention and education efforts. His 30 years of HIV prevention work includes work with the agency formerly known as the Midwest AIDS Prevention Project as their Program Director and the American Red Cross in their AIDS Education Department. Leon has developed and/or facilitated various HIV/STI workshops, trainings and interventions such as, Peer/Opinion Leader Training, Cultural Sensitivity workshops for providers who work with LGBTQ+ clients, Many Men, Many Voices, Prevention Options for Positives and Healthy Relationships.


Spectrum Center Event Accessibility Statement

The Spectrum Center is dedicated to working towards offering equitable access to all of the events we organize. If you have an accessibility need you feel may not be automatically met at this event, fill out our Event Accessibility Form, found at http://bit.ly/SCaccess. You do not need to have a registered disability with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) or identify as disabled to submit. Advance notice is necessary for some accommodations to be fully implemented, and we will always attempt to dismantle barriers as they are brought up to us. Any questions about accessibility at Spectrum Center events can be directed to spectrumcenter@umich.edu.

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Social / Informal Gathering Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:56:57 -0500 2020-03-11T17:30:00-04:00 2020-03-11T19:00:00-04:00 Michigan Union Spectrum Center Social / Informal Gathering March's Togetherness: QTIPOC Dinner will be hosted by Leon. A black-and-white headshot of Leon is included. Leon is a bald Black man with glasses. He is smiling widely.
Canceled | Hello, My Name Is: Name Change Clinic (March 12, 2020 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/73813 73813-18330893@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 12, 2020 4:00pm
Location:
Organized By: Spectrum Center

This event has unfortunately been canceled with no immediate rescheduling planned.

Join Spectrum, JTCC's OUTreach with Outlaws at the University of Michigan for a free clinic dedicated to addressing the challenges of name changes for transgender and gender nonconforming people.

Event Location: The clinic will take place on Saturday, March 28 from 1-4pm in the basement multipurpose room at the Ann Arbor District Library's downtown location (343 S. Fifth Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104). A detailed wayfinding guide is available at http://bit.ly/SCeventnav

We will provide details on how to legally change your name and gender marker in the state of Michigan. Information on how to update your Social Security, Passport, Driver’s License, and Birth Certificate will also be available. Legal volunteers will be on-site after the presentation to answer questions and assist with forms.

Event timeline:
1:00-1:15: Arrival
1:15-2:30: Presentation and Q&A
2:30-4:00: Paperwork assistance with legal volunteers

How to Get There:

***A detailed wayfinding guide is available at bit.ly/SCeventnav***

Bus
The Downtown Ann Arbor District Library is located directly across the street from the Blake Transit Center. For details on bus schedules, check out http://theride.org.

Driving
Several options are available for Downtown parking. An underground parking structure is located next to the library between 5th Avenue and Division St. Metered street parking is available on 5th Avenue, William Street, and Library Lane.

Questions?
If you have any questions, please e-mail outlawslegal@gmail.com for more information.

http://www.jimtoycenter.org/know-your-rights

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Workshop / Seminar Thu, 26 Mar 2020 11:06:12 -0400 2020-03-12T16:00:00-04:00 2020-03-12T17:00:00-04:00 Spectrum Center Workshop / Seminar Event information & sponsor logos on a transgender pride flag.
Canceled | Hello, My Name Is: Name Change Clinic (March 28, 2020 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/73813 73813-18322364@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, March 28, 2020 1:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Spectrum Center

This event has unfortunately been canceled with no immediate rescheduling planned.

Join Spectrum, JTCC's OUTreach with Outlaws at the University of Michigan for a free clinic dedicated to addressing the challenges of name changes for transgender and gender nonconforming people.

Event Location: The clinic will take place on Saturday, March 28 from 1-4pm in the basement multipurpose room at the Ann Arbor District Library's downtown location (343 S. Fifth Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104). A detailed wayfinding guide is available at http://bit.ly/SCeventnav

We will provide details on how to legally change your name and gender marker in the state of Michigan. Information on how to update your Social Security, Passport, Driver’s License, and Birth Certificate will also be available. Legal volunteers will be on-site after the presentation to answer questions and assist with forms.

Event timeline:
1:00-1:15: Arrival
1:15-2:30: Presentation and Q&A
2:30-4:00: Paperwork assistance with legal volunteers

How to Get There:

***A detailed wayfinding guide is available at bit.ly/SCeventnav***

Bus
The Downtown Ann Arbor District Library is located directly across the street from the Blake Transit Center. For details on bus schedules, check out http://theride.org.

Driving
Several options are available for Downtown parking. An underground parking structure is located next to the library between 5th Avenue and Division St. Metered street parking is available on 5th Avenue, William Street, and Library Lane.

Questions?
If you have any questions, please e-mail outlawslegal@gmail.com for more information.

http://www.jimtoycenter.org/know-your-rights

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Workshop / Seminar Thu, 26 Mar 2020 11:06:12 -0400 2020-03-28T13:00:00-04:00 2020-03-28T16:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Spectrum Center Workshop / Seminar Event information & sponsor logos on a transgender pride flag.
Moved Virtually - 25th Annual Lavender Graduation (April 30, 2020 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/73431 73431-18217180@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:00am
Location: Trotter Multicultural Center
Organized By: Spectrum Center

The Spectrum Center is eager to announce that we have found a way to celebrate all LGBTQ+ graduates in a new format!

The Annual Lavender Graduation, also referred to as LavGrad, is a celebration to honor LGBTQ graduates of the University of Michigan. Established by Ronni Sanlo in 1995, the University of Michigan was the first commemorative event of its kind celebrated at an institution of higher learning. This commencement ceremony acknowledges the contributions of any graduates from any school/college at the University and of any academic level. Due to COVID-19 and the University of Michigan’s suspension of all in-person commencements, the day-of ceremony itself has been canceled. However, the Spectrum Center still has opportunities to highlight this year’s graduating class.

All LGBTQ+ students who graduated in Fall 2019 or are set to graduate Winter or Summer 2020 are invited to register as a graduate. Those who register before the EXTENDED deadline of Sunday, April 12th at 11:59 pm will receive a free rainbow 2020 tassel, a lavender cord, and an optional Lavender Degree and optional printed program. Additionally, students will be able to select the ways they would like to be recognized or opt-out of public recognition. The celebratory page will be posted April 30th to coincide with the intended celebration date.

The Spectrum Center is pleased to announce that Ronni Sanlo, Founder of Lavender Graduation in 1995, will be the Keynote Speaker for the Lavender Graduation ceremony and be the recipient of an Honorary Lavender Degree. Playwright, author and LGBT historian Dr. Ronni Sanlo is a well-known keynote speaker at colleges and universities around the country. Ronni speaks not only from her perspective as a higher education/student affairs professor, LGBT center director, dean of students, and faculty in residence but also from her personal life experiences. In lieu of a public speech, Ronni will be providing a pre-recorded video and her remarks in text to be posted along with the 2020 graduating class.

Spectrum Center Event Accessibility Statement
The Spectrum Center is dedicated to working towards offering equitable access to all of the events we organize. If you have an accessibility need you feel may not be automatically met at this event, fill out our Event Accessibility Form, found at http://bit.ly/SCaccess. You do not need to have a registered disability with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) or identify as disabled to submit. Advance notice is necessary for some accommodations to be fully implemented, and we will always attempt to dismantle barriers as they are brought up to us. Any questions about accessibility at Spectrum Center events can be directed to spectrumcenter@umich.edu.

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Livestream / Virtual Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:03:27 -0400 2020-04-30T00:00:00-04:00 2020-04-30T23:59:00-04:00 Trotter Multicultural Center Spectrum Center Livestream / Virtual The 25th annual Lavender Graduation will now include the mailing of graduation regalia along with virtual recognition. The new deadline to register is Sunday, April 12th at 11:59pm
Togetherness: QTBIPOC Lunch (June 4, 2020 12:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/74739 74739-18960490@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, June 4, 2020 12:30pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Spectrum Center

Spectrum Center and the Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs Office (MESA) are proud to continue an initiative centering Queer and Transgender Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (QTBIPOC) into the summer. The Togetherness series of events is meant to build belonging for students identifying within the QTBIPOC community and to connect you with UM staff, faculty, and community members who also identify in the community.

Unlike our Togetherness Dinners, we will not be able to provide free food to participants. We invite everyone to bring their lunch to the call and eat together while your host, Elizabeth Gonzáles, brings everyone together in conversation. Liz serves as the Education & Training Program Manager at the Spectrum Center. Her responsibilities include facilitating Allyhood Development Trainings and consulting with campus partners about inclusive practices. Liz is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Social Work where she studied Interpersonal Practice and Mental Health. Liz earned a Bachelor’s of Arts with a focus on Sociology and Government and a Bachelor's of Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin.

To get the Zoom link, register at bit.ly/TogethernessDinners. Spots are limited.

Spectrum Center Event Accessibility Statement:
The Spectrum Center is dedicated to working towards offering equitable access to all of the events we organize. If you have an accessibility need you feel may not be automatically met at this event, fill out our Event Accessibility Form, found at http://bit.ly/SCaccess. You do not need to have a registered disability with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) or identify as disabled to submit. Advance notice is necessary for some accommodations to be fully implemented, and we will always attempt to dismantle barriers as they are brought up to us. Any questions about accessibility at Spectrum Center events can be directed to spectrumcenter@umich.edu.

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Livestream / Virtual Thu, 28 May 2020 09:58:28 -0400 2020-06-04T12:30:00-04:00 2020-06-04T13:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Spectrum Center Livestream / Virtual Event details for this Togetherness: QTBIPOC Lunch and a photo of the host, Elizabeth. Liz is a brown-skinned Latinx woman with short dark hair. She is smiling at the camera with her hands on her hips and wearing a blue short-sleeve shirt.
"Kiki" Watch Party (June 18, 2020 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/74831 74831-19002293@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, June 18, 2020 6:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Spectrum Center

Considered a spiritual successor to "Paris is Burning," this film documents the ballroom scene and the lives of queer youth of color in New York during the early years of Black Lives Matter and transgender rights activism appearing in the mainstream. This virtual film screening will be held over Zoom. It is recommended that you watch from a laptop or desktop computer, as phones or tablets may not have the ability to stream smoothly.

Sign up at: bit.ly/2BoeW7B

Trigger warnings:
Street harassment
Homophobic slurs
Trans murder (mentioned)
Family abuse (described)
Police abuse (mentioned)
Surgery scars
Sexual abuse (mentioned)
Death
Drug use/abuse (mentioned)

Captions are available but are not entirely accurate.

Spectrum Center Event Accessibility Statement:
The Spectrum Center is dedicated to working towards offering equitable access to all of the events we organize. If you have an accessibility need you feel may not be automatically met at this event, fill out our Event Accessibility Form, found at http://bit.ly/SCaccess. You do not need to have a registered disability with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) or identify as disabled to submit. Advance notice is necessary for some accommodations to be fully implemented, and we will always attempt to dismantle barriers as they are brought up to us. Any questions about accessibility at Spectrum Center events can be directed to spectrumcenter@umich.edu.

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Film Screening Tue, 02 Jun 2020 16:50:15 -0400 2020-06-18T18:00:00-04:00 2020-06-18T19:45:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Spectrum Center Film Screening Event details overlaid a portion of the movie poster for "Kiki." No additional information.
OUTx | Ross Coming Out Week 2020 (October 1, 2020 5:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/76908 76908-19774608@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, October 1, 2020 5:30pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Out for Business MBA

OUTx is an experience where Ross students and other LGBTQ+ individuals share their coming out stories and engage in exciting performances.

OUTx is presented by Out for Business co-sponsored by Black Business Students Association, Michigan Business Women, and the Central Student Government. Ross Coming Out Week is also sponsored by Bain Consulting, S.C. Johnson, and Zillow.

Learn more about OUTx here: https://ofbcomingoutweek.com/index.php/outx/

A Zoom link will be provided for those who register via the Eventbrite page here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/outx-ross-coming-out-week-2020-tickets-119113171703

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Livestream / Virtual Mon, 14 Sep 2020 12:58:58 -0400 2020-10-01T17:30:00-04:00 2020-10-01T19:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Out for Business MBA Livestream / Virtual OUTx
QTBIPOC Mixer (October 7, 2020 5:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/78003 78003-19951599@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, October 7, 2020 5:30pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Spectrum Center

Registration: https://bit.ly/LGBTQ-UM-Events
All National Coming Out Week events: https://bit.ly/SC-NCOW

This QTBIPOC Mixer is a social for Queer & Trans Black, Indigenous, and People of Color during National Coming Out Week. Anyone who identifies as a Person of Color and within the LGBTQ+ community (or questioning) is invited to this community-building event! We'll be holding a main room for everyone to meet and get to know us and our student organization co-hosts, then split off into affinity breakout rooms to create community and discuss LGBTQ+ topics in smaller groups.

We want to thank our student organization co-hosts for making this event possible: The Coalition for Queer and Trans People of Color, the Black Student Union (BSU), La Casa, the Native American Student Association (NASA), Mixed@Michigan, and the United Asian American Organizations (UAAO).

Spectrum Center Event Accessibility Statement:
The Spectrum Center is dedicated to working towards offering equitable access to all of the events we organize. If you have an accessibility need you feel may not be automatically met at this event, fill out our Event Accessibility Form, found at http://bit.ly/SCaccess. You do not need to have a registered disability with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) or identify as disabled to submit. Advance notice is necessary for some accommodations to be fully implemented, and we will always attempt to dismantle barriers as they are brought up to us. Any questions about accessibility at Spectrum Center events can be directed to spectrumcenter@umich.edu.

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Social / Informal Gathering Fri, 02 Oct 2020 15:19:14 -0400 2020-10-07T17:30:00-04:00 2020-10-07T18:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Spectrum Center Social / Informal Gathering Information about the event and logos of co-sponsors surrounding a rainbow flag partially divided by a triangle on its left side showing black, brown, and transgender flag stripes.
November Togetherness: QTBIPOC Gatherings (November 5, 2020 5:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/78682 78682-20101509@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, November 5, 2020 5:30pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Spectrum Center

Register: https://bit.ly/LGBTQ-UM-Events

The Togetherness: QTBIPOC Gatherings are a collaboration between MESA and the Spectrum Center focusing on centering the experiences of Queer, Trans, Black/Indigenous/Students of Color through sharing meals, discussions, and creating connections with people in the QTBIPOC community at UM and in the surrounding areas.

This event's host will be Krishna Han (he/him/his). Krishna's professional student affairs journey in the US took him from Oberlin College to Bowling Green State University (BGSU) prior to joining University of Michigan. Originally, from Cambodia, Krishna graduated from the Royal University of Phnom Penh with a dual degree in Biology and Education. After completing a master degree in Community Forestry at Shinshu University, Japan he pursued and earned a Ph.D. in Regional Environmental Resources Management at Hokkaido University, Japan.

Spectrum Center Event Accessibility Statement:
The Spectrum Center is dedicated to working towards offering equitable access to all of the events we organize. If you have an accessibility need you feel may not be automatically met at this event, fill out our Event Accessibility Form, found at http://bit.ly/SCaccess. You do not need to have a registered disability with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) or identify as disabled to submit. Advance notice is necessary for some accommodations to be fully implemented, and we will always attempt to dismantle barriers as they are brought up to us. Any questions about accessibility at Spectrum Center events can be directed to spectrumcenter@umich.edu.

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Social / Informal Gathering Mon, 19 Oct 2020 19:14:28 -0400 2020-11-05T17:30:00-05:00 2020-11-05T19:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Spectrum Center Social / Informal Gathering November's Togetherness: QTBIPOC Gatherings event will be held Thursday the 5th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM and will be hosted by Krishna Han, who is pictured in the advertisement. Krishna is a brown-skinned Asian man with side-parted short black hair smiling widely and looking at something off-camera. He is wearing a white collared shirt with pink flower designs.
LGBTQ+ Election Processing (November 10, 2020 7:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/79048 79048-20178465@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 7:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Spectrum Center

The Spectrum Center Programming Board invites you to join them for their Election Processing event on Tuesday, November 10th at 7 PM EST. They hope that this will serve as a safe place for LGBTQ+ folx to come together to share how they’re feeling post-Election Day and discuss where we go from here. This event is open to all LGBTQ+ folx, including students, faculty, alumni, and community members! Registration is required, so please register at https://bit.ly/SCPB-Election2020 if you are interested in attending. Upon registering, an email containing the Zoom link for the event will be sent out. Thank you, we hope to see you there!

Spectrum Center Event Accessibility Statement:
The Spectrum Center is dedicated to working towards offering equitable access to all of the events we organize. If you have an accessibility need you feel may not be automatically met at this event, fill out our Event Accessibility Form, found at http://bit.ly/SCaccess. You do not need to have a registered disability with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) or identify as disabled to submit. Advance notice is necessary for some accommodations to be fully implemented, and we will always attempt to dismantle barriers as they are brought up to us. Any questions about accessibility at Spectrum Center events can be directed to spectrumcenter@umich.edu.

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Well-being Thu, 29 Oct 2020 17:27:00 -0400 2020-11-10T19:00:00-05:00 2020-11-10T22:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Spectrum Center Well-being The Spectrum Center Programming Board presents this LGBTQ+ community space to share election reactions & take care of ourselves. This event will be hosted Tuesday, November 10th starting at 7 PM. The design of the flyer is based on the American flag, but in a purple color scheme. There is a purple rainbow at the top of the text which is centered on the page.
December Togetherness: QTBIPOC Gatherings (December 9, 2020 5:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/79583 79583-20390874@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 5:30pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Spectrum Center

RSVP Link: https://bit.ly/UM-QTBIPOC

December Togetherness: QTBIPOC Gatherings
The Togetherness: QTBIPOC Gatherings are a collaboration between MESA and the Spectrum Center focusing on centering the experiences of Queer, Trans, Black/Indigenous/Students of Color through sharing meals, discussions, and creating connections with people in the QTBIPOC community at UM and in the surrounding areas.

This event’s host will be Trey Boyton (she/her/hers). Trey has spent her professional career working to create inclusive environments. For nearly 20 years, she worked in university settings driving equity and inclusion for students, faculty and staff at the University of Michigan. She shifted to the tech industry in 2017 when she joined Duo Security as their first head of diversity and inclusion. As the lead for overall diversity strategy, Trey envisioned a bold road ahead for Duo and implemented company-wide programs and initiatives that positively grew Duo’s magical culture and team. For Trey, inclusion work is deeply personal. She describes it as head to heart work centered on creating space so that employees and teams are valued, celebrated, and able to define their own success. In short, her ultimate goal is to reduce barriers to brilliance.

Spectrum Center Event Accessibility Statement:
The Spectrum Center is dedicated to working towards offering equitable access to all of the events we organize. If you have an accessibility need you feel may not be automatically met at this event, fill out our Event Accessibility Form, found at http://bit.ly/SCaccess. You do not need to have a registered disability with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) or identify as disabled to submit. Advance notice is necessary for some accommodations to be fully implemented, and we will always attempt to dismantle barriers as they are brought up to us. Any questions about accessibility at Spectrum Center events can be directed to spectrumcenter@umich.edu.

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Social / Informal Gathering Tue, 01 Dec 2020 12:43:14 -0500 2020-12-09T17:30:00-05:00 2020-12-09T19:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Spectrum Center Social / Informal Gathering [Header image: December's Togetherness: QTBIPOC Gatherings event will be held Wednesday the 9th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM and will be hosted by Trey Boynton, who is pictured in the advertisement. Trey is a black woman with shoulder length black curly hair looking neutrally at the camera. She is wearing a white sleeveless shirt.]
The Intersections of Black LGBTQ+ Identity and Mentorship (February 10, 2021 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/81686 81686-20943435@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 6:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Spectrum Center

Register: https://bit.ly/LGBTQ-UM-Events

MESA and Spectrum Center Mentorship programs invite you to join them for a panel discussion about the Intersections of Black LGBTQ+ Identity and Mentorship. Panelists will speak about the impact that mentorship has had on their identity development as Black and LGBTQ+ students and how it has supported them as they navigate campus and academic life at the University of Michigan and the community they belong to. This event will be open to students, staff and faculty to engage in community building, networking, and connection. It will also be an opportunity for students to gain additional insight about the lived experiences of Black and LGBTQ+ people in addition to learning more about MESA and Spectrum Center’s mentorship support programs.

Spectrum Center Event Accessibility Statement:
The Spectrum Center is dedicated to working towards offering equitable access to all of the events we organize. If you have an accessibility need you feel may not be automatically met at this event, fill out our Event Accessibility Form, found at http://bit.ly/SCaccess. You do not need to have a registered disability with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) or identify as disabled to submit. Advance notice is necessary for some accommodations to be fully implemented, and we will always attempt to dismantle barriers as they are brought up to us. Any questions about accessibility at Spectrum Center events can be directed to spectrumcenter@umich.edu.

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:12:56 -0500 2021-02-10T18:00:00-05:00 2021-02-10T19:15:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Spectrum Center Lecture / Discussion The LGBTQ Health & Wellness Season and Spectrum Center M-Block logos against a dotted pink background.
How to Go Beyond Diversity and Achieve Equity and Inclusion in Academia (February 11, 2021 3:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/80487 80487-20728306@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 11, 2021 3:30pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: CEW+

RSVP here to receive Zoom link: cew.umich.edu/events/cewinspire-workshop-how-to-go-beyond-diversity-and-achieve-equity-and-inclusion-in-academia

The main objective of this workshop is for participants (faculty, students, administration, and staff) to develop a personal connection with the plight of racial-ethnic and sexual minorities in institutions of higher education. This work is needed for the advancement of individual and institutional empathy so that we can move from tolerating to accepting to celebrating underrepresented minorities in academia. This will be achieved by encouraging workshop participants to identify instances: in their own lives in which structural prejudice and bigotry and individual-level macroaggressions hampered their career development; in which they intentionally and/or unintentionally contributed to advancing structural prejudice and bigotry and/or perpetrated individual-level macroaggressions that may have hampered the career of underrepresented faculty, students, administration, and staff; and in which they were bystanders who did not intervene to dismantle structural prejudice and bigotry and/or address individual-level macroaggressions that they witnessed.

Format: This hands-on workshop will include:
A. A short lecture whose content will include Pinto’s personal experiences and personal examples of the dynamics listed above. This will be reinforced with statistics (e.g., disparities in tenure and promotion), and anecdotes from other minority individuals.

B. Following the lecture, Pinto, in collaboration with other actors, will use Theater of the Oppressed (Port: Teatro dos Oprimidos) techniques to model skits reflecting each of the instances listed above. Skits will be scripted such that the ending of each story will be decided by participants in small groups with an eye toward actions they can take to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in the academic space. (Boal A. (1979). Theatre of the Oppressed. New York, NY: Theater Communications Group).

C. Following small group discussions, all participants will reconvene to discuss strategies for welcoming underrepresented minorities into their social networks. This portion of the workshop will help participants to understand how they can help underrepresented minorities develop social capital by lending their social support: emotional, concrete, and informational.

Rogério Pinto accepting on behalf of the Faculty Allies for Diversity Committee: Born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Rogério M. Pinto is a professor and associate dean for research at the University of Michigan School of Social Work. He is the co-chair of the Faculty Allies for Diversity Committee. In his work, Pinto focuses on finding academic, sociopolitical, and cultural venues for broadcasting voices of oppressed individuals and groups. Funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, his community-engaged research focuses on the impact of interprofessional collaboration on the delivery of evidence-based services to marginalized racial/ethnic and sexual minority individuals. Funded by the University of Michigan Office of Research, as a new scholarly pursuit, he is building an art installation, The Realm of the Dead, to investigate his own personal marginalization as a gender non-confirming, mixed-race, and Latinx immigrant. This installation will serve as the stage set for Pinto’s award-winning theatrical performance, Marília, a one-person play, in which Pinto further explores the tragic death of his 3-year old sister, Marília, and how such loss haunts and inspires the lives of the family members she left behind. Marília won the 2015 United Solo Festival Best Documentary Script and it will be performed again at the University of Michigan as part of the centennial celebration of the School of Social Work.

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Workshop / Seminar Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:18:18 -0500 2021-02-11T15:30:00-05:00 2021-02-11T16:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location CEW+ Workshop / Seminar