This diplomatic policy simulation will assess the economic and political impacts of the evolving energy crisis in Europe with a focus on U.S. foreign policy and the positions of key European nations. It will utilize the Council of Foreign Relations’ “Model Diplomacy” format that presents a “crisis scenario” that prompts a National Security Council (NSC) …
This session will focus on raising awareness around disability and discussing strategies for increasing inclusion and accessibility. We will discuss suggestions for appropriate language and strategies for assisting individuals with disabilities. This session is intended to be a first step in inviting participants to think more deeply about disability and how to ensure that the …
Learn about the progress made and challenges discovered through U-M’s initial DEI Five-Year Strategic Plan, DEI 1.0, and how these lessons will help guide our next strategic plan, DEI 2.0. Registration link
This interactive virtual workshop introduces principles and practices for thoughtfully engaging with communities, including motivations, impact of social identities, and strategies for engaging in reciprocal, ethical, and respectful ways. Registration link
Democracy has been increasingly contested around the world. A majority of Americans are not satisfied with how democratic systems in the United States are functioning. In a climate of deep partisan antagonism and widespread misinformation, confidence in our elections has been declining for a myriad of reasons. The real-world implications of this moment cannot be …
This diplomatic policy simulation will assess the economic and political impacts of the evolving energy crisis in Europe with a focus on U.S. foreign policy and the positions of key European nations. It will utilize the Council of Foreign Relations’ “Model Diplomacy” format that presents a “crisis scenario” that prompts a National Security Council (NSC) …
jarrett hill is an award-winning journalist, writer, and an adjunct professor at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism. He currently serves as President of the National Association of Black Journalists’ of Los Angeles (NABJLA). As a leader at NABJLA, jarrett has advocated for journalists in commercial and public media as …
This year’s theme, “The (R)evolution of MLK: from Segregation to Elevation,” will explore King’s activism after 1964, highlighting the evolution of King’s primary focus on segregation to a broader, more radical, and revolutionary platform that included health, economics, and education. Dr. King’s quote, “White Americans must recognize that justice for black people cannot be achieved …
In order to have meaningful, productive conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion, we must start with a common language. This session will provide an introduction to key terminology as well as the categories and labels we use to describe others and ourselves. We will also examine how our identities shape the way we enter the …
Wallace House presents educator and writer for The New York Times Magazine, Linda Villarosa, as she examines racial health disparities in America and the toll racism takes on individuals and the health of our nation. Linda Villarosa is a contributing writer at the New York Times Magazine where she covers race, inequality and public health. Her 2018 …
What is colorism? Where does it come from? How does colorism impact the experiences of Black and Brown individuals in all areas of their life? Join us for an introduction to this topic, and a space to share our experiences. Dinner will be provided! --- Kaleidoscope conversations will provide an opportunity for students to come …
Osagie K. Obasogie is the Haas Distinguished Chair and Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law with a joint appointment in the Joint Medical Program and School of Public Health. He received his B.A. in Sociology and Political Science (with distinction in both majors) from Yale University, his J.D. from …
This 2020 documentary chronicles the life and times of U.S. Congressperson and longtime Civil Rights activist John Lewis (1940-2020). For more than 60 years -- from a teenager on the front lines of the Civil Rights movement to the legislative powerhouse in Washington -- Lewis was at forefront of what he termed "good trouble." One …
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More than 127,000 Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated and incarcerated in concentration camps in remote areas of the seven western U.S. states during World War II. Their crime? Ancestry. Almost two-thirds of the interns were Nisei, or U.S.-born. Even World War I veterans of Japanese descent were forcibly evacuated. Families were made at gunpoint to …
The Women Who Launch Symposium 2023 explores the theme of “Empower”. This event will engage hundreds of women interested in entrepreneurship and investing through speakers, panelists, workshops, and networking opportunities. In addition to notable speakers, the event includes lunch, a self defense workshop, and happy hour. Women Who Launch is a student group led by …
This interactive virtual workshop introduces principles and practices for thoughtfully engaging with communities, including motivations, impact of social identities, and strategies for engaging in reciprocal, ethical, and respectful ways. Registration link
What trouble can come from straining to know a thing closely, "microscopically"? These lectures explore the political, epistemological, and ontological problems caused by observational scale. Since the mid-twentieth century, US social scientists studying face-to-face interaction have been by turns fascinated and frustrated by the "small" scale of their object and the scrutiny it seemed to …
The Center for Racial Justice proudly welcomes Angela Harrelson to the Ford School and the University of Michigan as our Winter 2023 Masterclass in Activism speaker. Angela Harrelson is the aunt of George Floyd, as well as the author of Lift Your Voice. Joined in conversation by Dr. Celeste Watkins-Hayes, the Interim Dean of Ford …
Trotter Multicultural Center & The Program on Intergroup Relations will be visiting Willow Run Acres in Ypsilanti, MI. Willow Run Acres is run by T.C. Collins where the legacy of farming and gardening has been preserved in his F.A.M.ily along with other often lost traditions. We will be volunteering our time to assist in his …
Registration for the 2023 Leadership Crisis Challenge opens on Wednesday, January 4 at 12 PM! Leadership Crisis Challenge (LCC) is a premier action-based learning experience that immerses participants in a simulated business and media crisis, powered by the Sanger Leadership Center at Michigan Ross. Students play the part of executives responding to the issues as …
A revolutionary approach to business exists, one that delivers game-changing results for both organizations and society alike: the serious and deep pursuit of purpose. When organizations practice deep purpose, furthering their “reason for being,” it can revolutionize how they do business and deliver impressive performance benefits that reward customers, suppliers, employees, shareholders, and communities. Join …
The Center for Global Health Equity’s 2022-2023 seminar series continues with Dr. Richard Adanu, whose global work focuses on maternal health in Ghana, including the epidemiology of obstetric and gynecological conditions, family planning, and cervical cancer screening. Dr. Adanu will discuss his extensive experience as a physician focused on reducing maternal mortality, as a clinician …
In the Tolls of Uncertainty, Sarah Damaske argues unemployment is an institution—like workplaces, families, or schools—that both generates and reproduces inequalities. Like other fundamental parts of American society that are central to adult life, unemployment is governed by state and federal laws and bureaucracies, structured by organizations, and shaped by shared language & customs. And, …
In this session, participants will learn to: Examine your own background and identities and how these identities shape our experiences and perspectives Discuss how the brain functions, and relate how unconscious bias is a natural function of the human mind Identify patterns of unconscious bias that influence decision-making processes Confront internal biases and practice conscious …
In today’s society, the need to graduate engineers who are conscious of their ethical and professional responsibilities is more important than ever. This is especially difficult given the current media environment that publicizes reports of algorithmic bias, drone-based surveillance, and emissions falsification (among other issues) but provides few positive role models for students. While engineering …
Racial justice begins with anti-racism. Anti-racism is the active process of identifying and eliminating racism by challenging systems, organizational structures, policies, practices, and attitudes so that power is redistributed and shared equitably (University of Calgary). This 90 minute, peer-led teach-in will provide attendees with tools and prompts to engage in a meaningful conversation with others …
Dr. Gershenson, Dr. Hansen, and Dr. Lindsay address the historic and contemporary factors that have kept people of color out of teaching, synthesize the research showing the benefits of same-race teacher exposure, and argue that policies focused on improving teacher quality should take race explicitly into consideration. In their book, Teacher Diversity and Student Success: Why Racial Representation …
Are you a graduate student with a disability or chronic illness* who wants to better understand how to advocate for their rights and access accommodation? Grad Students with Disabilities: The Americans with Disabilities Act, Rights, and Accommodations is a virtual event to educate students about rights guaranteed under the ADA. Participants will receive concrete guidance …
The Sankofa Project started by U-M Mechanical Engineering professors is hosting a student panel to unpack anti-blackness at Michigan, and specifically within engineering. January 24th 5:30-7:30pm 2505 GG Brown Laboratory RSVP: http://bit.ly/3k8qa6u The Sankofa Project Our objective is to use Black history as a guiding resource for re-engineering a more humanistic future. This project aims to …
Wallace House Presents journalist and educator Jelani Cobb, in conversation with Ford School Dean Celeste Watkins-Hayes, as part of the continuing series: “Democracy in Crisis: Views from the Press.” Cobb’s talk looks at the historic challenges to democracy that centered around race, the impact of the media, and how this frames and informs the current moment.
This interactive virtual workshop introduces principles and practices for thoughtfully engaging with communities, including motivations, impact of social identities, and strategies for engaging in reciprocal, ethical, and respectful ways. Registration link
We'd like to invite you to a new event series this semester, the Queer World Conversations! These will be weekly discussions on a variety of topics, but all of them will be discussed with a queer lens. We'll bring the topic, you bring the discussion! Everyone is welcome to join the Conversations, and the voices …
Presented by David Tarver, a lecturer in the University of Michigan College of Engineering – Center for Entrepreneurship and founder and board president of the Urban Entrepreneurship Initiative. Examining corporate and academic circles' views on DEI efforts, David Tarver will share his perspective as he’s witnessed the evolution of DEI up close and personal as …
This year’s lecture will address the UN’s efforts at the prevention of genocide and the role of race in genocide. Speaker: Alice Wairimu Nderitu, UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Office of the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide (OSAPG) Ms. Nderitu has been a recognized voice in the field of peacebuilding …
Join us for an evening of student performances as we celebrate Black History Month! This year, BHM is an intentional partnership between MESA, and student organizations, Black Student Union (BSU) and the Support for Incoming Black Students (SIBS). The focus of Black History programming this year is uplifting the rich culture, talent and contributions of …
Register: https://bit.ly/LGBTQ-UM-Events The Spectrum Center Pronouns 101 workshop is a 2-hour workshop on the basics of pronouns, their usage, and the connection between pronouns and transgender communities. Participants will have the chance to practice using different sets of pronouns and create an action plan for implementing what they learn into their work. After this workshop, participants …
Intentionally applying the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism to your team or organization's strategic plan sets the stage for stakeholder buy-in, innovative ideas, and human-centered goals and action steps. This course will walk through what it can actually look like to apply a diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism lens to the development and …
Privilege is often misunderstood when used in a DEI context. An individual can have privilege in one area and not another. Life may not have been easy, yet an individual could still have elements of privilege. In this session, we will explore the nuances around privilege as it relates to diversity, equity and inclusion in …
Registration for the 2023 Leadership Crisis Challenge opens on Wednesday, January 4 at 12 PM! ABOUT Leadership Crisis Challenge (LCC) is a premier action-based learning experience that immerses participants in a simulated business and media crisis, powered by the Sanger Leadership Center at Michigan Ross. Students play the part of executives responding to the issues …
Rackham students will communicate the relevance of their work to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy in a TED-talk style. The theme for the 2023 MLK Symposium is: “The (R)evolution of MLK: From Segregation to Elevation.” Please note this event will be live in the Rackham Auditorium as well as being streamed live. Registration is …
All too often, the “real talk” about the challenges that professional women face happens behind closed doors. That makes it hard for women to make sense of their experiences and combat the barriers ahead, and even harder for allies across genders to partner together for equity. In this interactive session, author and visual storyteller Melanie Ho will …
Previous centuries have been characterized by human trafficking, colonialism, and global warfare. The 21st century has thus far witnessed mass incarceration, illegal detentions, voter suppression, gun violence, and a crackdown on civil liberties. Similar to past eras, grassroot movements are being led by Black and Indigenous communities to advocate for justice. As we navigate …
Registration for the 2023 Leadership Crisis Challenge opens on Wednesday, January 4 at 12 PM! ABOUT Leadership Crisis Challenge (LCC) is a premier action-based learning experience that immerses participants in a simulated business and media crisis, powered by the Sanger Leadership Center at Michigan Ross. Students play the part of executives responding to the issues …
Open Road is an action-based social entrepreneurship program taking place in May, where MBAs drive from state to state meeting socially- and environmentally-driven entrepreneurs. Students spend one week on-site in each location, working closely with the entrepreneur to provide a solution or recommendation to a business problem they are facing, then they move on to …
As we conclude DEI 1.0 and plan for DEI 2.0, we invite all LSA students, faculty, and staff to join us! Celebrate Recognize the collective work around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion @ LSA, while enjoying food, grabbing swag, and entering giveaways. Listen Featuring keynote speakers from our community members on their DEI work. Share Provide …
We'd like to invite you to a new event series this semester, the Queer World Conversations! These will be weekly discussions on a variety of topics, but all of them will be discussed with a queer lens. We'll bring the topic, you bring the discussion! Everyone is welcome to join the Conversations, and the voices …
Kaleidoscope conversations will provide an opportunity for students to come together for a conversation with their peers and get the chance to dive beneath the surface, lean into vulnerability, and to explore the struggles and stories that make up our lives. In these conversations we will explore how the identities you hold shape your experience …
The weight of racism shows up across public policy and other fields — but how do we measure it? Racial Equity Impact Assessments are a tool designed to acknowledge historical context, shift power in how we engage with communities, and build accountability for the future. This assessment model is used to move us past debates …
This interactive virtual workshop introduces principles and practices for thoughtfully engaging with communities, including motivations, impact of social identities, and strategies for engaging in reciprocal, ethical, and respectful ways. Registration link
Calling all leaders who want to create happiness in their organizations! You may not know it, but compassion competence is one of the most significant contributors to happiness. Compassion competence in a group is also a source of innovation, adaptability, well being, and resilience in organizations. This accelerator will give you everything you need to …
Join our panel of current Asian American Business Association students to learn more about the Asian American community at Ross, application tips, and much more! Most of the session will be dedicated to questions from the audience. Registration link
Are you a pre-health student? Want to learn more about food justice? Come discuss food justice and health equity and engage with subject matter guests on this topic. This event will feature interactive activities designed to approach health equity with a justice framework, giving you the tools necessary to approach these topics in your future …
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