Luis Fernando Restrepo is a professor in the Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. He is the director of the graduate program in Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies and the Spanish Section Head. His teaching and research areas are Colonial Latin American literature, literature and human rights, indigenous … [Read more...] about Shattering the Silences: Mentoring Diverse Faculty and Students
Under the direction of Dr. Carol J. Maples, the Giving Voice troupe uses an engaging approach to address the many facets of cultural competence, bringing diversity training to a whole new level. This workshop will use a performance forum to address issues of oppression including microaggressions. Courageous conversations will help the audience move from challenges to … [Read more...] about Shattering the Silences: Reducing microaggressions: From awareness to action
White Fragility author, Robin DiAngelo, PhD, will present on the issues behind white sensitivity and assumptions based on race. This rivoting but challenging talk will examine roles of enlightenment, resistance, and defensiveness regarding racism. This presentation is a 'must' for every race/ethnicity, level of cultural awareness, and social/political background. Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Shattering the Silences: Seeing the water: Conscious racial leadership
How to address non-Christians in the workplace and the classroom Dr. Wafaa Kaf and Rabbi Barbara Block will address concerns and offer ideas on how to make your workplace and classroom more inclusive. Sunday, Feb 24th 5:30-7:00 p.m. Temple hall 001 Moderated by Dr. Vadim Putzu … [Read more...] about How to address non-Christians in the workplace and the classroom
Presented by Karen J. Aroesty, Regional Director Heartland Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Karen received her BA from Barnard College and her JD from the Washington University School of Law. Karen joined with the ADL in 1995 as a member of its Regional Advisory Board and became Regional Director in 2000. Karen staffs the work of the US Attorney's Hate Crimes Task Force, a … [Read more...] about Shattering the Silences: Anti-Semitism: History no longer