There is a lot going on, and the world is changing right before us. It is stressful and frightening. Join us in this upcoming Tough Talks session to share and discuss your thoughts. Wednesday, March 30, 2022 1:00-2:00 p.m. PSU 312 … [Read more...] about EVENT: Tough Talks for tough times
2022: The state of education for Black youth and possibilities of the future This Black History event will be centered on discussing the psychosocial and educational impacts of the underrepresentation of Black teachers and principals and what that means for present and future students. The presentation will also include a discussion of SPS and the College of Education's … [Read more...] about EVENT: The underrepresentation of Black teachers and principals
Join the Missouri Job Center and Community Partnership of the Ozarks for their workplace diversity lunch and learn series - Diversity and your bottom line Who's Your Neighbor? Unpacking census data for Springfield and the surrounding area February 22 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Missouri Job Center Lunch is provided but you must RSVP to Terry at tgrier@cpozarks.org or call … [Read more...] about Diversity Lunch & Learn Series with the Missouri Job Center and Community Partnership of the Ozarks
Join us for the first virtual Tough Talk of 2022. This month, as we have done for so many years during February, we will be celebrating Black History month. This Tough Talk will ask the questions: Do we still need to? Has the life and influence of African-Americans been ingrained in the culture enough that we can assume everyone will learn? What are the stories? What are … [Read more...] about Tough Talks: Why the need for Black History? The lessons and the story
Sponsored by the College of Humanities and Public Affairs Diversity Council Join the College of Humanities and Public Affairs Diversity Council for a panel discussion about diversity, equity and inclusion and (mis)information in education surrounding critical race theory. Friday, February 11 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Strong Hall 302 or via Zoom at … [Read more...] about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Critical Race Theory: (Mis)information in education