Spring 2023 Events for Faculty Consideration


The Office of Student Diversity & Inclsuion is preparing a list of programs & events done in partnership with departments and Units across the university. Participation in these programs will offer students across all disciplines an arc of learning on topics centered around social justice, identity, and community building. Students gain new insight, learn how to engage with others across differences; and develop new strategies that support career and personal goals. 

We hope that faculty partners would consider earmarking select programs to support their course goals and assignments with a co-curricular experience.  Please see some dates for campus-wide theme celebrations events:

  • 2023 MLK Day of Civic Engagement Conference featuring keynote presentation followed by faculty-led panel presentations and Activities.Friday, January 27, 2023, Ballrooms from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join us for a meaningful way to engage the legacy of Dr. King Jr. with keynote address. Students will then break out into two unique panel presentations each moderated by Dr. Mark Ellis and Dr. Djanna Hill. Civic Engagement and Service will conclude the experience.
  • Black History Month celebration theme "Black Resistance: Pride, Power, Persistence" will highlight stories of strength, advocacy, and change through the focal lens of economics, culture, religion, and politics from Feb 1 - Feb 26. Opening keynote speaker, Wednesday, Feb 1, 2023 at 6 p.m. in the UC Ballroom. 

  • Women's History Month celebration theme "Celebrating Women who tell our Stories" offers a wide range of programs, workshops, and performances from March 1 - March 16. Opening keynote speaker, Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. in the UC Ballroom. 

  • Asian Cultural Celebration offers a wide range of programs, workshops, and performances from March 21 - March 30.  Opening Performance and Food Festival, Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. in the UC Ballroom. 
  • The Conocimiento Experience: Student Conference on Belonging and Community Organizing. Tuesday, April 4 with an opening session at 12:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. and have breakout sessions 2-3:15 p.m. and 3:30-4:45 p.m. UC Ballrooms. For this 3rd annual experience we are seeking to:
    • Offer micro presentations (20 min) breakout sessions that are led by students, faculty, and invited speakers.
    • Showcase student research or thesis that aligns with Social Justice issues (display boards, or as mini-presentations)
    • Create opportunities for students to engage in dialogue and reflection
    • Incorporate strategies that make this experience more applicable towards the students’ career readiness goals.

Full details and additional Spring events and student activities will be shared on Pioneer Life. For more information please contact diversity-inclusion@wpunj.edu or Yolany Gonell at gonelly@wpunj.edu

 

Date Submitted: 12/15/2022
Submitted By: Center for Diversity & Inclusion / Yolany Gonell

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