West Chester University Announces Fall Diversity Series
West Chester University’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion today announced the Fall “Diversity for All” series, a compilation of diversity-related programs and events coordinated by a cross-section of WCU faculty, staff, and University departments. For additional information and a full calendar of events, visit https://www.wcupa.edu/_admin/diversityEquityInclusion/calendar.aspx.
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Tracey Ray Robinson says, “The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI) cordially invites you to engage and join us as we continue to build upon our inclusive campus community. The myriad of FREE educational opportunities is intended to enlighten and empower us as we continue the work of building our cultural competence as a community.”
All listed fall semester events are open to the public, and include:
Thursday, September 30, 2021, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Examining Our Social Justice Perspectives (Virtual)
Hosted by the College of Education and Social Work, Dr. Bettina Love, professor and co-founder of Abolitionist Teaching Network, speaks on fostering social justice practices across our communities in our daily lives.
Friday, October 1, 2021, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
2021 Epic (Education and Programming for Integrated Care) Symposium (Virtual)
Integrated Care and Support for Trans and Gender Diverse Children and Adolescents
Visit https://sites.google.com/view/21epicsymposium/home for information and to register.
Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 10 – 10:45 a.m.
Seminar Without Walls
Dr. Sandy Alcidonis & Mx. Tess Benser
Some Truths about Gender, Race and Transitional Justice in 2021
On the Academic Quad
Thursday, October 7, 2021, 4 – 5:30 p.m.
Annual Clifford DeBaptiste Lecture Series featuring Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr.
Sponsored by the Frederick Douglass Institute
In a fitting tribute, this event examines issues of social justice and serves to commemorate the great abolitionist and orator.
At the Frederick Douglass statue/DeBaptiste Plaza (Philips Autograph Library, if raining)
Saturday, October 9, 2021, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
3rd Annual Ruby Jones Conference on Race, Social Justice, & Civic Leadership
The goal of this conference is to create an educational environment where students can engage in learning that will raise awareness and promote action-oriented dialogue about racial, cultural and social issues that impact how students experience life on campus, in communities and in society.
Sykes Student Union
Saturday, October 9, 2021, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
American INSIGHT Free Speech Film Screening and Discussion
A screening of the award-winning film, with award presentation and discussion with the filmmakers, Nettie Washington Douglass and Paul Stovall (George Washington in the touring production of Hamilton.)
Sykes Theatre in Sykes Student Union
Monday, October 11, 2021 at 5 p.m.
Activism & Action Panel Series: LGBTQ+ Rights
Hear panelists discuss their experiences as student activists, working towards a variety of social justice causes.
Limited in-person availability in Brandywine 031. This event is also being Livestreamed. More information and to register at https://wcupa.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6W3oTDT9pJuVTFk
Tuesday, October 12, 2021, 11 a.m. – 12 noon
Frederick Douglass In Ireland – a Conversation with WCU faculty, students, alumni, and Paul Stovall (George Washington in the touring production of Hamilton.) Virtual.
Zoom link at https://wcupa.zoom.us/j/94647388889?pwd=OXBCV1puZkp5VEhDeGE2enRWTFErdz09
Meeting ID: 946 4738 8889
Passcode: 543834
Wednesday, October 13, 2021, 10 – 10:45 a.m.
Seminar Without Walls
Dr. Dean Johnson
More Truths about Conflict and Struggle
On the Academic Quad
Thursday, October 14, 2021, 3:30 p.m.
Book Club: The Disordered Cosmos
Phase 1: Just Physics
A journey into the dark matter, spacetime, and dreams deferred.
SECC 372
Friday, October 15, 2021, 12 – 1 p.m.
1619: Fall 2021 Social Justice Podcast Series (Virtual)
Hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones, examining the long shadow of slavery and how it has transformed America.
Podcast link: Listen to the podcast HERE.
Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 9:30 a.m.
Parents Raising Children with Different Abilities
A panel of parents talk about the joys and trials of raising children with different abilities.
Email Kim Doan at kdoan@wcupa.edu for zoom link and/or room number.
Monday, October 25, 2021, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Exploring Dimensions of Cultural Competence and Inclusive Language (Virtual)
This workshop introduces multicultural and international diversity concepts while having individuals participate in reflective activities to develop cross-cultural competencies.
Prior registration is required via the ODEI Training and Education webpage.
November
Native American Heritage Month Speaker and Other Events
Various November dates and events. Visit https://www.wcupa.edu/_services/multicultural/calendarOfEvents.aspx
Wednesday, November 3, 2021, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Human Rights Film Screening and Discussion of Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution (2020)
A groundbreaking summer camp galvanizes a group of teens with disabilities to help build a movement, forging a new path toward greater equity.
WCU in Philadelphia, Room 5, 8th and Market St., Philadelphia
Thursday, November 4, 2021, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Love for Liberation: African Independence, Black Power, and a Diaspora Underground by Robin J. Hayes
Dr. Hayes discusses her recently published book which details how African American activists connected with African independence leaders after they became frustrated with the pace of progress toward racial justice in the United States.
Sykes Ballroom A
Monday, November 8, 2021, 6 – 8 p.m.
Race and Trauma: Urban Identity Development
Part of EPIC – Education and Programming for Integrated Care
Information at: https://sites.google.com/view/epicprogram/trainings?authuser=0
Thursday, November 11, 2021, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Speaker: Professor Amy Adamczyk, John Jay College of Criminal Justice and The Graduate Center, City University of New York
Adamczyk examines support for LGBTQ individuals in the U.S. and across the globe, and focuses on the religious, economic, and racial/ethnic context of where people live.
Philips Autograph Library
Thursday, November 11, 2021, 3:30 p.m.
Book Club: The Disordered Cosmos
Phase 2: Physic and the Chosen Few
A journey into the dark matter, spacetime, and dreams deferred.
SECC 372
Friday, November 12, 2021, 12 - 1 p.m.
The Improvement Association: Fall 2021 Social Justice Podcast Series (Virtual)
Reporter Zoe Chace travels to Bladen County, NC, to investigate the power of election fraud allegations.
Podcast link: Join the Zoom meeting link HERE.
Monday, November 15, 2021, 1 – 3 p.m.
Exploring Dimensions of Cultural Competence and Inclusive Language (Virtual)
This workshop introduces multicultural and international diversity concepts while having individuals participate in reflective activities to develop cross-cultural competencies.
Prior registration is required via the ODEI Training and Education webpage.
Thursday, November 18, 2021, 8 p.m.
Latin Jazz Ensemble Concert
Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, Swope Music Building & Performing Arts Center
About West Chester University
Enrolling more than 17,000 students, West Chester University is the largest member of the 14-institution Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Founded in 1871, the University is a comprehensive public institution, offering a diverse range of more than 200 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs in more than 50 fields of study. In addition to West Chester, the University offers programs through its graduate center, Philadelphia, and online. Six colleges and two schools comprise the University: University College, Colleges of Arts and Humanities, Business and Public Management, Education and Social Work, Health Sciences, and the Sciences and Mathematics, as well as the Wells School of Music, and the Graduate School.