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A MESSAGE FROM.. .THE DIVERSITY DAY CHAIR DIVERSITY DAY 2019

“ F r o m Awareness t o Act ion ,S I U E S h a p i n g a Chang ing Wo r l d ”

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Dr. Venessa A. BrownDiversity Day Chair

SIUE Diversity Day 2019 is a celebration of our institution’s past, present and future as it relates to advances in cultural-responsiveness and inclusion. This goal is encapsulated in the day’s theme, “From Awareness to Action, SIUE Shaping a Changing World.” Designed with community engagement and participation across SIUE’s campuses in East St. Louis, Alton and Edwardsville in mind, this multi-event day will showcase the multitude of ways in whichmembership in the global community is core to our values and mission.

This educational day includes art, music, presentations, guest speakers and even cuisine representing the ethnic roots of our students. In addition to efforts taking place on our campuses, we will engage surrounding communities through Cultural Literacy on the Move, a pop-up Little Free Library that enables learning across the lifespan, about similarities and differences in human identities and experiences.

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PROGRAM AT A GLANCE DIVERSITY DAY 2019

MONDAY, OCTOBER 14DIVERSITY DAY COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS RECEPTIONSponsored by SIUE Intercollegiate Athletics 5pm Registration

5:05pm Flag Ceremony – Boy Scout Troops 1064B and 8064G

5:20pm Welcome f rom Chancellor Randy Pembrook

5:25pm Reception Keynote Speaker – Senator Christopher Belt

5:40pm Dinner is served (Buffet)

6:20pm Presentation of Awards – Chancellor Randy Pembrook

6:25pm Closing Remarks and Diversity Day Overview – Dr. Venessa A. Brown

6:30pm Program End – Thank you for coming - see you at Diversity Day 2019!

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PROGRAM AT A GLANCE DIVERSITY DAY 2019 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15DIVERSITY DAY BREAKFASTSponsored by the School of Business 8am Breakfast is served (Buffet)

8:15am Welcome on behalf of the Diversity Day Committee – Dr. Jerrica Ampadu

8:20am Greetings f rom the School of Business – Dean Tim Schoenecker

8:25am Laura Wolff introduces School of Business Alumni Panel

8:30am School of Business Alumni Panel

9:15am Diversity Day Event Introductions

9:20am Closing Remarks

9:30am Parade of Nations

DIVERSITY DAY LUNCHEONSponsored by the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion

11am Lunch is served (Buffet)

11:30am Welcome f rom Chancellor Randall Pembrook

11:40am Drama Presentation – Black Theatre Workshop

11:55am Dr. Venessa A. Brown introduces Keynote Speaker

12pm Luncheon Keynote Speaker – Howard J. Ross

12:45pm Q & A Session with Howard J. Ross

12:55pm Closing Remarks f rom Dr. Jerrica Ampadu

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SPEAKERS DIVERSITY DAY 2019

MONDAY, OCTOBER 14OPENING RECEPTION FOR COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS5-6:30pm, lucas annex, cougar pavilion

Senator Christopher BeltState Senator Christopher Belt grew up in Centreville and is a lifelong resident of Illinois’ Metro East area. He represents Illinois’ 57th Senate District, which encompasses communities in St. Clair and Madison counties, including Belleville, Collinsville, O’Fallon, Granite City, Freeburg, Mascoutah and Scott Air Force Base. Prior to serving in the Illinois Senate, Belt enjoyed an 18-year career as a law enforcement officer. He spent 16 years with the St. Clair County Probation and Detention Center and two years as the regional deputy administrator of Aftercare for the central and southern regions of Illinois. Senator Belt saw firsthand the impact positive role models have on youth in his community. In 2003, this experience led him to found the Difference Makers Professional Organization, which is dedicated to strengthening the decision-making capabilities of young men between the ages of 9 and 18. He authored an educational children’s book, “The Adventures of Nate the Gnat,” to teach youth how to be safe, responsible citizens. More Info

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15LUNCHEON11am-1pm, muc meridian ballroom

Howard J. RossHoward J. Ross is a lifelong social justice advocate and the Founder of Cook Ross. He is considered one of the world’s seminal thought leaders on identifying and addressing Unconscious Bias. Howard authored the Washington Post best seller, Everyday Bias: Identifying and Navigating Unconscious Judgments in Our Daily Lives and ReInventing Diversity: Transforming Organizational Community to Strengthen People, Purpose and Performance. His new book, Our Search for Belonging: How Our Need to Connect is Tearing Us Apart, was published in 2018.

Howard has delivered programs in 47 states and over 40 other countries carrying out the work of Cook Ross. His audience has included hundreds of Fortune 500 companies and major institutions within healthcare, government, and non-profit sectors, in addition to a variety of other industries. He has led programs at Harvard University Medical School, Stanford University Medical School, Johns Hopkins University, the Wharton School of Business, Duke University, Washington University Medical School, and over 20 other colleges and universities. From 2007-2008, Howard served as the Johnnetta B. Cole Professor of Diversity at Bennett College for Women, the first time a white man had served in such a position at an HBCU. More Info

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PRESENTERS DIVERSITY DAY 2019

Jimmie HowlettJimmie Howlett is the VP of Community Development and CRA Officer at Busey. He holds a bachelor’s in business administration from SIUE and an MBA from Lindenwood University. He is on the Steering Committee for Young Professionals Network, a board member for Veterans Resource Center Advisory Board, Chair of the Finance Committee for Royal Vagabonds, Inc., and a member of Metropolitan St. Louis CRA Association.

Lindsay MyersLindsay Myers is the Regional Sales Manager at Schattdecor, and is an SIUE graduate with a focus on business administration and German. She is responsible for sourcing designs for the laminate furniture and flooring industries in North America. She travels to headquarters in Germany for trainings, trade fairs and international collaboration. She is a supporter of Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital.

Jerri CarrierJerri Carrier is the Senior Audit Leader at Wells Fargo, and holds a bachelor’s in accounting from SIUE. She is on the Board of Governors for the Institute of Internal Auditors, a member of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), and on the Board of Directors for Deliverance Mission Outreach Ministry.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ALUMNI PANELISTS

Austin PotthoffAustin Potthoff is the People Human Resources (HR) Business Partner for the People Team at Anheuser-Busch. He holds an MBA and a bachelor’s in business administration with an emphasis in HR and finance, both from SIUE. He participated in two Travel Study Abroad Programs to Germany and Italy while at SIUE. At Anheuser-Busch, he is a mentor for the Network of Allies group, and was previously in multiple talent management and benefits roles.

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PRESENTERS DIVERSITY DAY 2019

Gaby Renteria-PoepselGaby Renteria-Poepsel, M.A. is the International Student Programming Advisor in the Office of International Affairs at SIUE. She is in charge of pre-arrival, arrival and retention activities for new international students at SIUE. A native of Mexico, Gaby is an SIUE alumna and holds a master of arts in Applied Communication Studies. She has experience as a health literacy program coordinator with a nonprofit organization in Missouri and as a teaching assistant at SIUE in the Department of Applied Communication Studies. Gaby is also a native speaker of Spanish.

Laura MillionLaura Million earned a master of science in Education from SIUE with a focus on Instructional Design & Performance Improvement. Her professional experiences include web design, graphic design and multi-media development (digital, audio, video and photograph). She has worked at SIUE for 24 years, having started in the Audio Visual Services department, moving “across the hall” to the Faculty Technology Center, and now working with Instructional Design & Learning Technologies in Lovejoy Library.

Emily KeenerEmily Keener works with faculty on technology integration and course design in the Information Technology Services (ITS) office of Instructional Design & Learning Technologies. She enjoys helping faculty identify and remove potential roadblocks in learning.

Dr. Courtney R. BoddieCourtney R. Boddie, Ph.D. is a licensed and board-certified fellow in counseling. His specializations include multicultural counseling, health psychology, psychological trauma, and organizational consultation in post-secondary settings. His work in higher education has included coordinating a tutoring and supplemental instruction program, serving students who learn differently as a learning specialist and executive function coach, training the next generation of therapists as a professor, and now overseeing the well-being of SIUE students as Director of Counseling Services.

Shelly Goebl-ParkerShelly Goebl-Parker is a Social Worker and Art Therapist, and facilitated the Diversity Day Art Hive this year. At SIUE, she teaches art therapy counseling techniques, developmental theory, cross-cultural practice, supervises students in field practice, advises student research projects and teaches a course in Arts-Based Cultural Development. Her research and creative activity involves the intersection of art therapy, social work, and community arts collaborations.

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PRESENTERS DIVERSITY DAY 2019

Microaggressions: Reacting and RespondingDr. Lynn Bartels with Drs. Lakesha Butler, Kim Carter,

Alison Reiheld, and Jill Schreiber

Dr. Lynn Bartels is a Psychology Professor and Director of Faculty Development. She teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Personnel Psychology, Employee Selection, and Employee Development, particularly the use of assessment centers and employment interviews. Her teaching and research interests include employee selection and development. She’s interested in all forms of discrimination, particularly weight discrimination.

Dr. Lakesha Butler is a Clinical Professor and Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator in the School of Pharmacy.

Dr. Kim Carter is an Associate Professor in the department of Social Work.

Dr. Alison Reiheld is an Associate Professor in the department of Philosophy.

Dr. Jill Schreiber is an Associate Professor in Social Work and is currently is the Chair of the department.

Perception vs. Reality: discussing how the trope of the angry black woman impacts higher education working environments

Dr. Kalisha Turner with Arielle Weaver

Dr. Kalisha V. Turner serves as the Director for TRIO Student Support Services at St. Louis Community College Florissant Valley. She earned her doctorate of education in Higher Education Leadership from Maryville University, where her research was focused on African American first-generation students and their perception of college readiness. Dr. Turner’s passion for diversity and academic advising has opened up doors for her to have presented regionally, nationally and internationally on topics of cultural advising.

Arielle Weaver is the Assistant Director for Community Standards in SIUE University Housing and is a co-facilitator for the Sister Circle initiative.

Tammie NeatheryTammie Neathery is Deaf and fully integrates into the Deaf Culture. Her decision to pursue studies in the field of Social Work was reached after careful reflection on her own traumatic experience and the barriers she encountered when seeking resources in social services. She is an advocate social worker for the Deaf community, an educational and awareness keynote speaker, motivational speaker, and mentor. She holds an associate degree from Lewis and Clark Community College, and a BSW and MSW from SIUE.

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Bridging the Gap: Trauma-Informed Care and Cultural Competency

Dr. Courtney Boddie and Lisa Thompson-Gibson

Courtney Boddie, Ph.D., is the Director of Counseling Services at SIUE.

Lisa Thompson-Gibson, MA, MA, LPC, completed her graduate training at Michigan State University in College and University Administration, then at SIUE in Art Therapy Counseling. She is a Staff Counselor and Coordinator for Outreach and Prevention Initiatives in SIUE’s Counseling Services.

Dr. Venessa A. BrownDr. Venessa A. Brown is the Associate Chancellor for the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer at SIUE with a tenured faculty appointment as professor in the Department of Social Work. She is nationally and internationally known for her commitment to public child welfare. Her current research focus is on mentoring, diversity and inclusion, and child welfare history inclusive of people of color and international child welfare.

Free Speech & Positive Assembly: Promoting Positive, Peaceful Action & Assembly on Campus

Lacresha Linton and Brejani Owens

Lacresha Linton received a bachelor’s in social work at SIUE, and currently serves as a Research Assistant for the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion. She is also pursuing her master’s in social work degree at SIUE where she hopes to find a future with children and families.

Brejani Owens earned her bachelor’s in social work and is currently attending graduate school for her master’s in the same discipline. Currently, Brejani serves as a Research Assistant for the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion where she analyzes data that would explain how to promote diversity and inclusion on campus.

How to Develop an Inclusive EnvironmentDr. Robyn Berkley with Dr. Gloria Sweida

Dr. Robyn Berkley is an associate professor of management at SIUE. She has been at SIUE since 2006. Robyn received her PhD in business from the University of Wisconsin–Madison where she focused on human resource management, with minors in organization theory and sociology. Robyn’s area of research focuses on diversity-related topics. More specifically, she has researched in the areas of sexual harassment, concealable stigmas and business ethics.

Dr. Gloria Sweida is an Assistant Professor in the School of Business.

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PRESENTERS DIVERSITY DAY 2019

Chris WrightChris Wright is the Assistant Athletic Director for Annual Fund and Ticketing in Intercollegiate Athletics at SIUE. Originally from Richton Park, IL, Chris competed for SIUE track and field from 2005-2008, earning All-American honors as part of four relay teams. Chris earned a bachelor’s in exercise and wellness in 2009 and MSED in sports management in 2010 from SIUE.

Dr. MaKesha Harris LeeDr. MaKesha Harris Lee is a native of Centralia, Illinois and has served as an educator and administrative staff member in higher education for the past 10 years. In her current position, she serves as the Assistant Director for the SIUE Pre-Collegiate Program. She is also involved in several initiatives, committees and organizations on campus. Her research focuses on Black women in higher education and their experiences with hairism (hair discrimination). In her free time, she also enjoys leisure travel and spending quality time with loved ones.

Jamie BallJamie Ball has a Student Affairs heart and lawyer brain. As an undergraduate, she was a Resident Assistant at Oglethorpe University, which led to master’s level study in counseling and human development at Radford University. She then pursued her Juris Doctor at Southwestern University School of Law. In 2015, Jamie returned to her roots in higher education when she began her service at Truman State University as its first Institutional Compliance Office/Title IX Coordinator. She has been SIUE’s Director for Equal Opportunity, Access & Title IX Coordination since June 2018.

Malaya DowneyMalaya Downey is a Centralia, IL native pursuing a master’s in marketing and mass communications at SIUE. She received her bachelor’s in psychology from SIUC in 2018. She currently works as the Marketing Assistant for SIUE Educational Outreach. Outside of work and school she enjoys giving back to her community. Recently, she and her family began a community facing event known as “Fish Fry Saturdays” to help bring positive change to the city of Centralia, by restoring/enhancing local community organizations via monetary donations of the Fish Fry’s proceeds.

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Dr. Jessica HarrisDr. Jessica Harris is the Interim Assistant Provost for Inclusive Academic Excellence in the Office of Academic Affairs, and Associate Professor of Historical Studies, as well as the Sustained Dialogue Program Advisor for SIUE. Dr. Harris is a scholar of 20th century African American History, with research interests including African American social movements and women’s history. She received her Ph.D. and M.A. from Cornell University, and her B.A. from Dillard University.

A Dynamic Understanding of Anti-OppressionDr. Jayashree George with Dr. Courtney Boddie, Shelly Goebl-Parker, and Megan Robb

Dr. Jayashree George is an Assistant Professor in the Art Therapy Counseling Program. An alumna from SIUE’s master’s program in Art Therapy, she has a doctoral degree in art therapy (DA) from New York University and a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Kansas State University. An anti-oppression stance is a key part of her clinical, artistic and scholarly work.

Courtney Boddie, Ph.D., is the Director of Counseling Services at SIUE.

Shelly Goebl-Parker is an Associate Professor in the department of Art & Design.

Megan Robb is an Associate Professor in the department of Art & Design.

LGBTQIA: The Higher Education Learning CurveSamantha Dickens with Skyla Phipps and Grace Flacke

Samantha Dickens is the Coordinator of the Prevention Education and Advocacy Center (PEACe) at SIUE, providing education about healthy relationships, bystander intervention, and sexual assault prevention. Before beginning her work at SIUE, she served as a Rape Response Coordinator at Crisis Service of North Alabama and a counselor at Free2Be Safe Huntsville, providing support to LGBTQIA+ victims of crime in areas of domestic violence, sexual assault, and abuse. She looks forward to continuing to grow PEACe and meeting the challenges of a changing campus culture.

Skyla Phipps is an alumni of SIUE.

Grace Flacke is a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences at SIUE.

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PRESENTERS DIVERSITY DAY 2019

Dr. J.T. SnipesDr. J.T. Snipes is an Assistant Professor in the department of Educational Leadership. Prior to his faculty appointment he worked for over 12 years in higher education administration. Most recently he worked for Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC), the largest interfaith organization in America. Currently, his research interest focuses on religion and spirituality in higher education, African American collegiate students, and critical race theory in education. He recently completed his award-winning dissertation entitled, “Ain’t I Black Too: Counterstories of Black Atheist in College.” It explores the narratives of secular African American students in college.

Dr. Sasikumar BalasundaramDr. Sasikumar Balasundaram was born and raised on a small tea plantation in central Sri Lanka and is currently Assistant Professor of Anthropology at SIUE. Since childhood, he has been involved in social justice issues and uses anthropological theories to make sense of his interests and activism. His research interests include refugees, humanitarian aid, global health, engaged anthropology with children and youth, and contemporary issues of the Up-country Tamils of Sri Lanka.

Dr. Jennifer HernandezDr. Jennifer Hernandez is a veteran special education teacher of 15 years. In the last three years of her tenure, she was a Special Education Administrator in the Ferguson-Florissant School District in Ferguson, MO. She started at SIUE in the Department of Teaching and Learning for Multicultural Education, Diversity, and Social Justice Issues in Education and Secondary Programs. The crux of her doctoral research included the critical analysis of racialized policies that facilitate the school-to-prison pipeline.

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SCHEDULE DIVERSITY DAY 2019

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15DIVERSITY DAY BREAKFAST8-9:30am, muc meridian ballroomA welcome message to open 2019 SIUE Diversity Day, highlight the events of the day and introduce the School of Business Alumni Panel.

• School of Business Alumni Panel

• Breakfast sponsored by the School of Business

MONDAY, OCTOBER 14OPENING RECEPTION FOR COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS5-6:30pm, lucas annex, cougar pavilionOpening reception including community stakeholders to introduce Diversity Day, with a flag ceremony featuring Boy Scout Troops 1064B & 8064G.

• Keynote Speaker: Senator Christopher Belt

PARADE OF NATIONS9:30-10am, muc meridian ballroom to stratton quadSIUE is home to approximately 370 international students from 54 different countries around the globe. Join us in celebrating the global diversity and rich cultural heritage our international students bring to SIUE as they showcase flags of their nations at our Diversity Day Welcome Breakfast. Attendees will have the opportunity to join this parade as it makes its way to the Stratton Quad.

SPECIAL LIBRARY EXHIBIT: PERSPECTIVES9:30am-1pm, lovejoy library friends cornerfacilitated by tiffany dvorak, senior library specialist, and lydia jackson, interim dean of library and information services You have the option to view your world through a narrow or wide lens. How you see what is reflected depends on your viewpoint. At SIUE, you have the opportunity to interact with people you may agree or disagree with, people who come from different backgrounds, and people from different cities, states, and countries.

• KALEIDOSCOPE• Kaleidoscope display is an interactive exhibit for self-reflection and group reflection

utilizing a small and large kaleidoscope. Create a gem to represent you and add it to the SIUE kaleidoscope. When looking through the reflection, notice the different ways the gems interact.

• OCCULUS RIFT 3D VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCES• Notes on Blindness These original audio cassette diary recordings from John Hull form

the basis of this interactive non-fiction narrative using new forms of storytelling to explore a cognitive and emotional experience of blindness.

• We Wait Based on BBC News interviews with migrants, We Wait is a dramatized story transporting you to the heart of the refugee crisis.

• I Am A Man This experience allows one to literally walk in the shoes of the people who fought for freedom and equality during the civil rights era.

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BLACKBOARD ALLY AND TECHSMITH RELAY DEMOS10-10:30am & 10:30-11am, muc willow roompresented by emily keener and laura million, instructional designers, its

Information Technology Services will demonstrate two accessibility-related technologies: Blackboard Ally and TechSmith Relay.

• Blackboard Ally helps faculty see how content measures up to web accessibility standards and lets students download alternative formats of files (e.g. download a Word document as an ePub or braille file).

• TechSmith Relay is a new cloud-based video creation and storage tool that has an auto-captioning feature.

Attendees will be able to see pieces of the software on-demand and have opportunities to ask questions.

ATHLETICS (IT’S COUGAR TIME), ART HIVE AND MULTICULTURAL MUSIC

10am-1pm, stratton quadart hive facilitated by shelly goebl-parker, assoc. prof., art therapy counseling

• It’s Cougar Time! SIUE Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams will hand out information about the 2019-20 season schedule.

• Art Hive is a community art studio that welcomes everyone as an artist. It’s a welcoming place to talk, make art, build communities and respond in creative ways to things that matter. An Art Hive is about inclusion, respect and learning.

• Multicultural Music Join us for music on the Quad!

DIVERSITY DAY COMMUNITY FAIR9:30am-1pm, muc goshen loungeA community event promoting cultural diversity through food, entertainment and connection.

• ACCESSibility Exhibit - Facilitated by ACCESS, this exhibit is equal parts historical, informational and experiential. Designed to encourage participants to think critically about their privilege when it comes to ability, this exhibit will feature large scale visuals as well as interactive components. It is curated to help individuals understand the social justice implications behind universal inclusion, humanizing the experiences of those with varying diagnoses and challenging all of us to do our part to make society more welcoming for all.

• Community Participants - Impact CIL, Edwardsville Unity, NAACP, AKA Sorority Grad Chapter, PEACe, National Museum of African Americans on Stamps, Glen-Ed Pantry, Marine Corps Officer Selection Station St. Louis, Madison County Transit, Jewish Federation of Southern IL, Southeast MO & Western KY, TANDEM, First Community, Float Edwardsville, Phillips 66, Logo It, Sprekk Technology Services and ACCESS

Refreshments sponsored by the School of Nursing

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MORNING ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS10-11ammuc hickory-hackberry room The Importance of Deaf Culture presented by tammie neathery , alumni; staff sponsor, samantha dickens, peace

coordinator

The purpose of this session is to promote awareness with hopes local colleges/universities will see how important the Deaf Studies course is. The Deaf community is growing and there are not enough culturally competent individuals out there. It’s important for departments to consider taking this session to help individuals with whatever career they choose.

PANEL DISCUSSIONS10-11:30am, muc goshen lounge Cultural Appropriation moderated by dr. courtney boddie, director, counseling services, and gaby renteria-poepsel, international student programming advisor

In a nation where cultures are always colliding and mixing, understanding the difference between cultural appreciation versus cultural appropriation presents many challenges. Join us for a panel discussion about cultural appropriation in modern times.

Is it wrong to want to use symbols without permission? Are all forms of appropriation misappropriation? Does intent matter? What can each of us do to understand, and avoid, cultural misappropriation on campus and in our community?

1:30-2:30pm, muc goshen lounge International Student Journeys facilitated by gaby renteria-poepsel, international student programming advisor,

and featuring international students, faculty and alumni

As the world has become more globalized, international students have become more mobile. As a result, in the last decade more international students are pursuing degrees in the U.S. and around the world. While many of them succeed at SIUE and elsewhere, they also face challenges. This is the perfect opportunity for attendees to get to know international students and faculty better and to listen to their individual stories. Join us to learn more about the international student journey from SIUE international faculty, recent international alumni and current international students.

• Refreshments sponsored by the School of Nursing

muc mississippi-illinois room Microaggressions: Reacting and Responding presented by dr. lynn bartels, prof., psychology, dr. lakesha butler, clinical prof.,

pharmacy, dr kim carter, asst. prof., social work , dr. alison reiheld, assoc. prof., philosophy, and dr. jill schreiber, asst. prof., social work

Join in a discussion about the results of the faculty microaggression survey conducted last year. During the session, we will discuss microaggressions that faculty have experienced at SIUE. We will explore responses and strategies for recovering from microaggressions.

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MORNING ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS (CONTINUED)10-11ammuc maple-dogwood room Perception vs. Reality: discussing how the trope of the angry black

woman impacts higher education working environments presented by dr. kalisha turner, director, trio student support services at st. louis

comm. college florissant, and arielle weaver, asst. director, community standards, university housing

An interactive discussion exploring the trope of the angry black woman and the negative stereotypes these women often face in higher education settings. Grounded in Black feminist thought theory, the facilitators will introduce this theory as a foundation for the dialogue. There will be an opportunity to discuss strategies for navigating these challenges.

• Refreshments for morning sessions sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences

TASTE OF DIVERSITY AT SIUE11:30am-1pm, muc food court & fixins’A chance to experience cuisine representing countries around the world.

DIVERSITY DAY LUNCHEON11am-1pm, muc meridian ballroomPlease join us for lunch and our world-renowned keynote speaker, Howard J. Ross, author of Everyday Bias and Our Search for Belonging.

• Welcome f rom the Chancellor• Drama Presentation f rom SIUE Black Theatre Workshop• Keynote Speaker Howard J. Ross• Q & A Session with Howard J. Ross

Photo booth available in the MUC Goshen Lounge f rom 11:30am-1:30pm.

BOOK SIGNING1:15pm, muc meridian ballroom

• Book signing with Howard J. RossCopies of Our Search for Belonging will be available for purchase.

AFTERNOON ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS1:15-2:15pmmuc board room The Importance of Diversity in College Athletics facilitated by chris wright, asst. athletic director for annual fund and ticketing,

intercollegiate athletics

Three former college student-athletes discuss their experience as young black professionals in collegiate athletics.

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AFTERNOON ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS (CONTINUED)1:15-2:15pmmuc maple-dogwood room Bridging the Gap: Trauma-Informed Care and Cultural Competency presented by dr. courtney boddie , director, counseling services, and lisa thompson-

gibson, staff counselor & coordinator for outreach & prevention, counseling services

The past three decades have incrementally ushered in the age of trauma-informed care. To move this needle forward, it is imperative that we next discuss inherent connections existing between factors like trauma and multicultural competence. This presentation is designed to offer student affairs practitioners and faculty insight on integrating these competencies into professional practice.

muc missouri room Free Speech and Peaceful Assembly: Promoting Positive, Peaceful

Action and Assembly on Campus presented by dr. venessa a. brown , assoc. chancellor and chief diversity officer,

lacresha linton and brejani owens, research assistants for the office of institutional diversity and inclusion

This presentation will define and discuss free speech, restrictions on free speech, hate speech, the First Amendment, and peaceful assembly. Attendees will be encouraged to use their knowledge to engage in respectful dialogue at all levels and be empowered to take their message to decision makers who can effect change.

muc hickory-hackberry room How to Develop an Inclusive Environment presented by dr. robyn berkley , assoc. prof., management and marketing, and dr.

gloria sweida, asst. prof., management and marketing

This session starts with an ice breaker that helps people understand perceptions and how we see the world differently. Next will be a “Crossing the Line” exercise whereby people identify different aspects of their identity dealing with privilege, discrimination and simple taken-for-granted aspects of who we are (e.g., high school athlete). We ask people to then address how perceptions of identity/identities influence the five key dimensions of inclusion: Community (social), Connection (emotional), Contribution (intellectual), Contemplation (spiritual), Comprehensive (wholistic quality of life), followed by a take away debrief.

muc mississippi-illinois room What’s Hair Got To Do With It?: Exploring the Relationship between

Black Women and Their Hair presented by dr. makesha harris lee, asst. director of pre-collegiate programs, office

of retention and student success

This workshop will engage the participants in a research-based presentation that illustrates the experiences of how hairstyling choices have influenced the personal, career and social interactions of Black women specifically in higher education. The facilitator will use a variety of engaging presentation methods with a focus on current literature and results of the researcher’s 2017 doctoral study. At the conclusion of the presentation, participants will be provided with strategies to aid in mitigating the effects of stereotype threat experienced by Black women in higher education because of their hair.

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muc magnolia room Nice White Ladies | 1:15-1:30pm presented by jamie ball, director, office of equal opportunity, access, and title ix

coordination This talk will explore how persons of privilege, especially Nice White Ladies (NWLs), can use that

privilege to be more effective allies to challenge inequality and discrimination. This talk will also challenge NWLs to think critically about how they show up in activism and respond to social justice issues.

SIUE ED TALKS1:15-3pm

#89BlocksStrong East St. Louis Community Engagement and Empowerment Campaign | 1:35-1:50pm

presented by malaya downey, graduate student, integrative studies (mass comm. and marketing); faculty sponsor, dr. suman mishra, assoc. prof., mass comm.

The presentation will involve students’ work, an empowerment campaign, designed to provide relevant, consistent, and accessible information for East St. Louis residents while activating “The City of Champions” to come together for the development of their community.

Accessing DiversityEdu Learning Modules through Blackboard 1:55-2:15pm

presented by emily keener, instructional designer, its DiversityEdu is a suite of diversity learning courses that are now available to SIUE students, faculty,

and staff through Blackboard. This session will focus on how to access DiversityEdu modules in Blackboard, and demonstrate content.

Accessing DiversityEdu Learning Modules through Blackboard 2:15-2:30pm

presented by emily keener, instructional designer, its DiversityEdu is a suite of diversity learning courses that are now available to SIUE students, faculty,

and staff through Blackboard. This session will focus on how to access DiversityEdu modules in Blackboard, and demonstrate content.

DiversityEdu Q & A | 2:30-3pm presented by dr. venessa a. brown, assoc. chancellor and chief diversity officer,

and emily keener, instructional designer, its DiversityEdu is a suite of diversity learning courses that are now available to SIUE students, faculty

and staff through Blackboard. This session is open for DiversityEdu questions and answers.

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AFTERNOON ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS (CONTINUED)2:30-3:30pmmuc mississippi-illinois room A Dynamic Understanding of Anti-Oppression presented by dr. jayashree george, asst. prof., art and design, dr. courtney boddie,

director, counseling services, shelly goebl-parker, assoc. prof., art and design, and megan robb, assoc. prof., art and design

The nature of power is that it is quiet and often invisible and fear is the mechanism through which it operates. How does one “wake up” from the trance of being the oppressor and the oppressed? We explore these possibilities in this workshop. Participants will explore the complexities of culture. Using mainly action methods, participants gain an advanced understanding of cultural complexity. By identifying social rank that affords them “agent” privileges or “target” or disenfranchised membership, participants will come to understand their roles in the system of oppression.

muc hickory-hackberry room LGBTQIA: The Higher Education Learning Curve presented by samantha dickens, peace coordinator, skyla phipps, alumni, and grace

flacke, student, social work

This panel is an opportunity for students, faculty and staff of all levels of understanding and knowledge to ask current and former LGBTQIA students about their experiences as students at SIUE, including their challenges, and how SIUE can be more supportive and improve the campus culture.

muc missouri room Free Speech and Peaceful Assembly: Promoting Positive, Peaceful

Action and Assembly on Campus presented by lacresha linton, research assistant for the office of institutional

diversity and inclusion

This presentation will define and discuss free speech, restrictions on free speech, hate speech, the First Amendment, and peaceful assembly. Attendees will be encouraged to use their knowledge to engage in respectful dialogue at all levels and be empowered to take their message to decision makers who can effect change.

muc board room 1619 Commemoration presented by dr. venessa a. brown, assoc. chancellor and chief diversity officer, and

brejani owens, research assistant for the office of institutional diversity & inclusion

The 1619 Commemoration marks 400 years of slavery in the United States. This presentation will discuss the history of slavery and its impact on nearly every aspect of contemporary life in the U.S.

muc maple-dogwood room SIUE Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan Update presented by dr. jessica harris, interim asst. provost, academic affairs

This discussion will present SIUE’s Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan updates and progress since implementation of the Plan.

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SCHEDULE DIVERSITY DAY 2019

ON-CAMPUS EVENTScenter for spirituality and sustainabilitypresented by dr. sasikumar balasundaram, asst. prof., anthropology

Meditation for Peace: Loving Kindness | 10-10:45am Loving kindness meditation uses words, images, and feelings to stimulate a friendliness toward

oneself and others. This meditation will help to establish better relationship with our opponents or enemies.

Our Living Earth: A Panel Discussion on Biodiversity and Climate Change | 1:30-3pm

It is widely acknowledged that climate change and biodiversity are interconnected. Biodiversity is affected by anthropogenic climate change. Loss of bugs, birds, animals, bacteria, fungi and plants has devastating effects on human well-being. This panel will speak on behalf of non-human living species, plants and trees. Come to show your solidarity with your favorite living species and advocate for their existence.

Drawing Diversity: A Chalk Walk | 10:45-11am A group of students, faculty, and community members will walk around the campus and draw

words and images on sidewalks/pavements to celebrate and promote cultural diversity and co-existence.

Global Tea Party: Cookies and Tea f rom Around the World | 3-4pm Global Tea Party is a social gathering to celebrate tea cultures from across the world. We will be

sharing tea cultures of India, Sri Lanka, China, Thailand and England. Tea, cakes and other light refreshments will be served.

goshen market on wheels, stratton quadfacilitated by chris leopold, director, enrollment systems, research and analysis, office

of enrollment management

Cultural Literacy on the Move: Diversity Day Community Service Project 12-1:30pmA Mobile Little Free Library that introduces a culturally diverse world, celebrates differences, promotes social justice and reinforces a love of reading. Young Goshen Market goers will have the opportunity to check books out and exchange them for others each time they visit the market.

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SCHEDULE DIVERSITY DAY 2019 UNIVERSITY HOUSING GRAB & GO EVENTSfacilitated by rex jackson, assoc. director, residence life, and domonique crosby, asst.

director, residence life, first year communities

cougar village Diversity Day in Cougar Village | 9-11am This program will be an interactive bus stop initiative that allows RAs to talk with residents about

topics related to diversity and inclusion. Residents will also be informed about the events happening during SIUE’s Diversity Day. Participants will be able to share what topics they are interested in.

evergreen hall How Diverse is Your Universe? | 9-11am The purpose of this activity is to visually see the types of people you encounter in your daily life.

Students will be asked a set of questions in order to reflect on who the different people are that they interact with in their daily lives. Different identities will be represented by different bead colors. Students will then answer the questions by choosing the color bead that corresponds to that identity. They will use cups/jars to place their beads in. After answering the questions, students will be able to see how diverse their universe actually is.

prairie hall Shades of You | 10-11am Students will come to a table in the lobby with a large butcher block sign that says “Shades of You.”

On the left side of the banner will be the pre-determined colors and what those colors represent (i.e. person of color – blue, religion/spirituality – purple, etc.). Prior to students engaging with the banner, they will take a small quiz testing their knowledge on the different aspects of identity and what they actually mean. Once students have completed the quiz and have reflected on the information, they will be able to paint their hand or color a hand cutout according to the colors/identities that they relate with and put their handprint on the banner. There will be a debrief with residents to discuss the program and gather information on what they learned.

woodland hall Diversity Day Hand Painting | 12-5pm Students will come to a table in the lobby with a large butcher block sign that says “Let’s See Our

Diversity.” On the left side of the banner will be the pre-determined colors and what those colors represent (i.e. person of color – blue, religion/spirituality – purple, etc.). Prior to students engaging with the banner, they will take a small quiz testing their knowledge on the different aspects of identity and what they actually mean. Once students have completed the quiz and have reflected on the information, they will be able to paint their hand or color a hand cutout according to the colors/identities that they relate with and put their handprint on the banner. There will be a debrief with residents to discuss the program and gather information on what they learned.

bluff hall Shades of You | 12-5pm Students will come to a table in the lobby with a large butcher block sign that says “Shades of You.”

On the left side of the banner will be the pre-determined colors and what those colors represent (i.e. person of color – blue, religion/spirituality – purple, etc.). Prior to students engaging with the banner, they will take a small quiz testing their knowledge on the different aspects of identity and what they actually mean. Once students have completed the quiz and have reflected on the information, they will be able to paint their hand or color a hand cutout according to the colors/identities that they relate with and put their handprint on the banner. There will be a debrief with residents to discuss the program and gather information on what they learned.

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Cultural Literacy On The Move! A mobile little free library with stops in:

SIUE Quad Fairmont City

Glen Carbon Granite City

Madison

Cultural Literacy On The Move! A mobile little free library with stops in:

SIUE Quad Fairmont City

Glen Carbon Granite City

Madison

Each week that the Beet Box Goshen Market on Wheels delivers fresh and healthy produce to surrounding communities, it will also bring a traveling Little Free Library stocked with

titles that introduce a culturally diverse world, celebrate differences, and reinforce a love of reading. Young market goers will have the opportunity to check out books and exchange

them for others each time they visit the market.

The mobile Little Free Library initiative is brought to you by the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion and made possible in partnership with the Goshen Market

Foundation, SIUE College of Arts and Sciences, and the Metro East Community Rotary.

The Diversity Day Committee and Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion gladly accept donations to our mobile Little Free Library in support of our ongoing Cultural

Literacy on the Move initiative. To donate, visit the Amazon wish list and select from books carefully curated to cultivate cultural awareness and celebrate diversity. Books will be sent

directly to the library’s steward and placed aboard the Beet Box.

Diversity Day 2019 Community Service Project

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SCHEDULE DIVERSITY DAY 2019

EAST ST. LOUIS CAMPUS SCHEDULESIUE EAST ST. LOUIS CENTER1-3pm

bldg b, rooms 2083 & 20841pm Lunch is served

1:15pm Welcome f rom Diversity Day East St. Louis Co-Chairs: Drs. Gina Jeff ries & Keith Ware

1:30pm Conversation on When They See Us, Part II Facilitated by: Dr. J.T. Snipes Assistant Professor, School of Education, Health and Human Behavior

2:30pm Reflections and Educational Trivia Dr. Keith Ware

2:55pm Closing Remarks f rom Dr. Gina Jeff ries

Photo booth available f rom 1-3pm.

ALTON CAMPUS SCHEDULESIU SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE11:30am-2pm

bldg 281, gym11:30am Lunch is served

bldg 280, cpa 1 & 212:05pm Welcome f rom Dean Bruce Rotter

12:10pm Keynote Address: Commercializing Culture: Culture Out of Context Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Hernandez Assistant Professor, School of Education, Health and Human Behavior

1pm Q & A and Open Discussion

1:30pm Closing Remarks f rom Dr. Jessica Hinz

Photo booth available in the gym f rom 11:30am-1:30pm.

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PHOTOS DIVERSITY DAY 2018

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DIVERSITY & INCLUSION OFFICE INFORMATION

Visit our website atsiue.edu/diversity

where our Institutional Diversity & Inclusion Google Calendar is alwaysupdated with campus and community events.

Keep in touch with the Off ice of Institutional Diversity & Inclusion!Check out news & events on our social media:

facebook.com/siueidi@siueidi@_siueidi

See something missing that you feel should be acknowledged by the SIUE community to celebrate diversity & inclusion? We want to hear from you!

Please contact the Off ice of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion atsiueidi@siue.edu or 618-650-5382

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