Lunch and Learn Series

The D.E.I.A. Symposium Lunch and Learn Series

As a continuation of 2023 The D.E.I.A. Symposium, which sought to spark diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility across campus, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion presents a series of sessions that feature students, staff, and faculty who submitted symposium proposals on various D.E.I.A. topics.

Unless otherwise noted, each session runs from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Noble Room of Hendricks Chapel; lunch will be served.   Please review the Lunch and Learn series below, registration for each session is required:

• Microaggressions Faced by the Disability Community – January 30  

Presented by Caroline Ridge, Class of 2025, Political Science and Policy Studies, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs Caroline Ridge, Class of 2025, Political Science and Policy Studies, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and Kat Sako, Class of 2024, Biology and Neuroscience, College of Arts and Sciences

• Challenging Stereotypes around Muslim Americans: Fostering Inclusivity for All – February 6

THIS SESSION IS AT CAPACITY AND REGISTRATION HAS BEEN CLOSED.

Fatima Seyma Kizil, Ph.D. Candidate, Literacy Education, School of Education and Ibrhaim Kizil, Ph.D. Candidate, Literacy Education, School of Education

• Exploring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in “German Literature since 1945” through Democratic Teaching Practices  – February 23

Presented by Dr. Mona Eikel-Pohen, Associate Teaching Professor of German, College of Arts and Sciences

• InclusiveU and You: How can the Syracuse University Community collaborate with InclusiveU? – February 27

THIS SESSION IS AT CAPACITY AND REGISTRATION HAS BEEN CLOSED.

Presented by Brianna Shults, Director, Inclusive U/ Sam Roux, Academic Coordinator, Inclusive and Jen Quinn, Internship and Employment Coordinator, Inclusive U/ Bridget Fowler, Residential Coordinator, Inclusive U

• Association of Multiracial Discrimination with Drinking Quantity and Negative Drinking Consequences via Emotional Dysregulation Among Multiracial College Students – March 5

Presented by Fatima Dobani, Ph.D. Candidate, Clinical Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences

• The Renaissance of Disabled Artists at Syracuse University – March 26

Presented by Alexis Wilner, Class of 2024, Drama Major, College of Visual and Performing Arts

• Introduction to Jewish Ideas: Addressing Antisemitism on Campus – April 2

THIS SESSION IS AT CAPACITY AND REGISTRATION HAS BEEN CLOSED.

Presented by Rabbi Ethan Bair, Campus Rabbi, Syracuse Hillel and Jewish Chaplain, Hendricks Chapel

• Creating Access to Knowledge Through Inclusive Experiences – April 16, virtual, register for Zoom link

Presented by James O’Connor, Producer, Special Collections Research Center, SU Libraries and Winn Wasson, Social Science Librarian, Syracuse University Libraries and Joshua Miner ‘23, Graduate of the InclusiveU Program, School of Education

• Tough Topics Tuesday:  The Art of Navigating Difficult Conversations – April 30

THIS SESSION IS AT CAPACITY AND REGISTRATION HAS BEEN CLOSED.

Presented by Jessica Roberts, Bias Education Coordinator, STOP Bias & Hate, Community Standards and Kofi Addai, Associate Director, Bias Education and Response, Community Standards