August 29, 2020

August 29, 2020Diversity NSB

Upcoming Events

The Breathing While Black Digital Exhibit at the UMass Fine Arts Center will be running from September 1 – November 20. The opening reception starts on September 1 at 6 pm. More information and tickets for the opening are available here.

On July 2, the Society for Neuroscience hosted a webinar called, “Black Lives Matter and Neuroscience: Why This Moment Matters.” On September 4 at 1 pm, they will be resuming this discussion in their event, “Black Lives Matter and Neuroscience: Continuing the Conversation.” Register for the event here.

SABER is hosting a 7-part series on racial justice in academia running from August to December. A recording from the first discussion with Dr. David Asai, titled Race REALLY matters, is available online here. The next event, Actionable steps toward equity in STEM with Drs. Starlette Sharp and John Matsui, will be held on September 10 at 12 pm Central. That discussion and the additional upcoming events are available here.

August 24, 2020

August 24, 2020Diversity NSB

Upcoming Events

2020 Virtual March on Washington

The 2020 Virtual March on Washington will start Thursday, August 27 with music, reflections, and panels and will conclude on Friday, August 28 with major keynote addresses and musical guests. UMass Amherst Afro-American Studies Professor Dr. John H. Bracey, Jr. will be interviewed by podcast host Jonathan Kermah (UMass Class of 2020) on Friday, August 28 at 10 am. Register for the event here. More information about additional events are available at the 2020 Virtual March on Washington website.

August 20, 2020

August 20, 2020Diversity NSB

Back to school

Next week brings the start of the fall semester at UMass. This week we are sharing resources to help you create an inclusive and equitable classroom environment.

Inclusive Syllabus Design and Diversity & Inclusion Teaching Consultations from the UMass Center for Teaching & Learning
Example Diversity & Inclusion Syllabus Statements from Brown University
Interrupting Bias: Calling Out vs Calling In from the Vermont NEA
Reducing Stereotype Threat from Stanford University
Universal Design for Learning Guidelines
Include diverse representations of people in your lecture material. Black Illustrations has several illustration packs available, including their Office + Medical pack, which is currently available by donation.

August 13, 2020

August 13, 2020Diversity NSB

Ongoing Event

Continue participating in Academics for Black Survival and Wellness: The Rewind and Remix. This three-week event runs August 1-21, and is focused on learning, reflecting, and taking action to support #Academics4BlackLives.

Upcoming Event

Register and join the public workshop on Racial Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Neuroscience Training hosted by The National Academy of Sciences as part of the Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders. The event is on August 20, from 12-2pm (EDT). Register for the event here.

August 6, 2020

August 6, 2020Diversity NSB

Ongoing Event

Continue participating in Academics for Black Survival and Wellness: The Rewind and Remix. This three-week event runs August 1-21, and is focused on learning, reflecting, and taking action to support #Academics4BlackLives.

Upcoming Event

Join a Learning Community supported by the Office of Equity and Inclusion at UMass Amherst. Groups will discuss one (or more) of the following books throughout the course of the semester:

What if I Say the Wrong Thing by Vern? Myers
Braving the Wilderness by Brené Brown
How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi

Watch the informational video and sign up to join a group today. The Learning Communities will be launching soon.