The Diversity and Inclusion Committee will send out upcoming opportunities every week we think will be of interest. We hope that you will help us continue to build a library culture of diversity and inclusion.

The Every 28 Hours Plays

The Every 28 Hours Plays is a national performance project that takes its name from the shared and contested statistic that every twenty-eight hours a Black person is killed in the US by police or vigilante. Originally developed in St. Louis with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The One-Minute Play Festival, and in association with theatre makers from across the country, it features multiple short plays and a post-production talkback. Come join the conversation.

7:30 pm: Feb 20 – 23

2:00 pm: Feb 24

Rhynsburger Theatre

Tickets are $16 and can be purchased online or at the box office.

Book Discussion: The Awakened Woman: Remembering and Reigniting Our Sacred Dreams
Tuesday, Feb. 26th 12:30-1:30pm, Townsend Hall 220

Read and join the discussion on Dr. Tererai Trent’s journey from a small Zimbabwe village to Oprah Winfrey’s “favorite guest of all time”. Winner of a 2017 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work, Dr. Trent’s book “empowers women to access a fearlessness that will enable community progress” (Essence). Copies of the book can be checked out from The Bridge.

Prepare in advance of Dr. Trent’s Distinguished Lecture at Mizzou on Tuesday, March 5th, 6:30pm at the Missouri Theatre.

Registration requested at http://bit.ly/BridgeBookDiscussionTrent26Feb19

Green Dot Training

Join the Green Dot Mizzou team of the Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention (RSVP) Center for our very first Faculty and Staff Green Dot Training Series!

This training introduces the basic elements of Green Dot and will explore the vital roles university employees play in establishing and reinforcing a campus community culture that is intolerant of violence. Participants will leave with an expanded understanding of a “bystander” and will be equipped with the ability to integrate the key strategies of spreading these new cultural norms.

Trainings will be held on Wednesdays from noon-1 p.m. over the span of four weeks. Lunch will be provided to all training participants.

The training schedule is as follows:

• Feb. 27 — Module 1: Introducing the Bystander
• March 6 — Module 2: Recognizing Red Dots
• March 13 — Module 3: Reactive Green Dots
• March 20 — Module 4: Proactive Green Dots

Please note that attendance at each session is necessary to qualify for certification. If you are unable to attend one of the sessions, please reach out to the RSVP Center at rsvp@missouri.edu or 573-882-6638 to discuss options.

Black Women in Activism: Addressing Racial Health Disparities
Tuesday, Feb. 26th, 5:30pm, MU Women’s Center

A panel of healthcare experts discuss how they have and are addressing racial health disparities within a global context.

Amigos Online Conference Open Doors: Reaching Underserved Population
Thursday, Feb. 28th, 10-4pm 4D11 Ellis Library

As librarians, providing equitable access to all patrons should be a top priority. The patrons visiting our libraries should reflect the diversity of the communities we live in. Unfortunately, there are many populations that go underserved. How can we broaden our reach to better serve all our community?

Join us on Thursday, February 28 for an Amigos Library Services online conference, Open Doors: Reaching Underserved Populations, where we will explore methods and best practices for reaching an important part of your community.

Kicking off our conference is keynote speaker, Dr. Michele A. L. Villagran, consultant, presenter, and founder of CulturalCo LLC. Her keynote will explore how cultural intelligence makes a difference in the information profession and asks the question, “are you culturally competent?” Throughout the rest of the day, a variety of peers and experts will present on a diverse range of topics, with each time slot offering three different programming options.

The Diversity and Inclusion Committee will send out upcoming opportunities every week we think will be of interest. We hope that you will help us continue to build a library culture of diversity and inclusion.

Core Concepts Series: Lessons Learned from Non-Violence Movements
Tuesday, February 12th 12-1:30pm, Hill Hall 314

Join IDE’S Office of Inclusive Engagement for our Core Concept Series. Diversity and inclusion are labels used to express complex, multi-faceted organizational strategies, goals and values. The purpose of the Core Concepts Series is to provide members of the Mizzou community with a foundational understanding of essential ideas to promote diversity and inclusion at Mizzou.

Pre-Registration is required. Participants must attend three presentations to earn a Certificate of Completion. We welcome requests for ADA accommodations. Please contact Alejandra Gudiño at GudinoA@missouri.edu to make arrangements.

White Kids: Growing Up with Privilege in a Racially Divided America- A Dr. Margaret Hagerman Public Lecture
Tuesday, February 12th 5-6:30pm, Leadership Auditorium Student Center

Dr. Margaret Hagerman, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Mississippi State University, will give a public lecture on her new book, White Kids: Growing Up with Privilege in a Racially Divided America.

Black History Month Museum
Tuesday, February 6pm Strickland Room Memorial Union

This museum will have several exhibits created by different organizations to celebrate black historical events.

Civil Rights Activism at MU
Tuesday, February 12th 7-8 p.m, Columbia Public Library Friends Room

University of Missouri students have a long history of civil rights activism. This talk will examine some of the early student civil rights activism during the 1950s. Learn about efforts to desegregate the university followed by efforts of students to integrate restaurants, lunch counters and theaters in downtown Columbia. Presented by Mary Beth Brown, Ph.D. candidate at the University of Missouri. Registration: Not required.

Black History Knowledge as a Psychological Resource
Thursday, February 14th 2-3:30pm, 314 Hill Hall

A growing body of research suggests Black Americans thrive in the face of racial adversity when provided the resources to challenge oppressive narratives and systems. Black history knowledge (BHK) is one such psychological resource that has been identified as challenging and correcting deficit narratives about Black Americans while simultaneously fostering cultural pride. This talk aims to introduce a framework for BHK as a psychological resource and explore BHK in the context of psychosocial outcomes. Implications for research, practice, training, and social justice advocacy will also be examined.

Jazz and Migration
Friday, February 15th 4-6pm, Whitmore Recital Hall

Talk and performance by Dr. Kwami Coleman

The Diversity and Inclusion Committee will send out upcoming opportunities every week we think will be of interest. We hope that you will help us continue to build a library culture of diversity and inclusion.

Chinese Spring Festival Gala
February 3rd, 6pm Missouri Theatre

Join the MU Chinese Students and Scholars Association, MU Confucius Institute, Mid-Missouri Chinese Association and Columbia Friends of China for a celebration of the Chinese New Year.

Exodus: Images of Black Migration in Missouri and Beyond, 1866-1940
February 4th, 4pm Ellis Library 114A

Presentation on the images and other items in the Black History Month display in Ellis Library on Black Migration in Missouri. Contact: Joan Stack (stackj@ shsmo.org) and Paula Roper (roperp@ missouri.edu) Sponsors: State Historical Society and Black History Month Committee

Free Wednesday Film: The Hate U Give
February 6th, 8pm-11pm, Jesse Wrench Auditorium

Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend at the hands of a police officer. Now, she must find her voice and stand up for what’s right. This is free to the public. Co-sponsored by IDE and BCC.

Inclusion and Belonging Series: MLK’s Legacy: Where Do We Go From Here?
February 7th, 12-1:30pm 305 Hill Hall

Join IDE’S Office of Inclusive Engagement for our Inclusion and Belonging Series.  The purpose of the series is to nurture personal, professional and community development to enhance belonging at Mizzou. The series seeks to create spaces for participants to develop inclusive strategies and deepen community connections on campus.

Pre-Registration is required for all sessions. Participants must attend at least three presentations to earn a Certificate of Completion.

2019 Black ‘Migrations’ Symposium
February 7th-8th, 9am-5pm Gillette/Ware Room Memorial Union

This two-day symposium will examine black migrations to include relocation within and beyond the US. The symposium will include papers from scholars, students, and activists that discuss various periods and streams of migration that have shaped the histories and contemporary realities of African people and their descendants.

MU’s Indie POETS presents: My Black is Not Your Black
February 7th and 8th, Jesse Auditorium

An evening of poetry. Contact Erielle Jones (ejbn8@mail.missouri.edu). Sponsors: Indie POETS and Black History Month Committee

Sign up to be an IDE Mentor

IDE is in need of mentors who can help current WOCHA participants understand the breadth of careers available in the workforce and provide advice as they navigate their next steps, academically and professionally! See the application here.

The Diversity and Inclusion Committee will send out upcoming opportunities every week we think will be of interest. We hope that you will help us continue to build a library culture of diversity and inclusion

Submit Feedback to the MU History Working Group

The group is tasked with exploring how the university could provide a more holistic representation of history on the MU campus for the purposes of educating students and the community about the vital contributions of laborers in the establishment of the university. The committee will review the history and roles of slaves, as well as other groups who may have helped build the original university.

The MU History Working Group is seeking university community feedback and ideas. All input will be reviewed and considered. Please share your ideas by emailing muhistoryworkgrp@missouri.edu.

India Day
January 27th 1-5pm, Jesse Wrench Auditorium

India Day will highlight the academic and scholarly contributions of members of the MU community who have links to India. The program includes a roster of distinguished speakers and guests from MU, including Nobel Prize winner, Dr. George P. Smith and Marjorie Smith. India Day is organized by the MU Cultural Association of India and is supported by the office of the Vice Provost for International Programs.

It is free and open to the public.

Core Concept Series: Confronting Implicit Bias
January 29th 12-1:30pm, Hill Hall 305

Join IDE’S Office of Inclusive Engagement for our Core Concept Series. Diversity and inclusion are labels used to express complex, multi-faceted organizational strategies, goals and values. The purpose of the Core Concepts Series is to provide members of the Mizzou community with a foundational understanding of essential ideas to promote diversity and inclusion at Mizzou

You can register here.

Wednesday Wonderings
January 30th 12-1pm, Townsend Hall 220

A question of the week will be posed on Mondays to shape the focus of the weekly “Wednesday Wonderings.” Bring your lunch and exchange ideas on current events. For questions or topic suggestions contact MizzouEdDiversity@missouri.edu. 

Premier Screening: The Many Natalias Bolívar: Art, Utopia, & Religion
February 1st 4:30-6pm, Mumford Hall Rm. 133

This documentary film explores the many sociocultural roles of Natalia Bolívar, an ethnographer and practitioner of Afro-Cuban religions, a direct descendant of Simon Bolívar. Film will be followed by discussion with film director Dr. Juanamaria Cordones-Cook.

2019 Chinese New Year Showcase
February 1st 7-9pm, Missouri Theatre

Our students are excited to share Chinese culture with you. Each of our classes have selected a talent to share with our community. We will have kung fu fan dance, vocal and instrumental music, drama, dance and many more creative acts.

Mark your calendars for this special free performance at 7 p.m. Feb. 1, 2019, at Missouri Theatre.