There is a workplace diversity session on Recognizing and Responding to Racism’s Impact on Mental & Physical Health scheduled for next week.  Information on the session and registration is below.

Space is limited, so please pre-register here. 

Recognizing and Responding to Racism’s Impact on Mental & Physical Health

Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Noon to 1:30 p.m., 2206A MU Student Center

The mental and physical impact of ongoing exposure to racism and microaggressions is real, but it can often go unrecognized for what it is. In order to provide support for yourself and/or others, it is important to recognize some of the physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms that students, colleagues, and friends may be experiencing as a result of the racial climate on campus, in our community, and in our society at large. This session will provide information for recognizing symptoms and strategies for self-care as well as for showing support for others. This session will also be a safe space to ask questions and share your experiences.

Presented by Renee Powers-Scott, MU Counseling Center
Renee is a licensed professional counselor with more than 25 years of experience. She has worked as a Senior Counselor at the University of Missouri Counseling Center for 8 years. She is passionate about helping students develop healthy coping skills to manage their stress. Because the effects of racism and discrimination are real sources of stress, she believes it’s vital to increase awareness and address these issues. She has emphasized the need for practical self-care and support, particularly for those in the nonmajority.

Contact Renee at PowersScottR@missouri.edu.

Presented by Nadia Bethely, MU Counseling Center
Nadia is a Psychological Resident and the Diversity Coordinator for the Counseling Center. She serves students and helps develop programming and outreach related to diversity and mental health. Nadia also co-facilitates the People of Color group through the counseling center. She earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Mississippi and recently served as a post-doctoral fellow with a focus on outreach at the University of Colorado-Boulder.

Contact Nadia at bethleyn@missouri.edu.

Register for the Workplace Diversity Series sessions here (upcoming topics include disability at work and the impact of racism on mental health) and see the upcoming topics for The African-American Experience in Missouri Lecture Series here.

EVENTS 

­­Sept. 27 – Harriet’s Return

Karen Jones Meadows’ Harriet’s Return: Based Upon the Legendary Life of Harriet Tubman brings into full light why Mother Tubman still influences the consciousness and actions of people throughout the world. This unique, award-winning, crowd pleasing theatrical production delves so deeply into the private and public life of Harriet Tubman that audiences believe and behave as though they are experiencing everything with her.  Harriet Tubman’s non-stop high energy portrayals of 31 riveting characters living through humorous and wrenching moments begins in a contemporary restaurant and ends nine decades later as she passes into her afterlife.  From childhood innocence to teenage rebel, romantic hopeful to heartbroken pragmatist, she evolves into famed Underground Railroad conductor, spiritual icon, revolutionary, and sage. 7 to 9 p.m. at the Missouri Theatre

Sept. 28 – Mama Africa: The Musical

An original musical drama featuring an all-South African cast and orchestra, "Mama Africa" is based on the life and music of Grammy-award winning singer Miriam Makeba and her activism to end apartheid. Presented in celebration of the UM System's 30-year partnership with the University of the Western Cape; courtesy of an in association with the ZM Makeba Trust and Siyandisa Music. 7 p.m. at Jesse Auditorium.

September 29 – DigiHealth 2016: Health Ethics and Storytelling in a Digital Age

The MU Center for HealthEthics is excited to announce that this year’s conference will be offered in partnership with DigiHealth, a multidisciplinary team of digital storytellers. From Facebook to Electronic Health Records, the ever-expanding forms of digital media bombarding clinicians, educators, and health care consumers pose complex ethical challenges. Join us as we engage in practical application, academic inquiry, and pure storytelling delight as we explore the ethical and unethical practices of digital media in the area of health. You be the judge… is digital media enhancing or obscuring the patient’s story? Early bird registration discount until August 31st! Register here: http://medicine.missouri.edu/cme/ethics16–registration.html

IN THE NEWS
CAMPUS LIFE

Connecting the Dots: Mizzou partners with Florida State and Penn State to combat sexual violence on college campuses

Censorship, free speech main topics of two-day symposium

Kander speaks to Mu students about student debt, millennial stereotypes

Foley leads wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate Patriot Day

RACE ON CAMPUS

MU Professors reopen case of Lloyd Gaines vs MU in new book

Race Relations Committee presents report outlining creation of new committees across UM system

HEALTH & SAFETY ON CAMPUS

Pursue hard truths, says Bennet Omalu of ‘Concussion’ in MU speech

EpiPen price hikes affect MU students

Recovery-focused sober housing remains empty, still “work in progress”

MU RESEARCH

Two projects approved for Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities Scholars program

New Family Access Center for Excellence aims to be “one-stop-shop” for mental health services

MU researchers bring awareness to emotional support animals

INSTITUTIONAL

Engineering Building West renamed after renowned scientist

MU hopes doubling its faculty of color will ease racial tensions

MU medical school retains accreditation, has two year to make big fixes (including student + faculty diversity, gender discrimination and public humiliation issues.)

New reporting structure seeks to connect social justice centers

Independent diversity, equity and inclusion audit conducted over UM System

LOCAL

Activists see police flier as symbolic of disconnect with African-American community

Mid-Autumn Festival gives Chinese Columbians a bite of home

Musical legacy remembered during ‘Blind’ Boone home grand opening

Locals re-enact Boone County history at Heritage and Craft Festival

Protest against Dakota Access Pipeline mobilizes crowd in downtown Columbia 

Just a reminder about next week's Workplace Diversity Series (see below).  There is still some availability, but space is limited.

To register or see the line up for the rest of the fall, please click here. 
Also, there is still some availability in the October session of Diversity 101, a 4-week online course for faculty and staff. Please click here for more information.

The new Division of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity is there for YOU!

Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Noon to 1:30 p.m., N206 Memorial Union

In order for us, as a campus community, to live our values of Respect, Responsibility, Discovery, and Excellence, it is critical that each and everyone one of us feels welcome, included, and safe on campus. The newly formed Division of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (IDE) was created to harness our existing resources and build new avenues for collaboration across campus to support employees, faculty, and students in these efforts. Whether you need help resolving issues related to discrimination, bias, or harassment or you seek opportunities for professional development in diversity and inclusion, the IDE is there for you! Join us for this informational session about the various educational programs offered by IDE, including the services offered by the Office for Civil Rights and Title IX and the Office of Accessibility and ADA Education. You will also have the opportunity to share updates about what's happening in your area of campus as well as ask questions.

NEXT SESSION: The new Division of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity is there for YOU!

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Noon to 1:30 p.m., N206 Memorial Union

Join us for this informative and interactive session. Click here for more information and (free) registration.  More fall sessions will be announced soon! 

Diversity 101 Online Course for Faculty and Staff 

There are two sessions offered this fall (start dates: Sept 9 & Oct. 14). So far, there is still room in both sessions. Click here for information and registration.  

Diversity and Inclusion Core Concepts Series 

In collaboration with The Bridge at the College of Education, we will be offering a four-session series on topics such as mircoaggressions, unconscious bias, and cross-cultural communication. Space is limited and registration is required.  Please click here for more information and registration. 

EVENTS

August 8 – 2016 Rainbow House Golf Classic

Rainbow House is excited to host its 26^th annual Golf Classic. Stan Utley had the vision twenty-six years ago of giving back to the community in a truly unique way. This vision became an annual tradition for Rainbow House and a partnership with PGA golfers. Participate as a sponsor for Rainbow House Golf Classic and help us provide services to children, youth, and families in our community. Your contribution to our organization helps to ensure that our programs remain strong. Missouri State Tax Credits (50%) are available for all sponsorship packages. For more information about registration or sponsorship, please contact April Barnett at 573-819-1203 or email at abarnett@rainbowhousecolumbia.org.

August 31  – 2016 Queer Fall Fling

Come to the 2016 Queer Fall Fling hosted by the MU LGBTQ Resource Center! Come by for some community, resources, fun, games, and free food! Free and open to Tigers of All Stripes. Come to the largest welcome event for LGBTQ and Ally students. Guest list will be set to private. All are welcome! We are committed to ensuring all of our events are accessible and inclusive to all. Please contact us at lgbtq@missouri.edu if you anticipate any barriers to your participation. Please send this to students you work with!

September 27  – Harriet’s Return theatrical production

Karen Jones Meadows’ Harriet’s Return: Based Upon the Legendary Life of Harriet Tubman brings into full light why Mother Tubman still influences the consciousness and actions of people throughout the world. This unique, award-winning, crowd pleasing theatrical production delves so deeply into the private and public life of Harriet Tubman that audiences believe and behave as though they are experiencing everything with her.  Harriet Tubman’s non-stop high energy portrayals of 31 riveting characters living through humorous and wrenching moments begins in a contemporary restaurant and ends nine decades later as she passes into her afterlife.  From childhood innocence to teenage rebel, romantic hopeful to heartbroken pragmatist, she evolves into famed Underground Railroad conductor, spiritual icon, revolutionary, and sage.

 

As many of you know we had a big announcement this week about the structure of the Division of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity and the departments that will be joining our family. Read more here!

Also as you are planning all upcoming events and programming, it’s a great time to check out our Division’s Guide to Religions. There is information on religious holiday dates and accommodations. Also please pass this along to students who may need accommodations for classes as the form can be found on the site.

EVENTS

July 28 – MU Family Impact Center’s Hot Salsa Night

As a community outreach center, we offer a unique breadth of programming by utilizing University of Missouri students. Programs include MedZou, a primary care clinic run by medical students; Integrative Behavioral Health Clinic led by students in the School of Social Work; and financial counseling and tax services provided by students in the Personal Financial Planning Department.  In addition, Family Impact Center hosts specialty programs such as youth camps, parenting classes, nutrition classes, and housing. July 28, 2016 is the second annual Hot Salsa Night, a fundraiser that will benefit Family Impact Center’s programming. Our goals with Hot Salsa Night are to increase awareness of Family Impact Center’s programs and raise money for the 2016-2017 Academic Year. 

August 8 – 2016 Rainbow House Golf Classic

Rainbow House is excited to host its 26^th annual Golf Classic. Stan Utley had the vision twenty-six years ago of giving back to the community in a truly unique way. This vision became an annual tradition for Rainbow House and a partnership with PGA golfers. Participate as a sponsor for Rainbow House Golf Classic and help us provide services to children, youth, and families in our community. Your contribution to our organization helps to ensure that our programs remain strong. Missouri State Tax Credits (50%) are available for all sponsorship packages. For more information about registration or sponsorship, please contact April Barnett at 573-819-1203 or email at abarnett@rainbowhousecolumbia.org.

August 31  – 2016 Queer Fall Fling

Come to the 2016 Queer Fall Fling hosted by the MU LGBTQ Resource Center! Come by for some community, resources, fun, games, and free food! Free and open to Tigers of All Stripes. Come to the largest welcome event for LGBTQ and Ally students. Guest list will be set to private. All are welcome! We are committed to ensuring all of our events are accessible and inclusive to all. Please contact us at lgbtq@missouri.edu if you anticipate any barriers to your participation. Please send this to students you work with!

September 27  – Harriet’s Return theatrical production

Karen Jones Meadows’ Harriet’s Return: Based Upon the Legendary Life of Harriet Tubman brings into full light why Mother Tubman still influences the consciousness and actions of people throughout the world. This unique, award-winning, crowd pleasing theatrical production delves so deeply into the private and public life of Harriet Tubman that audiences believe and behave as though they are experiencing everything with her.  Harriet Tubman’s non-stop high energy portrayals of 31 riveting characters living through humorous and wrenching moments begins in a contemporary restaurant and ends nine decades later as she passes into her afterlife.  From childhood innocence to teenage rebel, romantic hopeful to heartbroken pragmatist, she evolves into famed Underground Railroad conductor, spiritual icon, revolutionary, and sage.

IN THE NEWS

CAMPUS LIFE

MU’s black studies department hosts open mic night

Marching Mizzou appoints first female band director

 

HEALTH & SAFETY AT MU

MUPD, CPD to address reported robberies targeting college students

Paul Pepper: MU Theatre’s “Adventures of Tom Sawyer” & Integrative Behavioral Health Clinic

Paul Pepper: Ashley Guillemette of the MU Family Impact Center

 

MU RESEARCH

Finding a ‘healthy weight’ in lesbian and bisexual communities

Research highlights the legal issues of certifying emotional support animals

Mindfulness key to eating what you want while preventing overeating

 

INSTITUTIONAL

MU’s diversity division begins to take shape

New University of Missouri division pulls together student centers, civil rights office

UM review commission to look at governance, diversity, distance learning, academic programs

Pat Okker will become dean of Arts and Science – temporarily

 

Fall Sessions – Diversity 101 Course

Diversity 101, our four-week online diversity course, was developed so that MU faculty and staff from across departments and units can learn together, in order to help create a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute and strive to reach their potential.

IN THE NEWS

HEALTH & SAFETY ON CAMPUS

Students have new sobriety housing option at Mizzou

Impact of bias on access to mental health services gets attention

RACE ON CAMPUS

ESPN to honor Missouri football team for 2015 boycott amid campus unrest

GRADUATE ISSUES

Low enrollment opens campus housing for MU graduate students

MU RESEARCH

Preliminary findings show gender, not race, a factor in college students dropping out of engineering fields

INSTITUTIONAL

MU Interim Chancellor Foley calls for moment of silence

When does a student-affairs official cross the line?

LOCAL

Columbians demonstrate against black deaths at hands of police

Columbia Muslims celebrate Ramadan’s end, feel sorrow over violence

After national trauma, Columbians use Grieve-In to focus on hope, local community building

At joint press conference, Columbia police and NAACP encourage conversation, healing in light of nationwide violence

The Center Project could get a larger space to expand outreach

On World Refugee Day, Columbia organization helps refugees settle in

Hosted by the Chancellor’s Diversity Initiative, the Diversity In Action seminars are a series of research based seminars designed to informa dn engage scholars, students, and practitioners of diversity-related research at Mizzou.  The seminars’ format typically consists of a 40-minute presentation and a 20-minute question and answer session which offers presenters and participants an opportunity to exchange ideas. We hope this conversation will stimulate new research directions and identify practical applications.

The schedule for Fall Semester 2015 can be found online at http://cdi.missouri.edu/programs-services/diversityinaction/index.php.