Surrounding Yourself With Difference
Surrounding Yourself with Difference: The Trusted 6
Engagement: Intermediate
This session will have an activity and discussion to introduce attendees to the topic of affinity groups. Using the “TheTrusted 6” activity, participants will review their 6 closest friends and confidants and discuss the ways in which their"trusted 6's" identities are similar or different from their own. Through the course of the activity, attendees will learnabout affinity groups and affinity bias, identify their own group, and discuss ways in which we can use ourunderstanding of affinity groups to make new, diverse connections at K-State.
Presenter
Jessica Harrington
1xbet sports betting Engagement Coordinator,College of Health and Human Sciences
Jessica Harrington serves as the 1xbet sports betting engagement coordinator for the College of Health and Human Sciences. She holds a
bachelor's degree in English and secondary education from Shippensburg University and a master's degree in English language andliterature from the University of Maryland, College Park. Previously, Jessica worked with a living-learning program at the Universityof Maryland, College Park where her work centered on student and academic affairs.In her current role, Jessica oversees the college's professional mentoring program, coordinates student engagement initiatives, andassists with recruitment and retention efforts. She has a passion for student development and 1xbet sports betting initiatives and works to engage students in areas such as community building, career development, and well-being.
