October 7, 2020
KSUnite: Difference Makes Us Stronger
Submitted by KSUnite Planning Committee
Next Tuesday, Oct. 13, Kansas State University 1xbet online games login gather virtually for the fourth annual KSUnite event. The 19 sessions slated for the 2020 KSUnite are to engage, educate and empower our community on the diversity and inclusion continuum. Sessions are divided into two periods. Levels of engagement have been added to the sessions this year to include introductory, intermediate and immersive.
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Introductory sessions
• Choice of Weapons: Art to Open Minds —Doug Barrett, 1xbet online games login of photography, 400 North Creative, and Aileen Wang, curator, Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art, Kansas State University.
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• From Deficit to Possibility: Indigenous Presence at K-State and the IFSA —Victor Andrews, doctoral student in kinesiology; LaVerne Bitsie-Baldwin, director, Multicultural Engineering Program; Debra Bolton, director of intercultural learning and academic success, Diversity and Multicultural Student Affairs; and Alex Red Corn, assistant professor and coordinator for indigenous partnerships, educational leadership department. This presentation, relevant to students and administrators, 1xbet online games login discuss the data on Indigenous students, faculty and staff at K-State and the formation, mission and impact of the Indigenous Faculty and Staff Alliance. The presentation 1xbet online games login include educational and interactive segments.
• Unpacking Unhealthy Relationships in 2020 — Clara Valadares Kientz, assistant 1xbet online games login , Center for Advocacy, Response and Education, and Jessica Henault, sexual and relationship violence prevention specialist, Center for Advocacy, Response and Education.
Intermediate sessions
• An Atheist Asks: What am I Missing? —Daniel Ireton, associate professor, 1xbet online games login Libraries, and Courtney Hochman, alumni representative.
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• Collegiality & Inclusivity: Tips for and Practice Being an Ally — Chardie Baird, executive 1xbet online games login , Office for the Advancement of Women in Science and Engineering.
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• Unpacking Whiteness: Moving Beyond Allyship —Brenee King, assistant director, Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry; Sara Luly, associate professor of German, modern languages department; Kiley Moody, managing director of Scholar Services, Office of First-generation Students; Rebeca Paz, assistant director, Office of First-generation Students; Cheryl Rauh, program manager, McNair Scholars Program; Mariya Vaughan, assistant director, 1xbet online games login First; and Paulicia Williams, student services coordinator, TRIO Educational Supportive Services.
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