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Those of you with community engagement aspects in your future may find this webinar of great interest - Julie Cotton, M.S. Academic Specialist Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Michigan State University A264 Plant and Soil Science Building East Lansing, MI 48824 [log in to unmask] 517-355-0271 ext. 1156 undergrads: www.safss.msu.edu grads: www.effs.msu.edu > Begin forwarded message: > > Date: January 19, 2015 at 12:04:13 PM EST > Reply-To: "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]> > From: "Springer, Karen" <[log in to unmask]> > Subject: FW: Diverse Webinar, January 27 > To: [log in to unmask] > > The below email is being sent on behalf of the Office of Diversity & Pluralism > > > The Office of Diversity & Pluralism invites you to a Diverse Webinar: > > > Presenters: > Eddie Moore, Jr. Ph.D., Founder, Program Director > And > Deborah Irving, MBA, Racial Justice Educator & Writer Author > > “White Privilege: How It Undermines Our Best Efforts to Diversify and Be Inclusive” > > > Ever notice that despite best intentions and thoughtful planning, efforts to create inclusive and diverse campus communities often fall short of expectations? Have you begun an initiative with high hopes for change only to have them give way to frustration and discouragement? > > This webinar will examine the historical patterns and impacts entangled in white supremacy, white privilege, and other forms of oppression. We’ll explore how they show up in our thoughts, interactions, institutions, and cultural practices — creating divisive environments and outcomes despite best intentions. We’ll explore conversational tactics that deepen understanding and engagement especially when viewpoints differ and tensions run high. > > After attending you’ll have: > > - A deepened understanding of the origin of differences and how they obstruct efforts to create equity. > - Increased confidence in engaging in Courageous Conversations. > - An Action Planning tool to create and follow through on tangible goals. > > > When: January 27, 2015, 2:00-3:00 p.m. > > Where: 338 Natural Resources Building > > To electronically respond, please select the link below. > > http://tinyurl.com/os6h57f <http://tinyurl.com/os6h57f> > > > Thank you, > Celina G. Wille, Ph. D. > Associate Director, Office of Diversity and Pluralism, CANR > Justin S. Morrill of Agriculture > 446 W. Circle Drive, Room 113 > East Lansing, MI 48824 > Phone (517) 884-7319 > [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> >