April 2022
Welcome to Georgia State's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion newsletter,
highlighting activities and programs across the university.
NEWS • EVENTS • DIVERSITY DATABASE PROGRAMS • OPPORTUNITIES
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NEWS
ASIAN, PACIFIC ISLANDER & DESI AMERICAN (APIDA) HERITAGE MONTH
Join Georgia State's Cultures, Communities and Inclusion team and the greater community in observing Asian, Pacific Islander & Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month with events during the last week of March and throughout the month of April. Although much of the U.S. observes this commemoration in May, the university holds events and observances earlier so that all may participate before classes end for the spring semester.
DON'T MISS DIVERSITY DIALOGUE 5 ON APRIL 13
Join the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion team in the Office of the Provost for the final edition of the 2021-22 Diversity Dialogue series, “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Georgia State and in the State of Georgia: Where Do We Go From Here?” Register through the link below.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Latinx Professionals in STEM Panel, With LASSO – April 11
- How Black Women are Changing American Politics, With Dr. Andra Gillespie – April 14
- Teaching for Social Justice & Democracy Spring Series – April 15 & 29
- Lavender Graduation– April 21
- Black Women and Public Health – April 22
- Rialto Signature Series Event: Georgia State Jazz Band with Miguel Zenón – April 22
For more DEI events visit the events calendar on the DEI website here. For other events visits the Georgia State main calendar here.
If you have suggestions for additional diversity, equity, and inclusion related news stories, events, or observances to share with the Georgia State community, please complete the DEI events/news submission form here.
SPRING SEMESTER HOLIDAYS
Members of Georgia State's diverse university population celebrate holidays of different communities and faith traditions over the next few months, including but definitely not limited to Ash Wednesday (March 2), Orthodox and Coptic Lent (March 7-April 23), Ramadan (April 2-May 1), Passover (April 15-16), Easter (Western calendar, April 17), Orthodox and Coptic Easter (April 24) and Eid al-Fitr (May 2-3).
For more information about the wide range of religious and other holidays, click here to visit the DEI Resource Library, where you can find the Dean of Students' Cultures, Communities & Inclusion initiative's Cultural Awareness Guide. It has a very comprehensive list of holidays, celebrations, and observances.
You can also find other holiday and observance listings at the following links:
- Diversity Holidays
- External Interfaith Calendars
HIGHLIGHTED PROGRAMS FROM THE DIVERSITY DATABASE
| Georgia State University recognizes students who earn the Global Scholar Distinction for their development of global competence: the skills, knowledge and awareness that enhance the ability to succeed in a global environment. Global Scholars can communicate across cultures, think critically about the world, adapt to new and unfamiliar situations, and market global skills to employers. |
| The Regents Center for Learning Disorders (RCLD) at Georgia State University is one of three centers established by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) to provide assessment, training, research and resources related to students who have learning disorders or other impairments. RCLD's mission is to empower USG students with learning difficulties to rise above their challenges and provide them with a path forward for academic success. |
CONTRIBUTE TO THE
DIVERSITY DATABASE
The Diversity Database brings together diversity, equity and inclusion-related initiatives, programming and policy from across Georgia State into one searchable information hub. Contribute to the database or change your existing entry here. Learn more about how to use the database through the video tutorial below.
OPPORTUNITIES
- International Education Award Nominations: Learn more and submit your entry by clicking here. Deadline: April 22
- The Center for the Advancement of Students and Alumni has a wealth of resources, with further information about opportunities for students. Visit The CASA by clicking here.
FIND MORE OPPORTUNITIES
Visit https://dei.gsu.edu/opportunities/ for more workshops, fellowships, challenges, grants, and other information.
FROM THE RESOURCE LIBRARY
- Faculty Toolkit on Digital Inclusion: This toolkit from New York University gathers resources, strategies, best practices and additional information to assist faculty in creating more inclusive learning environments.
Information includes the following sections within the site:
- Inclusive Remote Classroom Practices
- Inclusive Curriculum Design and Assessment Practices
- How to Connect Students with Resources
- Balancing Care for Students with Your Own Self-Care
- Further Teaching Resources & Abbreviated Bibliography
- Don't Forget: Georgia State's own Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Online Education also has very helpful resources, many tailored to the Georgia State community.
CONTRIBUTE TO THE RESOURCE LIBRARY
Visit https://dei.gsu.edu/resource-library/ to search for books, guides, manuals, policies, multimedia, maps, directories, and more. You can also suggest a resource to add to the library.
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