STAFF TO STAFF DIVERSITY LUNCH SERIES
As a follow-up to our “What’s It Like To Be Me…”series, all staff members are invited to partake in the monthly Staff2Staff Diversity Lunch Series, a more in-depth program and discussion series for Grinnell staff around issues of diversity and social justice. Spend your lunch hour with us and hear about key diversity issues from our very own staff colleagues who will present on issues that they have personally experienced, researched, work with, and are passionate about. Each month (every first Wednesday), we will listen to a presentation around a specific topic and engage in dialogue as led by our staff presenter/facilitator. We will talk about how the issue relates to members of our Grinnell community, as well as, the world at a large; therefore, being sure to consider the topical impact on our students, each other (as colleagues), and the larger society.
What: Staff2Staff Diversity Lunch Series
Who: Open to all classified Grinnell Staff members
When: Every First Wednesday (starting Feb 1st), 12-1pm
Where: JRC 209
Lunch will be provided for the first 15 staff who register via the HR website
Sponsored by the Office of Human Resources & the Division of Diversity & Inclusion
To register, please RSVP on the HR website or call ext. 4818
Any questions, please email Michael Hunt or call ext. 4200
**FIRST SPRING SESSION IS NEXT WEEK! REGISTER TODAY!
Upcoming Spring Sessions:
Session 1: Feb 1st 2012, NAACP & Civil Rights in Iowa, Presenter: Arnold Woods, Director of Student Financial Aid
Session 2: Mar. 7th 2012, Supporting Our International Community Members, Presenters: Karen Edwards & Brenda Strong, Office of International Student Affairs
Session 3: Apr. 4th 2012, Current Focus on Undocumented Students, Presenter: Elena Bernal, Vice President Diversity & Inclusion
Session 4: May 2nd 2012, Why Service?, Presenters: Doug Cutchins, Director of Social Commitment, & Susan Sannning, Community Service Coordinator
Register Now
UPCOMING WORKSHOP:
Why Recycling Matters in Grinnell
Thursday, February 16th
JRC 209
Noon-1:00 p.m.
Bring your lunch and enjoy this informative session!
As the City of Grinnell converts from curbside sorting to the new single-stream method of recycling, many residents may be curious just how the single-stream system works and why the City has decided to make the change. The switch to single-stream also offers an opportunity to consider how the larger recycling system actually works and why our participation matters. Jordan Scheibel, environmental program coordinator for Imagine Grinnell, will help demystify single-stream recycling and illuminate the role of recycling in our lives.
To register please go to: https://itwebforms.grinnell.edu/apps/registeronline/index.asp
WHAT'S IT LIKE TO BE ME?......SNACK & CHATS
INFORMATION COMING SOON!
Are you curious about other people? Have you ever wanted to ask questions of, or hear stories from those who are different from you? Are you interested in helping to build a socially just living and working environment at Grinnell? Here is one place to start!
Join us for the second year of “What’s It Like To Be Me…”, a series of intentional small group conversations hosted by Grinnellians from diverse social and cultural backgrounds. Your hosts will invite you into their proverbial home, into their world as they explore one of their group identities. While no individual host can represent a particular identity group, they can share their own individual experiences and perspectives, and they can share how their unique identities intersect to impact their daily lives. Come listen to their stories, ask honest questions, and get to know them better!
We hope this programming series will enrich our appreciation of diversity training and provide a personal foundation for deeper discussions and relationship building. Because of your support, “What It’s Like To Be Me…” has won the Midwest Region CUPA-HR (College and University Personnel Association – Human Resources) Successful Practices Award!
Want to be a host? Contact Michael A. Hunt at huntm@grinnell.edu or fill out the application at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/hostsolicitationprocess
