Recent gains in social equity have led to the perception that we have achieved a more just society. However, the optimism has to be tempered by the fact that complacency is not in order. There remain deep divisons that must be overcome.
Presenters will offer solutions about how their work, research, program initiatives, and awareness-raising move us toward a more equitable society.
For more information, please phone Dr. Monte Tidwell (724-910-0066) or Rosalie Rodriguez (814-641-3125), or see the PA-NAME Conference website.
]]>There will be a variety of performances by Bill Crouse and the Allegany River Indian Dancers and the Drums of the Native Sisters, along with several arts, crafts, and food vendors. Photography is allowed.
NAAC, a component of the Office of Social Equity and Civic Engagement, was created to inform the university and the wider Indiana community about historical and contemporary issues in Native America. The council pays special attention to the past and present history of native peoples in Pennsylvania and Eastern Woodlands.
The event is free, and both the IUP and Indiana communities are welcome to attend.
]]>September's training will be lead by Dr. Rita Drapkin from IUP and her colleague, Malinda Cowles. The program will consist of three hours of training on the Safe Zone program. Safe Zone is a program where members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Questioning, and Allied (LGBTQA) community receive support from and work together with supporters, friends, and allies that are readily identified.
This training, presented by two of the founders of IUP's Safe Zone program, will cover some of the following topics: how Safe Zone programs relate to the work of Human Resources and Social Equity, what Safe Zone programs across PASSHE look like, terminology and use of language when dealing with LGBT populations, paradigm of gender and sexuality, resources, and how you can help by receiving training to be recognized as a Safe Zone participant on your campus. The intent of this program is to provide a broad overview of, not only Safe Zone, but also basic GLBTQA issues.
]]>Although this event will be sponsored and hosted by IUP’s Office of Social Equity and Civic Engagement and Office of Procurement Services, it has the full support and endorsement of Dana Henry, executive director of the Indiana Regional Chamber of Commerce.
The Supplier Diversity Fair is a community support initative intended to develop more and better opportunities for women and minority suppliers to gain access to procurement opportunities at IUP. The program is also intended to increase business-to-business opportunities among IUP suppliers. At IUP, we know the benefit that comes from working with locally-owned businesses in the greater Indiana community and in the Commonwealth. Our second annual Supplier Diversity Fair will provide the opportunity for vendors to display their products and servies and a chance to meet with IUP faculty and staff members who requisition the purchase of products and services for the university.
Elizabeth Bowers, regional director of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of General Servies, and Robert L. Bowser, Jr., director of IUP’s Procurement Services, will provide a comprehensive overview of how companies can do more business with the university and the Commonwealth.
]]>The Office of Social Equity and Civic Engagement is cosponsoring the event.
]]>Each year, the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Women’s Consortium holds an annual conference at one of the member campuses. West Chester University of Pennsylvania will be the host site this year. The consortium members of the host institution plan the conference. This conference is designed to address issues and concerns facing women students, staff, and faculty.
Interested attendees/presenters should accesss the above link for more information.
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This event will be held in Veterans Park, Salamanca, N.Y. The cost is $35 per person, which will cover round-trip transportation. Please make checks payable to IUP.
The bus will leave the HUB at 6:00 a.m. and return at approximately 10:00 p.m.
Deadline for registration is Friday, July 10. Registration must be pre-paid. Please contact Dr. Jim Dougherty at 724-357-2734 or jdoc@iup.edu for more information.
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The morning session will begin at 8:00 a.m. with registration and welcome, followed by breakout sessions beginning at 9:15 a.m. and running until 11:30 p.m. Lunch and a presentation by keynote speaker Dr. Heather Powers, entitled “Unclutter Your World,” will be from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Afternoon breakout sessions will begin at 1:30 p.m. The workshops scheduled for the morning will be repeated in the afternoon, so you can choose to attend for one-half day or for the full day. If you missed an interesting topic in the morning, you are welcome to stay for the afternoon session.
IUP employees are highly encouraged to attend this conference, free of charge. No leave time is ncessary to attend the conference; however, approval must be given from your supervisor to participate.
Workshop subjects will range from the principles of positive psychology to finding simple ways to take care of your health and how to create a more fulfilling life. In addition to workshops being offered that day, vendors and nonprofit organizations will have tables set up in the Atrium throughout the day.
For more information and to register for this conference, please visit the Women’s Commission website.
]]>Attendees will have a unique opportunity to hear from speakers, engage in meaningful discussions, and share practical teaching methods which help to develop culturally competent students. The goal is to enhance the living and learning environments across the Commonwealth by ensuring that diversity is infused in the curricula.
The third annual Diversity Summit has three goals:
The Office of Social Equity and Civic Engagement would like to congratulate Mr. Raymond Coppler and Ms. Darla Barie for being selected to serve on a student panel during the 2009 Diversity Summit. These students submitted essays through the Office of Social Equity and Civic Engagement to PASSHE and were awarded this distinguished recognition from among the fourteen state universities entries. They will be among ten student participants from across the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
Dr. Victor Garcia, along with two of his students, Carina Heckert and Qiana Lightner, were also chosen to make a presentation at the summit. Congratulations!
]]>Krista Shauntae Lewis, an English Literature and Criticism major, will be awarded the John S. Shropshire Graduate Scholarship of $1,000.
Last December, the Office of Social Equity and Civic Engagement forwarded five scholarship applications to the PBCOHE for consideration by the scholarship committee. The organization awarded nine $1,000 scholarships to Commonwealth students. Requirements included scholarship (3.0 grade-point average or higher), extracurricular activity participation, leadership qualities, and interpersonal qualities. Students were required to compose an essay explaining why they should receive the scholarship award.
Awards will be presented at the thirty-ninth annual conference of the PBCOHE at the Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey Hotel on March 6, 2009.
]]>The bus will leave from the Hadley Union Building at 6:00 a.m. and is expected to return around 10:00 p.m.
The cost is $30 per person. To register or for more information, contact Jim Dougherty at 724-357-2734 or jdoc@iup.edu.
]]>The Allegheny River Indian Dancers will perform at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. This event is sponsored by the IUP Native American Awareness Council and the Office of Social Equity and Civic Engagement.
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