Engaging with Diverse Ideas and People

Engaging with Diverse Ideas and People in a Global Society

Participate in CMU sponsored activities that introduce you to the people and ideas of cultures, religions, and social groups different from your own.

You are not limited to these activities. You are also encouraged to find activities of your own to make it personal.

Keep in mind, activities are not limited to certain categories, it all depends on the category rationale you provide to your TA.

Some activities can be done at any time of the year and do not have a specific date or time associated with them, these activities can be found at the bottom of the page.

DO NOT sign up for any activity without prior approval of the activity and category from your TA.

Student Empowerment Summit

Sunday September 10, 12:00pm-5:00pm

The Office for Institutional Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, in partnership with the Center for Student Inclusion and Diversity and the Office of Student Activities and Involvement, invites you to CMU's Student Empowerment Summit. Enhance and grow your leadership and organizational skills! This summit features a panel of CMU alumni, lunch, and sessions about leadership, financial responsibility, healthy communication, and more! It is open to all CMU students free of cost.

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Empowering Latine First Gen College Voices with Cynthia Martinez

Friday September 15, 5pm-6pm

Cynthia brings a wealth of experience in the field. She has now immersed herself in the realm of directing and producing media with a strong social impact. Notably, she recently unveiled a compelling documentary titled "First Voice Generation," which intimately portrays the journeys and perspectives of first-generation Latine students from Holland, MI.

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Communication is Central: Gender-Affirming Voice Overview

Monday September 18, 12pm-1pm

Register by September 11th to be a part of the free online seminar regarding gender-affirming voices. This online course presents the basics of gender-affirming voice evaluation and treatment as well as legislation and discriminatory practices that are impending progress in gender-affirming research and healthcare.

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Study Abroad Fair

Wednesday September 20, 4pm-6pm

The University-wide Study Abroad Fair is held in the UC Rotunda. Come learn about the different study abroad opportunities and engage with faculty of the Study Abroad Office to learn more information about programs that interest you.

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Deaf Awareness Week

Monday September 25 - Thursday September 28

Attend one of the many events for deaf awareness week which are listed below. All events are free and everyone is welcome, no sign language experience is required!

Monday September 25th

Information Fair: 1pm-4pm in the Health Professions Building Atrium
Silent Social (Beginner Level): 2pm-3:15pm in the Health Professions Building Atrium (weather permitting in the HPB outdoor spaces through the atrium)
Movie: Love is Never Silent: 6pm-8pm in the Health Professions Building room 1255 (overflow seating in HPB 1259)

Tuesday September 26th

ASL 101 Demo Class: 12:20pm-1:30p in the Health Professions Building Atrium
Realistic Deaf Culture AMA: 3:30pm-4:45pm in the Health Professions Building room 2250
Ryder Aster - Gender and Equity DEI Workshop: 7pm-8pm in the Health Professions Building room 2259

Wednesday September 27th

Silent Social (Intermediate Level): 3:30pm-4:45pm in the Health Professions Building Atrium (weather permitting in the HPB outdoor spaces through the atrium)
Study Abroad Student Panel: 7pm-8:30pm in the Health Professions Building room 1255
- Explore the study abroad opportunities for ASL and hear student share their experiences! ASL interpreters available by request.

Thursday September 28th

Professions in ASL Panel: 11am-12pm in the Health Professions Building room 2250
Interpreted Movie: 1pm-3pm in the Health Professions Building room 2255
Silent Social and Games: 3:30pm-4:45pm in the Health Professions Building room 2250
ASL Rocks!: 6:30pm-7:30pm in the Health Professions Building room 2255

If you have any questions about these events, please contact barde1jl@cmich.edu.

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Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15th - October 15th

Join us as we celebrate, educate, advocate, and activate diversity education at CMU.

9/15 - Keynote Speaker, Bovee UC 302 Auditorium, 5:00 p.m.
9/16 - La Gente Welcome Back Carne Asada, Wesley Church, 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
9/18 - Juguetes y Dulces: A Journey into Mexican Traditions, Bovee UC 108, 6:00 p.m.
9/19 - More Than Just One Voice, Sara Opperman Auditorium, Park Library, 5:00 p.m.
9/20 - Navigating Diversity in STEM: Insight from a Latine Perspective, Engineering & Technology Building 116, 6:00 p.m.
9/21 - The Art of Talavera Making, Bovee UC 108, 6:00 p.m.
9/26 - Empowering Immigrant and Undocumented Student in Higher Education, Sarah Opperman Auditorium, Park Library, 6:00 p.m.
9/27 - Ballet Folklorico Performance, Townsend Kiva Theater, Moore 130, 6:00 p.m.
9/28 - Latine Entrepreneurship & Small Business Success, James Gilmore Smith Room, Grawn Hall 100, 6:00 p.m.
9/29 - The Resilient Legacy of the Taino Culture, Bovee UC Auditorium 302, 5:00 p.m.
10/3 - The Art and History of Tortilla Production, Allen Foundation Culinary Nutrition Center, Wightman Hall 110, 6:00 p.m.
10/4 - Rep Your Roots: Latin American Heritage, Bovee UC 108, 6:00 p.m.
10/5 - Experience the Rhythms of Latin America Dance Lessons, MAC Gym 1, SAC, 6:00 p.m.
10/7 - Futbol Tournament Unite, Compete, & Enjoy! IM Soccer Field, Outdoor Sports Complex, 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
10/9 - Indigenous People Fashion Show (A Journey through Indigenous Fashion) Bovee UC Rotunda 6:00 p.m.
10/10 - Marianismo: Navigating Purity Culture, Patriarchy, and Health Sexuality, Bovee UC Auditorium 302, 6:00 p.m.
10/12 - Distinguishing Latin Cultures & Embracing Diverse Identities, Bovee UC Auditorium 302, 6:00 p.m.
10/13 - Annual Career Awareness Information Session, Bovee UC Auditorium 302, 2:00 p.m.

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Russian Major TV Outlets’ Coverage of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict with Dr. Elina Erzikova from JRN/Strategic Communication

Wednesday September 27, 5:30pm

Location: Moore Hall Room 109

The 2022 invasion of Ukraine has been a major news focus in the Russian mass media from its very beginning (February 24, 2022). As television remains the primary source of news and information in Russia, we will examine various themes in the coverage of the Russia-Ukraine conflict by major Russian television outlets. Additionally, we will analyze the extent to which these state-controlled channels have aligned with or diverged from the official government agenda. Through our analysis of media narratives about the Russia-Ukraine conflict, we aim to discuss the implications of media influence on public opinion and enrich our understanding of this complex geopolitical situation.

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Conversations that Matter: Who Really gets Affirmed in Affirmative Action?

Wednesday September 27, 6pm-7:30pm

Join members of the community, faculty, students and staff for a loosely-facilitated conversation about affirmative action with Dr. Angela Guys-Lee, Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Sociology at Delta College. This event will take place virtually over WebEx. The session link will be provided upon registration. Sponsered by the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the Office of Diversity Education.

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Soup and Substance

Tuesday October 10, 12pm-1pm

Location: University Center Rotunda

Join members of the community, faculty, students, and staff around a provided meal of soup and rolls, and a conversation with human rights activist and professor, Dr. Maureen Eke. This month's topic is "The Intersection of History, Diaspora, and Civil Rights: Tess Onwueme's Riots in Heaven." Sponsored by the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the Office of Diversity Education

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Clarke Historical Library Speaker Series: Delia Fernandez-Jones

Tuesday October 10, 7pm-8pm

Location: Sarah and Daniel Opperman Auditorium

Generations of Latinos have shaped the culture of the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Relating some of the stories she gathered for her new book, Making the MexiRican City: Migration, Placemaking, and Activism in Grand Rapids, Michigan (University of Illinois Press, 2023), Dr. Fernández-Jones talks about how Mexican, Puerto Rican, and Tejano communities in Grand Rapids came together to respond to social, racial, and economic challenges.

A reception and book signing in the Clarke Historical Library follows the event.

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Abel Lecture: Jeffrey Veidlinger

Wednesday October 11, 7pm-8pm

Join Jeffrey Veidlinger in the Park Library Opperman Auditorium. He is a Joseph Brodsky Collegiate Professor of History and Judaic Studies at the University of Michigan. His latest book, In the Midst of Civilized Europe: The Pogroms of 1918-1921 and the Onset of the Holocaust, won a Canadian Jewish Literary Award and was a finalist for the Lionel Gelber Prize, the National Jewish Book Award, and the Wingate Literary Prize.

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Taste of Morocco and Spain

Thursday October 12, 3:30pm-5pm

Location: TA Office/Kitchenette

Join Dr. Nicole Barco and Dr. Carlos Lopez for a chance to learn about the honors study abroad trip to Spain and Morocco while also enjoying some cuisine from the area! This will be a great chance to talk about global learning and study abroad in general as well.

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Communication is Central: Evaluation and Treatment of Hypophonic Voice Disorders Using Twang Therapy

Wednesday October 18, 12pm-1pm

Register by Oct. 13 for this free online seminar that demonstrates how to identify hypofunctional voice disorders and the application of anatomical and physiological voice features to create and utilize the principles of twang voice therapy.

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Opportunities and Challenges of Ecotourism with Emmanuel Bugino

Tuesday October 24, 5pm-6:30pm

Join Emmanuel Bugino, the founder and executive director of Partners for Conversation in Rwanda, in the Sarah and Daniel Opperman Auditorium in the Park Library, where you will be discussing balancing inclusive conservation, economic growth, and community well-being in the African great lakes region.

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Sober in October Mocktail Night

Wednesday October 25th, 6:30pm - 9pm

Location: Beddow Basement

Join the Beddow/Thorpe Community Council for a fun event with mocktails, games, and a presentation discussing the statistics behind alcohol usage in college and resources on campus for those in need. The official presentation will be at 9pm, so please make sure to attend that for any PDP events. For more information, email Violet at lane1va@cmich.edu.

There is no limit on the number of students that can sign up for this event.

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Clarke Historical Library Speaker Series: Catherine Cangany

Thursday October 26, 7pm-8pm

Location: Sarah and Daniel Opperman Auditorium

Dr. Cangany will take us back to Detroit, in April 1910, when the prices of kosher meat in Detroit soared, and local Jewish women, inspired by events in New York and New Jersey, organized and enforced a boycott of kosher meat.

A reception in the Clarke Historical Library follows the event.

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Educating for Equity Series (Online)

Thursday October 26, 7pm-8:30pm

Open to all future teachers, the Educating for Equity series is an informal, discussion-based group working toward greater understanding and engagement toward educational equity. WebEx (link sent to confirmed attendees prior to the event)

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Educating for Equity Series (On-Campus)

Friday October 27,12:30pm-2pm

Location: EHS Building

Open to all future teachers, the Educating for Equity series is an informal, discussion-based group working toward greater understanding and engagement toward educational equity.

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The Poverty Simulation: Rethink Poverty

Friday October 27, 9am-12pm

Location: French Auditorium

Step into the life of someone living in poverty. In this hands-on, interactive experience, you will gain understanding of the challenges one can experience when facing poverty. At the conclusion, you will discuss how the simulation affected your views of poverty and identify how to be an advocate in your community. This event requires registration by Monday October 23rd.

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International Game Night

Thursday November 2, 5pm-7pm

Location: Pearce Hall rooms 303 and 304

Come, join us for an evening of playing traditional games from a variety of cultures. No language knowledge is necessary. This event is open to all.

Sponsored by the Department of History, World Languages and Cultures.

For more information contact richt2dm@cmich.edu.

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Emma Norman Todd Lecture Series

Friday November 3, 6pm-7pm

Location: Plachta Auditorium

The Emma Norman Todd Distinguished Lecture Series is named after one of the first Black students to attend Central Michigan University. This series honors her legacy as an educator and advocate for community and equality by bringing distinguished scholars in the fields of racial and social justice to campus to share their knowledge and experiences.

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Cocoa, Crafting and Conversations

November 3-17, 1pm-3pm

Location: Center for Student Inclusion and Diversity

Join us in the Center for Student Inclusion and Diversity for some relaxing light crafting, hot cocoa, and conversations. On November 3rd, Guadalupe Gonzalez will be leading a beading workshop. We will supply the beads and you will bring your own baseball cap to bead. The following two Fridays will be used to work to complete the hat. You can also bring other projects to work on. Everyone is welcome!

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Citizen Reintegration: Supporting Reentry Through Relationships

Wednesday November 8, 5pm-7pm

Location: Opperman Auditorium

The panel on “Citizen Reintegration: Supporting Reentry through Relationships” will highlight the ways non-profit organizations led by formerly incarcerated people are empowering citizens returning from incarceration and others impacted by the criminal legal system across the state of Michigan.

During the forum, the panelists will discuss their journey to advocacy on behalf of those impacted by the justice system, will identify the misconceptions, myths and stigmas surrounding formerly incarcerated people during the reintegration process, and will consider the role that non-profit organizations, students, faculty, and community members can play in supporting citizens returning from incarceration. The forum will also include an opportunity for questions, answers, and audience discussion. Please join us!

Hosted by Student Advocates for Prison Reform and the Incarcerated (SAPRI) and the School of Politics, Society, Justice and Public Service (SPSJPS).

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Educating for Equity Series (Online)

Thursday November 9, 7pm-8:30pm

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Educating for Equity Series (On-Campus)

Friday November 10,12:30pm-2pm

Location: EHS Building

Open to all future teachers, the Educating for Equity series is an informal, discussion-based group working toward greater understanding and engagement toward educational equity.

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Shii Shii Be (Anishinawbemowin Bingo)

Wednesday November 8, 6pm - 7pm

Location: Bioscience 1010

NAISO presents Shii Shii Be (duck), Potawatomi Bingo! Get a bingo using the Potawatomi language. The interactive event will teach students the use of the Indigenous language while giving them the opportunities to win a prize sponsored by Soaring Eagle Casino Marketing Department.

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Advocating for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People

Friday November 10, 4pm - 6pm

Location: Opperman Auditorium

This event will work to educate people in the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Movement and learn how to be a voice in the movement. We will look at the information, history, statistics, and stories of the women within the movement. This information will be followed by the film "Say Her Name" by RAIN. After the film, information will be provided on how to be a resource and continue your advocacy within the movement.

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2023 Sally Ride Women in Aerospace Conference: Soaring as One

Saturday November 11 10am-4:30pm (Ann Arbor, MI)

"A day full of speakers, panels, tech talks, and networking. This event is free for anyone to attend, including college and high school students, professionals, and anyone who loves things that fly! The conference will include speaking events and activities focused on professional and academic growth, technical innovation, and diversity, as well as mentorship and career opportunities. The conference is completely run and organized by students at the University of Michigan as an initiative by Women in Aeronautics and Astronautics (WAA). WAA proudly hosted conferences in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 and we are thrilled to continue our work of empowering young women and minorities to participate in the aviation and space fields. We aim to provide networking opportunities for all of our conference attendees, while celebrating some truly talented speakers and panelists as they share their experience in the aerospace enterprise. We hope you'll join us for this year's conference!"

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Dinner Table Politics at Merrill's Food Hall

Tuesday November 14, 3-5pm

Central Civics and the Institute of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will be hosting this years "Dinner Table Politics" event at the Merrill Food Hall. This event will offer an immersive experience that will help train students on how to navigate difficult conversations that may happen over the holiday season. Not only will this will have fun and informative dialogue and roleplay, but will also come with a free meal from Merrill's Virtual Food Hall.

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Native American Heritage Month Keynote Speaker: Joy Harjo, 23rd U.S. Poet Laureate

Postponed

Location: Warriner Hall Plachta Auditorium

In 2019, Joy Harjo was appointed the 23rd United States Poet Laureate, the first Native American to hold the position. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Harjo is an internationally renowned performer and writer of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. She is the author of nine books of poetry, several plays and children’s books, and two memoirs.

Books will be available for purchase prior to the start of the event, with a book signing afterward on the 2nd floor of Warriner Hall.

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Soup and Substance: Native American Heritage Month

Wednesday November 15, 12pm - 1pm

Location: University Center Rotunda

Join members of the community, faculty, students, and staff around a provided meal of soup and rolls, and a conversation regarding Native American Heritage Month.

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Thanksgiving Traditions Around the World

Wednesday November 15, 6pm - 7pm

Location: Moore 114

Join TA Lane for a short presentation on different Thanksgiving traditions around the world throughout history! There will also be a fun Thanksgiving activity provided (optional).

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"Fall" Into Diverse Perspectives

Thursday November 16, 7pm - 8pm

Location: EHS 115

Are you interested in diverse literature? Change the way you read. Join HON00/300 TA, Emma Bell, on November 16th, at 7:00-8:00 pm, to discuss the importance of regaining culturally relevant literature within the classroom. You will be provided with current reading statistics and ways to incorporate more diverse authors into your educational and personal lives. Cider and cookies will be provided!

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Indigenous Hand Games History and Demonstration with Dan Jackson

Tuesday November 28, 6pm - 7:30pm

Location: Bioscience 1010

Hand games are a culturally based competition played for centuries by indigenous peoples across North America. Two teams sit across from each other in lines. While traditional music is performed, one team works to hide objects in their hands, passing them between team members, while the opposing team guesses where the objects are concealed.

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Global Holidays

Tuesday, November 28, 6pm-8pm

Location: Thorpe Lobby

Come join the Beddow and Thorpe community council in learning diversity aspects of the different holidays. There will be Kahoot, cookie decorating, and coloring pages for door decorations to inform holidays celebrated in December.

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Communication is Central: Speech Sound Disorders and Literacy

Wednesday November 29, 4:00pm-5:00pm

This online course, Speech Sound Disorders and Literacy: A Collaborative Approach between Speech Pathologist and General Ed Teacher, outlines the connections between speech sounds disorders and literacy disorders while providing perspectives from general education literacy instruction and speech therapy intervention. This event is free of charge and available to anyone interested in attending. Registration closes on November 22, 2023. The link for the virtual course will be sent to your email address prior to the event.

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Clarke Historical Library Speaker Series: Jack Dempsey

Thursday November 30, 6pm-7pm

Location: Sarah and Daniel Opperman Auditorium

In his talk "Midwest Woman Speaks: The Civil War Story of Ellen Woodworth", Historian Jack Dempsey will share his research into Ellen Preston Woodworth and her husband, Samuel, who left a record of their experiences during the U.S. Civil War; their correspondence and other manuscripts are held in the Clarke Historical Library. Dempsey’s new book, When Slavery and Rebellion Are Destroyed: A Michigan Woman’s Civil War Journal (University of Georgia Press, 2023), connects the experiences of this couple to the national struggle over slavery and freedom.

A reception and book signing in the Clarke Historical Library follows the event.

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