Join us for exciting events that explore awareness, inclusion and support. 

Monday, April 8

Civility/Diversity Week Kickoff | 10 to 11 a.m., Pavilion Building, Klein Cube

Join us as we kickoff the Diversity Week events with keynote speaker Dr. Howard Stevenson. Dr. Stevenson is the Constance E. Clayton Professor in Urban Education, professor of Africana Studies, in the Human Development & Quantitative Methods Division of the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. He is the executive director of the Racial Empowerment Collaborative at Penn, designed to promote racial literacy in education, health, community and justice institutions. Backed by a 12 million grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and based at REC, Dr. Stevenson also directs Forward Promise, a national philanthropic office that promotes a culture of health for boys and young men of color, to help them heal from the trauma of historical and present-day dehumanization, discrimination and colonization.

Center for Male Engagement Panel Discussion | Noon to 1 p.m., Pavilion Building, Klein Cube

In a facilitated conversation, members of the Center for Male Engagement (CME) will discuss how their racial identity and race-based trauma have influenced their persistence, academic performance and level of engagement at the College. Within a diverse and cultural context, attendees will gain some insight into how perception not only informs the manner in which policies are created and instruction is delivered, but also how it can be received and experienced by a male student of color. Implications for taking a more intentional student-centered approach and cultivating a culturally inclusive environment are considered.

Tuesday, April 9

Fearless Leadership in Peer to Peer Mentorship | 2 to 3 p.m., Center for Business and Industry, Room C2-5

Michael Woody, founder and CEO of Three Six Zero Leadership. With leadership techniques learned from the U.S. Army’s Rangers, Special Forces, Delta Operators, the U.S. Navy SEALs and other highly effective teams, Mr. Woody will discuss how our student veterans can be a positive example for our communities and at-risk young men in higher education.

Student Veterans Panel Discussion| 3 to 4 p.m., Center for Business and Industry, Room C2-5

A panel of the College’s student veterans will discuss their military lessons and leadership, as well as the difficulties they faced transitioning from solider to student.

Wednesday, April 10

 Beyond the Ramp, II
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Center for Business and Industry, Room C2-28

When considering access, we must move beyond simply thinking about ramps and curb cuts. Students with disabilities can encounter a variety of barriers in the academic environment that serve to fatigue, discourage and interfere with full expression of insightful and creative thinking. In this session, we will invite a panel of veterans to discuss the obstacles they have encountered in returning to civilian life, in pursuing their academic goals, and in seeking support to achieve those goals. Attendees at this workshop will receive credit towards the Diversity Certificate Program.

International Student Panel | Noon to 1 p.m., Winnet Student Life Building, Coffee House

The College’s short-term Study Abroad program started in 2000, and since then we have visited 13 countries. This summer, students will be traveling to London and South Africa. Interested in learning more? You are warmly encouraged to attend a small panel discussion where students will be sharing the impact of their study abroad experiences. Find out how you can participate.

Civility & Diversity Panel Discussion | 12:30 to 2 p.m., Northeast Regional Center, Room 124

This panel discussion will focus on the role of campus civility, the impact of incivility and the strategies for promoting the importance of consideration for diversity, regarding others and enhancing self-awareness.

A Fierce Urgency of Now, a Talk with Kempis “Ghani” Songster
3 to 5 p.m., Center for Business and Industry, Room C2-28

Kempis “Ghani” Songster, will speak on how his experiences have led him to understand that as a society we need a new concept and purpose of education in order to help the next generation of leaders develop their capacity to find solutions to the issues that threaten our world. In his talk, Ghani will discuss how education is key no matter what circumstances one finds themselves in. Followed by a Q&A.

Thursday, April 11

Parenting Scholars Diagnosed on the Autistic Spectrum | Noon to 1 p.m., Northwest Regional Center

A discussion/panel that deals with parenting scholars diagnosed on the autistic spectrum. A panel of parents, special educators and faculty members who have taught, raised or are raising autistic scholars will share some of their experiences.

Addressing Basic Needs — How to Best have “That Conversation” with Students
2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Center for Business and Industry, Room C2-5

If you are not sure what the best way is to approach students in need, how to identify them or how to connect them with help, this is the session for you. We will examine how food and housing insecurity affect college students’ performance and review simple techniques, best practices and tools to approach and empower them to connect with resources available on campus so they can address barriers and prevent potential crises.

Film Showing: “Sisters in Freedom”
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Center for Business and Industry, Room C2-28

Sisters in Freedom, a new film from History Making Productions, tells the extraordinary story of the black and white Philadelphia women who created America’s first organized female political force and their daring battle to end slavery. With a rich mix of reenactments, expert commentators, and state-of-the art animations, “Sisters in Freedom” depicts brave women like Lucretia Mott, Sarah Mapps Douglass, Harriet Forten Purvis, and Angelina and Sarah Grimké who led an effort to end slavery, persisting despite a vicious backlash to the abolition movement. Join us for a screening of the film followed by a panel discussion and Q & A with members of the filmmaking team and faculty from Community College of Philadelphia.