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Happening in September

SEMINAR
Racial Microaggressions and the Cumulative and Deleterious Effects on Historically Excluded and Racially Oppressed Faculty, Staff, and Students
Thursday, September 19, 11:00 AM, virtual, UConn Graduate School Timely Topics Series
What are racial microaggressions; how do we best understand how racial microaggressions harm historically excluded and racially oppressed faculty, staff, and students; and what are some ways we can address racial microaggressions on campus? We take a critical approach in answering these questions, looking at both the individual as well as structural lens to get a clearer picture of life at historically white colleges and universities. Our aim is one of growth, inclusion, and change for the better.
Please register to receive a Webex link for this event.

Happening in October

SEMINAR
"How Are You Doing?"...And Other Scary Questions, Continued
Thursday, October 10, 11:00 AM, virtual, UConn Graduate School Timely Topics Series
This discussion-based Timely Topic will continue to explore frequently asked grad faculty questions pertaining to student welfare. Need to help students access resources? Wondering how you can balance compassion for a student’s struggles and still hold them accountable for being productive? This discussion will address these issues and leave plenty of time for attendees to ask questions. If the goal is a healthy and supportive academic/work environment, facilitators will provide guidance on how to continue asking “scary questions.” Please register to receive a Webex link for this event.

Part 1 of this session, “‘How Are You Doing?’…And Other Scary Questions”, was held in Spring 2024. Part 2 expands on the theme of supporting grads who may be struggling. Prior attendance is not required but materials from the Spring 2024 session are available for review if you wish.

SEMINAR
Reimagining Mental Health Care for Autistic Individuals: Social Justice Approaches for Research and Clinical Practice
Thursday, October 10, 12:30 AM, virtual, UConn InCHIP  Lecture Series
Dr. Shalini Sivathasan (she/her) is an Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology in the Lynch School of Education and Human Development at Boston College. Her research interests broadly center around improving behavioral health outcomes and access to mental healthcare among people with multiple marginalized identities (e.g., autistic and neurodivergent individuals, racial/ethnic minorities, LGBTQIA+). RSVP to this online event here.

SEMINAR
Charting a Path toward Emotional Well-Being: Perspectives from the NIH Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research
Thursday, October 24, 12:30 AM, virtual, UConn InCHIP  Lecture Series
Janine M. Simmons, M.D., Ph.D. joined OBSSR as the Deputy Director in January 2024. In this role, she supports the OBSSR Director and staff in strategic planning, developing scientific initiatives, ensuring strong communication with internal and external stakeholders, and implementing plans to advance the coordination, integration, and impact of behavioral and social sciences research.

Happening in November

SEMINAR
Using Pronouns: Actualizing Inclusivity
Thursday, November 14, 11:00 AM, virtual, UConn Graduate School Timely Topics Series
The Rainbow Center (RC) will present the current best practices to support LGBTQIA+ students in higher education settings. Topics discussed include SOGI(E) definitions, pronoun usage, chosen names and supporting research. The RC will also give an overview of current Gender Inclusive Initiatives. Participants will have a chance to engage in discussion and ask questions. Please register to receive a Webex link for this event.

 

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Heritage Celebrations and Daily Observances

 

JANUARY

16th: National Religious Freedom Day
3rd Monday: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

FEBRARY

Black History Month
20th: World Day of Social Justice

MARCH

National Women's History Month
March 13-April 13: National Deaf History Month
8th: International Women's Day
31st: Cesar Chavez Day

APRIL

National Arab American Heritage Month

MAY

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Jewish American Heritage Month
Haitian Heritage Month
Older Americans Month
Mental Health Awareness Month

JUNE

LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Caribbean American Heritage Month
12th: Loving Day
19th: Juneteenth
20th: World Refugee Day

AUGUST

Diversity Awareness Month
9th: International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

SEPTEMBER

Suicide Prevention Month
Sept. 15-Oct. 15: National Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month
16th: Trail of Tears Remembrance Day

OCTOBER

National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Global Diversity Awareness Month
Filipino American Heritage Month
LGBTQ+ History Month
World Mental Health Day
12th: Dia de la Raza
14th: Indigenous People's Day

NOVEMBER

National American Indian and Alaska Native Month

DECEMBER

1st: World AIDS Day
10th: International Human Rights Day