by James Dau | Aug 14, 2023
This session will focus on raising awareness around disability and discussing strategies for increasing inclusion and accessibility. We will discuss suggestions for appropriate language and strategies for assisting individuals with disabilities. This session is...
by James Dau | Aug 14, 2023
A two-hour workshop on the basics of pronouns, their usage, and the connection between pronouns and transgender communities. Participants will have the chance to practice using different sets of pronouns and work on bystander intervention skills. Through this...
by James Dau | Aug 14, 2023
Anti-Racist Community Engagement is an advanced interactive workshop for participants who are already familiar with both community engagement and anti-racism. We recommend the Ginsberg Center’s Foundations of Community Engagement workshop as a pre-req....
by James Dau | Aug 4, 2023
This workshop will share the outcomes of the 2018 U-M Native American Student Task Committee (NASTC) report as a point of departure to discuss evidence-based practices for supporting Native American students in higher education. Because the first recommendation is to...
by James Dau | Aug 4, 2023
This workshop will examine how well-being and identity are interdependent. Participants will discuss how their identities shape their perceptions of wellness for themselves and others. On an individual level, how can students attend to their own well-being in a...
by James Dau | Aug 2, 2023
Have you ever succeeded at an academic task even though you were convinced that you wouldn’t do well? Do you dread others evaluating your work or avoid opportunities for critical feedback? Do you have trouble accepting praise or acknowledging your...
by James Dau | Aug 1, 2023
When you hear the word “diversity”, what comes to mind? If you’re like most people, religion wasn’t your first thought, or even your second one at that. We live in a world, work jobs, attend classes, and are a part of organizations that are...
by James Dau | Aug 1, 2023
In this interactive session, Rackham experts in conflict resolution will discuss the ways in which conflict can manifest in our academic and personal spheres and will explore strategies to navigate and address difficult conversations. You will leave with concrete...
by James Dau | Jul 21, 2023
Written by guest playwright and U-M alumnx Jordan Harris, this short series of plays illuminates U-M’s complicated relationship to elitism and racial inequity. Using Matthew Johnson’s book Undermining Racial Justice (a historical analysis of the admissions processes...
by James Dau | May 16, 2023
Grad School 101 invites you to attend our inaugural “Ask a Grad Student!”—Affinity Advice Week+! We know that starting graduate school can be filled with many unknowns. We’re here to support you as you begin your new journey! Our “Ask a Grad Student!”—Affinity Advice...
