by James Dau | Dec 21, 2022
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 | Dec 21, 2022
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 | Dec 21, 2022
Presenting Rackham Connect’s first annual networking event! Join us for a virtual game night to connect Rackham students and Rackham alumni with friendly competition, networking, and prizes. Registration is required at https://myumi.ch/WJVdV. We want to ensure...
by James Dau | Dec 21, 2022
LGBTQ+ graduate students often struggle with queer visibility and representation in their departments, which proves to be a barrier in being able to find mentors and access professional academic and industry advice. This virtual panel will help current LGBTQ+ students...
by James Dau | Dec 15, 2022
Change It Up! © Anti-Black Racism is an interactive session where participants will learn about ways their identities can influence how they interact with others, as well as strategies they can start using immediately to navigate some of these interactions when harm...
by James Dau | Dec 15, 2022
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 | Dec 15, 2022
Systems of higher education in the U.S. create differential advantage and disadvantage for the people who work and learn in them. When individuals move through these systems—as administrators, instructors, or learners—they make choices to participate in the...
by James Dau | Dec 15, 2022
Many universities message extensively around their commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. These institutional assertions are often called into question, though, by the stories of members of the higher education community who continue to face marginalization...
by James Dau | Dec 15, 2022
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 | Dec 12, 2022
Rackham students will communicate the relevance of their work to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy in a TED-talk style. The theme for the 2023 MLK Symposium is: “The (R)evolution of MLK: From Segregation to Elevation.” Please note this event will be...
