During this workshop participants will have the opportunity to learn terms associated with racism/anti-racism as well as power and oppression and their impact in the global and U.S. context. Additionally, participants will be able to recognize microaggressions and stereotyping that we see portrayed in media and be able to practice responding to real-life incidents of […]
Many of us are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and accept the extensive evidence from scholarly studies in psychology and neuroscience demonstrating that we all have unconscious biases that affect our interactions with others. The question then becomes, how do we not only become aware of our biases, but also work to overcome […]
Having diverse individuals on a team or in an organization does not make that space automatically inclusive. Inclusive leaders create environments where a diverse group of individuals can thrive. In this interactive workshop, we will discuss traits and practices of inclusive leaders and why it matters to create an environment in which all employees/members have […]
In this discussion, which formerly focused on First Amendment Title Six, Associate General Counselor Jack Bernard will talk about how the First Amendment affects public institutions and how they navigate obligations to address discrimination while limited by free speech protections. There will be plenty of time to ask questions and for people in the room […]
Change It Up!© brings bystander intervention skills to students for the purpose of building supportive and respectful communities. Change It Up!© is based on a nationally recognized five-step bystander intervention model that develops students’ skills and confidence when intervening in situations that negatively impact campus climate. This workshop explores how students’ identities and experiences impact […]
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) aptitude is now highly valued by many employers, both within and beyond academe. This interactive workshop will show how employers are evaluating DEI in job interviews, provide opportunities for reflection on how you demonstrate your commitment to DEI, and provide time for students to practice answering common interview questions related […]
Bring your questions about internships! During this informal, conversational session, University Career Center and Rackham staff will answer your questions about doing an internship as a doctoral student. Topics we will cover include: How to talk to your advisor about making an internship a part of your graduate training Answering questions about Rackham’s Doctoral Intern […]
Rackham Graduate students will communicate the relevance of their work to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy in a TED-talk style. The 2025 MLK Symposium theme is “Restless Dissatisfaction: An Urgent Call for the Pursuit of Justice and Equality.” This theme is inspired by Dr. King’s concept of “divine discontent,” as expressed in his 1964 Nobel Peace […]
During this workshop participants will have the opportunity to learn terms associated with racism/anti-racism as well as power and oppression and their impact in the global and U.S. context. Additionally, participants will be able to recognize microaggressions and stereotyping that we see portrayed in media and then be able to practice responding to real-life incidents […]
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) aptitude is now highly valued by many employers, both within and beyond academe. This interactive workshop will show how employers are evaluating DEI in job interviews, provide opportunities for reflection on how you demonstrate your commitment to DEI, and provide time for students to practice answering common interview questions related […]