Community Learning Series
The Office of Access and Excellence is excited to announce our Community Learning Series, for all students, faculty and staff.
These learning opportunities are designed to strengthen a sense of belonging on our campus by increasing our collective cultural fluency, recognizing, respecting and appreciating one another regardless of our backgrounds.
Upcoming Events
January 29, 2026
Faculty and Staff: 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Students: 2:15 – 3:30 p.m.
Location: International Lounge, Usdan Student Center
These sessions on Triggers and Microaggressions will utilize active listening to have discussions on how we process and handle microaggressions that may occur in some of our interactions. Some common challenges that people experience are subtle, and they include stereotyping, perceived expectations, and biased decision-making. These experiences are difficult to identify and address and can be harmful. We will facilitate a conversation to share how these experiences affect our well-being, as well as discuss strategies to combat and prevent the unfairness and harm of microaggressions.
Pre-registration not required.
February 23, 2026
Session one: 1 - 3 p.m.
Session two: 3 - 5 p.m.
Location: Shapiro Campus Center, Multipurpose Room
All students are invited to join us for a mediated dialogue training on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. These sessions will be facilitated by Iryna Kordunian, Certified Mediator in Ukraine, MBA Candidate, Brandeis School of Business and Economics, and Don Greenstein, our University Ombuds. Both presenters are skilled in conflict mediation and resolution.
These mediated dialogue trainings will help students build skills to navigate conversations around identity, values and lived experiences. Using mediation principles and trauma-informed dialogue practices, participants will gain practical tools for respectful, empathetic and productive communication across differences.
Pre-registration is not required.
NOTE: Another session will be held in March for faculty and staff.
Programs for March and April are being finalized and will be announced in the coming weeks.