Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Grants Awarded
Oct. 25, 2017
Dear Brandeis Faculty,
We are pleased to share the Faculty Diversity Grants that have been awarded for academic year 2017-2018. This year’s proposals were especially strong and cover a wide range of programs, events, and projects available to the entire campus community. We offer a hearty congratulations to each of our awardees! The list follows below.
As an institution committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are excited to see the wide array of departments embracing this effort. We encourage everyone to attend and partake in what is offered. Look for posters across campus with details or check out the events page on the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion website. We look forward to seeing you at these fantastic events.
Best,
Lisa M. Lynch, Provost
Susan Birren, Dean, Arts and Sciences
Mark Brimhall-Vargas, CDO and VP of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Visit the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Events web page for more details and updates on upcoming events.
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- La Journée de la Culture du Québec
Catherine Theobald (Romance Studies)
September 28, 2017
- Inequality and the Study of Antiquity Speaker Series
Jacqueline Vayntrub (NEJS)
October 26, 2017, 3:30-4:50 p.m., Mandel G12
- How do Race, Ethnicity, and Religion Intersect with Sexual Violence?
Bernadette Brooten (NEJS)
November 3, 2017, 12:00–2:00 p.m., Rapaporte Treasure Hall
- Training Active Bystanders: Creating Safety in Contentious Times
Gordie Fellman (PAX)
November 7, 2017, 5:00-7:30 p.m., Pearlman Hal
Pre-registration required
- Hidden Figures: Women at NASA Yesterday and Today
Anique Olivier-Mason (Division of Science) and Jamele Adams (Dean of Students)
November 14, 2017, 7:00 p.m., Schwartz Auditorium
- Castle of Our Skins: Black in Europe and Beyond
Andrea Segar (Music)
November 18, 2017, 7:00 p.m., Slosberg Music Center, Recital Hall
- Diversity Dialogues: A Podcast Series Curated by “This Anthro Life”
Anita Hannig, Ryan Collins, and Adam Gamwell (Anthropology)
December, 2017
- How do Culture and Race Impact the Brain, Body, and Behavior?
Angela Gutchess and Jennifer Gutsell (Psychology)
January 25, 2018, 12:00-1:30 p.m., Rapaporte Treasure Hall
- About Face: Solving Issues of Diversity Through Self-Awareness
Patt Steiner and Jim La Creta (Rabb)
February 6, 2018
- Teach-in with Mel King on Social Justice and Change
Joel Cutcher-Gershenfeld (Heller)
Details TBA