by Fatima Rodriguez Johnson | Mar 8, 2023 | Faculty
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion in partnership with the Office of Human Resources will host a DEI workshop titled, Transgender Inclusion in the Workplace, on Monday, March 20, 2:00-3:00 p.m. in Grupp. The session will be presented by Mary Braun, employment manager.
This workshop will discuss how cisgender Canisius faculty and staff can best support their transgender colleagues, as well as provide some basic background information on gender identity. All faculty and staff are welcome to attend and learn how to foster a better work environment for all employees. Please register for the workshop by clicking here.
In addition, Canisius will also complete the Campus Pride Index, which is a national benchmarking tool for colleges and universities to create safer, more inclusive campus communities. As a member of Campus Pride, the college will have access to a variety of educational and leadership opportunities for students, staff, and faculty.
For more information, please contact Fatima Rodriguez Johnson at rodrig23@canisius.edu
Submitted by: Fatima Rodriguez Johnson, Associate Dean, Office of Diversity & Inclusion
by Fatima Rodriguez Johnson | Feb 1, 2023 | Faculty
The Division of Academic Affairs in conjunction with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion has partnered with Native American Community Services to offer a training series addressing Native American culture, historical trauma, trauma-informed care and its relevance to institutions of higher education.
The session, entitled “Working with All Our Relations – A Journey Toward Exploration & Understanding Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion from an Indigenous Cultural Perspective,” will take place on Thursday, February 16, from 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m . in the Grupp Fireside Lounge. The session will be facilitated by Pete Hill, special initiatives director for the Native American Community Services.
Please consider attending with members of your office and/or departments. These sessions will be offered in person and in a virtual format through Zoom.
REGISTER HERE
Submitted by: Fatima Rodriguez Johnson, Associate Dean, Office of Diversity & Inclusion
by Fatima Rodriguez Johnson | Oct 17, 2022 | Faculty
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion would like to invite the campus community to participate in an important and upcoming event: Cultivating a Practice of Equity Mindedness.
The event is part of the college’s series of events surrounding the inauguration of President Steve Stoute. It will be presented by Angell Howard, associate director of professional development at Illinois State University and Owner of Necessary Change Consulting. The event takes place on Tuesday, October 25, from 3:00 -5:00 p.m. in Science Hall, Room 063 (Women’s Business Center Classroom).
This is an interactive session where participants will discuss the difference between equity and equality, develop equity minded goals and examine what is needed to make equitable decisions. Equity has long been depicted as three individuals of different heights standing along a fence watching a baseball game. One individual is tall enough to see over the fence, while the other two need to stand on boxes of varying heights. At first glance, everyone receives what is needed to access the game, however the real barrier remains, the fence.
Click here to add this event to your digital calendar.
Submitted by: Fatima Rodriguez Johnson, Associate Dean for Diversity & Inclusion
by Fatima Rodriguez Johnson | Oct 7, 2022 | Faculty
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion would like to invite the campus community to participate in an important and upcoming event: Cultivating a Practice of Equity Mindedness. 
The event is part of the college’s series of events surrounding the inauguration of President Steve Stoute. It will be presented by Angell Howard, associate director of professional development at Illinois State University and Owner of Necessary Change Consulting. The event takes place on Tuesday, October 25, from 3:00 -5:00 p.m. in Science Hall, Room 063 (Women’s Business Center Classroom).
This is an interactive session where participants will discuss the difference between equity and equality, develop equity minded goals and examine what is needed to make equitable decisions. Equity has long been depicted as three individuals of different heights standing along a fence watching a baseball game. One individual is tall enough to see over the fence, while the other two need to stand on boxes of varying heights. At first glance, everyone receives what is needed to access the game, however the real barrier remains, the fence.
Please register for the workshop by clicking here.
Click here to add this event to your digital calendar.
Submitted by: Fatima Rodriguez Johnson, Associate Dean, Office of Diversity & Inclusion
by Fatima Rodriguez Johnson | Sep 26, 2022 | Faculty
In an effort to continue to support our students, staff and faculty from diverse backgrounds, we would like to share with you that we are approaching two high Holy Days of the Jewish tradition: Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.
Rosh Hashanah began at sunset on Sunday, September 25 and concludes in the evening on Tuesday, September 27. This holy day commemorates God’s creation of the world and offers time for reflection. As the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah provides an opportunity to center one’s actions for the upcoming year.
Yom Kippur is a time for atonement and repentance, where members of the Jewish community fast and pray. This year, the holy day will begin at sunset on Tuesday, October 4 and conclude on the evening of Wednesday, October 5. Yom Kippur is considered to be the holiest day in Judaism.
There maybe members of our campus community observing Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Please be mindful of these observances as individuals may be absent and/or require flexibility. In addition, please be considerate of how fasting may impact daily interactions both physically and mentally.
Our Jesuit mission calls for us to be people for and with others. Your willingness to support members of our community who identify as Jewish continues to put our mission into action. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to rodrig23@canisius.edu or willi100@canisius.edu.
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Submitted by: Fatima Rodriguez Johnson, Associate Dean, Office of Diversity and Inclusion; Bennie D. Williams, Assistant Dean of Students & Director, ALANA Student Center
