Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Inclusive Communication: The Language of Belonging
Time: 12:00 PM
Event Description
In this interactive virtual workshop, we will review common terminology and concepts used in diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and examine how we can promote inclusion and belonging through intentional language and communication.
September 6, noon
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Monday, September 12, 2022
10th Annual LGBT Convocation Welcome Celebration
Time: 3:00 PM
Event Description
Featuring speaker, Dr. David G. Zelaya (he/him/él) is an Assistant Professor (Research) at Brown University School of Public Health (SPH) within the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies (CAAS), Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences and a research fellow at Harvard Medical School within the Department of Psychiatry. His program of research focuses on examining health disparities, from an intersectionality and minority stress lens, among Black, Indigenous, and People of Color and sexual and gender minority communities and links to HIV risk, mental health, and substance use. Clinically, he is interested in providing culturally competent behavioral health services to historically underserved communities (e.g., Spanish-speaking Latinx people; sexual and gender diverse people). Dr. Zelaya received his Ph.D. from Georgia State University in counseling psychology, he was a psychology resident at Harvard Medical School's Cambridge Hospital (part of the Latinx Mental Health Program, the Gender and Sexuality Clinic, and the Psychiatric Emergency Service), and he completed his fellowship within the Alcohol Research Center on HIV (ARCH) and CAAS at Brown SPH. Dr. Zelaya is a member of the APA workgroup on Journal Reporting Guidelines for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Justice in Psychological Science, he was a board member of the Massachusetts Psychological Association, and an APA Minority Fellow alumnus. He has been the recipient of numerous social justice awards, his research has been published in the flagship journals of his field, and he serves on the editorial board for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity journal. At Brown, Dr. Zelaya teaches Introduction to Health Disparities.
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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Addressing Unconscious Bias at UMass Chan
Time: 12:00 PM
Event Description
In this interactive virtual workshop, we will explore how unconscious bias impacts our relationships, decision making and experiences. By the end of the workshop, you will identify strategies to mitigate biases in your interactions, increase self-awareness and foster inclusive practices at UMass Chan Medical School.
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Monday, September 26, 2022
Equitable and Inclusive Search Processes
Time: 12:00 PM
Event Description
In this workshop you will learn to identify how unconscious bias and groupthink may impact search processes, describe at least three ways to mitigate bias within the recruitment cycle, and apply standardized interview questions and holistic review to promote inclusion.
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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Addressing Microaggressions: How to Be an Upstander
Time: 12:00 PM
Event Description
In this interactive virtual workshop, we will define what a microaggression is, review the nuances and complexities of the intervention as an upstander, and demonstrate how to support learners and colleagues through experiences of discrimination and marginalization.
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The Diversity Engagement Survey: What is it?
Time: 12:00 PM
Event Description
The Diversity and Inclusion Office at UMass Chan is proud to present: The Diversity Engagement Survey Speaker Series. Learn about how the DES can be used to understand the perceptions and experiences of UMass Chan learners, faculty and staff, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and measure progress on key initiatives around diversity, equity, and inclusion. Guidance on how data collected can inform the development of departmental diversity and equity action plans will also be shared.