February 22, 2021

Diversity training virtual workshops for March set

The Office of Associate Chancellor for Diversity has a schedule for diversity training workshops for March.

The free, two-hour virtual workshops will cover several areas and are open to faculty, staff and students. Two of March’s workshops will be in-person sessions. Workshop schedules for April and May are pending.

Workshop topics for March include:

  • March 2: 9-11 a.m., White privilege (faculty and staff only). In-person meeting will be in Student Services Building, Room 150-160.
  • March 2: noon to 2 p.m., Allyship for the LGBTQ+ community: How to use pronouns.
  • March 4: 9-11 a.m., Diversity and inclusivity level 2.
  • March 8: 10 a.m. to noon, Ableism in higher education.
  • March 9: 1-3 p.m., Anti-racism/anti-bias level 2.
  • March 11: 10 a.m. to noon, Diversity and inclusivity, level 1.
  • March 15: 10 a.m. to noon, Fatphobia: What is it, how does it affect people and how do I contribute to it?
  • March 16: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Diversity in the LGBTQ+ community (by LGBTQ+ folks, for LGBTQ+ folks).
  • March 18: noon to 2 p.m., Allyship for the LGBTQ+ community: How to use pronouns. In-person meeting will be in Student Services Building, Room 150-160.

Additional information on training topics is available. For more information, contact the Office of Associate Chancellor for Diversity at 618-453-2126 or diversitysiu@siu.edu.