Online Discussion Groups
Please register for the online discussions listed below that you would like to attend and participate.
Feeling lonely? Miss seeing your work acquaintances? Join us for a networking hour. One hour to connect with 3 – 5 other Sinclair employees. Maybe it will be someone you know well but haven’t talked with lately; maybe someone you used to wave to in the hallway but didn’t know that well; or maybe someone you’ve never met. Be part of the mix and catch up with colleagues Tartan TOPS is a new program at Sinclair offered to students with Intellectual Disability. The program culminates in an industry recognized academic credential and offers unique supports to assist the students in the program be successful while at Sinclair and beyond. Join Lorrie Spivey and Tristan Chaput to learn about Tartan TOPS. You are invited to participate in a Sinclair Community College "Book Read" and two-part discussion sessions of Isabel Wilkerson's best-selling book Caste,The Origins of Our Discontents which examines the unspoken caste system that has shaped America and shows how our lives today are still defined by a hierarchy of human divisions. Caste was NAMED THE #1 NONFICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR BY TIME, ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY People All participants will receive a copy of the book, but registration is limited to 50 people per session, so don't delay signing up for this wonderful Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion opportunity. Additional resources on this Library Guide: https://libguides.sinclair.edu/diversityinclusion/caste Faculty and staff working in higher education will need to be ready for the next big disruption to higher ed. How and why students will come to college will look very different in the near future. Student’s priorities have shifted, expectations are different, and we need to be ready for this new brand of students. Come discuss what this shift will look like and what can we do to be better prepared. Pre-requisite: Please read thsee articles -- https://www.forbes.com/sites/brandonbusteed/2019/04/30/this-will-be-the-biggest-disruption-in-higher-education/?sh=6fe03fa8608a and https://www.inc.com/justin-bariso/google-plan-disrupt-college-degree-university-higher-education-certificate-project-management-data-analyst.html You are invited to participate in a Sinclair Community College "Book Read" and discussion sessions of Isabel Wilkerson's best-selling book Caste,The Origins of Our Discontents which examines the unspoken caste system that has shaped America and shows how our lives today are still defined by a hierarchy of human divisions. Caste was NAMED THE #1 NONFICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR BY TIME, ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY People All participants will receive a copy of the book, but registration is limited to 50 people per session, so don't delay signing up for this wonderful Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion opportunity Additional resources on this Library Guide https://libguides.sinclair.edu/diversityinclusion/caste Join Zoom Meeting: https://sinclair.zoom.us/j/83897658816?pwd=QWpZRHdXM1lOb0lCNnRYZHl1T200UT09 PRE-REQUISITE: Please view the film at https://kong.sinclair.edu/record=b2181894~S1 before the discussion. A group discussion on a film that sheds light on Chinese culture and philosophy. A Chinese family who discovers their beloved grandmother has a short while left to live and decides to keep her in the dark, scheduling a wedding to gather before she dies. ZOOM ROOM: https://sinclair.zoom.us/j/87176522221?pwd=UE9sWkNBbUdwWVFkMjBrZlhQZGFHZz09 PRE-REQUISITES: Please view the film before the discussion: https://kong.sinclair.edu/record=b2173399~S1 Join Michael Carter and amaha sellassie in a discussion on the documentary by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, examining how a US value system built on the extreme masculine ideals of money, power and control has glorified individualism, institutionalized inequality, and undermined the ability of most Americans to achieve the American Dream. Additional Library resources page: https://libguides.sinclair.edu/diversityinclusion/greatlie Join Zoom Meeting https://sinclair.zoom.us/j/83363199077?pwd=UERYaVJtS3VKRHE2Sld4a3N4S25kdz09 PRE-REQUISITES: Please plan to attend all four sessions. Those who register will receive a glossary and a survey about a week before the first workshop. Safe Space Training seeks to create an inclusive and welcoming campus community by equipping staff and faculty to identify and recognize signs of prejudice against LGBTQIA+ persons, use words and actions that demonstrate respect for all persons, and lead the way in fostering respectful interactions among individuals and groups on the Sinclair campus and in the larger community. Participants will learn to: 1. Use empirical data to build an LGBTQIA+ advocacy toolkit 2. Identify and use appropriate vocabulary related to the LGBTQIA+ communities 3. Promote an LGBTQIA+ inclusive culture Join Zoom Meeting https://sinclair.zoom.us/j/89562786162?pwd=NTVrV0dyaGJ0RmFOWkFiZWsvVi9wUT09 PRE-REQUISITES: Please plan to attend all four sessions. Those who register will receive a glossary and a survey about a week before the first workshop. Safe Space Training seeks to create an inclusive and welcoming campus community by equipping staff and faculty to identify and recognize signs of prejudice against LGBTQIA+ persons, use words and actions that demonstrate respect for all persons, and lead the way in fostering respectful interactions among individuals and groups on the Sinclair campus and in the larger community. Participants will learn to: 1. Use empirical data to build an LGBTQIA+ advocacy toolkit 2. Identify and use appropriate vocabulary related to the LGBTQIA+ communities 3. Promote an LGBTQIA+ inclusive culture Share a story or memory during the week of Father’s Day. Join us to give your personal 10-minute reflection of what your father has meant to you. (Choose one of the 10 separate Zoom sessions the week of June 14. Each session limited to 10 participants) Share a story or memory during the week of Father’s Day. Join us to give your personal 10-minute reflection of what your father has meant to you. (Choose one of the 10 separate Zoom sessions the week of June 14. Each session limited to 10 participants) Share a story or memory during the week of Father’s Day. Join us to give your personal 10-minute reflection of what your father has meant to you. (Choose one of the 10 separate Zoom sessions the week of June 14. Each session limited to 10 participants) Share a story or memory during the week of Father’s Day. Join us to give your personal 10-minute reflection of what your father has meant to you. (Choose one of the 10 separate Zoom sessions the week of June 14. Each session limited to 10 participants) Share a story or memory during the week of Father’s Day. Join us to give your personal 10-minute reflection of what your father has meant to you. (Choose one of the 10 separate Zoom sessions the week of June 14. Each session limited to 10 participants) Share a story or memory during the week of Father’s Day. Join us to give your personal 10-minute reflection of what your father has meant to you. (Choose one of the 10 separate Zoom sessions the week of June 14. Each session limited to 10 participants) Share a story or memory during the week of Father’s Day. Join us to give your personal 10-minute reflection of what your father has meant to you. (Choose one of the 10 separate Zoom sessions the week of June 14. Each session limited to 10 participants) Share a story or memory during the week of Father’s Day. Join us to give your personal 10-minute reflection of what your father has meant to you. (Choose one of the 10 separate Zoom sessions the week of June 14. Each session limited to 10 participants) Share a story or memory during the week of Father’s Day. Join us to give your personal 10-minute reflection of what your father has meant to you. (Choose one of the 10 separate Zoom sessions the week of June 14. Each session limited to 10 participants) Join Zoom Meeting https://sinclair.zoom.us/j/81036849780?pwd=K005TnNDbG9sUmUrbmZwY0JLbEFtdz09 PRE-REQUISITES: Please plan to attend all four sessions. Those who register will receive a glossary and a survey about a week before the first workshop. Safe Space Training seeks to create an inclusive and welcoming campus community by equipping staff and faculty to identify and recognize signs of prejudice against LGBTQIA+ persons, use words and actions that demonstrate respect for all persons, and lead the way in fostering respectful interactions among individuals and groups on the Sinclair campus and in the larger community. Participants will learn to: 1. Use empirical data to build an LGBTQIA+ advocacy toolkit 2. Identify and use appropriate vocabulary related to the LGBTQIA+ communities 3. Promote an LGBTQIA+ inclusive culture Share a story or memory during the week of Father’s Day. Join us to give your personal 10-minute reflection of what your father has meant to you. (Choose one of the 10 separate Zoom sessions the week of June 14. Each session limited to 10 participants) What happens when an Environmental Ethics Professor and Master Gardener start a family business to help support the local community? The Windy Chicken Farm! Learn about the ins and outs of market organic gardening, planting, harvesting, repurposing, sustainability, DIY farm projects and more. Hear the stories of the farm rescues (goats, pot-bellied pigs, and chickens) who came from previous situations of neglect and abuse to now living a happy, safe life. Visit the Windy Chicken website at http://windychicken.com/. Join Zoom Meeting https://sinclair.zoom.us/j/86391910825?pwd=VzdaUmlDQ1lZcWtudEp0dXNuRUZGQT09 PRE-REQUISITES: Please plan to attend all four sessions. Those who register will receive a glossary and a survey about a week before the first workshop. Safe Space Training seeks to create an inclusive and welcoming campus community by equipping staff and faculty to identify and recognize signs of prejudice against LGBTQIA+ persons, use words and actions that demonstrate respect for all persons, and lead the way in fostering respectful interactions among individuals and groups on the Sinclair campus and in the larger community. Participants will learn to: 1. Use empirical data to build an LGBTQIA+ advocacy toolkit 2. Identify and use appropriate vocabulary related to the LGBTQIA+ communities 3. Promote an LGBTQIA+ inclusive culture ZOOM ROOM: https://sinclair.zoom.us/j/89594830258?pwd=K1FkWTFidUJoZExiS2tBOHQyK0JpUT09 In this session, Larry Lindstrom and Professor Nadine Cichy will present the latest information on preferred pronouns as part of a larger conversation around LGBTQ+ Awareness. They will focus on the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as how using appropriate pronouns reflects Sinclair’s strategic priorities of equity, alignment, and growth. Opportunity for discussion will follow the presentation. ZOOM ROOM: https://sinclair.zoom.us/j/84331776792?pwd=QSthQmxZb0ZWWEJLZUl4MTY4Y0J6UT09 We will focus on an overview of Hindu history, belief and practice, with an emphasis on sacred story and sites throughout northern India, including the Ganges River in Varanasi (the Holiest City), Rishikesh (The Yoga Capital of the World) and Gandhi's Ashram and Memorial Site. ZOOM ROOM: https://sinclair.zoom.us/j/86753501621?pwd=TUVDTHBLZWxBUDBSbWFoZTlGR2taUT09 We will focus on an overview of Hindu history, belief and practice, with an emphasis on sacred story and sites throughout northern India, including the Ganges River in Varanasi (the Holiest City), Rishikesh (The Yoga Capital of the World) and Gandhi's Ashram and Memorial Site. ZOOM ROOM: https://sinclair.zoom.us/j/82252701886?pwd=cXRMNDN6eWRWbS9CcUJqWGNuRW4vQT09 In this session, Larry Lindstrom and Professor Nadine Cichy will present the latest information on preferred pronouns as part of a larger conversation around LGBTQ+ Awareness. They will focus on the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as how using appropriate pronouns reflects Sinclair’s strategic priorities of equity, alignment, and growth. Opportunity for discussion will follow the presentation. ZOOM ROOM: https://sinclair.zoom.us/j/83250418173?pwd=eTFNZ1F4K0dTY29adUxTU0ZnT25Fdz09 PRE-REQUISITES: Participants to read the article from everyday feminism by Carmen Rios before the discussion at: https://everydayfeminism.com/2015/02/professionalism-and-oppression/ Have you ever found yourself wondering, “is this ok to wear to work?” What constitutes professional attire can vary across cultures, workplaces, and departments. Concepts such as dress codes and professionalism can raise questions about self-worth, respect, and self-expression. Join Kathleen & Lajmar as we explore together how clothing can enforce hierarchies in the workplace based in class, race, and gender.
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Please email michele.marcum@sinclair.edu and provide her your mailing address for your copy of the book and to receive an outlook invite for both dates with the zoom details
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Please email michele.marcum@sinclair.edu and provide her your mailing address for your copy of the book and to receive an outlook invite for both dates with the zoom details
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