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September 29, 2023
S29A - Safe Space: Sex and Power
https://sinclair.zoom.us/j/84745715254?pwd=U1FRQlFuUS8vdkZ0R1p3ZU5SN2dkdz09

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

PREREQUISITE: Please plan to attend both sessions (September 22 & 29). Registration links for the other dates can be found on the CTL calendar.

Suggested pre-work: Though not required, we do suggest that you watch either or both of the following documentaries (available through Sinclair Library).
The Mask You Live In (1hr 29m)
Miss Representation (1hr 32m)

What is gender inequality? How does it persist in our social institutions, at Sinclair, and even in our daily lives? Is it a matter of personal choice? In this two-part workshop, participants will explore some of the ways gender inequality is present at Sinclair, how it forms part of a larger system, and what we can do to make Sinclair a safer place for all people.

September 29, 2023
S29A - A Discussion on Dignity: A Book Read
Zoom link in the description

book cover of Dignity

10:00 - 11:00 AM

Join Zoom Meeting https://sinclair.zoom.us/j/89227684909?pwd=N3c5STRnV0hnVTFLM2NjcW1ad3ZrUT09
Meeting ID: 892 2768 4909
Passcode: 818068

You are invited to visit with Sinclair's Ombuds to discuss the book Dignity by Donna Hicks, an international mediator, author, and expert/teacher on the topic of dignity. We will dig into the meaning and ten essential elements of dignity, study stories, and exchange tales. We will learn how to avoid violating others' dignity and learn how to heal relationships with this important tool. Come join us!

To borrow an e-copy of Dignity: Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict, click here: https://kong.sinclair.edu/record=b2328620~S1

  • Choose Connect to Resource
  • Choose Institution Not Listed
  • Enter your Sinclair email address. Click Let’s Go
  • Create a new account (do not use your Sinclair password here, create a different password)
  • The book should appear and you can read as much or as little as you want whenever you want to.

Use this link if you prefer to borrow a print copy of the book: https://ohpir.searchohio.org/record=b6223224~S0

October 4, 2023
Women with ADHD: A Book Read
Zoom

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Ever wonder, “Why does ADHD affect me differently than others?” Women often experience ADHD much differently than male counterparts. We will discuss Women with ADHD by Sari Solden and Michelle Frank, PsyD, (who collaboratively have 30 years of clinical experience empowering women with ADHD). Whether living with ADHD or living with a woman with ADHD, this will be an invaluable series to identify differences, how to constructively address symptoms, and set a path for success.

PREREQUISITE: Read Women with ADHD: Embrace Neurodiversity, Live Boldly, and Break Through Barriers by Sari Solden and Michelle Frank. Borrow a copy at: http://ohpir.searchohio.org/record=b7676979~S0

October 4 - Section 1, Chapters 1-4: "Braver"
October 25 - Section 2, Chapter 5-7: "Brighter"
November 15 - Section 3, Chapter 8-10: "Bolder"

October 6, 2023
O6A - A Discussion on Dignity: A Book Read
Zoom link in the description

book cover of Dignity

10:00 - 11:00 AM

Join Zoom Meeting https://sinclair.zoom.us/j/89227684909?pwd=N3c5STRnV0hnVTFLM2NjcW1ad3ZrUT09
Meeting ID: 892 2768 4909
Passcode: 818068

You are invited to visit with Sinclair's Ombuds to discuss the book Dignity by Donna Hicks, an international mediator, author, and expert/teacher on the topic of dignity. We will dig into the meaning and ten essential elements of dignity, study stories, and exchange tales. We will learn how to avoid violating others' dignity and learn how to heal relationships with this important tool. Come join us!

To borrow an e-copy of Dignity: Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict, click here: https://kong.sinclair.edu/record=b2328620~S1

  • Choose Connect to Resource
  • Choose Institution Not Listed
  • Enter your Sinclair email address. Click Let’s Go
  • Create a new account (do not use your Sinclair password here, create a different password)
  • The book should appear and you can read as much or as little as you want whenever you want to.

Use this link if you prefer to borrow a print copy of the book: https://ohpir.searchohio.org/record=b6223224~S0

October 6, 2023
You Can't Read That! Discussion: Banned Books Week
Zoom link in the description

1:00 - 2:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting https://sinclair.zoom.us/j/87237879678?pwd=WitoclV4THhuWlN4NjVqRFhKTldZZz09
Meeting ID: 872 3787 9678
Passcode: 364152

Join your Sinclair Librarians for monthly discussions around censorship and book banning. Each month, we will gather to discuss either a current issue surrounding censorship or a specific banned or challenged book, film, or resource. Please note, this is a participatory event and you will be expected to read the book/article or review the resource before we meet.

Discussion questions and supplemental material will be sent to all who register before the event.

To celebrate Banned Books Week, we will meet to discuss current news about libraries and censorship.

Please listen to the following NPR story: https://www.npr.org/2023/08/11/1193446007/the-battle-over-book-bans-takes-a-toll-on-librarians-and-comes-at-a-financial-co

In addition, read at least one of the following articles and come prepared to discuss:

If you would like to learn more about Banned Books Week: https://bannedbooksweek.org/about/

Co-sponsored by the Library and Diversity Office

October 13, 2023
O13A - A Discussion on Dignity: A Book Read
Zoom link in the description

book cover of Dignity

10:00 - 11:00 AM

Join Zoom Meeting https://sinclair.zoom.us/j/89227684909?pwd=N3c5STRnV0hnVTFLM2NjcW1ad3ZrUT09
Meeting ID: 892 2768 4909
Passcode: 818068

You are invited to visit with Sinclair's Ombuds to discuss the book Dignity by Donna Hicks, an international mediator, author, and expert/teacher on the topic of dignity. We will dig into the meaning and ten essential elements of dignity, study stories, and exchange tales. We will learn how to avoid violating others' dignity and learn how to heal relationships with this important tool. Come join us!

To borrow an e-copy of Dignity: Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict, click here: https://kong.sinclair.edu/record=b2328620~S1

  • Choose Connect to Resource
  • Choose Institution Not Listed
  • Enter your Sinclair email address. Click Let’s Go
  • Create a new account (do not use your Sinclair password here, create a different password)
  • The book should appear and you can read as much or as little as you want whenever you want to.

Use this link if you prefer to borrow a print copy of the book: https://ohpir.searchohio.org/record=b6223224~S0

October 24, 2023
O24P - Sinclair LINC: Listen, Intersect, Network, Connect
Please register to receive the Zoom details

3:00 - 4:00 PM

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 wave to in the hallway but don’t know that well; or maybe someone you’ve never met. Be part of the mix and see how you can Listen, Intersect, Network and Connect at Sinclair LINC.

October 25, 2023
O25P - Women with ADHD: A Book Read
Zoom

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Ever wonder, “Why does ADHD affect me differently than others?” Women often experience ADHD much differently than male counterparts. We will discuss Women with ADHD by Sari Solden and Michelle Frank, PsyD, (who collaboratively have 30 years of clinical experience empowering women with ADHD). Whether living with ADHD or living with a woman with ADHD, this will be an invaluable series to identify differences, how to constructively address symptoms, and set a path for success.

PREREQUISITE: Read Women with ADHD: Embrace Neurodiversity, Live Boldly, and Break Through Barriers by Sari Solden and Michelle Frank. Borrow a copy at: http://ohpir.searchohio.org/record=b7676979~S0

October 4 - Section 1, Chapters 1-4: "Braver"
October 25 - Section 2, Chapter 5-7: "Brighter"
November 15 - Section 3, Chapter 8-10: "Bolder"

October 26, 2023
LIVEWELL Lunch-n-Learn: Gut Health
10-009 or Zoom link in the description

12:30 - 1:30 PM

Zoom Meeting Room: https://sinclair.zoom.us/j/85416897234?pwd=dWxWTDAyZmRSVnRQVHhBQ09rN1hqUT09

Learn more about how and why a healthy digestive system is key to a strong immune system.  Presented by Premier Community Health.

Full-time employees can earn 1 point toward your 2023 Wellness Reward by attending this session.

October 27, 2023
You Can’t Read That! Discussion 15: Cemetery Boys
Zoom link in the description

1:00 - 2:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting https://sinclair.zoom.us/j/87237879678?pwd=WitoclV4THhuWlN4NjVqRFhKTldZZz09
Meeting ID: 872 3787 9678
Passcode: 364152


Join your Sinclair Librarians for monthly discussions around censorship and book banning. Each month, we will gather to discuss either a current issue surrounding censorship or a specific banned or challenged book, film, or resource. Please note, this is a participatory event and you will be expected to read the book/article or review the resource before we meet.

Discussion questions and supplemental material will be sent to all who register before the event.

Join us this month as we delve into the YA urban fantasy, Cemetery Boys, by Aiden Thomas. Cemetery Boys, tells the story of Yadriel, a transgender man from East L.A. who's traditional Latinx family is unwilling to accept his gender identity. The novel explores themes of gender roles, belonging, friendship, and cultural traditions as Yadriel rushes to save a ghostly friend in need before the end of Dio de Los Muertos.

Cemetery Boys, made history as the first book written by an openly trans author with a trans lead character to make the New York Times bestseller list.

The book has been challenged due to scenes mentioning or depicting drinking, drugs, profanity, sex, and violence.

Copies of the book may be found below:

In addition to reading the book, you may also wish to review the following:

Co-sponsored by the Library and Diversity Office

November 1, 2023
A.I. Tools: Revolutionizing Productivity
https://sinclair.zoom.us/j/9930102863

1:00 - 2:30 PM

There is no doubt that A.I. has arrived and shaken up the worlds of work and education. As A.I. technology evolves rapidly, this training can help bridge the gap, showing you how to integrate A.I. into your workplace as a productivity enhancer. In this engaging session, you'll uncover the history, process, limitations, and science behind how ChatGPT works and its development. We demystify the key to ChatGPT's power – the prompt – and guide you through fundamental prompt writing techniques to brainstorm, create, refine, and adapt content for various tasks. An opportunity will be given for participants to request demonstrations of ChatGPT during the session to explore its usefulness and workplace relevance.

November 9, 2023
LIVEWELL Lunch-n-Learn: Sugar, Salt and How to Read a Label
10-009 or Zoom link in the description

12:30 - 1:30 PM

Zoom Meeting Room: https://sinclair.zoom.us/j/85416897234?pwd=dWxWTDAyZmRSVnRQVHhBQ09rN1hqUT09

Did you know there are 10 teaspoons of sugar in one can 12 oz. of Coke? Learn more about sugar, salt and how they are hidden in our diet, plus discover how to read a nutrition label. Presented by Sinclair Dietetics Instructor Lindsay Schultz.

Full-time employees can earn 1 point toward your 2023 Wellness Reward by attending this session.

November 9, 2023
Enhancing Your Course through Recordings
https://sinclair.zoom.us/j/403960354

2:00 - 3:00 PM

Adding recorded videos to your course is a great way to welcome students and provide topic updates, deliver assignment feedback, and more. Learn how to effectively record and optimize your course videos. We will also share how to quickly upload your recordings into Panopto or D2L's Media Library.

November 15, 2023
N15P - Women with ADHD: A Book Read
Zoom

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Ever wonder, “Why does ADHD affect me differently than others?” Women often experience ADHD much differently than male counterparts. We will discuss Women with ADHD by Sari Solden and Michelle Frank, PsyD, (who collaboratively have 30 years of clinical experience empowering women with ADHD). Whether living with ADHD or living with a woman with ADHD, this will be an invaluable series to identify differences, how to constructively address symptoms, and set a path for success.

PREREQUISITE: Read Women with ADHD: Embrace Neurodiversity, Live Boldly, and Break Through Barriers by Sari Solden and Michelle Frank. Borrow a copy at: http://ohpir.searchohio.org/record=b7676979~S0

October 4 - Section 1, Chapters 1-4: "Braver"
October 25 - Section 2, Chapter 5-7: "Brighter"
November 15 - Section 3, Chapter 8-10: "Bolder"

November 29, 2023
How America Got Mean
Zoom link in the description

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

ZOOM ROOM:  https://sinclair.zoom.us/j/82242508408?pwd=cWxjN25LMDF0Smo5eTBac2o1bGF2Zz09
MEETING ID:   822 4250 8408
PASSCODE:     996678

PRE-REQUISITES:   Read The Atlantic article @: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/09/us-culture-moral-education-formation/674765/

In a culture devoid of moral education, generations are growing up in a morally inarticulate, self-referential world. Join Sinclair’s Assistant Provost for a virtual discussion on The Atlantic article by David Brooks.

 

December 8, 2023
D8A - Sinclair LINC: Listen, Intersect, Network, Connect
Please register to receive the Zoom link

10:00 - 11:00 AM

Take time to Listen to your co-workers. See if you can Intersect with their interests and ideas. Find ways to Network to improve the Sinclair experience. Connect with people you know or people you might not have met yet. Join us for Sinclair LINC (Listen, Intersect, Network, Connect). Join a one-hour Zoom meeting and see who you meet or reconnect with. Employees will be randomly paired with another employee for a 10-minute chat and then the pairs will be switched several times during the hour. You’ll have time to listen, intersect, network and connect! Via zoom.

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