| Week of September 23-27
Volume 11, Issue 3
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“If the freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.” —George Washington
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Monday, September 23, through Friday, September 27, is Banned Books Week.
This year’s theme is “Freed between the Lines.” Join in events hosted by the English Graduate Organization and IUP Libraries. The annual Read-out will take place Wednesday, September 25, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the Stapleton Library Atrium.
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“Fall into Midterms” will be Monday, September 23!
Open to all students, this fun day will be from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the HUB Ohio and Susquehanna rooms. Drop by anytime throughout the day! Enjoy a cozy and welcoming space to relax with crafts, games, and free donuts, pizza, and snacks. This event is sponsored by the Office of Student Inclusion and the Office of Social Equity and Title IX. Further information: rbriscoe@iup.edu, 724-357-2598
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| Student Spotlight: Symia Taimuty-Loomis
Symia is a student in the Psychology Honors program with a minor in neurobiology and child and adult advocacy studies. She will graduate this May. She has been a peer educator for the Haven Project for three years and has led many presentations, tabling events, and educational programs on the prevention of sexual violence, domestic/dating violence, stalking, and other forms of sexual misconduct. (RAINN Day 2024 is happening this week.) Symia is in the Cook Honors College, Psi Chi International Psychology Honor Society, Collegiate Women in Progress, and the IUP Ambassadors. She has served as a Welcome Week leader and head leader. She is a lab assistant in the Department of Biology, studying aspects of opioid addiction through experimentation on planarians. She has also worked in the IUP Applied Research Lab, assisting with data analysis on outside research projects. This past summer, she participated in the Undergraduate Summer Opportunities for Applying Research (U-SOAR) program and evaluated the effects of psilocybin on mental health disorder symptoms in recreational settings. Symia served as a summer counseling intern at the Open Door in Indiana and is currently working on her applications to graduate school, with the intent to pursue a doctorate in clinical psychology. One of her many goals is to become a psychologist in psychedelic-assisted therapeutic research trials in relation to the treatment of mental health problems and addiction. We thank you, Symia!
Staff Spotlight: Roger Briscoe
Roger is the executive director of Student Inclusion, a key leader position focusing on fostering an inclusive campus environment by supporting underrepresented groups, developing educational programs, and ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities for all students. He collaborates with various departments and organizations and with student leadership to enhance the overall student experience and engagement at IUP. Roger oversees the Diversity Peer Educators and Crimson Scholars Circle programs; manages essential services, such as the Food Pantry, Help Center, and Folger Student Center; and supervises the Office of Multicultural Student Support and Programming and LGBTQIA+ initiatives. He spearheads student-led podcasts and actively engages with students through fun trivia, activities, and surveys to gather insights on their experiences, expectations, and participation at IUP. Roger previously served as an adjunct instructor in the Department of Professional Studies in Education and was part of the Frederick Douglass program as a distinguished scholar instructor and Fulbright DAI (Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers) educational technology instructor. He was an instructor with the Office of International Education’s American Language Institute and the University College’s Department of Undergraduate Studies and Student Success. He is an advisor to the IUP Lettuce Eating Club, the Men’s Lacrosse Club, UBORA Men of IUP, and the Creating Higher Standards organization. Roger is an experienced presenter on health and wellness issues, diversity and inclusion, and leadership in education. We thank you, Roger!
A note about IUP Values Me: Each week, we highlight one student and one staff member to “shine a spotlight” on their leadership and involvement in campus programs and their great work assisting our campus community with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and/or civil rights awareness.
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Please PARTICIPATE or SHARE as appropriate or INCLUDE in your classes. |
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- Monday, September 23: Six O’Clock Series: Student Updates and Information on Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
- Tuesday, September 24: Chalk the Walk for RAINN Day 2024
- Tuesday, September 24: FOLDIS Presentation: “What Are Your Pronouns? Gender and Inclusive Language Practices across Cultures and Time”
- Wednesday, September 25: FOLDIS Presentation/Lunch and Learn: “Neopronouns—Gender, Identity, and the Evolving Nature of Language”
- Wednesday, September 25: RAINN Day 2024
- Wednesday, September 25: Career Expo and Graduate School Fair
- Wednesday, September 25: Unmasking the Stigma: Men’s Mental Wellness
- Thursday, September 26: FOLDIS Presentation: “About Face”
- Saturday, September 28: FOLDIS Concert: “Gavas Band: A Fusion of Music for All Cultures”
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- Monday, September 30: Six O’Clock Series: Founding Dean of Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Tuesday, October 1: FOLDIS Presentation: “Culturally Adapted Communicative Strategies for Global Work Environments”
- Wednesday, October 2: FOLDIS Presentation/Lunch and Learn: “Building the Tower of Babel”
- Wednesday, October 2: Safety Training Presentation and Open Discussion, hosted by Trans Tea Time and the Haven Project
- Wednesday, October 2: Black Experience Alumni Committee (BEAC) Chat & Chew, 6:00–8:00 p.m. in the HUB Monongahela Room
- Thursday, October 3: American Red Cross Blood Drive
- Thursday, October 3: FOLDIS Presentation: “Interwoven and Color Coded String Art”
- Saturday, October 5: Homecoming!
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Tuesday, September 24: FOLDIS Presentation: “What Are Your Pronouns? Gender and Inclusive Language Practices across Cultures and Time”
6:00–7:00 p.m.—Jane Leonard Hall, Room B-10 or via Zoom
Participants will explore pronoun use in English and other languages and its evolution in interpersonal and institutional (academic, professional, governmental) contexts. This evening is presented by Dawn Smith-Sherwood and Tedd Cogar and hosted by the Foreign Languages Diversity and Inclusion Series (FOLDIS). Further information: 724-357-2325
Wednesday, September 25: FOLDIS Presentation/Lunch and Learn: “Neopronouns—Gender, Identity, and the Evolving Nature of Language”
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.—Elkin Hall Great Room
Enjoy a free lunch and join FOLDIS for this simulation to explore the relationship between gender, language, and culture by practicing how to interact with others inclusively, using neopronouns when appropriate, in English and other world languages. This Lunch and Learn is presented by Dawn Smith-Sherwood and Tedd Cogar and hosted by the Foreign Languages Diversity and Inclusion Series (FOLDIS), and IUP Student Life. Further information: 724-357-2325 or 724-357-2598, coates@iup.edu
Wednesday, September 25: RAINN Day 2024
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.—Oak Grove
RAINN (Rape, Abuse, Incest, National Network) Day is IUP’s way of supporting efforts to educate campuses, support survivors, raise awareness, and take a stand against sexual assault. Come to the Oak Grove to see displays of umbrellas, to show your support, and to find resources. Sponsored by the Haven Project and Alice Paul House.
Wednesday, September 25: Unmasking the Stigma: Men’s Mental Wellness
5:00–6:00 p.m.—Elkin Hall Great Room
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and this program will discuss the topic of men’s mental health. This event is sponsored by UBORA Men of IUP, IUP Student Life, Office of Student Leadership, Interfraternity Council, United Greek Council, and Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity, Inc.
Further information: 724-357-2598, coates@iup.edu
Thursday, September 26: FOLDIS Presentation: “About Face”
6:00–8:00 p.m.—Wallwork, Room G-98
Come and be creative! Activities include before and after shared language and collage conversation masks. This evening is presented by Sarah Nelson of Atlas Art and hosted by the Foreign Languages Diversity and Inclusion Series (FOLDIS). Further information: 724-357-2325
Saturday, September 28: FOLDIS Presentation: “Gavas Band: A Fusion of Music for All Cultures”
6:30–8:30 p.m. (Free Admission)—HUB Ohio Room
Join FOLDIS in celebrating diversity and inclusion through rhythms from around the world. Light refreshments will be available. This evening is presented by the Gavas Band and hosted by the Foreign Languages Diversity and Inclusion Series (FOLDIS), IUP Lively Arts, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, IUP Student Life, and the Social Equity and Title IX Office. Further information: 724-357-2325
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