Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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| Dear Community,
I want to celebrate and acknowledge all the partnerships and contributions that expand and embed Silver’s diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom, field, administrative work, and social interactions. I am so humbled to collaborate with you in transformative spaces that honor the humanity of all. I am also excited to congratulate the class of 2022 on their accomplishments as social workers and welcome them to the Silver alumni community.
April marked the celebration of holidays for multiple faiths, which richly contribute to the Silver community and are amplified by the work of NYU Global Spiritual Life and their guidance, training, tools, and experiences that cultivate and reclaim belonging and love in education and action. Let us take a moment to dedicate our thoughts and solidarity to those around the globe, domestic and international, who have been affected by and are currently facing ethnic, religious, and racial-based violence. The programs and events organized by the Center on International Cooperation (CIC) at NYU build international relationships and coalitions to promote peacebuilding and prevent humanitarian crises. Let us affirm our individual and collective restorative practices as we recommit to transformative change at Silver and within our communities.
Sincerely,
Richeleen Dashield
Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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| TransparencyHow, when, and to whom are we communicating important information? Are we only communicating when it is easy or also when it is not?
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Environmental and Racial Justice Network Summit Spring 2022 April 29, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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| NYU’s Office of Global Inclusion, Diversity, and Strategic Innovation (OGI), Office of Sustainability, and Environmental and Racial Justice Network (ERJN) invite you to join the Environmental and Racial Justice Network Summit. The event focuses on the connections between racial and environmental justice and the impact on historically marginalized communities. Conference registration is free and open to the general public and all NYU community members whose work, research, and studies center on environmentalism and/or racial justice, including faculty, graduate students, and researchers.
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| TrustHow are we following through on our responsibility to antiracism? What actions are we taking to ensure all members of the Silver community are protected against bias?
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Chat & Chew: A Mental Health Discussion with Dr. Tiffany Llewellyn April 25, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
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| NYU’s School of Global Public Health’s TRIUMPH (Tackling Racism Institutionally and Urgently to Move Public Health) is hosting an online conversation with Silver’s Dr. Tiffany Llewellyn. The discussion will explore stigma, systemic oppression, and mental health impacts in relation to Black students, faculty, and staff.
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| CommunityHow are we creating an environment for healing and working together? Are we resisting isolation and allowing ourselves to be seen?
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NYU Virtual Wellness Workshops for Students
Wellness Workshops are held virtually and are open to all students. To join a Wellness Workshop, please call NYU Counseling and Wellness Services at (212) 998-4780 or contact wellness.exchange@nyu.edu.
API Student Support Space: Fridays from 2:00 PM-3:00 PM This support space is open to all API students or those impacted by Anti-Asian violence. Participants will have the opportunity to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe environment.
Stress Management During Uncertain Times: Tuesdays from 4:00 PM-5:00 PMThis workshop pertains to stress management in relation to the current happenings and events. Topics include current conflict in Ukraine as well as COVID-19. Participants will have the opportunity to explore stress and learn healthy coping mechanisms.
International Student Support Space: Wednesdays from 4:00 PM-5:00 PM This support space is open to all international students and study-abroad students. Topics include cultural adjustment, acculturative distress, communication, building connections, social isolation, academic stress, and self-care for international students.
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Part 1: Substance Abuse 101 (May 20, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM)
Part 2: Harm Reduction: An Overview (June 3, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM)
Part 3: Harm Reduction Part Two: Working with Substance Users Who Don’t Want Treatment (July 8, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM)
This course provides an introduction to substance use and abuse. Topics covered include: drugs of abuse, involvement of substance users in systems of care, drug treatment approaches, supporting sustained recovery, and relapse. NYSED and ASWB/ACE approved for 2 CE contact hours. Full Substance Mis-Use Series NYSED and ASWB/ACE approved for 6 CE contact hours.
General Admission: $40.00; Admission to the full Substance Mis-Use series: $100.00
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Familismo, Personalismo, Comunidad:Learning From the Narratives of Latinx in Social WorkMay 6 & May 13, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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General Admission: $40 per session
Culturally sensitive and relevant services are crucial when working with various ethnic groups. This series of workshops will share the narrative of Latinx social workers and will offer strategies for providing culturally humble best practices. The series will focus on key cultural themes (e.g. familismo, personalismo, comunidad) related to Latinx communities. Presenters will share personal stories and experiences that relate to their work in social work, and how these translate to working with Latinx individuals, groups, families, and communities.
NYSED and ASWB/ACE approved for 6 CE contact hours.
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Clinician Care: Burnout Prevention Through Compassion Training
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General Admission: $250.00
Discounts available for NYU faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
Dr. Bornali Basu of NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Nurse Karen Mott of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute designed Clinician Care as an 8-week course for individuals who work in helping professions. The focus will be on personal and professional development rooted in Stanford School of Medicine’s compassion training. This course is NYSED and ASWB/ACE approved for 12 CE Contact Hours.
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| AccountabilityHow are we holding each other accountable for antiracism?
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NYU Silver Talks
Becoming Intersectionally Structurally Competent: The Case for Intersectionality and Structural Approaches as Indispensable Frameworks for Health Equity May 5, 12:00 PM-1:30 PM
Dr. Lisa Bowleg, professor of Applied Psychology at George Washington University and President of the Intersectionality Training Institute, will be speaking virtually to the Silver community about social justice approaches to health. Disproportionate health inequities demand a more critical and complex approach to care. This presentation will make the case that intersectionality and structural approaches are indispensable frameworks for advancing health equity in research, training, and clinical practice.
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What might we expect from Native American voters in the upcoming 2022 election?
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Dr. Gabriel Sanchez, PhD, a Brookings Institution David M. Rubenstein Fellow in Governance Studies, summarizes data around the voting behavior of Indigenous Americans over the past two federal election cycles and their often overlooked voting power. Dr. Sanchez uses these patterns to outline expectations for the 2022 election season.
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The Melanated Social Work Podcast
The Melanated Social Work Podcast is hosted by four men of color within the field of social work: Josh McNeil, Marvin Toliver, Michael Grinnell, and Jesse Wiltey. The show focuses on the intersections of race, masculinity, politics, and mental health in order to decolonize and destigmatize healing practices in communities of color.
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The Problem We All Live With
Nicole Hannah-Jones is featured on this episode of NPR’s This American Life speaking on the effectiveness of racial integration efforts in the school district of Normandy, MO and how it is the key action to closing the racial achievement gap in America.
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INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine
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First row (left to right): Richeleen Dashield (Director, Office of DEI), Liz Galimore (Administrative Aide II), Sharifa Amin (Social Work Intern)
Second row (left to right): Aadya Bhatia (Silver Climate Peer Advocate), Gerri Connaught (Silver Climate Peer Advocate), Lilia Vidal (Social Work Intern)
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| Share Antiracism Resources!If you have antiracism resources you would like to share for the next edition of the newsletter we have limited spots available. Please email silver.DEI@nyu.edu with the subject "DEI Newsletter Submission."
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