Week of
October 10–14, 2022
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SOCIAL EQUITY & TITLE IX DIGEST
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| NATIONAL DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH: October 1–31, Learn More
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| WEEKLY WORDS TO PONDER
“All young people, regardless of sexual orientation or identity, deserve a safe and supportive environment in which to achieve their full potential.”
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| Monday, October 10, through Friday, October 14: National Coming Out Week
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| Stop by and say hello during these student group meetings (all held in Elkin Hall and hosted by LGBTQIA+ Support):
Colors in Unity meets every Friday at 3:00 p.m.
Cro-Gay Club meets every Monday and Friday at 5:00 p.m.
Identity & You meets every Monday at 4:00 p.m.
Pride Alliance meets every Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
Trans Tea Time meets every Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.
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IUP Values Me
Taylor is pursuing a disability services degree with a deaf studies minor. She plans to use her education for advocacy and for building relationships between the hearing and deaf communities. She is a Cook Honors College student and a member of the American Sign Language Club. Taylor serves as student director of the Disability Awareness Resources Room in Davis Hall, which supports faculty and students in better understanding people with disabilities. She is active in LGBTQIA+ student organizations and programs, including Pride Alliance, Trans Tea Time, Queer Conversations, and, most recently, Identity & You. Taylor came up with the idea for Identity & You workshops to help queer and questioning students reach a sense of peace with their identity and to reframe identity as a constantly changing spectrum—not as a rigid end goal. We thank you, Taylor!
Jules is the associate director of Residence Life in the Office of Housing, Residential Living, and Dining. She coordinates training and development opportunities for the graduate and undergraduate employees (resident assistants) in her department. Jules has been supporting diversity efforts for over 34 years, and she was recognized with the University Senate’s Distinguished Staff Award for Service in 2020. She is an active trainer for the Green Dot Bystander Intervention program and is a Difficult Dialogues facilitator. Jules is one of the founders of IUP Safe Zone, a support program for LGBTQIA+ students and employees that was established 23 years ago. She serves as co-advisor for the Residence Hall Association and the National Residence Hall Honorary, which sponsors the annual Glitz and Glamour Drag Show and the “Get Real Barbie” event. Along with the Student Government Association, these groups cosponsor the annual Multicultural Fest. Jules delights in supporting student leaders as they strive to create a more inclusive and welcoming community for all students. We thank you, Jules!
A note about IUP Values Me: Each week, we will 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 and/or civil rights awareness. If you have a suggestion for an IUP community member to feature in this section, please email social-equity@iup.edu.
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EVENTS OF NOTE THIS WEEK
PLEASE PARTICIPATE, SHARE AS APPROPRIATE, OR INCLUDE IN YOUR CLASSES
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Overview
- Monday, October 10: Six O’Clock Series: Celebrating Coming Out Day—Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine
- Monday, October 10: Panel Discussion on US-China Relations, with Special Guest Ryan Hass
- Tuesday, October 11: Queer Conversations Workshop Series
- Tuesday, October 11: Students Against Racism (SAR) and History Club Collaborative Presentation
- Tuesday, October 11: MCSLE Dine & Discuss
- Wednesday, October 12: Anouar Rahmani, Guest Speaker
- Wednesday, October 12: Emerging Leader Workshop Series
- Wednesday, October 12: Greek Awards
- Wednesday, October 12: Japanese Student Association (JAPASO): Language Night
- Thursday, October 13: IUP Café: French History
- Friday, October 14: IUP Volleyball Diversity and Inclusion Night
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Coming Up Next Week:
- Monday, October 17, to Friday, October 21: International Education Week!
- Tuesday, October 18: The Trouble with My Name—IUP alumnus Dr. Javier Ávila’s comedic one-man show examines the American Latino experience
- Wednesday, October 19: Foreign Language Diversity and Inclusion Series (FOLDIS). The first session of this series will be a learning simulation intended to improve cultural competency.
- Wednesday, October 19: IUP Reception for Women
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| Details
- Monday, October 10: Six O’Clock Series: Celebrating Coming Out Day—Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine
6:00–7:30 p.m.—Elkin Hall Great Room or Zoom
This film is an honest and intimate portrait of Matthew Shepard as he is remembered by those who knew him. A story of loss, love, and grief, it offers an opportunity for a variety of people and communities to experience firsthand the devastation of intolerance, the power of love, and the beauty of compassion. Further information: MCSLE, 724-357-2598, or sixoclock-series@iup.edu
- Monday, October 10: Panel Discussion on US-China Relations, with Special Guest Ryan Hass
7:30–9:00 p.m.—Zoom. See registration information.
An expert on East Asia policies and a former National Security Council director for China, Taiwan, and Mongolian Affairs, Ryan Hass will present “Are the United States and China Destined for Conflict?” A panel discussion will follow. Free and open to the public, this event is funded by the Dr. Yu-Chen Liu Memorial Chinese-American Scholarship through the Foundation for IUP and the Asian Studies program. Further information: Shijuan “Laurel” Liu, sliu@iup.edu
- Tuesday, October 11: Queer Conversations Workshop Series
5:00–6:00 p.m.—Elkin Hall
This week’s topic is National Coming Out Day. The workshop will include discussion on the history of this special day and time to share experiences. Further information: lgbtqia-support@iup.edu
- Tuesday, October 11: Students Against Racism (SAR) and History Club Collaborative Presentation
5:00–6:00 p.m.—Leonard Hall, Room B-11
Join these student groups for a presentation on highly racialized court cases in American history. Further information: hsxbc@iup.edu, @iupsar
- Tuesday, October 11: MCSLE Dine & Discuss
5:00–7:00 p.m.—Elkin Hall Great Room
Enjoy a free dinner and a discussion about Blues singer Gladys Bentley, a gay African American performer in the 1920s and 30s. Further information: MCSLE, 724-357-2598, tturn@iup.edu
- Wednesday, October 12: Emerging Leader Workshop Series
3:00–4:00 p.m.—Elkin Hall Great Room
The last workshop of the series will focus on “Leadership and Influence.” Further information: kfoster@iup.edu
- Wednesday, October 12: Guest Speaker: Anouar Rahmani
4:00–5:00 p.m.—Leonard Hall, Room 225
The Office of Social Equity and Title IX is pleased to host Algerian writer and human rights defender Anouar Rahmani. Through his writing and activism, Anouar advocates for individual freedoms and for freedom of speech. He is an Artist Protection Fund fellow in residence in Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Modern Languages and at the City of Asylum-Pittsburgh. His presentation is open to all members of the IUP community. Attendance vouchers will be available. Anouar will also be available for an informal meet and greet during the Common Hour (11:10 a.m.–12:20 p.m.) in Folger Student Center. See further information or email social-equity@iup.edu.
- Wednesday, October 12: Greek Awards
5:00 p.m.—HUB Ohio Room
This annual program commemorates and honors excellence in scholarship, engagement, service, and leadership in the previous year. Chapters, as well as individual students, are recognized. Further information: MCSLE, 724-357-2598, tturn@iup.edu
- Wednesday, October 12: Japanese Student Association (JAPASO): Language Night
7:45–9:00 p.m.—Wallwork Hall, Room G-98
All are invited to participate in this student organization’s weekly meeting as it discusses languages. Follow @japaso_iup
- Thursday, October 13: IUP Café: French History
6:30 p.m.—McElhaney Library (Top Floor)
Join IUP’s French Club for its weekly meeting and listen to its session on French history. Follow @iup_cafe
- Friday, October 14: IUP Volleyball Diversity and Inclusion Night
6:00 p.m.—Kovalchick Complex
Support the volleyball team as it takes on Slippery Rock during this special game. The program’s statement on inclusion: “At IUP Volleyball, inclusion means accepting all differences and coming together to support and love one another. Inclusion is where people are heard, everybody can voice their opinion while feeling like they’re in a comfortable and safe environment. Keeping an open heart allows us to form genuine friendships and connections within our team. We value inclusion in our team culture and incorporate ways every day for us to express ourselves as individuals.” Further information: Coach Lorelle Hoyer, lhoyer@iup.edu. Follow the team on Instagram @iupvolleyball and on Twitter @IUPVB
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Hosting an event you’d like us to mention in an upcoming issue?
Digest issues are emailed every Monday morning. Send all information concerning your event to social-equity@iup.edu, and we will include it in the appropriate weekly issue. Also, please be sure to enter your event in the CMS on the DIVERSITY, STUDENT, and CENTRAL CALENDARS so that it will receive wider marketing, appear in IUP Now, and achieve greater attendance.
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