Women as Leaders, “LilBit” Successful, “Chopped” and Trivia
Women as Leaders, “LilBit” Successful, “Chopped” and Trivia
IUP Now
THURSDAY: CENTRAL CALENDAR
Learn the qualities women leaders need; hear dancer’s story of following dreams; join STATIC for cooking and trivia; and more
side-by-side head-and-shoulders shots of Debra Evans-Smith, James Taylor, and Mauro Wolfe

Navigating a Diverse World and Workplace

Bring your questions. These guest panelists will bring their experience to help you prepare for a diverse work world. Join Debra Evans Smith ’81, FBI retiree; James Taylor from UPMC; and Mauro Wolfe ’90 from law firm Duane Morris for this discussion Wednesday from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. via Zoom. Register.
Thursday, March 11
5:30–6:30 p.m., Zoom. Kenya Dworkin, professor of Hispanic studies and translation at Carnegie Mellon, will present evidence of the country’s ethnic and linguistic richness.
6:00–7:15 p.m., Zoom. This Frederick Douglass Institute Collaborative town hall will discuss factors that undermine interactions between law enforcement and citizens. Register
6:00–7:00 p.m., Zoom. Confused about financial aid? This University College workshop can help. Register.
6:00–7:00 p.m., DiCicco Hall (Cogswell 121). This master’s in music candidate will give a conducting recital before a live audience of IUP community members.
6:30–7:30 p.m., Zoom. Crystal McCormick will discuss being a woman leader in the Pittsburgh area and in higher education and the tools needed to lead.
7:00–8:30 p.m., Zoom. Test your knowledge about health.
7:30–9:00 p.m., online. It’s 1950, and US State Department employees Bob and Norma, who are gay, are tasked with rooting out homosexuals from their ranks. Purchase viewing code to see this play.
8:00–9:00 p.m., YouTube. Featuring chamber music for strings spanning 200 years, this concert will be streamed live and open to a small, in-person IUP audience.
8:00–10:00 p.m., Zoom. Watch STATIC’s version of the popular cooking game show.
Friday, March 12
3:00–6:00 p.m., Zoom. Educational workshops with campus partners for spring fraternity and sorority new members
8:00–11:00 p.m., Folger Student Center. Play games, shoot pool, watch TV, eat, and hang out with friends. 
9:30–11:00 p.m., Zoom. Email atod-oasis@iup.edu by 4:00 p.m. on game day to receive your card and the Zoom link.
Saturday, March 13
One of seven non-class days taking the place of the traditional, weeklong spring break this semester. (Note that some classes are held on Saturdays.)
7:30–9:00 p.m., online. It’s 1950, and US State Department employees Bob and Norma, who are gay, are tasked with rooting out homosexuals from their ranks. Purchase viewing code to see this play.
Sunday, March 14
One of seven non-class days taking the place of the traditional, weeklong spring break this semester. (Note that some classes are held on Sundays.)
6:00–8:00 p.m., Zoom. Graduate students and undergraduates who are seniors meet to support one another.
Monday, March 15
All day, online. Submit a thank-you message to IUP’s donors for their contributions to student success. You’ll get an IUP tech sticker and be eligible for daily prizes and the grand prize, valued at $300.
4:00–5:00 p.m., Zoom. Join the Housing office to learn how to cope with the stress of midterms and to get motivated. 
5:00–6:00 p.m., Folger Student Center and Zoom. Nash Peters shows how to make this craft. For a kit, email atod-oasis@iup.edu.  
6:00–7:30 p.m., Zoom. Donnetta “LilBit” Jackson, who has performed on MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew and with Chance the Rapper, shares her story.
6:00–7:30 p.m., Folger Student Center. Relax with the dogs and other activities.
Tuesday, March 16
All day, online. Submit a thank-you message to IUP’s donors for their contributions to student success.
10:00–11:00 a.m., Zoom. An overview of the D2L discussion tool 
Noon–1:00 p.m., Zoom. Representatives from public and private K-12 schools, the GED Testing Service, school leadership, and summer camps will discuss their career paths and the skills needed for success.
5:00–7:00 p.m., Elkin Great Room and Zoom. Learn how to be an active bystander and make IUP a safer place for all. Presented by the Haven Project and LGBTQIA Support.
7:00–9:00 p.m., Eberly College of Business, Suite 108. Want to start your own business? This workshop gives advice. The $15 fee is waived for veterans and those who are unemployed. Register.
8:00–9:30 p.m., Zoom. STATIC presents its second night of trivia. Cash prizes are available. Register.
Wednesday, March 17
All day, online. Submit a thank-you message to IUP’s donors for their contributions to student success.
Noon–1:00 p.m., Zoom. In this Lunch and Learn session, Tammy Manko will discuss effective communication and body language as they apply to success in work and life. 
3:00–4:00 p.m., Zoom. This session will cover how oppressive systems affect you, those you lead, and the world around you. Register through Crimson Connect.
3:30–4:30 p.m., Zoom. An overview the D2L discussion tool
7:00–8:00 p.m., Zoom. Learn about effective communication in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
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