Diversity events 4/28 – 5/5

Telling a People’s Story Museum Exhibition
When: Now through 6/30
Where: Miami University Art Museum
Description: This museum exhibition is devoted to the art found within the pages of African-American children’s picture books. Through 95 books and 130 illustrations, the exhibition emphasizes the strength of the illustrations as visual narrative representations of the African-American experience.

Elevate: Diversity and Inclusion Career Symposium
When: Saturday, April 28, 12-1pm
Where: 152 Shideler
Description: This symposium will bring “together students, professionals, and administrative staff to equip you with the necessary tools to successfully prepare you for any workplace environment. All students and faculty are welcome to attend.”

Human Flow
When: Sunday, April 29, 2:30-6pm
Where: Kreger Hall 221
Description: Human Flow is a documentary about the global refugee crisis. At the conclusion fo the film, a virtual Q&A session will be held with the documentary’s director, Al Weiwei. This event is in association with the Film Studies 301 course but is free and open to the public.

Make your own sushi
When: Wednesday, May 2 6-9pm
Where: Armstrong Pavilion C
Description: Miami Activities and Programming is hosting a free event for attendees to make and enjoy sushi.

Racial banishment in the American metropolis: Freedom is a place, but where is that place?
When: Thursday, May 3, 5-6:30pm
Where: Heritage Room, Shriver Center
Description: Dr. Ananya Roy is a Professor of Urban Planning, Social Welfare, and Geography at UCLA’s Luskin School of Public Affairs. Her research and scholarship challenge white supremacy and white power.

Lavender Graduation
When: Saturday, May 5, 12-3pm
Where: McGuffey Hall 322
Description: Lavender Graduation honors LGBTQ+ students’ achievements and contributions to Miami University.