From the D&I committee, by way of Lauren Forrest, campus events to enhance our understanding of diverse groups. Note that these are posted approximately a week ahead for advance planning purposes and anticipating most blog readers use the weekly digest which publishes Thursday mornings.

Telling a People’s Story Museum Exhibition
When: Now through June 30, 2018
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.

Miami Theatre: We Are Proud to Present
When: March 10 and March 11 at 2:00pm
Where: Studio 88 Theatre
Description: We Are Proud To Present invites us into the rehearsal room with six actors devising a presentation about a little-known genocide in German colonial Africa. Their stormy collaboration questions how histories are written and whose voices are heard.
$12 Adult | $9 Senior | $8 Student

Closing the Gender Gap in Technology: A STEM Path Forward for Girls Who Code
When: March 12 at 7:30pm
Where: Hall Auditorium
Description: Girls Who Code, the organization that Reshma Saujani founded, focuses on educating girls between the ages of 7 and 13, with hope that the girls grow up and pursue degrees and careers in STEM. Since 2012, the organization has grown from serving 20 girls in New York City to nearly 40,000 girls across the country. Girls Who Code most recently teamed up with publisher Penguin to release a series of 13 books for girls about computer science and coding.

The Intimacy of Power: Politics and Everyday Life in Russia and Eastern Europe
When: March 12 from 11:30am-1pm
Where: 202 Harrison Hall
Description: Krisztina Fehérváry, from the University of Michigan, will present a talk entitled “Retro Hungary: Nationalist Re-mattering of the Modern Past.

A Tale of Two African Hegemons
When: March 12 from 6-8pm
Where: Armstrong Student Center, room 3056
Description: This lecture assesses Nigeria/South Africa relations in the areas of politics, economics, and culture within the context of rivalries and hegemony.

Introducing Rich and Colorful Traditional Chinese Sports
When: March 12 at 7pm
Where: 415 McGuffey
Description: Chen Jielin, a member of the Scientific Research Department in Guangzhou, will give a speech on “Introducing Rich and Colorful Traditional Chinese Sports.”

Making it Practical
When: March 12 at 7pm
Where: Interfaith Center, 16 S. Campus Ave
Description: A talk by famed Rabbi Avtzon dean of the Yeshivah in Cincinnati on the topic of “Making it practical,” which will provide a new look at important Jewish topics.

The Effects of Chinese Medical Treatments on the Recovery of Sport Injuries
When: March 13 at 7pm
Where: 322 McGuffey
Description: Lin Jiaying, a doctor from Guangdong Sports Hospital, and also a team doctor of Guangdong Swimming team, will give a speech on “The Effects of Chinese Medical Treatments on the Recovery of Sport Injuries”.

Note that the weekly diversity events are now collated by Lauren Forrest (taking over from Laurel), whom we thank for her efforts to keep us informed of these! We are trying to post these with enough lead time for appropriate planning, but if there are any suggestions for how to better do so, please let us know.

Art Museum Lecture: Black Power No More
When: Monday, March 5 at 10am
Where: Miami University Art Museum
Description: Join us for an explanation of the embrace and cooptation of black pride. Black Power energized the Civil Rights Movement and gave African Americans a new sense of pride.

Was Hojo Masako Japan’s Only Female Shogun?
When: Monday, March 5 at 4pm (1.5-hour event)
Where: Harrison Hall 111
Description: Dr. Ethan Segal is an Associate Professor of History and Chair of the Japan Council at Michigan State University. Professor Segal’s lecture explores a wide range of issues, including Hojo Masako’s life and legacy.

The Structure of Protest Cycles: Contagion and Cohesion in South Korea’s Democracy Movement
When: Monday, March 5 at 6pm
Where: Upham 001
Description: Rodney Coates, professor of in the Department of Global and Intercultural Studies and director of Black World Studies, brings the speakers to campus for his class “Critical Inquiry and Penny Lecture Series.” The theme of this year’s series is Global Identities and Social Movements.

Art Museum Lecture: Tammy Kernodle
When: Tuesday, March 6 at 12pm
Where: Miami University Art Museum
Description: Explore Hughes’ collaborative projects with singers and composers and how these efforts resulted in the formation of narratives of resistance that parallel the direct action activism that defined the the civil rights struggle of the 1960s. Co-sponsored with Association of Black Faculty and Staff (ABFAS)

Diversity Week featuring Damon Williams
When: Tuesday, March 6 at 7pm (2-hour event)
Where: Hamilton campus, 114 Rentschler Hall
Description: The keynote presentation will engage audiences in a unique TED Talk-like conversation about the most cutting-edge ideas regarding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) leadership today.

Miami Theatre: We Are Proud to Present
When: March 7 through March 10 at 7:30pm; March 10 and March 11 at 2:00pm
Where: Studio 88 Theatre
Description: We Are Proud To Present invites us into the rehearsal room with six actors devising a presentation about a little-known genocide in German colonial Africa. Their stormy collaboration questions how histories are written and whose voices are heard.
$12 Adult | $9 Senior | $8 Student

The Mountaintop, LA Theatre Works
When: Thursday, March 8 at 7:30pm (2.5-hour event)
Where: Hall Auitorium
Description: Punctuated by the immortal line, “I’ve been to the mountaintop,” the celebrated Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. reveals his hopes, regrets, and fears, creating a masterful bridge between mortality and immortality. $20 Adult | $19 Senior | $10 Youth/Student

Japanese Cooking Night
When: Friday, March 9 at 6:00pm
Where: Armstrong Student Kitchen
Description: Come join us for a night of fun while we make okonomiyaki and strawberry daifuku. Cost is $5 per person.

From the Diversity & Inclusion committee, with thanks to Laurel Sarfan:

*Black Mental Health Night

When: February 6th, 2018 @ 7:00PM
Where: McGuffy Hall, 210 East Spring Street, Oxford, Ohio

“Join the Association of Black Psychologists for a mini-poster session with presentations and a speaker about issues relating to Black people in psychology.”

*Chinese New Year Festival

When: February 9th, 2018 @ 3:00PM to 10:00PM
Where: Marcum Conference Center, 951 E. Withrow Street, Oxford, OH, 45056

“All students and scholars are welcome to come and join with foods, traditional games, and celebrate Spring Festival (Chinese New Year Festival).”

*Taste of Soul

When: Saturday, February 10th, 2018 @ 6:00PM to 9:00PM
Where: Harry T. Wilks Conference Center

Enjoy traditional soul food, a silent auction from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., and entertainment by Authorized Personnel from Dayton featuring an eclectic Soul blend of R&B, Pop, Blues, Funk, Rock, Reggae, and Jazz.

Tickets may be purchased in cash at the door. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for Miami students, and free for children under 12.

*Penny: Justice in Local Crime & Punishment

When: February 12th, 2018 @ 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Where: Upham Hall Room 001

Department of Global and Intercultural Studies presents the 2018 Critical Inquiry Penny Lecture Series. This years theme is, “Global Identities and Social Movements.” Lectures are open to the public. Veronica Sanders, a Prosecutor in Brownsville, TX will present her lecture entitled, “Justice in Local Crime & Punishment Interfacing a Global Environment.

*The New Golden Age of Latin Music ft. Orkesta Mendoza and Las Cafeteras

When: February 15th, 2018 @ 7:30PM to 9:30PM
Where: Hall Auditorium, 101 S. Campus Ave, Oxford, OH, 45056

“Top producer of global music, globalFEST, has paired two of today’s most exciting bands, forging inspired new paths for the fabled Latin sound.”
Buy tickets: Bit.ly/WanderPAS

As we approach the beginning of the semester, the Diversity & Inclusion will again bring to our attention upcoming events that may be of interest. Thanks again to Laurel Sarfan for compiling!

*Black Mental Health Night

When: February 6th, 2018 @ 7:00PM
Where: McGuffy Hall, 210 East Spring Street, Oxford, Ohio

“Join the Association of Black Psychologists for a mini-poster session with presentations and a speaker about issues relating to Black people in psychology.”

*Chinese New Year Festival

When: February 9th, 2018 @ 3:00PM to 10:00PM
Where: Marcum Conference Center, 951 E. Withrow Street, Oxford, OH, 45056

“All students and scholars are welcome to come and join with foods, traditional games, and celebrate Spring Festival (Chinese New Year Festival).”

*The New Golden Age of Latin Music ft. Orkesta Mendoza and Las Cafeteras

When: February 15th, 2018 @ 7:30PM to 9:30PM
Where: Hall Auditorium, 101 S. Campus Ave, Oxford, OH, 45056

“Top producer of global music, globalFEST, has paired two of today’s most exciting bands, forging inspired new paths for the fabled Latin sound.”

From the Diversity and Inclusion committee, the first in a weekly posting with events of interest. Thanks to Laurel Sarfan and the committee for curating this!

*Dear World, Thursday December 7th: an interactive and award winning event (looks beautiful and moving!) consisting of two components:

Portrait Shoot, 11:15 a.m.–2 p.m.
Shade Family Room, Armstrong Student Center

Come sit for a portrait, where you will be asked to reflect on a personal story of who you were, who you are, or who you want to be. Then write a message that symbolizes YOUR story for your portrait.

Portrait Reveal and Afterglow Reception, 7:30 p.m.
Fritz Pavilion, Armstrong Student Center

Come see what everyone had to say at the keynote event. The Dear World team will show their work from around the world, followed by a presentation of all of our community’s portraits. This evening is sure to be equal parts powerful and memorable. A reception will immediately follow the live show, and if you did not have a chance to get your portrait made during the day, Dear World will be taking portraits and guiding you through their unique story sharing process to capture your very own portrait. Don’t miss it!

For more information: http://miamioh.edu/cca/performing-arts-series/events/dear-world/index.html

*Film Screening: L.A. Rebellion, Friday December 8th

When: 6:30 to 9:30pm

Where: Oxford – Shideler Hall 152

Event: A watch party and discussion for a popular movie, focusing on diversity misconceptions. Event is free and open to all students.

*Religions in China, Wednesday December 13th 

When: 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Where: Miami Hamilton Downtown, 221 High Street

Event: Dr. Anthony Miller, Miami Regionals History Professor, presents a program that discusses the various religions of the Chinese people, from Dadaism and Buddhism to the spread of Christianity and Islam.

Non-metered parking is free for the first two hours. For evening events, you may also park in the Key Bank lot adjacent to Journal Square.

For more information, contact John Vaughn at [email protected] or 513.785.3005 (opt. 3)