You can find details and event descriptions online at
http://diversity.umd.edu/riseabove2016.pdf.
I want to also draw your attention to several key events in particular:
Tuesday, October 20 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Trans* Advocacy Training
A primer on the fundamentals of transgender and
gender variant issues, including gender theory and gender variance,
cisgender privilege, and ways allies and advocates for trans*
communities on campus can take action.
Advanced registration is required.
Please register at:
www.umd.edu/lgbt/rainbow.html
Special Events Room, 6137 McKeldin Library
Tuesday, October 20 4:30 pm – 6:00pm
An Afternoon Conversation with Alicia Garza, co-creator of #BlackLivesMatter
Alicia Garza discusses the civil rights movement of the 21st century with Professor Nancy Mirabal, American Studies.
Grand Ballroom, Stamp Student Union
Wednesday, October 21 12:00 pm – 1:30pm
Who gets to stay & Who is told to leave?: Immigration Stories from Our Community
Roundtable discussions, in response
to videotaped interviews of UMD faculty, staff and students,
about ways to combat xenophobia in our campus community. Lunch will be
served.
Special Events Room, 6137 McKeldin Library
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