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Diversity Week

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WVU’s annual Diversity Week endeavors to promote celebration, education and understanding of different identities, and experiences present on our campuses. Its aim is to create an atmosphere that provides the WVU community, including students, faculty and staff, the opportunity to explore different cultures, engage in discussions that bring new perspectives, and celebrate the presence of, and contributions made by, people of all identities and experiences.

For questions, contact Anne Kerns, special events coordinator, at anne.winters@mail.wvu.edu. 


2023 Schedule of Events


Sunday, September 17:

Dog Day of Summer, A Yappy Hour Event in collaboration with Mylan Aquatic Center.

Come out and join the WVU Hearts of Gold Therapy Dogs for a PAW-some event to de-stress, relax, and pet some pups! Feel free to also bring your furry ones for a chance to cool down and splash around on the outdoor splash pad. Events include water play, vendor showcase, adoption opportunities, doggy Photo Booth, and top dog contests in many categories.
Time: 1:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Mylan Aquatic Center 1847 Fitness Way, Morgantown WV 
https://mylanpark.org/community-events/


CCSJ Social and Environmental Justice Fair

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The Community Coalition for Social Justice (CCSJ) brings together people from throughout the Morgantown and nearby areas, religious organizations, faculty and staff of area schools and the University, labor unions, and community advocacy organizations to promote the principles of social, environmental, and economic justice and respect for all persons.
Stop by the Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park to meet with local community and WVU organizations: Carruth Center and Center for Black Culture and learn about their importance within the community. Organizations will provide free giveaways, food, and drinks. Musical Acts consist of Steel Away of the CB Drum Studio, the Morgantown-based steel drum band, will be playing from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Donna Weems, Mike Attfield, and Jim and Sheila Rye will provide the music from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m., and Al Anderson will sing from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park & Amphitheater 185 Garrett St, Morgantown, WV 
https://www.ccsjwv.org/about-us.html


Community Heroes Award & Reception


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Join us while we open the 26th Annual Diversity Week by celebrating this year's nominee: Former Delegate Charlene Marshall. Marshall broke many systematic barriers throughout her work in diversity; first by becoming West Virginia's first African American Female Mayor in 1991 and later serving 14 years in the West Virginia House of Delegates.
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: The Mountainlair Ballroom (Second Floor) 1550 University Avenue Morgantown, WV
or Virtual via Zoom: Click Here
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The Community Heroes Award was created by West Virginia University Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in 2023 to recognize and celebrate those who have done remarkable things in their lives while embracing diversity and creating community partnerships throughout West Virginia. This award is not only a lifelong keepsake but also an opportunity for those who wish to continue to make an impact in West Virginia diversity work.
This year, Former Delegate Charlene Marshall is campaigning for donations to WVU Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion's Diversity Initiatives fund. Donations to this fund allows the division to support student programs, sponsor multicultural experiences, host diverse speakers, and create unique events on campus that allow everyone at WVU to feel welcome and included.
Your donation makes a difference in the lives of our students, faculty, staff and the WVU community at large.
https://give.wvu.edu/dei


Monday, September 18:


Discovering MARS Research Symposium

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The Discovering MARS Research Symposium was created to highlight the academic merit and scholarly research of minority students within the fields of Agriculture and Related Sciences.
Time: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Location: The Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design 333 Evansdale Dr, Morgantown, WV 
Rooms: 3rd & 4th Floor Lobbies, and SAS-E 1021


Helping People Help People: Caring for Our Community Experiencing Homelessness:

WVU School of Nursing will collect supplies to support the efforts of MUSHROOM (Multidisciplinary UnSheltered Homeless Relief Outreach of Morgantown).  

MUSHROOM is an interdisciplinary effort, bringing together medical, nursing, dental, social work and other health professional volunteers on "street rounds." Volunteers go to the places where they are needed most to reach individuals experiencing homelessness to offer the basics of care, including food, water, clothing and basic medical intervention.  

The WVU School of Nursing’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee has titled their Diversity Week project, “Helping People Help People: Caring for Our Community Experiencing Homelessness,” which was inspired by MUSHROOM’s list of items in demand.  

The week’s donation drive schedule is as follows:   

  • Monday: Medical Supplies (Band-Aids; gauze; over-the-counter medications, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen; gloves) 

  • Tuesday: Toboggans, gloves or scarves 

  • Wednesday: Wardrobe (underwear, socks, sweatpants and sweatshirts) 

  • Thursday: Thermal (clothing, handwarmers or footwarmers) 

  • Friday: Freeform (any of the previously listed items or any of the following: travel-sized items, such as hand sanitizer, lotion, deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes and umbrellas) 

The drop-off location for the Morgantown Campus will be in Health Sciences South on the 6th Floor (School of Nursing Floor) by the elevators.  


CAHS Diversity Quilt:

All students, faculty and staff are invited to join the WVU College of Applied Human Sciences next week (Sept. 18-22) in the creation of a “Diversity Quilt.” 

Each person will decorate a square with symbols and words representing parts of their intersecting identities. The materials will be available in the Office of Student Success in the Applied Human Sciences Building and on the sixth floor of Allen Hall. The squares will then be pieced together and put on display to celebrate the different aspects of all people that comprise the WVU College of Applied Human Sciences.

Contact CAHSInfo@mail.wvu.edu for more information or questions.


Spin the Wheel: Learn About Our Community:

Spin the Diversity Wheel, this encourages thinking about values, beliefs, and dimensions of identity for people and organizations. 

Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: WVU Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources

1306 Evansdale Drive Morgantown, WV 26506


The War in Ukraine: Effects on Health:

Global Health Week Event

Presented by Sergiy Yakovenko, PhD., Alison Wilson, M.D., and Valeriya Gritsenko, PhD.

“The War in Ukraine: Effects on Health” will be presented by Sergiy Yakovenko, Ph.D., Associate Professor, School of Medicine; Alison Wilson, M.D., Professor and Chief of Trauma, Acute Care & Surgical Critical Care, School of Medicine; and Valeriya Gritsenko, Ph.D., Associate Professor, School of Medicine.

Sponsored by the West Virginia University School of Medicine Global Health Program and Health Sciences Global Engagement Office.

WVU students, residents, faculty and staff and the Morgantown community are invited to attend. All events are free.

Registration Required

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Location: Health Sciences Center North, Room 1905, 64 Medical Center Drive Morgantown WV 
or Virtual Via Zoom
Register For Online Event
Register for In-Person Event

Storytelling with the Country Roads Program

CountryRoadsAdThe goal of the Country Roads Program is to prepare students with disabilities for independence by providing academic courses, social engagement and real-world work experiences. Stop by the Mountainlair Mountaineer Room to hear stories from students enrolled in the program and learn about the Peer Mentor program. 
Time: 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Location: Mountaineer Room, The Mountainlair (Second Floor) 
1550 University Avenue Morgantown, WV
https://countryroads.cedwvu.org/


Career & Future Preparation:

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Stop by the Mountainlair between 3 - 5 PM to have a professional headshot taken by Division staff and learn about how to obtain a passport through WVU with the Office of Global Affairs.
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Mountaineer Room, The Mountainlair (Second Floor) 1550 University Avenue Morgantown, WV


Legislation and LGBTQ+ Rights: What you Need to Know:

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LGBTQ+ Center invites WVU members and people from across West Virginia to learn about current and upcoming legislation related to the LGBTQ+ community in the state and our current resources on campus. The one-hour Zoom session will be on Monday, September 18th, 6pm. Host: Ellen Rodrigues, Director of the WVU LGBTQ+ Center. Presenter: Ash Orr, president of Morgantown Pride and West Virginia's greatest activist. RSVP Required.
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Virtual, Zoom
Register Here


Tuesday, September 19:


The Importance of Accessibility in Business:

Join John Chambers College of Business & Economics DICE (Diversity, Inclusion, Culture & Equity) Committee for a panel discussion with industry experts over the importance of promoting accessibility in organizations and how accessible practices benefit businesses.
Time: 8:30 - 9:45 AM
Location: Reynolds Hall, Room 2001 83 Beechurst Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505


Art & Music From Around The World:

Members of the Health Sciences community are invited to share an international work of art from their home country or an item they possess from a different country that they can discuss with event attendees. Items to consider include prints, a digital representation, jewelry, native dress, headwear and glassware. 
Please note: you are responsible for the safety of your item at all times. Register online to share your story. Presented by the Health Sciences Office of Research and Graduate Education, Operation Blue Sky and the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Pylons Commons - Health Sciences Center (North)
64 Medical Center Drive Morgantown, WV 
https://health.wvu.edu/events/operation-blue-sky/art-music-from-around-the-world/


Diversity Week Blood Drive:

WVU Diversity Week Blood Drive in partnership with American Red Cross. Make an appointment by clicking the link below and using the sponsor code "WVUDIVERSITY."
Time: 12:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: The Mountainlair Ballroom (Second Floor) 1550 University Avenue Morgantown, WV


Commencing and Maintaining a Pediatric Heart Surgery Program for Developing Nations of the Caribbean: A Decade in Jamaica:

Global Health Week Event

Presented by Vinay Badhwar, M.D.

“Commencing and Maintaining a Pediatric Heart Surgery Program for Developing Nations of the Caribbean: A Decade in Jamaica” will be presented by Vinay Badhwar, M.D., Executive Chair, WVU Heart and Vascular Institute, and Gordon F. Murray Professor and Chair, Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, School of Medicine.

Sponsored by the West Virginia University School of Medicine Global Health Program and Health SciencesGlobal Engagement Office.

WVU students, residents, faculty and staff and the Morgantown community are invited to attend. All events are free.

Registration Required

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Location: Health Sciences Center North, Room 1905 
64 Medical Center Drive Morgantown, WV 
or Virtual Via Zoom
Register For Online Event
Register for In-Person Event


Mindful Color Walk with Carruth: 

Happy Diversity Week Mountaineers! Looking for new strategies for self-care to reduce stress and prevent midterm or finals burnout? Maybe you just want to get out and meet other students? 
If you answered yes to any of these questions, please feel free to join us for Carruth Center’s Color Walk. The color walk is open to all abilities. You will learn about mindfulness and how you can use color walks to ground yourself to the present moment by noticing the many colors around you.
Mindfulness Walk held 9/19 will be on sidewalks and modifications will be made for students who wish to remain in the Mountaineer Room and practice mindfulness indoors. 
Register for the walks here.
For more information about the walk on 9/19 please contact Beth Moore.
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Location: Mountaineer Room, The Mountainlair (Second Floor) 
1550 University Avenue Morgantown, WV

Sounds of Africa:

Join WVU African Student Association to listen to popular music from Africa and learn more about their student organization.

Time: 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Location: The Mountainlair Lobby 
1550 University Avenue Morgantown, WV


Yappy Hour With The Prevention Team:

Celebrate WVU's 26th Annual Diversity Week with an hour of puppy love, can you think of a better way to boost your mental health?
Stop by the Mountainlair Lobby on Tuesday, September 19th from 2-3 PM to de-stress and unwind with the WV Hearts of Gold Therapy Dogs 🐶 and receive some free giveaways from WVU Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion's Prevention Team.

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: The Mountainlair Lobby 
1550 University Avenue Morgantown, WV


Your Cultural Autobiography: 

The Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion will provide programing for all members of the WVU community that encourages critical reflection on the ways in which our individual embodied positionality impacts the ways in which we see the world, the ways in which the world sees us, and the ways in which we are given access to or barred from cultural capital. 
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Greenbriar Room, The Mountainlair (Second Floor) 
1550 University Avenue Morgantown, WV


Club Unity:

The Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion's Diversity Ambassadors are hosting a Club Unity Event in the Games Area of the Mountainlair. Stop in for some pizza and games. This event is free for all WVU Students.
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: Mountainlair Games Area (Downstairs)
1550 University Avenue Morgantown, WV


World Cup Night - WVU Men's Soccer vs. Dayton:

World Cup Night will play tribute to international countries and our own International Mountaineers.
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium


Wednesday, September 20:


Wake Up & Walk with Carruth 

Happy Diversity Week Mountaineers! Looking for new strategies for self-care to reduce stress and prevent midterm or finals burnout? Maybe you just want to get out and meet other students? 
If you answered yes to any of these questions, please feel free to join us for Carruth Center’s Color Walk. The color walk is open to all abilities. You will learn about mindfulness and how you can use color walks to ground yourself to the present moment by noticing the many colors around you.
Mindfulness Walk held on 9/20 will be a part of the Wake Up and Walk program through the Carruth Center. Participants will walk on gravel paths as well as concrete sidewalks.

Register for the walks here.
For more information about the walk on 9/20 please contact Bobbi Jo Witham or Jessica Taylor.
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Location: Student Health Building Room 101 (Yoga Room)
Campus Recreation Center 2001 Rec Center Drive Morgantown, WV 


15 Things Veterans Want You to Know:

Hosted by WVU Veterans
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Shenandoah Room, The Mountainlair (First Floor) 
1550 University Avenue Morgantown, WV


Diversity Etiquette in the Online Space:

Watch this pre-recorded session with WVU Online and learn about understanding diversity, identifying biases, and creating an inclusive communication and engaging experiences with diverse students in the online environment.

Watch Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLAsrcdzBTo


Global Aging: How to Sustain our Social, Economic and Health Systems:

Global Health Week Event

Presented by France Weaver, Ph.D.

“Global Aging: How to Sustain our Social, Economic and Health Systems” will be presented by France Weaver, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Director of the Master of Health Administration Program, School of Public Health.

Sponsored by the West Virginia University School of Medicine Global Health Program and Health SciencesGlobal Engagement Office.

WVU students, residents, faculty and staff and the Morgantown community are invited to attend. All events are free.

Registration Required
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Location: Health Sciences Center North, Room 1905 
64 Medical Center Drive Morgantown, WV 
or Virtual Via Zoom
Register For Online Event
Register for In-Person Event


Open Dialogue with Statler's Inclusive Community:

Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch and enjoy a light snack provided in this informal setting. It is not necessary to RSVP. 
This session is organized by the Office of the Dean through Engagement Initiative. The session is open to all students, faculty, and staff of the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. The session is supporting informal, open dialog for an inclusive Statler community. 

Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Location: WVU Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources

1306 Evansdale Drive Morgantown, WV 26506


Student Tools for Changing Anxiety into Action:

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Stop by the Mountainlair for a riveting panel discussion with four professionals in counseling and social work speaking of student mental health with a focus on anxiety. The session hosted by Honors College in partnership with Carruth Centers and the Department of Social Work will also include tips and resources for students.

Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Location: Greenbrier Room, The Mountainlair (Second Floor) 
1550 University Avenue Morgantown, WV

Stress Less With Kori Mindfulness Group:

Koru Mindfulness is an evidence-based curriculum specifically designed for teaching mindfulness, meditation, and stress management to college students and other young adults. Join WVU Collegiate Recovery and the Carruth Center for four 75-minute sessions during the month of September. 
Free for all students! 
Students can register for the program here.

Time: 1:00 - 2:15 PM
Location: Serenity Place, Arnold House: 628 Price Street Morgantown, WV


Color Me Mindful:

Join WVU Collegiate Recovery every Wednesday at 3pm for Color Me Mindful! There will be mindful coloring in a relaxing space at Serenity Place. All materials will be provided.

Time: 1:00 - 2:15 PM
Location: Serenity Place, Arnold House: 628 Price Street Morgantown, WV


LGBTQ+ Jeopardy:

Hosted by The Sexuality And Gender Acceptance (SAGA) Initiative
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: The Mountainlair Green (Rain Location: Shenandoah Room)
1550 University Avenue Morgantown, WV


Self-Care 101:

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Take some time to unwind and de-stress while designing memory boxes with The Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion's The Office of Equity Assurance & WVU Collegiate Recovery.
Register Here
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Mountaineer Room, The Mountainlair (Second Floor) 
1550 University Avenue Morgantown, WV


Red Carpet Premiere: Runway of Dreams

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Runway of Dreams empowers people with disabilities to have confidence and self-expression through fashion and beauty inclusion. Get dressed up (if you want!) and attend a red carpet premiere of the Runway of Dreams Foundation 2020 Virtual Fashion Show Revolution. The Division will be in attendance providing professional photography and a 360 photo booth.
Time: 5:00 - 8:30 PM
Location: The Gluck Theater, The Mountainlair (Second Floor) 
1550 University Avenue Morgantown, WV

Same Letters, Different Cultures:

Hosted by WVU Greek Life in collaboration with WVU SGA.

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: The Shenandoah Room, The Mountainlair (First Floor)
1550 University Avenue Morgantown, WV


An Us & Them Discussion: Diminished Trust - How Do We Restore Faith in The News Media:

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Stop by Reynolds Hall on Thursday, September 20 at 7 PM to be part of a live taping of an episode of West Virginia Public Broadcasting's award-winning podcast Us & Them — the show that tells stories about the issues that divide Americans. The topic of this episode: Can we trust the news media? Why has our trust in our information sources been eroded, and can we resolve it? This event will be hosted by Peabody Award-winner Trey Kay, who will speak with Raney Aronson-Rath, Executive Producer of PBS Frontline and June Cross director of the documentary journalism program at the Columbia Journalism School.  This event is a collaboration of WVU's Reed College of Media and WVU's Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Esbenshade Auditorium (Room 2001), Reynolds Hall (Second Floor) 
83 Beechurst Ave, Morgantown, WV
https://wvpublic.org/podcasts/us-them/
https://mediacollege.wvu.edu/diminished-trust


Consent Tea Party:

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Inspired by the famous "Consent Tea" video by Emmeline May and Blue Sky Studios, the Consent Tea Party is an interactive workshop designed to build skills and confidence around seeking consent. 
Join us Wednesday, September 20th at 7:30 in Oglebay 106 for a light-hearted workshop built around making the perfect cup of tea. Beverages and light refreshments provided.Hosted by WVU Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion's Office of Equity Assurance.
Register Here
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Oglebay Hall Room 106
University Avenue Morgantown, WV


Thursday, September 21:


Petals From The Prophet:

Join WVU Muslim Student Association as they hand out flowers and roses with an inspirational  Hadith “a quote by the prophet Mohammed" to WVU Students.

Time: 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: Across From The Mountainlair


WVU Art Museum Exhibit by Nina Chanel Abney:

Visit The WVU Art Museum Thursday - Sunday from 12:30 - 6:00 PM to view a solo exhibition by Nina Chanel Abney (b. 1982), an artist whose bold, colorful works on paper draw inspiration from current events and invite viewers into timely conversations. Abney's exhibition ties in within the Diversity Week's theme of "I AM WVU."
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IMAGE: Nina Chanel Abney (b. 1982) 
I Am- Somebody, 2022 
Diptych collage on panel 
84 1/4 x 60 inches, each 
© Nina Chanel Abney, courtesy the artist and Pace Prints

Time & Date: Thursday - Sunday, 12:30 - 6:00 PM
Location: WVU Art Museum
20 Fine Arts Drive Morgantown, WV


Estonian Experience & Equity and Disparity in the South African Healthcare System:

Global Health Week Event
Presented by Maleah Cline and Dixie Shahan, Pharm.D.
“Estonian Experience” will be presented by Maleah Cline, a student in the School of Nursing. “Equity and Disparity in the South African Healthcare System” will be presented by Dixie Shahan, Pharm.D., Resident, Pharmacy Acute Care.

Sponsored by the West Virginia University School of Medicine Global Health Program and Health SciencesGlobal Engagement Office.

WVU students, residents, faculty and staff and the Morgantown community are invited to attend. All events are free.
Dixie Shahan, Pharm D., Acute Care Pharmacy Resident, WVU

Registration Required
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Location: Health Sciences Center North, Room 1905 , 64 Medical Center Drive Morgantown, WV 
or Virtual Via Zoom
Register For Online Event
Register for In-Person Event


All Voices as ONE: Together We Can Innovate and Shape the Future

Student-led conference focused on creating a sense of community and belonging in the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
Time: 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: WVU Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
1306 Evansdale Drive Morgantown, WV 26506

Register at the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-voices-as-one-together-we-can-innovate-and-shape-the-future-tickets-680325831877


Coming Together: Embracing Religious Diversity:

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This visual presentation will discuss some of the more interesting, and perhaps lesser known, similarities and differences among various world religions. Some of the religions discussed in this presentation will include: Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism, as well as pagan traditions.
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Blackwater Room, The Mountainlair (Second Floor) 
1550 University Avenue Morgantown, WV

Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America:

WVU Diversity Week Film Showing. The goal of this film is to expose the role of anti-black racism and white supremacy throughout history to the present, activate Americans to learn and share this history and inspire the next generation of truth seekers and activists. 

Time: 4:00 - 6:15 PM
Location: The Gluck Theater, The Mountainlair
1550 University Avenue Morgantown, WV

Your Cultural Autobiography:

The Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion will provide programing for all members of the WVU community that encourages critical reflection on the ways in which our individual embodied positionality impacts the ways in which we see the world, the ways in which the world sees us, and the ways in which we are given access to or barred from cultural capital. 

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Greenbrier Room, The Mountainlair (Second Floor) 
1550 University Avenue Morgantown, WV

BSU Game Night:

Level up the fun with the WVU Black Student Union at game night on September 21st. There will be pizza, bowling, billiards, ping pong, and card/board games!
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Games Area & Side Pocket, The Mountainlair (Ground Floor) 
1550 University Avenue Morgantown, WV


Ethnic Hair Presentation:

The purpose of this presentation is to discuss the importance of not discriminating against patients as well as health care workers with natural hair. We will also discuss the issue of hair products in the healthcare facilities being based towards caucasian hair and not African American or other ethnic types of hair as well as discussing what we can do to navigate this.

Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Virtual, Zoom
Click Here to Join

Inclusion Night - WVU Women's Soccer vs. Iowa State:

Inclusion Night for women's soccer will celebrate campus diversity with a special giveaway. This event also includes Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night with free admission to WVU employees who show their employee ID.
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium


Friday, September 22:


Diversity Award Recognitions:

Statler College Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, will announce the recipients of the College’s Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awards. The awards will celebrate students, faculty and staff and their contribution to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in the Statler Community.

Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM 
Location: WVU Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
1306 Evansdale Drive Morgantown, WV 26506


Professional and Personal Experiences with Diversity and Equity in Global Health:

Global Health Week Event
Presented by Internal Medicine Global Health track residents.
“Professional and Personal Experiences with Diversity and Equity in Global Health” will be presented by Internal Medicine Global Health track residents and moderated by Josephine Reece, M.D.

Sponsored by the West Virginia University School of Medicine Global Health Program and Health SciencesGlobal Engagement Office.

WVU students, residents, faculty and staff and the Morgantown community are invited to attend. All events are free.

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Location: Health Sciences Center North, Room 1905 
64 Medical Center Drive Morgantown, WV 
or Virtual Via Zoom
Register For Online Event
Register for In-Person Event

Jewish Trivia:

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Learn more about Judaism or show off your knowledge of Judaism at Jewish Trivia! This game will be both social and educational. Individuals with all levels of Jewish knowledge are encouraged to join. 
Trivia created & presented by Lauren Florio, a Jewish student leader at WVU.
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Greenbier Room, The Mountainlair (Second Floor) 
1550 University Avenue Morgantown, WV

Dialogues on Diversity:

Hosted by WVU Asian Association in collaboration with WVU Student Organizations: 100 Black Women, LGBTQ+ Club, Muslim Student Association, and Mi Gente.
Time: 4:30 - 7:00 PM
Location: The Gluck Theater, The Mountainlair
1550 University Avenue Morgantown, WV


Women in Sports Night - WVU Volleyball vs. Iowa State

Time: 6:00 PM
Location: WVU Coliseum


Saturday, September 23:


WVU vs Texas Tech Football Game:

Join the Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and WVU Student Organizations for a video clip and on-field appearance from the team! 

Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium


Anatomy of a Suicide:

Contains adult subject matter and adult language—for mature audiences only. 
Not recommended for audiences under 18.
The play explores stories of three generations of women. Their lives play out simultaneously staging periods from the 1970s, 1990s, and 2030s. It explores their complex inner states via their emotional, intellectual, and physical devastation.

By Alice Birch
Directed by Radhica Ganapathy
Register Here


Time: 7:30 PM (ET)

Location: School of Theatre & Dance Gladys G. Davis Theatre

 


CHECK BACK SOON FOR THE FULL LIST OF EVENTS


Check out some of these offerings from past Diversity Week Celebrations:


2022 Schedule of Events

Saturday, October 8, 2022

International Street Festival

11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Courthouse Square, downtown Morgantown

Sponsored by Office of Global Affairs

Sunday, October 9, 2022

Craft With a Counselor

6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Shenandoah Room – Mountainlair

Sponsored by Carruth Center and Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Monday, October 10, 2022

Disability, Diversity, Ableism, & Inclusion

10 a.m. to noon, Shenandoah Room – Mountainlair

Sponsored by Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

A presentation covering aspects of disability identity, universal accessibility, and progressive inclusion.


Multicultural Mini-Festival

Noon to 1 p.m., Health Sciences Center Pylon Hall

Sponsored by School of Dentistry DEI Committee

Enjoy a display of art, handicrafts, food, dances, music, and visual displays. This is one of three similar events scheduled for this week, each focusing on a different ethnic or cultural group.


Hospital Culture and LGBTQ+ Inclusive Practices

Noon, Zoom

Sponsored by Rainbow Coats, the medical school pride student organization.

A nurse practitioner discusses creating an LGBTQ-inclusive hospital culture.


Diversity Wheel

Noon, Engineering Sciences Building in front of G39, Evansdale Campus

Sponsored by the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources

Back in1990, Marilyn Loden (a workplace advocate and a familiar figure who talked about the challenges to career advancement faced by women in the workforce) and Judy Rosener (Ph.D., national expert on gender and leadership) talked about the different dimensions of diversity within individuals and institutions. They introduced the concept of a “Diversity Wheel” to encourage thinking about values, beliefs, and dimensions of identity for people and organizations. Statler College invites you to think of yourself and others, accept and celebrate yourself and others, spin the wheel of diversity to learn about Statler’s specific programs and initiatives, and win a prize!


Factors Influencing Faculty Decisions to Teach LGBTQ Content in Undergraduate Nursing Programs

1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Zoom

Sponsored by the School of Nursing

Join the School of Nursing for this journal club discussion.


Everything You Want to Know About American Culture Workshop

3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Zoom

Sponsored by English Language Learning Institute (ELLI) World Languages, Literature, and Linguistics (WLLL)

This workshop will focus on the meaning of American culture.


Hybrid Podcast Listening Event

4 p.m. to 4:50 p.m., Health Sciences Center – Erma Byrd

Sponsored by HSC Office or Research and Graduate Education


Black Hair + Storytelling as a Form of Social Activism

6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Gold Ballroom – Mountainlair

Sponsored by Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

From the impact of historical anti-Blackness to discussions about the politicization of the afro and its relationship to the Black Lives Matter movement, this presentation will challenge us to think about the ways in which we can use hair as an entry-point into other related topics, including self-love, anti-Blackness, healing from racial trauma, feminism, and community relationships. The presenter will also offer a blueprint for using storytelling as a form of social activism.


Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Sickle Cell Blood Drive

Noon to 5 p.m., Gold Ballroom – Mountainlair

Sponsored by Center for Community Engagement

Blood donor diversity is important. The most compatible blood match for patients receiving blood transfusions often comes from donors of the same race or similar ethnicity. Now more than ever, the American Red Cross needs the help of blood donors who are Black. All donors welcome.


“Bring it to the Table!” Event

1 p.m. to 2 p.m., UP Heritage Room – Potomac State College

Sponsored by Potomac State College

Dive into real talk about real problems with Meshea Poore, WVU Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Talk openly and freely. There will be no judgment. Everyone is welcome!


Professional Preparation

1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Mountaineer Room – Mountainlair

Sponsored by Diversity Ambassadors

Students can sit for a professional headshot and have their resume reviewed.


Microaggressions in the Workplace

1:30 p.m., Zoom

Sponsored by Rainbow Coats, the medical school pride student organization.

This Zoom panel will explore microaggressions, including awareness and reduction.


National Coming Out Day Open Mic Night

4 p.m., Maple House WVU LGBTQ+ Center

Sponsored by LGBTQ+ Center

Celebrate National Coming Out Day by joining the WVU LGBTQ+ Center for a laid-back Open Mic Event. You are welcome to participate as a performer (poetry, music, spoken word, etc.) or as a spectator. You can share a piece on the topic of Coming Out, or about something else that you may find more comfortable but would still like to share.


Disability and Accommodations in Health Sciences Education

4 p.m. to 5 p.m., HSC 1909

Sponsored by School of Medicine DEI Committee

Although disability is often discussed in the context of patient care, it is less often addressed with regards to healthcare workers and scientists themselves. A panel of three speakers from Occupational Therapy, Disability Studies and Accessibility Services will discuss approaches to disability and accommodations in health sciences education.


Modern Challenges of the Workforce

5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Reynolds Hall / Hybrid Event

Sponsored by Chambers College DEI Committee

A panel conversation over the current state of the gender pay gap as well as related challenges experienced in the workforce. The panel will bring awareness to these workforce challenges and discuss strategies for how to address them.


Professional Preparation

6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Mountaineer Room – Mountainlair

Sponsored by Diversity Ambassadors

Students can sit for a professional headshot and have their resume reviewed.


Wednesday, October 12, 2022


Speed Relation: Building Community through Conversation and Coffee

11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Learning Commons, WVU Tech

Sponsored by WVU Collegiate Recovery

Participate in 10-minute conversations breaking down barriers based on identity, profession, or other aspects of life. Enjoy free coffee and snacks provided by WVU Collegiate Recovery. Presenters represent WVU Tech staff and community members.


Multicultural Mini-Festival

Noon to 1 p.m., Health Sciences Center Pylon Hall

Sponsored by School of Dentistry DEI Committee

Enjoy a display of art, handicrafts, food, dances, music, and visual displays. This is one of three similar events scheduled for this week, each focusing on a different ethnic or cultural group.


Diversity Map: The Value of Mutual Respect

Noon, Engineering Sciences Building in front of G39, Evansdale Campus

Sponsored by the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources

The Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources works diligently to exemplify the importance of diversity and inclusion. We value and learn from the exchange of personal experiences, values, beliefs, and views that arise from differences of culture, ethnicity, language, gender, age, race, religion, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, geographic region, and more.

Let’s celebrate our origins, our place of birth, our place of study, our community belonging, and all that shaped us to become who we are today! Take a pen and make a dot on the map to symbolize your origin and waypoint to our Statler destination! Share with us all you would like to share about those places; write your message and put it in the box of your College destination!


Music Inspired by Japanese Paintings: A Lecture-Recital by Akina Kondoh

12:30 p.m., Evansdale Library Room 228/9

In celebration of WVU Diversity Week, DMA candidate Akina Kondoh discusses and performs two works inspired by Japanese paintings: Suite: Impressions of Paintings by Higashiyama Kaii (1979), by Wang Li-San (1933-2013) and Sonata for Piano “To Hiroshige’s Cat,” Op.366, (1982), by Alan Hovhaness (1911-2000).


Yappy Hour

1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Mountainlair First Floor

Sponsored by Hearts of Gold and Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

An opportunity for the campus community to “destress” with some puppy love. Come pet and love on Hearts of Gold therapy dogs.


Diverse Perspectives Training

2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Innovation 110, WVU Tech

Sponsored by Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

This interactive session is designed to help students, faculty, and staff identify where their perspectives come from and how they develop.


Comparing & Contrasting Different Beliefs: Similarities & Differences of World Religions

4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Shenandoah Room - Mountainlair and also on Zoom

Sponsored by Honors College


Same Letters, Different Culture

5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Rhododendron Room – Mountainlair

Sponsored by Center for Fraternal Values and Leadership

This presentation will address the diversity myths and misconceptions affiliated with Greek Life.


Screening of Crip Camp

6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Gold Ballroom – Mountainlair

Sponsored by Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, University Center for Excellence in Disabilities

This film provides critical perspective into the lived experiences of the early disability rights activists who played a monumental role in the formation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Movie trailer


Thursday, October 13, 2022


Diverse Perspectives Training

10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Innovation 110, WVU Tech

Sponsored by Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

This interactive session is designed to help students, faculty, and staff identify where their perspectives come from and how they develop.


Multicultural Center Open House – WVU Tech

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Benedum BLG 100-H, WVU Institute of Technology

Sponsored by WVU Tech Student Life


Title IX 50th Anniversary Celebration

Noon to 1 p.m., Mountainlair First Floor

Sponsored by Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion


Access to LGBTQ Healthcare: Medical and Legal Perspectives Panel

Noon to 1 p.m., Zoom 

Sponsored by Rainbow Coats, the medical school pride student organization.

A panel collaboration between health care providers and legal experts, discussing access to LBGTQ and gender-affirming health care in West Virginia.


A Discussion on Racial Health Inequities

Noon to 1 p.m., HSC G17 Hostler Auditorium

Sponsored by HSC Chancellor’s Office

Join in a multi-disciplinary discussion around racial health care disparities. This event will highlight the experiences within emergency care, maternal care, and much more that individuals of color face when accessing medical care.


Desserts and Music from Around the World

1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Health Sciences Center Erma Byrd Lobby

Sponsored by HSC Office of Research and Graduate Education

Learn more about different countries and cultures by listening to music and tasting desserts from around the world.


Meet and Greet: LGBTQ+ and Allied Graduate Students and Faculty

2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Health Sciences Center Pylons (behind Coffee Shop)

Sponsored by WVU Health Sciences and WVU LGBTQ+ Center

Come to our face-to-face social gathering for LGBTQ+ and allied graduate students and faculty. Make new friends, expand your network, and develop mentoring relationships in a safe and welcoming environment during WVU Diversity Week. Stop by, grab a snack, talk to folks, and have fun!

Overcoming Challenges Associated With Rural Nursing In Zimbabwe

4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Zoom

Sponsored by the School of Nursing


Friday, October 14, 2022


Cultivating Student Leadership Through Affinity Groups: Reflections from the Honors LGBTQ+ and Allies Affinity Group

10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Greenbrier Room - Mountainlair

Sponsored by Honors College

Hear three student members discuss the importance of the Group and how it helped them become campus leaders on issues of interest to them, the group and the LGBTQ+ community.


Multicultural Mini-Festival

11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Health Sciences Center Pylon Hall

Sponsored by School of Dentistry DEI Committee

Enjoy a display of art, handicrafts, food, dances, music, and visual displays. This is one of three similar events scheduled for this week, each focusing on a different ethnic or cultural group.


Statler Diversity Awards

Noon, Engineering Sciences Building in front of G39, Evansdale Campus

Sponsored by the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources

Pedro Mago, Glen H. Hiner Dean of the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University, and the Statler College Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, will announce the recipients of the College’s Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awards. The awards, presented to the recipients in conjunction with WVU’s annual Diversity Week celebration, celebrate students, faculty and staff and their contribution to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in the Statler Community.


LBGTQ+ Luncheon

1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., HSC

Sponsored by Rainbow Coats, the medical school pride student organization.

In-person luncheon for LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff to mingle, network, and have a good time.


Supporting Asian Americans in Appalachia Panel

4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Shenandoah Room – Mountainlair / Zoom

Sponsored by WVU Asian Association

Join the WVU Asian Association, a new organization at WVU, to discuss the Asian experience in Appalachia.


Racial Understanding Project

6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Rhododendron Room – Mountainlair

Sponsored by Dismantling Racism Together of First Presbyterian Church of Morgantown and Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Learn about the Listening for Racial Understanding project, in which people aged 24 to 98 answered the call to hold an open, calm, and honest conversation with someone from another race, using “active listening” to hear another person’s lived experiences. Learn how this initiative demonstrated that sharing your perspective and hearing another’s perspective can bridge what divides us.


Saturday, October 15 – Sunday, October 16, 2022


Diversity Cup 2022

Games begin at noon each day, Student Recreation Center Turf Fields, Evansdale Campus

Sponsored by College of Applied Human Sciences

Four vs. Four Coed Soccer Tournament, celebrating the spirit of sport, friendship and inclusiveness.


Multicolored background. Text is Save the Dates October 10-16, 2021 Diversity Week

“Cultural Conversations: Celebrating the Social Significance of Ethnicity” is the theme of West Virginia University’s Diversity Week 2021.

2021 Schedule of Events


Sunday, October 10, 2021

Petty Poetry

7 p.m., Mountainlair J. Gluck Theatre

Hosted by Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Petty poetry is a tool for expressing emotions in a healthy format and processing anger, grief, jealousy, and bitterness through poetry. In this workshop, poet Ashlee Haze will help WVU students, faculty, and staff learn how to engage this art form. This event has been made possible in part by a grant from the Big 12 Violence and Discrimination Awareness and Prevention Fund.

 

Monday, October 11, 2021

Antiracism in Nursing Education: Recommendations for Racial Justice Praxis

Noon – 1 p.m., Zoom 

Hosted by School of Nursing

Join a Journal Club Article discussion with author Tesiah Coleman and Dr. Sam Cotton

 

IMPACTed by Words: Can Free Speech Cause Harm?

1 p.m., Zoom 

Hosted by Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The First Amendment is known and celebrated for protecting the freedoms of speech, religion, petition, press and assembly of all people, but can these freedoms cause others harm? Join panelists from across West Virginia University as they discuss the balance between protecting freedoms and protecting people.

 

Black Culture Centers in Higher Education, Past, Present, and Future

2 p.m.,  Zoom 

Hosted by Center for Black Culture and Research

Marjorie Fuller, Director of the WVU Center for Black Culture and Research and President of the National Association for Black Culture Centers, will lead a conversation about the historical significance of Black Culture Centers, and how they have evolved to continue to serve students in a new era.


Mentoring with Cultural Competence

3 – 4:30 p.m., Zoom 

Hosted by Health Sciences Center Office of Research and Graduate Education

This introductory workshop on Culturally Aware Mentoring by Dr. Kelly Diggs-Andrews is for faculty and staff who mentor graduate students and other trainees. It will be followed with a more advanced session early in the spring semester. This seminar will provide an intellectual framework to accelerate the acquisition of mentoring insights and cultivate effective mentoring relationships.

 

Ugly Tomatoes: Appalachian Food Culture and Food Justice

5 p.m., Percival Hall 316

Hosted by WVU Campus Food Garden Project

West Virginians and other Appalachians experience a variety of cuisines unique to their regions. Their fruits and vegetables are no different. The heirloom tomato was once largely lost to commercial interests in high production of blemish-free, uniform, durable, and long shelf-life tomatoes. After a resurgence in consumer desire for the unmatched taste and texture of heirlooms, we are beginning to see what has historically been deemed as "ugly tomatoes" come to the forefront of home gardening and celebrations of Appalachian cuisine. While researching West Virginia varieties for inclusion in the first WVU Campus Food Garden, Dr. Nikki Byrne-Hoffman and Dr. Katrina Stewart rediscovered a rich history of tomato traditions that can be traced back to the Mountain State's earliest roots. In this workshop, they'll discuss the history of varieties such as Kellogg's Breakfast, Mortgage Lifters, and others and how deeply they are tied to West Virginia's long battle with poverty and food insecurity. Drs. Byrne-Hoffman and Stewart will also talk about current tomato research and present the case for community gardens and highlight the achievements of the WVU Campus Food Garden during its first season on the Evansdale campus. More information will also be provided on local food resources and Hungry Mondays, a periodic Monday workshop series hosted by the Garden. Participants are encouraged to send along their favorite "ugly tomato" recipe.

 

Supporting Asian Americans: A Film & Panel Discussion

6 p.m., Mountainlair J. Gluck Theatre

Hosted by School of Social Work, School of Medicine, West Virginia Prevention Research Center, and the Division of Forestry and Natural Resources

Amidst a global pandemic, another epidemic was resurging in the United States: anti-Asian hate and violence. Join us in person for an exclusive viewing of the documentary film The Race Epidemic about the rise in anti-Asian hate and violence during the pandemic, rooted in systemic and historic racism. Award-winning screenwriter and director Tony Shyu developed a documentary that dives deep into the history of America’s Asian American community through storytelling and interviews with prominent Asian American politicians. After the film, we invite you to a panel discussion of the film, where social workers and community members will weigh in on how we can better support Asian Americans in the WVU community and beyond. Panelists include: Dr. Yoosun Park, Stefanie P. Hines JD, Miki Demary-Andrews, and Reina Edwards.

View a trailer of the film


How to Read an Indigenous Film: Karlu Karlu: Devil’s Marbles

7:30 p.m., Zoom

Hosted by Native American Studies Program

On a day commemorating Indigenous Peoples, Mervyn Tano, Indigenous Rights Activist and President of International Institute for Indigenous Resource Management, will discuss how this quiet, reflective film invites the audience to consider the collective responsibility to care for each other, respecting Indigenous human rights, spiritual and cultural traditions, and work to protect sacred sites. 


Tuesday, October 12, 2021

What if Colin Kaepernick Was a White Man?

10 a.m. Mountainlair J. Gluck Theatre

Hosted by Center for Applied Coaching and Sport Sciences

Being a college athlete is challenging. Yet, for Black athletes and coaches, culture and race further impact their sport experience. A panel of individuals from different cultural backgrounds discuss racial implications for athletes in sport.

 

State of Diversity Address

Noon, College of Law Fitzsimmons Hall and streamed on YouTube

Hosted by Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and College of Law

Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Meshea L. Poore, Esq., delivers her annual State of Diversity address, a keynote designed to celebrate successes and acknowledge opportunities for growth as WVU strives to create the safe, diverse, and welcoming community every Mountaineer deserves.

 

Moments with Meshea Reception

1 p.m., College of Law

Hosted by Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Following the 2021 State of Diversity address, the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host a Moments with Meshea reception. Students, faculty and staff can discuss the address and meet with Vice President Meshea L. Poore, Esq. and other division staff members.

 

Examining Inclusion & Exclusion in the Contemporary American College Fraternities

3 p.m., Zoom

Hosted by Center for Fraternal Values and Leadership

This program will provide historical context to the founding of Greek-lettered organizations and discuss the current "Abolish Greek Life" Movement which posits that Greek organizations are inherently racist and exclusionary. Strategies for reform will be offered. Current students and Center staff will serve on a Q&A panel after a brief lecture.

 

Muslim and African American Student Association Tours / Panel Discussion

4 to 5 p.m. Health Sciences, West Virginia Room, HSC North H 1155

Hosted by the School of Dentistry

The School of Dentistry Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is having student tours and panel discussion for the Muslim and African American Student Association, undergraduate level, on Tuesday, Oct. 12, and Wednesday, Oct. 13, at 4 p.m. The panel discussion with the group will begin around 4:30 p.m.

 

How to be a Male Ally: Podcast Listening Event

4 to 4:50 p.m., Zoom 

Hosted by the Health Sciences Center Office of Research and Graduate Education

A podcast listening event, featuring The Fix with Michelle King, specifically the episode “How to be a Male Ally at Work” in which David G. Smith, Ph.D. and W. Brad Johnson, Ph.D. discuss why, and how, men play a crucial role in promoting gender equity at work. Smith, a sociologist, and Johnson, a clinical psychologist, are former naval officers committed to supporting men in becoming more effective allies for women and more inclusive leaders in the workplace. After listening to the brief podcast, participants will participate in a group discussion.

 

The Harlan Renaissance: Stories of Black Life in Appalachian Coal Towns

5 p.m., Mountainlair Cathedral Room and Zoom 

Host: Eberly College of Arts and Sciences

This event features Dr. William H. Turner and the launching of his book The Harlan Renaissance on WVU Press. The event will begin with a book-signing and reception, followed by a discussion. Dr. Turner will discuss his new book, The Harlan Renaissance - an intimate remembrance of kinship and community from the treasured son of one of the most successful and diverse coal camps in Appalachia's history.

 

Songs on the Line: Music, Politics, and Humanitarian Crisis on the US/Mexico Border

6 p.m., Zoom

Hosted by Campus Read, WVU Humanities Center

How can the story of undocumented migration on the Arizona/Mexico border be told? This talk will describe Professor Robert Neustadt’s trips to the border with students, his journey from academic to academic-activist-singer-songwriter, and how ‘songs on the line’ can be vehicles to teach awareness and compassion about this catastrophic and often misunderstood humanitarian crisis.

 

Overcoming Barriers and Thriving in a Complex and Diverse Environment/Perspectives on Different Career Paths

6 p.m. Zoom

Sponsored by Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources

Statler alumni field career advice questions from students in this informal, respectful discussion.

  • Line-Audrey Nkule, MinStar Health
  • Sabrina Ridenour, General Motors
  • Andrew Gillette, Disney


Misconceptions of Islam

7:30 p.m., Mountainlair Rhododendron Room

Hosted by Muslim Student Association

Join the Muslim Student Association as they discuss and correct misconceptions and stereotypes about Islam. Students will talk about what it means to be a Muslim student at WVU, the rise of Islamophobia, and how to be an ally to the Muslim community.

 

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Eberly Roundtable on Race, Identity, and Place

8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Mountainlair Shenandoah Room and Zoom 

The West Virginia University Eberly College of Arts and Sciences is pleased to invite faculty, staff, students, and the entire Mountaineer community both near and far to the first annual Eberly Roundtable. This inaugural event brings together academic and public scholars, artists, and intellectuals to engage on a topic central to WVU’s land-grant mission and national identity. The inaugural theme of this year’s Eberly Roundtable is “A Coming Together. ” Our distinguished participants have been invited to discuss blackness, black identity, black agency, and black presence in Appalachia.


Addressing Racism in Nursing: Acknowledging the Past, Changing the Present, and Shaping the Future

Noon, Zoom 

Hosted by School of Nursing

Dr. Sam Cotton will facilitate a panel discussion with Ms. Tesiah Coleman, MSN, RN, AGPCNP-BC, WHNP-BC, CLC; Ms. Anita Coleman Law, CRNA, MSN, RN; Dr. Heather Washington, PhD; and Dr. Rachel Woldoff, PhD

 

The International Human Right to Health

Noon to 1 p.m.,  MDTV

Hosted by the School of Public Health and the College of Law

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has placed a renewed focus on the human right to health, a protection provided by numerous international declarations. To address health as a human right and the legal obligation it creates, the West Virginia University School of Public Health and College of Law will welcome an international human rights and law scholar for two lectures.

David H. Moore, professor of law at Brigham Young University, will present “The International Human Right to Health” as part of the School of Public Health’s Dean’s Colloquium Series. The lecture is free and open to the public.

 

Open House: Multicultural Center at WVU Potomac State College

1 p.m., Academy Hall, Third Floor

Hosted by WVU Potomac State College and the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Join faculty, staff and students, along with WVU Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Meshea L. Poore, Esq., and tour the Multicultural Center as we celebrate Diversity Week across the WVU system.

 

Muslim and African American Student Association Tours / Panel Discussion

4 to 5 p.m. Health Sciences, West Virginia Room, HSC North H 1155

Hosted by the School of Dentistry

The School of Dentistry Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is having student tours and panel discussion for the Muslim and African American Student Association, undergraduate level, on Tuesday, Oct. 12, and Wednesday, Oct. 13, at 4 p.m. The panel discussion with the group will begin around 4:30 p.m.

 

Toward Equity and Justice in Mentoring

4 p.m., Zoom

Hosted by the WVU Health Sciences Center Graduate Student Organization and the WVU Higher Education Student Association

Dr. Linda DeAngelo, associate professor of higher education at the University of Pittsburgh, will illuminate how factors such as race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status influence a student's pipeline to higher education, in particular graduate-level studies. Dr. DeAngelo will present how the mentorship process can transform a student's journey through higher education. The session will appeal to individuals who impact higher education administration currently or in the future, educating on how decision-making processes and biases can impact students’ ability to continue their education.

 

West Virginia Black Business Leaders: Pride and Prejudice

6 p.m., Mountainlair Ballroom, Small Blue

Hosted by Center for Community Engagement

Panel discussion with Black owned and operated small businesses in West Virginia speaking on the sense of belonging and the conflicts they have faced in the community as well as their successes and failures.

 

Celebrating Religious Diversity - POSTPONED

Hosted by School of Medicine Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and Multicultural Association for Students in Healthcare

This panel discussion will address common misconceptions about major religions in a respectful and fun way. Primarily the panelists will discuss how health sciences education interfaces with Muslim culture, Jewish holidays, and other world religions. This includes a discussion about how non-observing health science educators can be good allies. The panel will include representatives from the Student Muslim Association, the Jewish Center, and various religious organizations on campus.

 

Indigenous Connections to the Night Sky: Indigenous Perspectives & Tales of the Maya Skies

7 p.m., WVU Planetarium (White Hall) 

Hosted by WVU Planetarium

Join the WVU Planetarium to learn about Indigenous astronomy. The night sky has long inspired humans around the world and throughout time. Indigenous peoples of the Americas have rich stories and important cultural connections to the motions of the sun, moon, and stars. Yet, mainstream astronomy presentations generally focus on Greek or Roman mythological star stories. With this show, the Planetarium aims to amplify and feature the star stories of Indigenous groups. They will consider Indigenous worldviews and explore the wide variety of ways Native American cultural traditions are influenced by astronomical phenomena. The Planetarium will share resources from the National Museum of the American Indian and the Native Skywatchers research and programming initiative, including star maps and story recordings shared by Ojibwe, Blackfoot, and Cheyenne peoples. Additionally, they will spotlight the Indigenous astrophysicists who are working at the forefront of astronomy research, and how they are revitalizing and sharing Indigenous star and Earth knowledge. The Planetarium will follow the presentation with the "Tales of the Maya Skies" full-dome feature film. The Planetarium is grateful to Professor Bonnie Brown from the WVU Program for Native American Studies for advising on this presentation.

 

Thursday, October 14, 2021

WVU Tech Diversity Week Celebration

Noon – 1 p.m., WVU Tech, Robert C. Byrd Learning Resource Center patio

Hosted by WVU Tech and the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Join WVU Tech Diversity Programs and WVU Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Meshea L. Poore, Esq. for games, prizes, and fellowship as we celebrate Diversity Week across the WVU system.

 

Healing in Community: The Power of the People

1 p.m., Zoom 

Hosted by Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

In 2020 people experienced grief, trauma and uncertainty all while in isolation. Yet, 2021 brought with it new hope, a chance to return to campus with energy, to sit in classrooms that were not virtual, to restart paused traditions. As people celebrate "returning to normal" there is a collective responsibility to acknowledge the struggles people have experienced as a society. Join a panel of experts as they discuss the role and importance of community in healing.


Expressing Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Workplace

3 p.m., Zoom 

Hosted by Career Services

Students may be hesitant to discuss their race or their ethnicity in professional settings. However, companies increasingly understand the benefits of having a diverse workforce. Learning to recognize and understand the challenges of diversity can help students embrace their identities as they launch their professional careers.

 

Fireside Chat: Why Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Matter - Addressing the News and Information Gap

4 p.m., Vantage Ventures, 2156 University Avenue, Suite 400

Hosted by WVU Vantage Ventures

Crystal Good is an entrepreneur and founder of Black by God, the West Virginian. This emerging digital and print media company was organized to share the stories of black communities and black-owned businesses. Its medium seeks to share perspectives that cultivate, curate, and elevate Black voices from West Virginia providing the tools, resources, and bed of knowledge to help people build sustainable news. Its mission is to make critical support more accessible to first time founders that are underrepresented in the news landscape.

Crystal is an Irene McKinney Scholar and WVU Reed College NewStart Fellow.

For this Fireside Chat, Vantage Ventures is delighted to partner with the WVU Chambers College Diversity, Inclusion, Culture, and Equity (DICE) committee and WVU’s Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Please join us so we can hear more about Crystal’s mission in building a publication encompassing the needs, wants, hopes and aspirations of the West Virginia Black community in Appalachia.

 

VOX: Exploring the Voices of Latina/o/x

6 p.m., Mountainlair, Rhododendron Room

Hosted by RISE WVU

Join RISE WVU as they explore the many voices of the Latin American and Caribbean community and how those voices often get overlooked due to the Black and White binary when discussing race in the US.

 

Club Unity - POSTPONED

Hosted by the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Join DJ Woody Woods for the first in what is designed to be a series of gatherings for students to dance, enjoy music and build community. Dance can expand social and cultural interaction as well as provide an overall community feeling of well-being and togetherness. Club Unity will develop a regular on-campus space where students can come together and enhance their creativity and mental health through movement and have a great time.

 

Friday, October 15, 2021

Black Community Life in Early 20th Century Southern West Virginia

10 a.m., Zoom

Hosted by the College of Law

This presentation by attorney Elliot G. Hicks, Esq. will delve into the unique experience of Black coal miners and the influence of coal mining on the identity of Black West Virginians.


Educating Culturally Competent Healthcare Professionals: Delivering Patient-Centered Care

Noon,  Zoom 

Hosted by School of Dentistry Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

Dr. Karen West, DMD, MPH and President and CEO of the American Dental Education Association will help participants learn to identify the benefits of educating health care professionals to provide culturally competent patient-centered care; summarize key elements associated with providing culturally competent patient-centered care; explain best practices for educating students to provide culturally-competent patient-centered care through a health equity lens; and describe how to infuse cultural competence into an integrated-comprehensive care model to facilitate patient-centered care for all persons.

 

"Identity in the Age of Ancestral Testing"

Noon to 1 p.m., Zoom

Hosted by the School of Nursing

Join the School of Nursing for this presentation by Dr. Anita Foeman, PhD.

 

A Business Case for Globalization: The ROI for Ethnic Diversity

1:30 p.m., Zoom

Hosted by Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee John Chambers College of Business and Economics

A panel of professionals discuss how they have successfully incorporated ethnicity, culture, and globalization into their business. This panel will showcase why diversity of race and ethnicity in business is important.

 

Women of Color Trivia and Networking Event

3 p.m., Rhododendron Room

Hosted by Council for Gender Equity Women of Color Committee

Join the Women of Color Committee with the Council for Gender Equity for a fun and active networking event.

 

Comedians with Disabilities

7 p.m., Mountainlair Ballroom Small Blue

Hosted by the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Join the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for an evening of laughter with a comedy stand-up show: Comedians with Disabilities with Nina G and Mean Dave.

Nina G hails from Oakland and is billed as the San Francisco Bay Area’s favorite female stuttering stand-up comedian (granted, she is the only one). Nina G is a disability activist and author of "Stutterer Interrupted: The Comedian Who Almost Didn't Happen".

Stand-up comedian Mean Dave is a regular at Cobb's Comedy Club and Punch Line in San Francisco and Sacramento. Mean Dave has performed with the Comedians with Disabilities Act as an addict in recovery from drugs and alcohol.

Nina G and Mean Dave have collaborated several times in the past. Mean Dave appears in Nina G's book, "Stutterer Interrupted: The Comedian Who Almost Didn't Happen" and he is also the illustrator of Nina G’s children’s book “Once Upon an Accommodation: A Book About Learning Disabilities.” They perform together at colleges and events across the US. The two talk about being an ally to people with disabilities and bring a unique perspective to disability awareness.

 

ALL WEEK

State of Mind Art Exhibition

Location: Health Sciences Pylons

Hosted by School of Dentistry Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee in collaboration with the School of Dentistry Wellness Committee

This exhibition features diversity-related artwork created by students and some faculty members.

  Health Sciences Events



If you missed an event of interest during Diversity Week 2020, some of the events were recorded and are still available to view.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Allyship and Advocacy

  • ·       Hosted by DEI
  • ·       Keynote Speaker: Bonnie Brown Native American Studies Program Coordinator
  • ·       Moderator: Aisury Vasquez (she/her/hers), Diversity Outreach Coordinator
  • ·        Link to recording

Disability Justice, Identity and Liberation

  • ·       Hosted by DEI
  • ·       Keynote Speaker: Jill Hess, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator
  • ·       Moderator: Aisury Vasquez (she/her/hers), Diversity Outreach Coordinator
  • ·        Link to recording

Advancing Disability Justice on a College Campus

  • ·       Hosted by DEI
  • ·       Student Panelists: Lauren Florio, Nicolette Edwards, Vanessa Bishop
  • ·       Moderator: Aisury Vasquez, (she/her/hers), Diversity Outreach Coordinator
  • ·        Link to recording

LGBTQ+ Justice: Current and Future Movements

  • ·       Hosted by DEI
  • ·       Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ellen Rodrigues, Interim Director of the LGBTQ+ Center
  • ·       Moderator: Aisury Vasquez, (she/her/hers), Diversity Outreach Coordinator
  • ·        Link to recording

State of Diversity Address

  • ·       Speaker: Vice President Meshea L. Poore, Esq.
  • ·       Moderator: Aisury Vasquez, (she/her/hers), Diversity Outreach Coordinator
  • ·        Link to recording

The Legacy and Power of Hispanic and Latinx/e Students

  • ·       Hosted by DEI
  • ·       Student Panelists: Mia Sebastian, Emma Locarnini, Rachelle Nieto and Alfredo Rodriguez
  • ·       Moderator: Aisury Vasquez, (she/her/hers), Diversity Outreach Coordinator
  • ·        Link to recording

The Movement for Black Lives and Racial Justice

  • ·       Hosted by DEI
  • ·       Keynote Speaker: Dr. Amena Anderson, Assistant Professor of Practice, WVU ADVANCE
  • ·       Moderator: Aisury Vasquez, (she/her/hers), Diversity Outreach Coordinator
  • ·        Link to recording

The Movement for Black Lives and the Importance of Student Advocacy

  • ·       Hosted by DEI
  • ·       Student Panelists: Tracey Picou, Camryn Pressley, Ateria Walker
  • ·       Moderator: Aisury Vasquez, (she/her/hers), Diversity Outreach Coordinator
  • ·        Link to recording

Promoting Inclusive, Safe and Supportive Research Environment

  • ·       Hosted by HSC Office of Research and Graduate Education
  • ·       Speaker: Dr. Allison Gammie, Director, Division of Training, Workforce Development, and Diversity, National Institute of General Medical Sciences
  • ·        Description and  Link to Recording

Defining the Future of Diversity in the Workplace

  • ·       Hosted by WVU Career Services
  • ·       Speakers: Charlotte Swiger, Ryan Stannard, Charrae Rogers
  • ·        Description and  Link to Recording


2020 Schedule of Events

Oct 11 - 17 Exhibit: Women Beyond Bars (in the Pylons)

  • ·       Hosted by Schools of Public Health, Reed College of Media, Honors College
  • ·        Description

October 12   Indigenous Peoples’ Day

10 a.m.      Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Allyship and Advocacy

  • ·       Hosted by DEI
  • ·       Keynote Speaker: Bonnie Brown Native American Studies Program Coordinator
  • ·       Moderator: Aisury Vasquez (she/her/hers), Diversity Outreach Coordinator
  • ·        Link to recording

October 13   30th Anniversary of the ADA: Advancing Disability Justice

9 a.m.        Race, Science and Power

  • ·       Hosted by HSC Office of Research and Graduate Education
  • ·       Keynote Speaker: Angela Saini

10 a.m.      Disability Justice, Identity and Liberation

  • ·       Hosted by DEI
  • ·       Keynote Speaker: Jill Hess, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator
  • ·       Moderator: Aisury Vasquez (she/her/hers), Diversity Outreach Coordinator
  • ·       Link to recording

Noon         2020 Election Series: The Value of Citizenship

  • ·       Hosted by Eberly College of Arts and Sciences
  • ·       Speaker: Greg Graham, Associate Professor in the Clara Luper Department of African and African American Studies, University of Oklahoma
  • ·        Description

5 p.m.       How to Navigate and Be Successful in a Male-Dominated Industry

  • ·       Hosted by Statler College
  • ·       Speaker: Laurie Wiegand-Jackson, Board Chairperson, Council on Women in Energy & Environmental Leadership

6:15 p.m.       Advancing Disability Justice on a College Campus

  • ·       Hosted by DEI
  • ·       Student Panelists: Lauren Florio, Nicolette Edwards, Vanessa Bishop
  • ·       Moderator: Aisury Vasquez, (she/her/hers), Diversity Outreach Coordinator
  • ·       YouTube Link

7 p.m.       Navigating Health Professional Education as a Person of Color/Under-represented Minority

  • ·       Hosted by Multicultural Association of Students in Healthcare (MASH)
  • ·       Panel with student representatives from the WVU Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Dentistry
  • ·       Moderator: Dr. Kerri Woodberry, MD, MBA, FACS, Associate Professor and Chief of Division of Plastic Surgery
  • ·        Description 

October 14   LGBTQIA+ Justice

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.           Poster Display to Showcase Diverse Cultures

  • ·       Hosted by School of Dentistry DEI Committee
  • ·       Location: Hallway to the right beyond the Pylons, between the School of Dentistry and the School of Pharmacy

10 a.m.      LGBTQ+ Justice: Current and Future Movements

  • ·       Hosted by DEI
  • ·       Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ellen Rodrigues, Interim Director of the LGBTQ+ Center
  • ·       Moderator: Aisury Vasquez, (she/her/hers), Diversity Outreach Coordinator
  • ·       Link to recording

11 a.m.      Inclusive Language Training

  • ·       Hosted by WVU Health Sciences Committee for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • ·        Description

1 p.m.       Trans SafeZone Training

  • ·       Hosted by WVU Tech Diversity

2 p.m.       Voting While Transgender

  • ·       Hosted by First Presbyterian Church, Morgantown
  • ·       Speaker: Natasha Stone of Fairness WV

4 p.m.       Defining the Future of Diversity in the Workplace

  • ·       Hosted by WVU Career Services
  • ·       Speakers: Charlotte Swiger, Ryan Stannard, Charrae Rogers
  • ·        Description and Link to Recording

5 p.m.       Moving Towards Anti-Racism: Exploring Racial Trauma

  • ·       Hosted by School of Public Health
  • ·       Keynote Speaker: Dr. Della V. Mosley, PhD, Black queer feminist, scholar, activist and healer committed to liberation
  • ·       Moderator: Dr. Linda Alexander, PhD, Senior Associate Dean and School of Public Health Diversity Task Force chair
  • ·        Description

6 p.m.       Exploring Inclusion & Exclusion in the American Fraternity & Sorority Movement

  • ·       Hosted by Center for Fraternal Values and Leadership
  • ·       Speaker: Dr. Matthew Richardson, Director

7 p.m.       Festival of Ideas: W. Kamau Bell

October 15   The History and Importance of Hispanic Heritage Month

10 a.m.      State of Diversity Address

  • ·       Speaker: Vice President Meshea L. Poore, Esq.
  • ·       Moderator: Aisury Vasquez, (she/her/hers), Diversity Outreach Coordinator
  • ·       Link to recording

2 p.m.       VOX: Much More Than Spicy Food, Reggaeton and Salsa

  • ·       Hosted by RiseWVU
  • ·       Speakers: Mia Sebastian, Niara Cambell, Ellen Rodrigues, Gary Laruta, Aisury Vasquez

3 p.m.       Promoting Inclusive, Safe and Supportive Research Environment

  • ·       Hosted by HSC Office of Research and Graduate Education
  • ·       Speaker: Dr. Allison Gammie, Director, Division of Training, Workforce Development, and Diversity, National Institute of General Medical Sciences
  • ·        Description and Link to Recording

6:15 p.m.       The Legacy and Power of Hispanic and Latinx/e Students

  • ·       Hosted by DEI
  • ·       Student Panelists: Mia Sebastian, Emma Locarnini, Rachelle Nieto and Alfredo Rodriguez
  • ·       Moderator: Aisury Vasquez, (she/her/hers), Diversity Outreach Coordinator
  • ·       YouTube Link

7 p.m.       Learn About Islam with the Muslim Student Association

  • ·       Hosted by the Muslim Student Association
  • ·       Speakers: Nisa Rana, Sarah Zanablis

October 16   Black Lives Matter & Activism for a Just World

9 a.m.        Reflection: Movement and Meditation

  • ·       Hosted by the Women of Color Committee
  • ·       Facilitator: Alex Fox, fitness instructor and meditation coach – guided group activity 
  • ·        Description 

10 a.m.      The Movement for Black Lives and Racial Justice

  • ·       Hosted by DEI
  • ·       Keynote Speaker: Dr. Amena Anderson, Assistant Professor of Practice, WVU ADVANCE
  • ·       Moderator: Aisury Vasquez, (she/her/hers), Diversity Outreach Coordinator
  • ·       Link to recording

Noon         Communicating Culture Change

1 p.m.       You Are Enough. A Thousand Times Enough

  • ·       Hosted by the Women of Color Committee
  • ·       Keynote Speaker: Dr. Maria del Guadalupe (Lupe) Davidson, Director and Academic Coordinator for Social Justice Affairs, Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, Woodburn Professor of Women's and Gender Studies
  • ·        Description 

2-4 p.m.    Social Justice Summit #1: A Call to Action

4-5:30 p.m.     Women of Color Networking Event

  • ·       Hosted by the Women of Color Committee
  • ·       Speakers: Dr. Tiffany Mitchell Patterson, Dr. Ellen Rodrigues, Marjorie Fuller, and Dr. Victoria Sanchez – Virtual meeting with breakout conversations
  • ·        Description  

6:15  p.m.       The Movement for Black Lives and the Importance of Student Advocacy

  • ·       Hosted by DEI
  • ·       Student Panelists: Tracey Picou, Camryn Pressley, Ateria Walker
  • ·       Moderator: Aisury Vasquez, (she/her/hers), Diversity Outreach Coordinator
  • ·       YouTube Link


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