2024-2025 Dietrich College DEIB Events
DEIB Open House
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Posner Grand Room (Posner Hall 340)
Explore ways to participate in our partnerships within the Pittsburgh community. Discover the initiatives undertaken by the Center for Shared Prosperity, Prison Education Project, LEAP, Arts Green House and Community Engagement Fellowship Program, among others.
Connections & Conversation Luncheon: Staff Community Excellence Award
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, noon to 1 p.m., Peter-Wright-McKenna Rooms, Cohon University Center
Join us for lunch and a celebration of the fall 2024 Dietrich College Staff Community Excellence Award winner.
The Dietrich College Staff Community Excellence Award is a college- level award recognizing individuals for contributions to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging both within and outside the university. Nominations are rolling, deadline to consider for this upcoming award is August 31.
Faculty Development Workshop: Handling Difficult Moments in the Classroom
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, noon to 1 p.m., Dean's Office Conference Room (Baker Hall 154R)
In the wake of crisis, tragedy or social unrest, students can struggle emotionally, face disruptions to daily life and experience setbacks in learning. This workshop delves into practical strategies for creating a supportive and productive learning environment during challenging times. Join your colleagues for a deep discussion on best practices to empower students and foster resilience.
Faculty & Staff Workshop: Actively Being an Ally
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, noon to 1 p.m., Dean's Office Conference Room (Baker Hall 154R)
Move beyond good intentions and learn to advocate for historically excluded groups vocally. This interactive workshop will provide the tools and strategies to challenge bias, intervene in microaggressions, and foster a more inclusive environment. Join us and discover the power of active allyship!
Spark Conversations, Spark Change! A Humanities and Social Sciences Research Symposium
Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Peter-Wright-McKenna Rooms, Cohon University Center
Join us for a dynamic research symposium exploring esteemed colleagues' latest work focusing on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) through various topics and methodologies. This event will gather scholars from our college to share cutting-edge findings, engage in critical dialogue, and explore innovative strategies. The aim of this event is to explore how our researchers highlight diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in their work as facilitate connections in this area.
Student Dinner & Discussion: Restorative Reflections
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, 5 to 6 p.m., Center for Shared Prosperity Conference Room (Baker Hall 131A)
Come and join your fellow Dietrich College students for a lovely light dinner filled with engaging conversation. We'll be discussing both local and global social challenges and opportunities. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn, listen and collaborate with others on efforts to address these important issues.
Faculty Development Workshop: The Art of Negotiation
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, noon to 1 p.m., Dean's Office Conference Room (Baker Hall 154R)
No matter your role or experience level, learning how to negotiate is an essential leadership skill to apply in every aspect of your life. Register to attend this presentation and you will be able to recognize the barriers to making the ask, start to create your negotiation plan and discover your bargaining power!
Staff Book Discussion: Ink & Insights
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, 3 to 4 p.m., Dean's Office Conference Room (Baker Hall 154R)
Join us for a lively discussion about the book How to Be an Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive written by Jennifer Brown.
Through storytelling techniques, the author works to make diversity and inclusion inclusive of everyone. The goal is to help those who have felt irrelevant to diversity and inclusion conversations — or even alienated by them — positively contribute to creating workplaces of greater mutual understanding, compassion and affirmation that profit from the talents of everyone.
Registration is capped at 15. Books provided by the publisher.
Student Dinner & Discussion: Restorative Reflections
Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 5 to 6 p.m., Center for Shared Prosperity Conference Room (Baker Hall 131A)
Come and join your fellow Dietrich College students for a lovely light dinner filled with engaging conversation. We'll be discussing both local and global social challenges and opportunities. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn, listen and collaborate with others on efforts to address these important issues.
Faculty Development Workshop: Inclusive Teaching
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 5 to 6 p.m., Dean's Office Conference Room (Baker Hall 154R)
Hear approaches from Provost’s Inclusive Teaching Fellows on how they promote DEIB strategies in their work.
DEIB Forum
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, noon to 1 p.m., Peter-Wright-McKenna Rooms, Cohon University Center
We invite you to join us for lunch and an open forum on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB). We’ll share updates from our DEIB strategic plan, discuss the national DEIB landscape, and our commitment to DEIB at Dietrich College. We’ll also discuss how we can continue to foster and improve belonging within the college.