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Interested in Indigenous rights, community empowerment, or environmental justice? Join us on April 13 from 6-8 pm EST for a virtual film screening of Guardians of the Forest, followed by a Q&A session with the filmโs producer and director as well as the filmโs main focus: members of the Maijuna Indigenous group of the Peruvian Amazon. The film tells the inspiring story of the Maijunaโs fight for their ancestral lands and cultural survival. To register for free, visit: go.gmu.edu/Maijuna
OnePlanet School of Integrative Studies at George Mason University Department of Environmental Science and Policy, George Mason University Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation Global Affairs at George Mason University Film at Mason George Mason Center for Humanities Research Center for Culture, Equity, and Empowerment ACEER Foundation George Mason University's Office of Sustainability
The George Mason University Center for Culture, Equity, and Empowerment, along with other campus departments, will be celebrating Black and African Heritage Month with numerous events all throughout the month of February! ๐๐
Discover more โก๏ธ: ccee.gmu.edu/2022-bahm
George Mason University Students!
Applications are due tomorrow for our Summer Alternative Breaks including our Indigenous Culture, Education and Equity experience in Guatemala from May 22nd-31st with our long-term partner Kamalbe Spanish School Guatemala!
This has been a favorite experience for many of our students and we hope you consider applying today:
https://masonabroad.gmu.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10581
Many thanks to Toavina for creating this wonderful video!
School of Integrative Studies at George Mason University, George Mason University College of Humanities and Social Sciences, The LEAD Office at George Mason University, Mason Global Education Office, Center for Culture, Equity, and Empowerment,
We conclude our celebration with Kerin Hilker-Balkissoon, Director of Educational and Career Pathways. Her research focuses on identifying systemic inequities in STEM education and career readiness for undergraduate transfer students. She serves as co-PI on our Rural and Diverse Student Scholars and Noyce Scholarship Programs, along with leading multiple initiatives at Mason including our STEM access partnerships, our Learning Community, our program for Transfer Equity and Success, the First-Generation Task Force, and Masonโs FamilyU student-parent initiative. Hilker-Balkissoon is committed to paying it forward by supporting Latinx students at Mason and beyond, from serving as faculty advisor to Masonโs SACNAS Chapter, to her ongoing service as a Board Member with the Virginia Latino Higher Education Network (VALHEN). Read more about Hilker-Balkissoon:
http://go.gmu.edu/khb
George Mason University
Center for Culture, Equity, and Empowerment
VALHEN
SACNAS Advancing Hispanics/Chicanos & Native Americans in Science
"We believe in science, not silence" describes the motivation for SPECTRUM, a student organization growing inclusiveness at George Mason University. Read more about SPECTRUM and their mission to foster a diverse and inclusive community among all Physics & Astronomy students, faculty, and staff.
https://science.gmu.edu/news/science-not-silence
The Department of Physics & Astronomy at George Mason University
Center for Culture, Equity, and Empowerment
Our celebration continues as we highlight Rocรญo Paola Caballero-Gill, Research Assistant Professor, . Caballero-Gill is a geoscientist whose research focuses on climatic and oceanographic change in the geologic past. Currently, she is the director of The CycloCohort Program - an early-career springboard for inclusion, diversity, equity and justice focused leadership in geoscience & astronomy. She is also the co-founder of GeoLatinas, an organization that empowers Latinas to pursue and thrive in careers in Earth and Planetary Sciences. Read more about Caballero-Gill:
https://science.gmu.edu/directory/rocio-caballero-gill
George Mason University
Center for Culture, Equity, and Empowerment
Today marks the first day of , ! This year, we aim to center and uplift the celebration of Hispanic and Latinx students, faculty, staff, and alumni at Mason. To provide opportunities for storytelling, reflection, empowerment, and community! ๐๐
Follow Center for Culture, Equity, and Empowerment to learn more!
For the full calendar of events taking place at George Mason University throughout the month, click here: go.gmu.edu/2021HHM
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Mason Students! Come join us at Bienvenida Latina, as we get ready to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month! ๐
Hispanic and Latinx student organizations around campus will be coming together to celebrate the unique identities within our Mason community. This event welcomes all students and serves as an opportunity to learn more about the Hispanic and Latinx based organizations at Mason. ๐
When: Thursday, September 16th, 5 โ 9 PM
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Center for Culture, Equity, and Empowerment
In May, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network's U.S. branch released its newest report, โIn the Red: the US Failure to Deliver on a Promise of Racial Equality.โ
๐We're bringing the focus back to this report because it's so important!
The report details the unequal delivery of the
United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across racial and ethnic groups in the U.S.
Unfortunately, results show that on average, white communities have outcomes approximately three times better than the least served racial community.
Black and Indigenous communities are most often left behind in the U.S., although the availability of data varies widely. The index also highlights the lack of consistently updated, racially disaggregated data in the U.S.
The dataset is a starting point, but the challenges presented by the data won't be solved without a reimagining of the systems that led to this moment.
Take action:
โ๏ธJoin the working group
โ๏ธ email:
[email protected]
โ๏ธ Explore the data
๐ us-inequality.sdgindex.org
โ๏ธ Read the full "In the Red" report
๐ sdsnusa.org/publication/inthered
โ๏ธ Read SDSN USA's "Never More Urgent" report
๐ sdsnusa.org/news/nevermoreurgentrelease
Read the "In the Red" news release:
๐ go.gmu.edu/inthered
Center for Culture, Equity, and Empowerment
Next Wednesday, June 23, the Center for Culture, Equity, and Empowerment and the George Mason University Alumni Association continue to celebrate by hosting a Stonewall Panel Discussion. The panelists will focus on the history of the Stonewall Riots, Pride month, and what they have learned through their studies and experience to explain how we can use history to advocate for change and inclusivity. Register at:
https://tinyurl.com/StonewallPanel
Mason LGBTQ Resources
GMU Pride Alliance
Next Thursday, June 17, the Center for Culture, Equity, and Empowerment and the George Mason University Alumni Association are hosting Pride Month Trivia Night. Celebrate with two rounds of trivia and the chance to win prizes! Test your knowledge of Pride history, LGBTQ+ icons, pop-culture, and George Mason University facts. Register at:
https://tinyurl.com/PrideMonthTrivia
Mason LGBTQ Resources
GMU Pride Alliance
For Mason students, staff, and faculty: Center for Culture, Equity, and Empowerment will be hosting virtual gathering space today (now) and again at 5 pm. Details below to participate:
"Dear Patriots,
A few moments ago, the criminal justice system that has long failed people of color began the process of holding Derek Chauvin accountable for his role in the murder of George Floyd. While we have a long journey toward true justice, this rendered verdict is a step. Though this guilty verdict is not justice, it is our hope that this conviction will pave the way for systemic change nationwide.
We know that the recent days and weeks have evoked many emotions. We want to provide support and processing space for our campus community to gather, reflect, and continue these important conversations that will, hopefully, allow us to continue our work toward systemic change.
Tomorrow, and for the remainder of the week, University Life units including the Campus Center for Truth Racial Healing and Transformation; Counseling and Psychological Services; the Center for the Advancement of Well-being; and the Student Support and Advocacy Center will collaborate to provide virtual gathering spaces that enable students, faculty, and staff to come together.
Join us on Wednesday at one of the following times.
- Wed, April 21 @ Noon: go.gmu.edu/8lw5
- Wed, April 21 @ 5PM: go.gmu.edu/p41z "