Upstate Medical University Office of Diversity and Inclusion

https://www.cnypride.org/

CNY Pride, Inc, Syracuse, NY, LGBTQ Central New York CNY Pride, Inc., is based in Syracuse, NY and serves the Central New York LGBTQ communities by staging and promoting events and services for le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender, and q***r peoples and their allies. CNY Pride produces the CNY Pride Festival and Parade every year.

CONNECT: EVERY YEAR, COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE NATION GATHER TO COMMEMORATE THE DAY OF EMANCIPATION FROM SLAVERY IN TEXAS—THE LAST OF ALL THE STATES TO ABOLISH SLAVERY—AND THAT DAY IS JUNE 19TH, 1865.
THE SYRACUSE JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL ACKNOWLEDGES THE ROLE THAT MANY PEOPLE IN THE CENTRAL NEW YORK AREA HAD IN ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING FREEDOM, EQUALITY, AND OPPORTUNITY FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS—FROM THE DAYS OF ABOLITIONISM TO PRESENT TIME. THIS IS AN INCLUSIVE EVENT, TRANSCENDING RACIAL AND ETHNIC BOUNDARIES.
THE 2022 FESTIVAL WILL BE THE FIRST ONE IN SYRACUSE SINCE JUNETEENTH BECAME ACKNOWLEDGED AS A STATE—AND SUBSEQUENTLY FEDERAL—HOLIDAY, AND WE HAVE PLANS TO MAKE IT ESPECIALLY MEMORABLE FOR THAT REASON. BELOW IS OUR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS.

Tomorrow Tuesday June 14th between 6-8pm.
Please join us for an exclusive virtual screening of “Making Dr. Wynter.” This Black Excellence nominated film, tells the triumphant story of Dr. Caurice Wynter in her own words. Through this film, she seeks to inspire & raise awareness in the medical community about what it’s like to be in pursuit of a medical degree when faced with adversity and resistance.
After the film screening, there will be a post-film discussion It will be a casually facilitated conversation to those who wish to share their experiences from themes emerged from the film and for those who wish to learn more about Dr. Wynter’s journey and her mission.

This event is brought to you by the Office of Multicultural Affairs & EOP, Office of Diversity and Equity & Inclusion.

To join us please enter the meeting ID: 930 4463 7849 and password: 622923

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Acknowledging Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American Students, Faculty, and Staff!
APIDA Heritage Month 2022!
The Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month is a month-long celebration and uplifting of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) identities, experiences, histories and cultures. People that identify as part of the APIDA diaspora share in the narrative of being immigrants, refugees, and dreamers, as well as being indigenous to the Asian continent, India, and the Pacific islands of Melanesia (New Guinea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji and the Solomon Islands), Micronesia (Marianas, Guam, Wake Island, Palau, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Nauru and the Federated States of Micronesia) and Polynesia (New Zealand, Hawaiian Islands, Rotuma, Midway Islands, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Cook Islands, French Polynesia and Easter Island).

Make the time to learn more about the contributions generations of APIDA communities have made to American history, society, healthcare and culture. Cultural and educational resources are only a click away.

https://asianpacificheritage.gov/

https://www.upstate.edu/news/articles/2022/2022-05-03-brainwalk.php

Upstate medical student launches first CNY Brain Cancer Research Walk | Upstate News | SUNY Upstate Medical University Nneka Onwumere came up with the idea for the walk, which steps of Sunday, May 8.

Community Iftar https://forms.office.com/r/FadtUcNVmq

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Ramadan 2022

The following information provide some tips for supporting Muslim Students during this holy month.

Every year, Muslims fast each day of Ramadan from dawn until dusk, for the duration of the month. This year, the dates of Ramadan are expected to fall within Saturday, April 2, 2022 and Sunday, May 1, 2022. The Islamic Calendar follows a lunar cycle, and while these are the calculated expected dates of Ramadan, they can differ from place to place based on moon-sightings or lack thereof. Some Muslims strictly follow calculations, while others strictly follow moon-sightings, and some follow a combination of both. What Muslims choose to follow can depend on their religious convictions, where they have lived in the world, and what their families practice. The day after the end of Ramadan is a religious holiday called Eid-al-Fitr.

For each day of Ramadan, fasting consists of abstaining from eating or drinking, including water, while the sun is out. Once the sun has set, Muslims eat dinner, a meal called “iftar” in Arabic. Iftar is generally a community-focused meal, where family members and friends come together for the blessed occasion. Afterwards, eating and drinking during the night is allowed until dawn of the next day.

During Ramadan, it is customary for Muslims to pray extra nightly prayers and participate in other religious practices throughout the day and night, when possible. They will often wake up for or stay up until “suhur”, a pre-dawn meal.

While Muslims are expected to meet their daily schedule obligations for school and work, some accommodations are needed to be able to be successful while fully engaged in the various aspects of Ramadan. Students may reach out to faculty to request religious accommodations during Ramadan. We encourage them to have this conversation before the month begins. Accommodations could include moving the time of an exam and/or allowing more time so they can schedule it around suhur, Iftar, prayer, etc. Some students may prefer to take an exam earlier in the day when they feel more energized, while others would rather take it at night.

While certain Covid restrictions are in place this year due to Covid-19 safety and public health concerns, in future years, other aspects of a students’ life may be affected as well. We encourage groups and friends to have a conversation before Ramadan begins as well and talk about how Ramadan may change participation and energy levels. Consider changing events during the day to avoid food-centric events and high energy activities. Whenever possible, provide a quiet space and allow short breaks for prayer. While some students may want to preserve their energy during the fast, others may push themselves and increase their activity level. Each student is different in their ability to observe the fast and will make choices accordingly.

Students should also have accommodations on Eid-al-Fitr (Monday, May 2, 2022). This is a time for celebration after a month long of fasting. Students should be excused from their regular schedules on that day, including taking any exams and attending class.

In general, flexibility with deadlines and understanding that students’ schedules are shifting due to suhur, Iftar, prayer, etc. is the best way to support students.

While students are responsible for requesting accommodations, you can put them at ease by noting that Ramadan is approaching and that you know it may affect all aspects of students’ schedules. Your support will allow them to fulfill the requirements of the class while being spiritually engaged in the rituals of the month.

Upstate Medical University Black History Month Virtual Event 2022