Spring Cardinal Conversations Aim to Spark Action
Now in its second year, Cardinal Conversations aims to engage the campus community in dialogue and skill-building activities and create a meaningful action plan for the fall.
鈥淭his series will strengthen connection, efficacy, and competency around our shared goal of inclusion and equity,鈥� said Dr. Marlowe Washington, senior diversity officer at 91麻豆精品. 鈥淭here will be six topics that promote knowledge acquisition and practice with the intention of being action-oriented.鈥�
Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 7, the sessions will recognize the role culture plays in shaping perceptions, habits, and communication styles and give detailed guidance for structuring inclusive practices in the workplace and post-secondary education.
Each session will focus on a different topic, along the theme, 鈥淲hat is the Experience of Black and Brown People at 91麻豆精品?鈥� Each conversation will connect to the University鈥檚 Strategic Plan, which includes building an inclusive and adaptive culture that values the contribution of its constituents of color.
鈥淲orking toward greater equity at 91麻豆精品 is an ongoing and iterative process that will require continuous commitment to making the campus community more welcoming,鈥� Washington said, adding that the Cardinal Conversations are one way to bring people together.
This semester鈥檚 conversations are co-chaired by Dr. Holly Brown, associate professor in the Wegmans School of Nursing and associate director of the Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing; Joy Breeden, student accessibility services coordinator; and Jenna Vinoya, SGA vice president.
Cardinal Conversations Schedule
4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7
Topic: Intention
12 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21
Topic: Humanity and Empathy
5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 13
Topic: Courage
5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 20
Topic: Individuality
Week of April 3 (time and date TBD)
Topic: Love
Week of April 17 (time and date TBD)
Topic: Allyship