Join Dr. Damon Williams for this question-driven dive into issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion as they manifest in student organizations, the classroom, residence halls, and beyond. Dr. Williams is a longtime partner of the College who authored last Spring’s report on Developing a Dynamic Diversity Infrastructure at TCNJ. Do not miss this chance to learn from the best! Continue Reading
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Diversity Ed Series – Star Power: A Group Simulation
Participants in this workshop will participate in a simulation called Star Power. The simulation focuses on how societal power is used and how the perception of power varies according to the position of individuals and their reference groups. Star Power is a unique, eye-opening experience that will help participants gain new insights into the dynamics of social authority and dominance. Continue Reading
Guest Speaker: Dr. Tatiana Flores
Dr. Flores is an Associate Professor of Latin American, Latino, and Caribbean Contemporary Art at Rutgers University. Through her curatorial work, she displays her commitment “to expanding the boundaries of modern and contemporary art history beyond mainstream models from Europe and the United States and to promoting the work of women artists.” Continue Reading
Guest Speaker: Ace Lehner
Ace is an interdisciplinary scholar and artist specializing in critical engagement with identity and representation; history, theory, and criticism of contemporary art; visual studies; photography theory, queer and trans theory and issues of representation. Lehner’s artistic practice often embraces collaboration and primarily utilizes photography and video to mine the complex relation between representations and the constitution of identities. Continue Reading
“The Trouble With My Name” by Javier Avila
The high-octane, poignant, and hilarious one-man show The Trouble with My Name consolidates Ávila’s talents as a poet and professor. It is a tour-de-force that will make audiences laugh, cry, and embrace the autobiographical journey of a man who moves between cultures to provide a fascinating perspective of American Latinos who struggle to dispel misconceptions about their identity and place in the world. Continue Reading
TCNJ Women’s Professional Network Inaugural Meeting
Inaugural meeting of the TCNJ Women’s Professional Network. Will include refreshments, icebreaker activities, survey results, raffle prizes, and discussion of plans for the future. Continue Reading
Lavender Convocation 2019
Join us for this convocation-style networking event for LGBTQIA+ students of any year, tailored to first-year students. Will feature presentations by upper administrators, recitations/performances by fellow students, and a small snack reception. All LGBT students and their allies welcome to attend! Continue Reading
Diversity Ed Series – Exploring Early Messages on Race & Cultural Difference
This interactive workshop will guide participants through an exploration of the early messages they received about racial groups and other cultural groups. Participants will explore how early messages have shaped their attitudes and beliefs. The workshop will also offer participants a model for productively discussing the often thorny topic of race in various settings. Continue Reading
Unity Week Fall 2019
Join TCNJ Dining Services and OIDEI in a celebration of our campus’s diverse culinary traditions
Featured Cuisines:
Monday – Brazil
Tuesday – Greece
Wednesday – Indonesia
Thursday – Soul Food
Friday – Hungary Continue Reading
Diversity Ed Series – What is Race and Why Does it Matter?
This session will define race and explore how race contributes to participants’ everyday experiences and the formation of their worldviews. Using an excerpt from the film series, Race: The Power of an Illusion as a springboard for discussion, participants will explore how race was established as a social construct in the United States, and how that construct affects society today. Continue Reading