BANG Seminar for 2017-10-12

BANG Seminar for 2017-10-12

Series: BANG Seminar
Date: Thu 12-Oct-2017
Time: 4:00-5:30pm
Location: PSC 1136
Speaker: UMD Office of Diversity & Inclusion
Title: How to Have Crucial Diversity Conversations

This training focuses on some common crucial conversations that need to happen in work environments striving for inclusion and diversity. Topics include interrupting harmful ways of relating with one another, having conversations when you have immediate diversity concerns, and proactive conversations that help create a culture of inclusion. Note: this special workshop will last 90 minutes

About the BANG Seminar Series

The Astronomy Department's BANG! Seminar (Better Astronomy for the New Generation!) features speakers and discussions on issues of equity and inclusion, career paths, and soft skills for astronomers. Please contact co-leads Jaime Crouse, or Emeline Fromont,or also other organizers including Ell Bogat, Joe DeMartini, Jordan Ealy, Tad Komacek, Katya Leidig, Laura Vega, Stuart Vogel, or Kiana Whitfield with any questions or suggestions for speakers.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:

Special accommodations for individuals with disabilities can be made by calling (301) 405-3001. It would be appreciated if we are notified at least one week in advance.

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING

Directions and information about parking can be found here.