Diversity Exploration

Last week, Ms. Lynn Harris, Director of Diversity Initiatives for US Pharma at GlaxoSmithKline, came to class to lead us in an exercise examining our First Impressions.  The students had a wonderful follow-up discussion on the nature of stereotypes and began to reflect on some of the ideas they hold regarding individuals who exhibit visible differences.  As a follow-up, we will be exploring strategies for leading inclusively this week.  We will focus on how to approach new situations and discuss how microaggressions, hidden biases and privilege systems can undermine our ability to work effectively on teams.

Tunnel of Oppression - Campus Event

The Tunnel of Oppression is designed to create an awareness of different types of oppression, and its effects, within society and the campus community.  The primary goal of the project is to create an experiential program for students, staff and faculty.  The program is supposed to challenge the senses and feeling of participants in a safe environment. 

 

The Department of Multicultural Student Affairs along with a large host of campus partners have come together to create NC State's first Tunnel of Oppression. 

 

Event Dates and Times:

     March 21 - 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM

     March 22 - 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM

     March 23 - 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM

 

To see tour availability, visit http://go.ncsu.edu/tunneltouravailability.

To request/register for the tour, visit http://go.ncsu.edu/tunneltourrequest.

Registration Advising

It's that time of year!  Students are preparing to register for their summer and fall courses.  In M100 this week, we will be working on academic planning.  Students who are in class on Friday will have their registration holds removed, and they will not be required to attend a group advising session.  More information on registration advising is located here.