Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser https://officeofdiversityandinclusion.cmail19.com/t/j-e-fklljtl-iktiukddv-d/ Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion February Reflections Clyde's February reflections to be shared here Warm regards, Clyde W. Pickett, Ed.D (He, His, Him) Vice Chancellor, Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Black History Month at Pitt Black History Month is celebrated annually during the month of February to acknowledge and celebrate the important contributions of people of African descent to our nation's life and culture. We encourage you to review the expansive directory of 2021 Black History Month programs [https://www.diversity.pitt.edu/events/monthly-celebrations/university-pittsburghs-k-leroy-irvis-black-history-month-celebration] being facilitated across the University and register for programs of interest. Programs are open to all unless otheriwse noted in the program details. Any Pitt unit that wishes to have their Black History Month program listed on the directory can share their program information via the Inclusion Network channel [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/channel/19%3abb80bbb9d6e441df874c45eb520c42d4%40thread.tacv2/General?groupId=0d22f6d4-8e69-40c8-93c0-299cd24f87d2&tenantId=9ef9f489-e0a0-4eeb-87cc-3a526112fd0d]. The University's signature event, the K. Leroy Irvis Black History Month Program [https://www.diversity.pitt.edu/events/monthly-celebrations/university-pittsburghs-k-leroy-irvis-black-history-month-celebration/k] hosted by the Chancellor, is named for K. Leroy Irvis, a 1954 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and one of the most important and influential men in Pennsylvania history. This year's K. Leroy Irvis program - Blue, Gold, & Black: Reflections Of The Black Pitt Experience Through The Years [https://pitt.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iMuEh0llRuipTETFVaN9Zw] - will feature a cross-generational panel of Black Pitt community members reflecting on their Pitt experiences in the midst of volatile racial climates and the debut of a dynamic, living digital archive that is meant to capture and curate the Black Pitt experience over the years. Blue, Gold, & Black: A Reflection Of The Black Pitt Experience Through The Years Wednesday, February 24 | 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Event Registration [https://pitt.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iMuEh0llRuipTETFVaN9Zw] Connecting the Pitt Disability Community Pitt professionals with disabilities have come together to form a new Pitt staff and employee resource group - the Pitt Disability Community - to influence out and to build community within. Broadly, the Pitt Disability Community has three main goals; be a voice, raise awareness, and create social connections. The group will be a unified voice to the Pitt community on issues regarding disability. They will advocate for the needs of the disability community, furthering the University's goal of ensuring people with disabilities have a seat at the table. The group will raise awareness of both disability in the workplace and the resources available to Pitt professionals with disabilities. Greater awareness of disabilities among Pitt’s professionals will have a two-fold benefit; those with disabilities will become aware of the resources available to them, and the greater Pitt community will learn how to support other professionals with disabilities. Finally, the founders of this group will work to build community among people with disabilities. We hope to become a resource and support system to one another. We want this community to create a culture where every Pitt faculty and staff member with a disability feels included and supported. This group and its events are open to everyone - having a disability is not required. We hope you will join us for some of our upcoming engagements: February 8 | 4pm - 4:30pm: Crip Camp Movie Discussion [https://bit.ly/36qUTlE] February 17 | 4pm - 5pm: Handcraft Hangout [https://bit.ly/2MiXWFo] February 24 | 8:30am - 9am: Morning Meditation [https://bit.ly/39s2KkA] March 4 | 4pm - 4:30pm: The Fundamentals of Caring Movie Discussion [https://bit.ly/39udCi5] For more information and to be notified about all upcoming events, email pittdisabilitygroup@groups.pitt.edu. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Glossary The Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion has developed an expansive glossary of terms [https://www.diversity.pitt.edu/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-glossary] commonly used in dialogue regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion to foster shared language and understanding across the community. The glossary is not comprehensive and, in every context, the meaning of terms may change and evolve. If there is a term that you feel should be included / modified in the glossary, please feel free to submit it [https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_af4HO41SrLd2qNf] for consideration. Network for Inclusion, Feb. 10 All University community members engaged in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practice are invited to join us for our next Inclusion Network [https://www.diversity.pitt.edu/engagement/campus-groups-and-committees/inclusion-network] meeting on February 10. Jamie Ducar and Lina Dostilio, from the Office of Community and Government Relations, will be our featured presenters and discuss community engagement opportunities and initiatives including the 2021 Community Engaged Scholarship Forum, “ Progress Through Partnerships: Advancing Community Resilience [https://www.abce.pitt.edu/2021-community-engaged-scholarship-forum]” Network Notes To receive Network updates, and help further Network connections and engagement, please complete the Network member form [https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3rxv8meJzDY8Ii9]. Join the Inclusion Network Teams channel [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3abb80bbb9d6e441df874c45eb520c42d4%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=0d22f6d4-8e69-40c8-93c0-299cd24f87d2&tenantId=9ef9f489-e0a0-4eeb-87cc-3a526112fd0d] where you can share DEI updates, initiatives, and programs of interest. Please review and complete the DEI Resources Inventory form [https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bDHgcsu7yTAl1NX] to detail the DEI resources in your division. Help grow the Network by sharing this invitation with other University community members involved / interested in DEI practice. The Inclusion Network meet Wednesday, February 10, 11 a.m. – Noon Join Teams Meeting [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3abb80bbb9d6e441df874c45eb520c42d4%40thread.tacv2/1612207377484?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229ef9f489-e0a0-4eeb-87cc-3a526112fd0d%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226fa3dd34-ccd4-4cfe-babc-2ddfdb619052%22%7d] Questions? Contact [diversity@pitt.edu] DEI Resources Inventory The Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is implementing a University-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) resources inventory [https://www.diversity.pitt.edu/inventory] with the following objectives: • To help improve the coordination, planning, and visibility of the University’s DEI resources (affinity groups, courses, education / training, events, personnel, programs, research, services, etc.) amongst the Pitt community. • Create an interactive, searchable DEI resource database and mapping tool, for all University constituents, to facilitate a vibrant and strategic, cross-campus exchange of information, opportunities, and best practices. • Establish the baseline for where the University is regarding DEI efforts across all levels and divisions at the institution and for all campus constituencies. • Develop a comprehensive report of the University’s progress towards its strategic goal of advancing diversity and inclusion as detailed in the Plan for Pitt. Please review and complete the inventory form [https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bDHgcsu7yTAl1NX] to detail the DEI resources in your division. You can utilize the form as often as needed to document your division’s DEI resources as identified. Please feel free to share this form with your colleagues for input as needed. Questions? Contact Diversity@pitt.edu [mailto:diversity@pitt.edu?subject=diversity%40pitt.edu] Thank you for your participation and we look forward to your feedback. Get Involved Participate In DEI Events Review and register for upcoming DEI activities on the OEDI Events Calendar [https://calendar.pitt.edu/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion] Share Your Cultural Activities Are you planning an activity to coincide with an upcoming cultural month? OEDI would be happy to help promote it! Please feel free to submit your activity details for promotion via the Cultural Month Activity Submission Form [https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b4xHSykMo1stqjr] Connect With Pitt Communities Pitt Communities are the University's staff & faculty affinity groups, linked by a common purpose, ideology, or interest, that play a vital role in ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment where all are valued, included, and empowered to succeed. Learn more about our Pitt Communities [https://www.diversity.pitt.edu/engagement/campus-groups-and-committees/pitt-communities]. Use #PittDiversity On Social Media We encourage you to use #PittDiversity to tag your DEI – related social media posts. The use of the hashtag will help generate more content awareness and help us identify & further promote content of interest. 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