Upcoming Speakers & Events
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Safe Space: A Monthly Drop-in Session The Action Team Safe Space sub-committee will be taking a brief pause. We will keep you informed about the dates for our future safe space monthly drop-ins! |
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bIT Weekly Meditation Our amazing colleague, Janhavi Deshpande, will be offering a monthly guided meditation practice! Some of you may remember this practice pre-pandemic, and we thought what a perfect time to bring this practice back to our community. Zoom link for meditation |
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Non-Native English Speakers Support Association (NESSA) NESSA, which stands for "Non-Native English Speakers Support Association," is our identity-based staff support organization. In this group, we welcome multilingual speakers, native English speakers, and English language learners who are interested in supporting, mentoring, and learning from each other. Zoom link for NESSA Our group wanted to share an amazing presentation and resource created by Padma Vemula, Inclusive Language Matters |
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DEIB @ 3 | Tuesday, September 30 | 3 p.m. This month, join Britt for a 30-minute collaborative conversation about a specific article/podcast/book chapter/video that they provide in the Newsletter (and the calendar invite)! This month we are going to explore the video UC Berkeley News shared with the campus on Structural Racism Explained in 101 seconds with Stephen Menedian, Director of Research at the Othering and Belonging Institute. When you come to our DEIB @ 3 conversation you need to have listened to/watched the above link. Come up with one thought or one question… that’s it! Looking forward to a midday thought partner session. Zoom link for DEIB @ 3. |
DEIB Event Archive
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DEIB @ 3 | Aug. 19, 3 p.m. | August 28, 10 a.m. Last month, Britt offered two 30-minute presentations/workshops on stereotype threat. There were limited spots for this workshop. It explored stereotype threat—the risk of confirming negative stereotypes about one's group—and its significant impact on staff performance and workplace dynamics. By the end of the workshop, participants had developed a deeper understanding of stereotype threat, practical tools for creating more inclusive working experiences, and actionable strategies for supporting staff retention through equity-minded practices. es. |
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Safe Space: A Monthly Drop-in Session Topic: Mental health awareness in the workplace! |
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Non-Native English Speakers Support Association (NESSA) NESSA, which stands for "Non-Native English Speakers Support Association," is our identity-based staff support organization. In this group, we welcome multilingual speakers, native English speakers, and English language learners who are interested in supporting, mentoring, and learning from each other. |
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Safe Space: A Monthly Drop-in Session Discussion questions: “How might you build in micro-moments of rest throughout your day? What would accountability for the rest look like with colleagues? How could you model rest and boundaries for your advising team?” |
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DEIB @ 3 |Tuesday, July 22 | 3 - 4 p.m. Over the last two months, Britt offered a one-hour presentation/workshop on stereotype threat. The workshop explored stereotype threat—the risk of confirming negative stereotypes about one's group—and its significant impact on staff performance and workplace dynamics. By the end of the workshop, participants had developed a deeper understanding of stereotype threat, along with practical tools for creating more inclusive working experiences and actionable strategies for supporting staff retention through equity-minded practices. |
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Black History Walking Tour The Black History Walking Tour about the Black community at UC Berkeley was a great success. This tour was written and designed by long-time staff member and alumna Gia White ('86), and it drew from her extensive research on the earliest Black students at UC Berkeley, our notable Black faculty members, and the special spaces that Black people have created on campus. Twelve staff members participated in the walking tour, which began at the Koret Visitor Center/Cal Athletic Hall of Fame, Memorial Stadium on July 9 at 12:00 pm and lasted for approximately 90 minutes. |
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DEIB @ 3 The third Tuesday of each month (the fourth Tuesday in that month), Britt hosted a 30-minute collaborative conversation about a specific article, podcast, book chapter, or video that was provided in the newsletter and calendar invite. The conversation explored why people dig in deeper when presented with facts that challenge their beliefs. Rather than changing their minds, they often strengthen their original positions—a phenomenon known as the Backfire Effect. The session's topic was chosen because in our climate of polarization and information overload, understanding this psychological tendency (and its related concept of backlash) offers valuable insights for navigating difficult conversations and examining our own thought processes. Participants were invited to join an open exploration of how we process conflicting information and what this means for effective dialogue in our personal and professional lives. Attendees were asked to have listened to or read the provided materials beforehand and to come prepared with one thought or one question. |
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Safe Space: A Monthly Drop-in Session Topics explored: Having a new CIO, a new Chancellor, and very soon a new UC President! How this is impacting our bIT community? |
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Open Office Hours with Britt Come check in with me! We can talk about anything (a DEIB idea for programming, inequitable systems, favorite snacks). You can sign up for a time, and I will send you the Zoom link; it’s that easy. Time slots are 15 minutes, but if you want 30 minutes, feel free to put your name twice. Looking forward to connecting! |
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Open Office Hours with Britt Come check in with me! We can talk about anything (a DEIB idea for programming, inequitable systems, favorite snacks). You can sign up for a time, and I will send you the Zoom link; it’s that easy. Time slots are 15 minutes, but if you want 30 minutes, feel free to put your name twice. Looking forward to connecting! |
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Non-Native English Speakers Support Association (NESSA) NESSA, which stands for "Non-Native English Speakers Support Association," is our identity-based staff support organization. In this group, we welcome multilingual speakers, native English speakers, and English language learners who are interested in supporting, mentoring, and learning from each other. |
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DEIB @ 3 |Tuesday, May 20 | 3-3:30 p.m. Britt hosted a 30-minute collaborative conversation about:
Attendees were asked to have listened to or read the materials beforehand and to come prepared with one thought or one question. |
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Safe Space: A Monthly Drop-in Session Topic: What makes someone credible/believable in our current work culture?” It is an important time to be in the community as thought partners discuss why credibility matters, who is gifted credibility, and who has to “work” for it. |
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bIT Weekly Meditation Our amazing colleague, Janhavi Deshpande will be offering a monthly guided meditation practice! Some of you may remember this practice pre-pandemic and we thought what a perfect time to bring this practice back to our community. |
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Non-Native English Speakers Support Association (NESSA) NESSA, which stands for "Non-Native English Speakers Support Association," is our identity-based staff support organization. In this group, we welcome multilingual speakers, native English speakers, and English language learners who are interested in supporting, mentoring, and learning from each other. |
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Open Office Hours with Britt Come check in with me! We can talk about anything (a DEIB idea for programming, inequitable systems, favorite snacks). You can sign up for a time, and I will send you the Zoom link; it’s that easy. Time slots are 15 mins. but if you want 30 minutes, feel free to put your name twice. Looking forward to connecting! |
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DEIB @ 3 |Tuesday, April 22 | 3-3:30 p.m. The third Tuesday of each month (this month it’ll be the fourth Tuesday), join Britt for a 30-minute collaborative conversation about a specific article/podcast/book chapter/video that they provide in the Newsletter (and the calendar invite)! This month we discussed retention strategies. |
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Safe Space: A Monthly Drop-in Session topic of how to create safe and equitable spaces on Zoom. Remote and hybrid work is likely here to stay, so it is a good time to revisit the ways we can make virtual meeting spaces inclusive and caring. Please join us. Zoom link for April Safe Space |
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Open Office Hours with Britt Come check in with me! We can talk about anything (a DEIB idea for programming, inequitable systems, favorite snacks). You can sign up for a time and I will send you the Zoom link, it’s that easy. Time slots are 15 mins. but if you want 30 mins., feel free to put your name twice. Looking forward to connecting! |
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DEIB @ 3 |Tuesday, March 18 | 3-3:30 p.m. On the third Tuesday of each month, join Britt for a 30-minute collaborative conversation about a specific article/podcast/book chapter/video that they provide in the Newsletter (and the calendar invite)! This month, in light of Women’s History Month, there are two 25-minute videos to watch for our upcoming conversation. Don’t fear, if you only have time for one that’s ok! Engage in at least one video… or both if you’d like. When you come to our DEIB @ 3 conversation you need to have listened to/read the episode and come up with one thought or one question… that’s it! Looking forward to a midday thought partner session. Zoom link for DEIB @ 3. |
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Safe Space: A Monthly Drop-in Session Join us for our Monthly Safe Space Drop-In! This month we will explore the question, “What makes someone credible/believable in our current work culture?” It is an important time to be in the community as thought partners discuss why credibility matters, who is gifted credibility, and who has to “work” for it. Please join us. Zoom link for March Safe Space. |
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DEIB Speaker Series | Your Brain and AI with Dr. Avriel Epps We are excited to have Dr. Avriel Epps, computational social scientist and a Civic Science Postdoctoral Fellow at the Cornell University CATLab. She will be joining us for an hour to talk about: The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Social Equity, and Bias Clear your schedules for this presentation which examines how artificial intelligence perpetuates systemic inequities and explores strategies for creating fairer, more inclusive technological systems. |
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Open Office Hours with Britt Come check in with me! We can talk about anything (a DEIB idea for programming, inequitable systems, favorite snacks). You can sign up for a time and I will send you the Zoom link, it’s that easy. Time slots are 15 mins. but if you want 30 mins., feel free to put your name twice. Looking forward to connecting! |
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DEIB @ 3 On the third Tuesday of each month, join Britt for a 30-minute collaborative conversation about a specific article/podcast/book chapter/video that they provide in the Newsletter (and the calendar invite)! This month we will be listening to an episode from the popular podcast, Code Switch, entitled “The co-opting of MLK Jr. by… everybody” When you come to our DEIB @ 3 conversation you need to have listened to/read the episode and come up with one thought or one question… that’s it! Looking forward to a midday thought partner session. Zoom link for DEIB @ 3. |
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Safe Space: A Monthly Drop-in Session Join us for our Monthly Safe Space Drop-In! This month, in light of Black History Month, we will be talking about Black Joy: Resistance, Resilience, and Reclamation. Please join us to talk about what the Black joy movement is. |
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Non-Native English Speakers Support Association, (NESSA) NESSA which stands for "Non-Native English Speakers Support Association" is our identity-based staff support organization. In this group, we welcome multilingual speakers, native English speakers, and English language learners who are interested in supporting, mentoring, and learning from each other. Zoom link for NESSA Our group wanted to share an amazing presentation and resource created by Padma Vemula, Tips for Enhancing Presentation Skills for Non-Native English Speakers |
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Safe Space: A Monthly Drop-in Session We recognize that a lot has come up this week politically and imagine it could be impacting your day-to-day. We will hold a space, like we have in the past, to be in community together and give you an opportunity to express some of the things that may be making it difficult to show up at work and continue with business as usual. Zoom Link |
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Open Office Hours with Britt Come check in with me! We can talk about anything (a DEIB idea for programming, inequitable systems, favorite snacks). You can sign up for a time and I will send you the Zoom link, it’s that easy. Time slots are 15 mins. but if you want 30 mins., feel free to put your name twice. Looking forward to connecting! |
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DEIB @ 3 | Returns in January … with a twist! The third Tuesday of each month, join Britt for a 30 minute collaborative conversation about a specific article/podcast/book chapter/video that they provide in the Newsletter (and the calendar invite)! Next month we are going to discuss this Ted Talk by Celeste Headlee called 10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation When you come to our DEIB @ 3 conversation you need to have watched the Ted Talk and come with one thought or one question… that’s it! Looking forward to a midday thought partner session. Zoom link for DEIB @ 3. |
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Safe Space: A Monthly Drop-in Session Join us for our Monthly Safe Space Drop-In! This month we will revisit our topic around mental health in the workplace. We are specifically going to talk through 2025 hopes and intentions for our teams, our daily work routines, and/or our personal routines. It’ll be a nice way to set the tone for the new year! Zoom link for January Safe Space. |