Speaker Series & Events

This speaker series and other events will provide the opportunity to be in a community and learn something new through the DEIBJA lens. The speaker series will bring presenters from outside UC Berkeley as well as colleagues from across campus to share their knowledge and lived experiences. Feel free to share this information with anyone who might be interested.

Upcoming Speakers & Events

	Get to know your Action Team! Each month, we will highlight an Action Team member so our bIT community can get to know more about the amazing individuals who volunteer their time to identify and help remove professional barriers related to inequality and racial trauma. This month, let’s get to know: John Ives, Security Operations Manager (in ISO) 1. Why did you join the Action Team? Several years ago, I got involved in The Diana Initiative (https://www.dianainitiative.org(link is external)), a non-profit that is dedicated to bringing more underrepresented people into Information Security. Through my work with them, I learned a lot about some of the struggles people experience in joining that industry. I also found a welcoming community that was resourceful, cared for each other, and were dedicated to things that I believed in. When the action team had its call for volunteers, it felt like an extension to the work I do for TDI. In particular, I wanted to bring the lessons I learned there to the process of hiring and growing talent. 2. What is your favorite thing about being on the Action Team? It's probably the team itself. Everyone is supportive, and it feels like everyone's perspective is valued. 3. What do you enjoy doing outside of work? I enjoy toying with crafting new cocktails and mocktails. I also enjoy Lego and snowboarding. So basically, none of my hobbies are inexpensive. 4. Please share an interesting fact! By the time I finished high school, I had attended 8 different schools, and twice I attended the same schools in non-consecutive years. 5. What was your first job? Technically, it was probably doing filing and some billing for my mom, who was a family law attorney. The first one that I had, where I had to actually apply and had an hourly wage, was at a campsite (think science camp with dorms and food hall) in Nisene Marks State Park, which also happened to be the epicenter of the Loma Prieta earthquake in 1989. To date myself, the quake came later.
	bIT Weekly Meditation Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. 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(link is external)
	Safe Space: A Monthly Drop-in Session Tuesday \| June 10 at 4 p.m. Join us for our Monthly Safe Space Drop-In! We know how difficult change can be, and our community has experienced a lot of it within the last year. This month we want to explore some of the most recent changes from having a new CIO, a new Chancellor, and very soon a new UC President! Let's take some time to slow down and talk through how this is impacting our bIT community. Please join us.Zoom link for May Safe Space(link is external)
	Open Office Hours with Britt Wednesday, June 18 \| 9:00-11:00 a.m. 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(link is external), 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!
	DEIB @ 3 Tuesday, June 24 \| 3-3:30 p.m. The third Tuesday of each month (the 4th Tuesday 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)! Why do 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. In our current 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. Join us for an open exploration of how we process conflicting information and what this means for effective dialogue in our personal and professional lives. The Backfire Effect: Why Facts Don’t Always Change Minds(link is external) Mind the Backlash(link is external) 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(link is external).
	Non-Native English Speakers Support Association (NESSA) Last Wednesday of every other month at 11 a.m. \| Next meeting is July 30 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(link is external) Our group wanted to share an amazing presentation and resource created by Padma Vemula, Inclusive Language Matters(link is external)

DEIB Event Archive

	Open Office Hours with Britt Tuesday, May 23 \| 10:30-12:00 p.m. 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(link is external), 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!
	Non-Native English Speakers Support Association (NESSA) Last Wednesday of every other month at 11 a.m. \| Next meeting is May 28 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(link is external) Our group wanted to share an amazing presentation and resource created by Padma Vemula, Inclusive Language Matters(link is external)
	DEIB @ 3 \|Tuesday, May 20 \| 3-3:30 p.m. 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 are going to be exploring empathy in the workplace as well as the difference between empathy and compassion. It’s Cool to Be Kind: The Value of Empathy at Work(link is external) Empathy vs Compassion(link is external) Leading with Compassion has Research-Backed Benefits(link is external) 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.
	Safe Space: A Monthly Drop-in Session Thursday \| May 15 at 11 a.m. 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 May Safe Space.
	bIT Weekly Meditation Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. 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
	Non-Native English Speakers Support Association (NESSA) Last Wednesday of every other month at 11 a.m. \| Next meeting is May 28 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(link is external) Our group wanted to share an amazing presentation and resource created by Padma Vemula, Inclusive Language Matter(link is external)

	Open Office Hours with Britt Tuesday, April 24 \| 1-2:30 p.m. 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(link is external), 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!
	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 are going to be thinking about and discussing retention strategies. The Essentials: Retaining Talent(link is external) This is what makes employees happy at work(link is external) 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.
	Safe Space: A Monthly Drop-in Session Thursday \| April 10 at 4 p.m. Join us for our Monthly Safe Space Drop-In! This month, we will explore the 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
	Open Office Hours with Britt Tuesday, March 18 \| 12:30-2:00 p.m. 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(link is external) 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!
	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. Talent Leaders Driving Gender Equity in the Age of AI(link is external) Evidential Currency: Proof of Skills as a Catalyst for Progress(link is external) 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.
	Safe Space: A Monthly Drop-in Session Thursday, March 13 \| 4 p.m. 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.
	DEIB Speaker Series \| Your Brain and AI with Dr. Avriel Epps (link is external)Tuesday, Feb. 25 \| 1-2:00 p.m. 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. Watch the recording.(link is external)
	Open Office Hours with Britt Wednesday, Feb. 19 \| 2:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. 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(link is external) 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!
	DEIB @ 3 Tuesday, Feb. 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 we will be listening to an episode from the popular podcast, Code Switch, entitled “The co-opting of MLK Jr. by… everybody(link is external)” 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.
	Safe Space: A Monthly Drop-in Session Thursday, Feb. 11 \| 4 p.m. 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(link is external). Please join us to talk about what the Black joy movement is.
	Non-Native English Speakers Support Association, (NESSA) Last Wednesday of every other month at 11 a.m. \| Next meeting is January 29 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(link is external)
	Safe Space: A Monthly Drop-in Session Thursday, Jan. 27 \| 12-1 p.m. 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
	Open Office Hours with Britt Monday, Jan. 21 \| 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 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(link is external) 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!
	DEIB @ 3 \| Returns in January … with a twist! Tuesday, Jan. 21 \| 3-3:30 p.m. 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(link is external) 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.
	Safe Space: A Monthly Drop-in Session Thursday, Jan. 16 \| 4 p.m. 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(link is external).

	Get to know your Action Team! Each month, we will highlight an Action Team member so our bIT community can get to know more about the amazing individuals who volunteer their time to identify and help remove professional barriers related to inequality and racial trauma. This month, let’s get to know: John Ives, Security Operations Manager (in ISO) 1. Why did you join the Action Team? Several years ago, I got involved in The Diana Initiative (https://www.dianainitiative.org(link is external)), a non-profit that is dedicated to bringing more underrepresented people into Information Security. Through my work with them, I learned a lot about some of the struggles people experience in joining that industry. I also found a welcoming community that was resourceful, cared for each other, and were dedicated to things that I believed in. When the action team had its call for volunteers, it felt like an extension to the work I do for TDI. In particular, I wanted to bring the lessons I learned there to the process of hiring and growing talent. 2. What is your favorite thing about being on the Action Team? It's probably the team itself. Everyone is supportive, and it feels like everyone's perspective is valued. 3. What do you enjoy doing outside of work? I enjoy toying with crafting new cocktails and mocktails. I also enjoy Lego and snowboarding. So basically, none of my hobbies are inexpensive. 4. Please share an interesting fact! By the time I finished high school, I had attended 8 different schools, and twice I attended the same schools in non-consecutive years. 5. What was your first job? Technically, it was probably doing filing and some billing for my mom, who was a family law attorney. The first one that I had, where I had to actually apply and had an hourly wage, was at a campsite (think science camp with dorms and food hall) in Nisene Marks State Park, which also happened to be the epicenter of the Loma Prieta earthquake in 1989. To date myself, the quake came later.
	bIT Weekly Meditation Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. 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(link is external)
	Safe Space: A Monthly Drop-in Session Tuesday \| June 10 at 4 p.m. Join us for our Monthly Safe Space Drop-In! We know how difficult change can be, and our community has experienced a lot of it within the last year. This month we want to explore some of the most recent changes from having a new CIO, a new Chancellor, and very soon a new UC President! Let's take some time to slow down and talk through how this is impacting our bIT community. Please join us.Zoom link for May Safe Space(link is external)
	Open Office Hours with Britt Wednesday, June 18 \| 9:00-11:00 a.m. 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(link is external), 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!
	DEIB @ 3 Tuesday, June 24 \| 3-3:30 p.m. The third Tuesday of each month (the 4th Tuesday 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)! Why do 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. In our current 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. Join us for an open exploration of how we process conflicting information and what this means for effective dialogue in our personal and professional lives. The Backfire Effect: Why Facts Don’t Always Change Minds(link is external) Mind the Backlash(link is external) 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(link is external).
	Non-Native English Speakers Support Association (NESSA) Last Wednesday of every other month at 11 a.m. \| Next meeting is July 30 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(link is external) Our group wanted to share an amazing presentation and resource created by Padma Vemula, Inclusive Language Matters(link is external)

	Open Office Hours with Britt Tuesday, May 23 \| 10:30-12:00 p.m. 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(link is external), 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!
	Non-Native English Speakers Support Association (NESSA) Last Wednesday of every other month at 11 a.m. \| Next meeting is May 28 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(link is external) Our group wanted to share an amazing presentation and resource created by Padma Vemula, Inclusive Language Matters(link is external)
	DEIB @ 3 \|Tuesday, May 20 \| 3-3:30 p.m. 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 are going to be exploring empathy in the workplace as well as the difference between empathy and compassion. It’s Cool to Be Kind: The Value of Empathy at Work(link is external) Empathy vs Compassion(link is external) Leading with Compassion has Research-Backed Benefits(link is external) 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.
	Safe Space: A Monthly Drop-in Session Thursday \| May 15 at 11 a.m. 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 May Safe Space.
	bIT Weekly Meditation Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. 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
	Non-Native English Speakers Support Association (NESSA) Last Wednesday of every other month at 11 a.m. \| Next meeting is May 28 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(link is external) Our group wanted to share an amazing presentation and resource created by Padma Vemula, Inclusive Language Matter(link is external)

	Open Office Hours with Britt Tuesday, April 24 \| 1-2:30 p.m. 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(link is external), 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!
	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 are going to be thinking about and discussing retention strategies. The Essentials: Retaining Talent(link is external) This is what makes employees happy at work(link is external) 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.
	Safe Space: A Monthly Drop-in Session Thursday \| April 10 at 4 p.m. Join us for our Monthly Safe Space Drop-In! This month, we will explore the 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
	Open Office Hours with Britt Tuesday, March 18 \| 12:30-2:00 p.m. 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(link is external) 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!
	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. Talent Leaders Driving Gender Equity in the Age of AI(link is external) Evidential Currency: Proof of Skills as a Catalyst for Progress(link is external) 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.
	Safe Space: A Monthly Drop-in Session Thursday, March 13 \| 4 p.m. 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.
	DEIB Speaker Series \| Your Brain and AI with Dr. Avriel Epps (link is external)Tuesday, Feb. 25 \| 1-2:00 p.m. 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. Watch the recording.(link is external)
	Open Office Hours with Britt Wednesday, Feb. 19 \| 2:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. 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(link is external) 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!
	DEIB @ 3 Tuesday, Feb. 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 we will be listening to an episode from the popular podcast, Code Switch, entitled “The co-opting of MLK Jr. by… everybody(link is external)” 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.
	Safe Space: A Monthly Drop-in Session Thursday, Feb. 11 \| 4 p.m. 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(link is external). Please join us to talk about what the Black joy movement is.
	Non-Native English Speakers Support Association, (NESSA) Last Wednesday of every other month at 11 a.m. \| Next meeting is January 29 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(link is external)
	Safe Space: A Monthly Drop-in Session Thursday, Jan. 27 \| 12-1 p.m. 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
	Open Office Hours with Britt Monday, Jan. 21 \| 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 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(link is external) 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!
	DEIB @ 3 \| Returns in January … with a twist! Tuesday, Jan. 21 \| 3-3:30 p.m. 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(link is external) 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.
	Safe Space: A Monthly Drop-in Session Thursday, Jan. 16 \| 4 p.m. 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(link is external).

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