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Diversity Committee News

The Diversity Committee presents its list of upcoming events open to all University Libraries employees.

Annual Potluck
Tuesday, March 28 | noon -1 p.m.
Mann Assembly Room, 103 Paterno Library, University Park

Mark your calendars for the annual Diversity Committee Potluck! Sweet or savory, hot or cold, vegan or not? Start thinking about your favorite homemade dish to share with friends and coworkers. Sign-up sheet coming soon!

Civility Workshop
Tuesday, April 4 | 1:30-4:30 pm
Mann Assembly Room, 103 Paterno Library, University Park

The Diversity Committee has arranged for Charleon Jeffries, coordinator, Diversity Education, to facilitate an interactive civility workshop for the University Libraries faculty and staff. This was the number-one suggestion for the Libraries following conversations between the diversity committee and university’s affirmative action office and diversity education services.
Sign up here: https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_8uWz9c6f1IF743z.

Screening of the documentary CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap
Tuesday, April 18 | 7-9 p.m.
Foster Auditorium, 102 Paterno Library, University Park

Through compelling interviews, artistic animation, and clever flashpoints in popular culture, this documentary examines the reasons why more girls and people of color are not seeking opportunities in computer science. CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap explores how cultural mindsets, stereotypes, educational hurdles and sexism all play roles in this national crisis. More information to come.

Annual Research and Programming Colloquium
Wednesday, May 17 | 2:30-4 p.m.
Foster Auditorium, 102 Paterno Library, University Park

Have you conducted research, published a paper, or developed a project related to diversity? The format of the program will consist of several short presentations (approximately 15 minutes each) followed by audience questions. Brief “lightning talks” (3–5 minutes each) will also be considered. All Libraries’ full- and part-time faculty and staff, including student employees, from all locations, are encouraged to submit proposals and to attend the colloquium. Participants from any campus location may attend in person, or present from their own location via Zoom. Request for proposals will be made in March.

– submitted by Sherry Roth, Diversity Committee