Imelda Galdamez
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist
galdamez@msu.edu
517-355-0314
All MSU Extension employees regardless of funding source or appointment are expected to attend this “cornerstone” multicultural workshop which sets an organizational framework for recognizing, understanding and appreciating differences.
During this two-day Multicultural Self-Awareness Workshop, participants will explore ways in which to view interactions with people different from themselves. The emphasis is on differences rather than similarities. The workshop focuses on the individual and helps explore belief systems about multiculturalism to identify feelings and values from a multicultural perspective. This intensive learning experience focuses on increasing awareness of several areas of prejudice, discrimination and oppression, including racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism and ableism. Participants are encouraged to reflect on how they’ve learned to think about human differences and on the widespread tendency to view differences within a monocultural view of “better than/less than” thinking. In addition, participants have opportunities to apply what they’re learning to work-related scenarios and explore alternative, more helpful behaviors.
Due to the nature of the workshop, you are asked to participate fully in the two days without phone calls, meetings and other interruptions which diminish the learning experience for all. The cost to attend the workshop for MSUE employees is $75. Non-MSU Extension employees are also able to attend at a cost of $150.
Two Day Multicultural Self-Awareness Workshop Next Dates:
Date: November 20 – 21, 2023
Registration Link: https://events.anr.msu.edu/NovMCSA23/
Location: Hannah Community Center
819 Abbot Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
The Michigan State University Extension Professional Apprenticeship Program aims to provide a series of professional and leadership development opportunities for staff currently in non-academic roles (e.g. PC’s, CNI’s, Support staff, etc.) with a special emphasis on Black/African American, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian American, Middle Eastern/Arab American staff within the organization. The first year of this program will focus on providing selected participants with insights, experiences and coaching/mentoring related to an Extension Educator role and responsibilities. Additionally, the selected participants will work as a cohort to help identify promising or best practices in reaching and programming to diverse communities across Michigan. Our organizational plan is to continue this program beyond the 1st year.
For more information contact Dionardo Pizana at pizanad@msu.edu
To apply, click here
Many people are concerned about reports of bias-based language and behaviors targeting young people and adults based on differences such as race, national origin, immigration status, religion, gender, sexual orientation and other differences. Have you found yourself wanting to speak up to address hurtful language and behaviors but you didn’t know how to respond at work, at home or in the community? Perhaps you’ve been in a situation where you wished that you could’ve responded in a different way to an inappropriate behavior, remark or joke? Many attendees of the MSU Extension two-day Multicultural Self-Awareness workshop have indicated that they would benefit from opportunities to practice ways to use their voice to take leadership in dealing with difficult multicultural discussions. The purpose of this workshop is to provide frameworks and practical experiences for participants to explore how difficult discussions can become opportunities for transformative dialogue. Participants will learn approaches to positive confrontation and the connections between personal healing, organizational and community change, social justice and authentic relationships across differences. This workshop is open to all MSU Extension staff and community members.
The cost to attend the workshop for MSU Extension employees is $25. Community members and all others are encouraged to attend at a cost of $75. Registration fee includes lunch.
Opening Doors is an overnight three (3) day retreat that is held yearly in May that lays the foundation for personal and organizational growth. Through this workshop, participants explore a framework that deepens their diversity awareness and enhances their ability to create inclusive organizations. The workshop addresses personal and professional change as part of an understanding differences initiative of multicultural organizational development.
In the Opening Doors workshop participants will:
Click here for an Opening Doors brochure
For more information, contact diversity, equity and inclusion specialists:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist
galdamez@msu.edu
517-355-0314
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist
Director's Office
pizanad@msu.edu
517-432-2666