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Indiana University Northwest’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Multicultural Affairs announces October diversity events

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Free and open to all, the events celebrate and explore the unique cultures and backgrounds in our campus and community

Indiana University Northwest’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Multicultural Affairs is hosting a variety of events tied to national observations during the month of October, including:

  • Domestic Violence Awareness Month
  • Disability Employment Awareness Month
  • Global Diversity Month
  • LGBTQI+ History Month
  • National Hispanic Heritage Month

The events aim to cultivate new levels of learning and understanding which challenge, inspire, liberate, and ultimately transform the hearts, minds, and actions of individuals and society. All events are free and open to the community and will be held both on campus and via Zoom. Start times vary and participants are asked to register in advance, unless otherwise noted.

Schedule of Events

October 11 to October 21

  • Clothesline Project

Women and Gender Studies displays decorative, symbolic t-shirts created by students, faculty, and staff to raise awareness of domestic violence.

Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Savannah Center Lobby

October 13

  • INTERSECTIONS: Body Diversity

Community members are invited to examine the personal experiences of LGBTQ+ people, including systemic oppression and discrimination, but also queer joy.

9:30 a.m., via Zoom.

Register here.

October 13

  • And So I Stayed: Film Screening and Discussion

Watch this powerful documentary which explores the lives of women who were incarcerated after fighting back against abuse.
Noon to 4 p.m., in the Bergland Auditorium

Register here.

October 21

  • Whose History? The Role of Record Keepers in History-making

Explore how record keeper’s identities influence the narratives preserved through a case study on South Bend, Indiana newspapers.

3 p.m., via Zoom.

Register here.

October 21

  • Overcoming Adversity

IU Northwest welcomes Former IUPD-NW Officer Melvin Blakley, who returns to campus to share an inspirational message about readjusting to life after overcoming adversity.

1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Bergland Auditorium

Register here.

October 27

  • Exploring Intimate Partner Violence

Dr. Solinas-Saunders will host a presentation focused on the normalization of violence within intimate contexts and the family across countries, cultures, and generations.

1 p.m. in the Dunes Medical Building, Room 2001

October 29

  • Safe Zone Workshop

Learn methods to create a safer, more inclusive environment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer/Questioning, and Intersexed (LGBTQI) people.

10 a.m. to noon in Hawthorn Hall, Room 200

Register here.

To learn more, visit iun.edu/diversity, or contact the Office of Diversity at 219-980-6596 or nwode@iun.edu.

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