Diversity & Inclusion at Kalamazoo Valley

Past Diversity & Inclusion Events at Kalamazoo Valley

2024 Events

November

A flyer titled

Workshop: Unlocking Psychological Safety

Tues. Nov. 5, 10am-noon, Culinary and Allied Health Building, Room 247

Join us for a two-hour workshop on creating a psychological safety in the workplace, where individuals feel empowered to express their ideas, share their opinion and openly address challenges. Gain practical tools to express your authentic self, build trust on your team and thrive both professionally and personally. Tea and coffee provided. Featuring speaker Cheruba A. Dhanaraj, Ph.d.

A flyer for the 'Visiting Writers Series' featuring Robin Wall Kimmerer, a botanist and author of the New York Times bestseller Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants. The event takes place on Wednesday, November 6, at Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Texas Township Campus, Dale B. Lake Auditorium. There are two lectures: 'Braiding Sweetgrass' at 10 a.m. and 'Restoration and Reciprocity' at 2:15 p.m. Preregistration is required, with one ticket per person. A book signing will follow immediately after the lectures. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each session, and tickets can be picked up at the will-call table. A QR code is provided for registration. The flyer includes an image of Robin Wall Kimmerer, the book cover of Braiding Sweetgrass, and a braid of sweetgrass at the bottom. Logos for Kalamazoo Valley Community College and its museum are included.

Visiting Writers Series: Robin Wall Kimmer, botanist and author

Wednesday, Nov. 6, 10am and 2:15pm, Texas Township Campus, Dale B. Lake Auditorium

Hear from Robin Wall Kimmer, New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teaching of Plants, during two lectures on Wednesday. Nov. 6 at the Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Texas Township Campus.

  • 10am: Braiding Sweetgrass
  • 2:15pm: Restoration and Reciprocity
  • Book signing immediately afterward.

Preregistration required to attend. One ticket per person. Note: Doors open 30 minutes prior to each lecture. Preregistrants will pick up their tickets at the will call table outside Dale B. Lake Auditorium. Your ticket will be released 15 minutes prior to the event and give to those on the waiting list.

A flyer for 'DiversiTea!' with the featured topic 'Disability as Diversity.' The event is scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Texas Township Campus, in Room 4370-4380. The flyer notes that tea, coffee, and gluten-free snacks will be provided. Attendees are reminded that this is a fragrance-free event and are asked to refrain from wearing scented products. RSVP is required by November 12, with a provided link: bit.ly/DiversiTea_Nov2024. The flyer features a purple background with illustrations of diverse hands holding cups of tea or coffee and the Kalamazoo Valley Community College logo at the bottom.

DiversiTea!

Tuesday, Nov. 19, 10-11am, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Texa Township Campus, Room 4370-4380

Featured Topic: Disability as Diversity. Tea, coffee, and gluten-free snacks provided. RSVP required by November 12. Note: THis even is fragrance free. Please refrain from wearing scented products.

Event flyer for 'MI-ACE Women's Network Kalamazoo Chapter Presents: Women of Influence' panel discussion. The event is scheduled for Thursday, November 7, 3:30-5:00 PM at Kalamazoo Valley Community College Texas Township Campus, Room 4240. The flyer includes the MI-ACE Women's Network and ACE Women's Network Michigan logos at the top. It describes a panel discussion featuring women leaders in academia, with event details, objectives for women attendees, and a QR code for registration. Light refreshments will be provided, with registration deadline of November 4. The bottom of the flyer includes three professional headshots of the panelists: Candy McCorkle, Ph.D., Karen T. Isble, and Paige Eagan, Ph.D. The flyer also includes the organization's mission statement about improving the climate for women in higher education careers throughout Michigan.

MI-ACE Women's Network Kalamazoo Chapter Presents: Women of Influence

Thursday. Nov. 7, 3:30-5pm, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Texa Township Campus, Room 4240

Featuring a panel discussion with influential women in academia from Kalmazoo Valley Community College, Western Michigan University, and Kalamazoo College. The panelists are Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Western Michigan University, Candy McCorkle, Ph.D.; Vice President for College Advancement, Kalamazoo College, Karen T. Isble; and Provost and Vice President for Instruction and Student Services at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Paige Eagan, Ph.D.

Women in academia are invitded to:

  • Celebrate the achievements of women leaders
  • Build relationships
  • share experiences
  • Foster a supportive community dedicated to advancing women in higher education

Light refreshments will be provided. Use QR code to register by Nov. 4.

MI-ACE is committed to improving the general climate and professional environment for women by identifying, developing, encouraging, advancing, linking, and supporting (IDEALS) women in higher education careers throught the state.