Rock Pride E-Newsletter

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A weekly summary of diversity and inclusion activities at Slippery Rock University

Social Equity Office: http://rockpride.sru.edu
University calendar: http://calendar.sru.edu

THIS WEEK

IN THE SISTERHOOD: THE WOMEN'S MOVEMENT IN PITTSBURGH: An oral history project highlighting our region's influential leaders in the women's movement during the latter part of the 1900s will be presented by the Women's Center, today through April 3 in Martha Gault Art Gallery, Maltby. This multimedia exhibit features a portrait gallery and video footage of women describing the strategies they used and the organizations they created in pursuit of equal rights for women and girls in southwest PA. For more information contact Jodi Solito, director of the Women's Center, at jodiann.solito@sru.edu.

$MART $TART: The Women’s Center presents a workshop intended for junior and senior undergraduate women who would like to prepare for the job market. The workshop will address the issues of: Personal Consequences of the Gender Wage Gap, Resources for Benchmarking Reasonable Salaries and Benefits, Negotiating Skills (how high to aim and be realistic; practice negotiating through role playing) and Know Your Bottom Line (develop a “bare-bones” budget to pay rent, buy groceries, repay student loans and other basic expenses). The workshop will take place Thursday from 6-9 p.m. in the Alumni House. Those who would like to attend should call the Women’s Center at 724.738.2992 and speak with Jodi Solito, Women’s Center director, to reserve a seat.

NEWS & NOTES

ASPIRING JOURNALISTS WANTED: The Rocket is looking for students who want to participate in the student newspaper. Paid staff and other positions are available to anyone who may be interested. For more information visit the Rocket Office in 220B, Eisenberg or contact Josh Rizzo at 724.575.2891.

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT: The President's Commission on the Status of Women is accepting applications for the Women of Distinction Award for 2010. The award honors students, staff, faculty, and administrative women who have set themselves apart in their mentoring and support of females on the SRU campus. Nomination forms may be found at: http://www.sru.edu/pages/14066.asp Nominations are due May 3 and may be submitted to Traci Zillifro, assistant professor of physical education.

Diversity Resources:

BRIDGE PROJECT

BRIDGE PROJECT: The Bridge Project is committed to the education of our community on issues of campus violence. It specifically addresses sexual assault/rape, dating violence and stalking. In addition to educational outreach advocacy services are also provided to survivors of violence. Services are free and confidential. For more information, visit 007E Strain Behavioral Science Building, call 724.738.2121, or connect to: http://administration.sru.edu/bridgeproject/main.htm.

COUNSELING CENTER

COUNSELING CENTER: The mission of the Student Counseling Center at Slippery Rock University supports and promotes the psychological, academic and holistic health of Slippery Rock students. All services are free and confidential. The office welcomes visits at Rhoads hall, calls to 724.738.2034, or connects to: http://www.sru.edu/pages/13161.asp.

MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS GROUP: There is an Active Minds chapter at SRU, focused on destigmatizing and heightening the awareness of mental illness http://www.activeminds.org/. For more information, call Melissa Nard, assistant professor counseling center, at 724.738.2034.

DIVERSITY and INCLUSION

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION TEAM: Student, staff, faculty and administrative leaders across campus are serving on the Diversity and Inclusion Team. It is are charged with serving as active leaders of the change journey and collaborating with other diversity units, allowing for maximum institutional gains, and establishing daily operational activities that center on evolving the institutional culture and capabilities. For further information, contact Jessamine Montero, senior officer for diversity and inclusion, at jessamine.montero@sru.edu.

INTERNATIONAL SERVICES

INTERNATIONAL SERVICES: The Office of International Services is committed to assisting with the internationalization of the university by serving as a resource center; providing services to international students, faculty and scholars; assisting students and faculty going overseas; and integrating international students and scholars into campus and local community life. It welcomes visits at 114 Carruth Rizza Hall, calls to 724.738.2057, or connects to: http://www.sru.edu/pages/7588.asp.

LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER RESOURCE CENTER

THE LGBT RESOURCE CENTER: The LGBT Resource Center is located in the basement of the University Union, by the video games center. Hours for spring are: Monday, 1-8 p.m.; Tuesday, 12:15-5 p.m.; Wednesday, 11a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday, 12:15-5:30 p.m.; Friday, 11a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturday, closed; Sunday, 1-4 p.m. For further information, contact the Office of Multicultural Development, at 724.738.2700.

MIDDLE EAST STUDIES CENTER AT SRU

MESRU: The Middle East Studies at Slippery Rock University mission is to provide students with knowledge and information about the Middle East region's economic, social, historic, artistic, cultural and political developments and to promote teaching, learning and awareness of its diverse range of languages, cultures, and people. For more information contact Eric Tuten, assistant professor of history, at 724.738.4913 or visit: http://academics.sru.edu/cbiss/MESRU/mission.htm.

OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT

OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT: The vision of the Office of Multicultural Development is to be the impetus for successful experiences for historically underrepresented students, as well as for all constituents of the larger campus community. It welcomes all students, staff and faculty to visit and participate in services and programs. For more information, visit 102 University Union, call 724.738.2700, or connect to http://www.sru.edu/pages/6577.asp.

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS WITH DIABILITIES

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Services through the Office for Students with Disabilities are available to any enrolled Slippery Rock University student having a documented disability. Appropriate accommodations are individually based upon identified need. For more information, stop in at 122 Bailey Library, call 724.738.4877, or connect to http://www.sru.edu/pages/10721.asp.

WOMEN'S CENTER

WOMEN'S CENTER: The Women's Center of Slippery Rock University offers information, programming,and advocacy for and about women.

Its staff is dedicated to addressing social justice issues, including gender inequality and interpersonal violence. The center welcomes all students, staff and faculty to visit participate in services and programs. For more information, visit 007E Strain Behavioral Science Building, call 724.738.2992, or connect to: http://administration.sru.edu/womenscenter/whome.htm.

PRESIDENT'S COMMISSIONS

LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER ISSUES COMMISSION: Meetings are the second Wednesday of the month. Catherine Massey, associate professor of psychology, and Colleen Cooke, associate professor of parks and recreation, are co-chairs.

RACIAL AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY COMMISION: Meetings are the first Thursday of the month. Michelle McCollin, assistant professor of special education and Frederick White, assistant professor of English, are co-chairs. Diversity luncheons, which are open to the entire community, are the second Wednesday of each month, at the University Club from noon-1 p.m.

WOMEN'S COMMISSION: Meetings are the fourth Wednesday of the month. Betsy McKinley, associate professor of physical education, is the chair.

ON THE HORIZON:

$MART $TART: The Women's Center presents a workshop intended for junior and senior undergraduate women who would like to prepare for the job market. The workshop will address the issues of: Personal Consequences of the Gender Wage Gap, Resources for Benchmarking Reasonable Salaries and Benefits, Negotiating Skills (how high to aim and be realistic; practice negotiating through role playing) and Know Your Bottom Line (develop a "bare-bones" budget to pay rent, buy groceries, repay student loans and other basic expenses). The workshop will take place April 8, 6-9 p.m. in the Russell Wright Alumni House and Conference Center. Those who would like to attend should call the Women's Center at 724.738.2992 and speak with, Jodi Solito, Women's Center director, to reserve a seat.

SRAIGHT TALK: RockOut hosts a monthly event that encourages acceptance of diversity. Everyone is welcome at 12:30 p.m. April 13. The meeting will be in Spotts Auditorium. Contact Ashley Ranck at anr2746@sru.edu.

I-RESPECT NOMINATIONS:

I-RESPECT NOMINATIONS: Remember first to listen; Embrace differences; See what everyone can contribute; Practice understanding; Encourage a broader perspective; Connect your learning to the world; Transform our community. Actions speak louder than words. If you experience a student, staff, faculty, administrator or campus community member demonstrating an act of RESPECT, please consider acknowledging them through our I-Respect campaign. For any and all nomination(s), click here for the form.

RESPECT THE ROCK SUBMISSIONS:

Those with briefs related to upcoming diversity campus announcements, events, programs and activities may submit items for consideration via e-mail to: respect@sru.edu. All submissions must be received by noon the Monday prior to Friday's distribution and must include what the event is, who is sponsoring it, where it will take place, when it will take place and a contact number for additional information.

Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

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