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:

GENERAL MEETING: Sept.14 in Spotts 318, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sign language, the deaf community and deaf culture will be the focus of the meeting. For more information contact the meeting hosts, American Sign Language Club.

ALCOHOLIC AWARNESS PROGRAM: Sept. 15 in the Student Union Room 205, 5:30-6:30 p.m. This program will help educate students about alcohol and how to make smart decisions. Freshmen are especially urged to attend as college life is a brand new experience for them. Presented by: the Black Action Society. For more information contact Martin Akers, mca1415@sru.edu.

NEWS AND NOTES:

Diversity Resources:

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/studentlife/counseling/Pages/Welcome.aspx.

MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS GROUP: There is an Active Minds chapter at SRU, focused on destigmatizing and heightening the awareness of mental illness http://www.sru.edu/studentlife/counseling/Pages/activeminds.aspx. 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/academics/internationalservices/Pages/InternationalServices.aspx.

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/studentlife/multicultural/Pages/MulticulturalDiversityLinks.aspx.

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/academics/enrollment/StudentDisabilities/Pages/ServicesforStudentswithDisabilities.aspx.

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://www.sru.edu/studentlife/womenscenter/Pages/TheWomen%27sCenter.aspx.

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://www.sru.edu/studentlife/womenscenter/bridgeproject/Pages/TheBridgeProject.aspx.

PRESIDENT'S COMMISSIONS

DISABILITIES COMMISSION: Colleen Cooke, associate professor of parks and recreation/environmental education, is co-chair.

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:

BLOWIN’ MONEY FAST: A program presented by the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity designed to educate students about spending refund checks in a wise manner. Sept. 23, 7:14 -8:14 p.m. For more information contact Martin Akers, mca1351@sru.edu.

MARC ELLIOT’S STORY: Marc Elliot is a motivational speaker who was born with life-threatening disabilities then developed Tourette’s syndrome at age 9. Elliot shares his story and stresses the value of tolerance. Sept. 30, 8-9:30 p.m. in the University Union. Presented by UPB. upb@sru.edu. 724.738.2729.

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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