In this session, Kenton, Callie and members of the GVSU Athletics Laker Inclusion Team will share about their process of activating engagement in Athletics around inclusion and equity. They will discuss the framework that has guided these efforts as well as successes and areas of resistance.
In this session, Kenton, Callie and members of the GVSU Athletics Laker Inclusion Team will share about their process of activating engagement in Athletics around inclusion and equity. They will discuss the framework that has guided these efforts as well as successes and areas of resistance.
Collecting more and better data centered on LGBTQ+ identity is essential to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ people yet there remains a persistent lack of routine and well designed data collection — leaving the challenges facing LGBTQ+ communities unknown to the greater population. This session explores best practices for collecting data on LGBTQ+ communities and presents evidence to support why thoughtful research is imperative for LGBTQ+ community members, students, faculty, and staff.
Collecting more and better data centered on LGBTQ+ identity is essential to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ people yet there remains a persistent lack of routine and well designed data collection — leaving the challenges facing LGBTQ+ communities unknown to the greater population. This session explores best practices for collecting data on LGBTQ+ communities and presents evidence to support why thoughtful research is imperative for LGBTQ+ community members, students, faculty, and staff.
Virginia Keeler is a Deaf artist, born and raised in Michigan, who has experienced firsthand the consequences of audism, language deprivation, and ableism. This testimony wishes to illuminate the everyday struggles and consequences of romantization of disabilities, as well as the complete lack of knowledge regarding to the Deaf world and culture.
Virginia Keeler is a Deaf artist, born and raised in Michigan, who has experienced firsthand the consequences of audism, language deprivation, and ableism. This testimony wishes to illuminate the everyday struggles and consequences of romantization of disabilities, as well as the complete lack of knowledge regarding to the Deaf world and culture.
Imposter syndrome is the inability to internalize a sense of accomplishment, often leaving people feeling like a fraud, unworthy, incompetent, or undeserving which can become. The workshop will take the form of small group discussions exploring anonymous personal narratives surrounding experiencing, upholding, and disrupting imposter syndrome. We will explore the difference between internal feelings of validation and the feelings that come with being marginalized within an organization.
Join us for a fun evening of poetry to celebrate the linguistic diversity of NMU! Northern students, faculty, and community members will present poems in languages other than English. (English translations will be included.) Snacks and refreshments will also be provided.
Any questions? Please contact Dr. Anna Zimmer at anzimmer@nmu.edu.
This event is sponsored by the Department of Languages, Literatures and International Studies, and the College of Arts and Sciences.
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Northern Center - Ballrooms
The Winter Semester Job Fair is an opportunity for companies and organizations to discuss full-time jobs and internships with students. There is no cost for students and alumni to attend this event.
Win a Prize! Students/Alumni who register in Handshake and also check in at the job fair will be placed into a drawing. Ten winners will be selected and notified the day after the fair.
There will be an opportunity to get a professional headshot taken at the fair!
Click here for information on preparing for in-person fairs. Please contact NMU Career Services if you have any questions.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Northern Center - Ballrooms
The Summer Employment Fair is an opportunity for companies and organizations to discuss summer jobs, internships and part-time jobs with students. There is no cost for students and alumni to attend this event.
Win a Prize! Students/Alumni who register in Handshake and also check in at the job fair will be placed into a drawing. Ten winners will be selected and notified the day after the fair.
There will be an opportunity to get a professional headshot taken at the fair!
Click here for information on preparing for in-person fairs. Please contact NMU Career Services if you have any questions.
