Conversations of Understanding
Conversations of Understanding is an event that is becoming an ongoing fixture across the SIU System and on our individual campuses. It provides a series of exchanges where students, alumni, faculty, staff and the broader SIU communities can share their experiences and thoughts on a variety of themes related to diversity, inclusion and equity. We want to be a model for others in higher education and be recognized as a leader for our work in fostering understanding of relevant contemporary issues.
Leading Efforts to Advance an Antiracist and Inclusive Campus Community - March 28, 2022
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Rethinking the African American History
of Southern Illinois University - February 15, 2022
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Perspectives On Creating, Sustaining, and Expanding Antiracist Initiatives Across SIU Campuses - December 1, 2021
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Perspectives on Creating an Antiracist System- October 20, 2021
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Race and Athletics - April 27, 2021
INTERSECTIONAL DISCRIMINATION RACE, DISABILITY, GENDER, LGBTQIA - March 30, 2021
International Student Challenges and Opportunities - February 23, 2021
Racism, COVID-19 and The SIU System - January 26, 2021
African American History at SIU and in the SIU Region - November 16, 2020
Strategies and Actions to Dismantle Systemic Racism – October 14, 2020
Race-Based Trauma and Mental Health – September 21, 2020
Hate Speech and Social Media – August 25, 2020
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Conversation Handouts
Systemic Racism in Higher Education – June 29, 2020
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Post-conversation Questions and Answers