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Division of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement
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Division of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement
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Division of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement
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Division of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement

Inclusion

 

Summit

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    Telling Our Stories, Making a Difference: Lessons in History, Hope, and Resilience Facilitated by Cathy Renna (she/her) Looking back over three decades of LGBTQ+ activism, Cathy Renna has not only seen history but been part of making it. Sharing her experiences of the power of media advocacy and community-focused storytelling, she brings a message that connects the queer history of struggle with today’s political and cultural climate—and invites all of us to learn from the past as we move forward. How do

    9:50 AM - 10:35 AM

    Livingston Hall

    Facilitated by Cathy Renna (she/her)

    Join coLAB Arts for a unique performance that brings to life oral history interviews with members of our Rutgers community who reflect on and respond to the legacy of Tyler Clementi. Through this workshop, participants will explore what kinds of behaviors create spaces of belonging and trust. Participants will learn the tools of deep listening and the power of personal connection.

    10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

    Livingston Hall

    Facilitated by coLAB Arts

    The Upstander Pledge Facilitated by Jane Clementi (she/her) Jane Clementi co-founded the Tyler Clementi Foundation to make sure that society learns the consequences of discrimination and bullying, as she learned all too personally through the loss of her son Tyler. The mission of the Tyler Clementi Foundation is to end all online and offline bullying in schools, workplaces, and faith communities, through educational research, legislative advocacy, and awareness programming. Jane’s hope is to ignite a cultur

    12:15 PM - 12:30 PM

    Livingston Hall

    Facilitated by Jane Clementi (she/her)

    There are millions of undocumented people in the United States, including members of our very own Rutgers community. Using an asset-based framework, this session will provide participants with foundational knowledge about the needs, practices, and diverse perspectives within undocumented communities, while promoting a culture of inclusion and respect. The current political climate and its impacts on college campuses will be included as context to improve understanding. Participants will have the opportunity

    1:15 PM - 3:15 PM

    Gathering Lounge

    Co-Facilitated by Manuel Sosa-Garcia (he/him) and Paolo Miyashiro Bedoya, Ed.M. (he/him)

    This interactive workshop will provide participants with foundational knowledge about the cultural needs, practices, and diverse experiences within Jewish and Muslim communities. The session is designed to promote inclusion, respect, and belonging across campus. The workshop will include context around the impact of the current political climate and recent acts of bias on college campuses. However, this training is not a forum for political debate about the Middle East. The focus remains on the Rutgers–New

    1:15 PM - 3:15 PM

    Livingston Hall

    Co-Facilitated by Kerri Willson (she/her), Rev. Katrina Jenkins (she/her), Rabbi Josh Lobel, (he/him), Kaiser Aslam (he/him)

    Meet the Presenters

    Manuel Sosa-Garcia wears glasses, a blue sweater and collared shirt and tie. A red speech bubble features a icon of a bar graph.
    A Community-Wide Approach to Supporting Undocumented People at Rutgers

    Manuel Sosa-Garcia

    (he/him)

    Kerri has long hair and wears a red shirt. There is an orange speech bubble with an icon of a handshake in the corner.
    Jewish and Muslim Ally Zone: Fostering Inclusion and Respect

    Kerri Willson

    (she/her)

    Cathy Renna has short hair, glasses and wears a grey courduory jacket. There is a blue speech bubble with an icon of a megaphone in the corner.
    Telling Our Stories, Making a Difference: Lessons in History, Hope, and Resilience

    Cathy Renna

    (she/her)

    square coLAB arts logo with yellow outline. A green speech bubble with three heart icons is in the top corner
    Behaviors of Belonging: When Action is Needed, How Can We Create Spaces of Belonging?

    coLAB Arts

    Rabbi Josh Lobel wears a blue and white checked shirt and red cap that says Rabbi. A orange speech bubble with an icon of handshake is in the corner.
    Jewish and Muslim Ally Zone: Fostering Inclusion and Respect

    Rabbi Josh Lobel

    (he/him)

    Kaiser Aslam wears a blue suit and striped tie. An orange speech bubble with an icon of a handshake is in the corner.
    Jewish and Muslim Ally Zone: Fostering Inclusion and Respect

    Kaiser Aslam

    (he/him)