Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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In this interactive virtual workshop, participants will review common terminology and concepts used in diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and examine how they can promote inclusion and belonging through intentional language and communication.
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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Lunch and Learn: The Importance of Using Pronouns
Join the ForHealth Consulting Cultural Diversity Committee, LGBTA Affinity Group, Diversity and Inclusion Office and UMass Memorial Health to discuss the importance of honoring identity and respectfully using pronouns.
Participants will learn about:
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the “whys” and “hows” of using pronouns;
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normalizing pronoun use with personal introductions to respect others and foster inclusion;
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LGBTQ+ data collection initiatives;
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how to update pronouns in Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Outlook email signatures; and
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best practices to correct pronoun mistakes gracefully.
April 3, noon
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Monday, April 8, 2024
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UMass Memorial Health is pleased to invite members of UMass Chan Medical School to the second session of the new Bystander Intervention Training series. This new training, offered by external partner Right to Be, teaches learners the 5Ds of bystander intervention you can use to support someone who’s being harassed, emphasize that harassment is not OK, and demonstrate to people in your life that they too have the power to make our communities and workplaces safer. Contact mydevelopment@umassmemorial.org for more information.
Bystander Intervention to Stop Antisemitic Harassment
Thursday, April 11, 2024
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The Office of Well-Being invites staff, faculty and students to interact with various UMass Chan departments and local businesses that holistically support the well-being of the UMass Chan community. Participate in FREE fitness classes in the Fitness Center, raffles, demos, crafts, meditations, ergonomic assessments, IT Help Desk assessments, blood pressure and other biometrics screenings, book swaps, healthy snacks, games, and so much more.
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Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha, PhD, MPH, the Julia A. Okoro Professor of Black Maternal Health in the Department of Public Health and Community Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine, will deliver the kickoff lecture for Black Maternal Health Week, part of the Health Equity Distinguished Lecture Series hosted by the UMass Chan Collaborative in Health Equity.
Albert Sherman Center Auditorium and Zoom
Friday, April 12, 2024
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Speaker: Margaret G. Parker, MD, MPH, professor of pediatrics and academic chief of the Neonatology Division at UMass Chan Medical School and UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center.
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Saturday, April 13, 2024
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Community Baby Shower UMass Chan Medical School and the Glō Mom Initiative will be hosting a Community Baby Shower during Black Maternal Health Week. The Community Baby Shower connects women in need with subject matter experts on prenatal care, lactation, childbirth, exercise, nutrition and postpartum health with an effort to reduce the gap in accessible prenatal care, gathering in a central location for onsite assistance free of charge. Albert Sherman Center, Multi-Purpose Room |
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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The Worcester Division of Public Health is hosting this event in collaboration with UMass Chan, UHAI for Health and the Massachusetts Organization of African Descendants.
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April 16, 9 a.m. to noon Worcester Division of Public Health 25 Meade St., Worcester and on Teams |
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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Director, URiM Community Workforce Development and Capacity Building, Collaborative in Health Equity, UMass Chan Medical School
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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