Events
Our Events
Welcome to the Mitchell-West Center for Social Inclusion events page! We are excited you are interested in the events we are currently sponsoring!
Women's History Month Events
March Events!
Mini Canvas Paint Party
March 15th, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Rice Hall, 1st Floor
Diversity Education Week
Kick Off Event April 3rd, 11am, Rivers Patio
Supporting Non-traditional Students
April 3rd, 3pm - 4pm, GUC Loft
Take the Pledge
To Use Inclusive Language April 4th, 11am, GUC Atrium
Poets and Innovation Across Alabama
Salaam Green, April 13th, 5:30 pm, Florence Lauderdale Public Library
WELCOME
Thank you for visiting our events page! For questions of accommodations requests, please email socialinclusion@una.edu.
Spring 2023
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Make A Vision Board Wednesday, January 11, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mitchell-West Center for Social Inclusion (Rice Hall 1st Floor) |
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Snow More Stress with UPC Tuesday, January 24, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm GUC Atrium |
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For Your Future Fest Thursday, January 26, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Student Rec Center |
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UServe Reading at W.C. Handy Elementary February All Month |
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BHM Anime Night Wednesday, February 1, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Communications 131 |
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Supporting Nontraditional Students Friday, February 3, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm GUC Loft |
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Self-Advocacy Monday, February 6, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Collier Library 222 |
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Side Hustle Expo Wednesday, February 8, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm GUC Atrium |
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Love Every Shade of You Friday, February 10, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Rivers Patio |
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Friendship Bracelets Monday, February 13, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm GUC Atrium |
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Speed Friending Monday, February 13, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Student Counseling Services Lobby |
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The Black Experience at UNA Luncheon Tuesday, February 14, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm GUC Performance Center |
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Random Acts of Kindness Thursday, February 16, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm GUC Atrium |
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Anime Night Wednesday, March 1, 6:00 pm -7:00 pm Communications 131 |
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Feel Good Naked Week Wednesday and Thursday, March 1 - March 2, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm GUC Atrium |
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International Women's Day + Drive + Feminist Affinity Group Wednesday, March 8, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm MWCSI + CWS |
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Urban Music Symposium Friday, March 10, 9:00 am - 6 pm The Mane Room |
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Spring Break Safety Tuesday, March 14, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm GUC Atrium |
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Equal Pay Day Tuesday, March 14, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm GUC Atrium |
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Drop by Hours and Paint a Mini Canvas Wednesday, March 15, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mitchell-West Center for Social Inclusion (Rice Hall 1st Floor) |
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Women of Action Wednesday, March 15, 5:00 pm GUC Loft |
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Who's That Lucky Charm Friday, March 17, 8:00 am - 2:30 pm MWCSI+CWS |
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Diversity Education Week Kick Off Monday, April 3, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Rivers Patio |
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Supporting Non-traditional Students Workshop Monday, April 3, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm GUC Loft |
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month Tuesday, April 4, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm GUC Atrium |
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Identity Pledge Tuesday, April 4, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm GUC Atrium |
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Student Panel Tuesday, April 4, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm GUC Performance Center |
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Pizza and Fries Monday, April 10, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Rivers Patio |
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Poets and Innovation Across Alabama with Salaam Green Thursday, April 13, 5:30 pm Florence Lauderdale Public Library |
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Shine Your Light Yoga Monday, April 17, 7:00 pm -7:30 pm Intermural's Field |
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Kayaking Friday, April 28 More details coming soon! |
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Lions Lend A Hand Tuesday, August 16, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm GUC Atrium |
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Popsicle Party with DSS Friday, August 19, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Amphitheater |
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UServe Launch Party Monday, August 22, 6:00 pm Olive Hall Patio |
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Let's Taco Bout Consent Tuesday, August 23, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Rivers Patio |
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Affinity Group Kick-off Party Tuesday, August 23, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Outdoor Adventure Center |
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Campus Resources Scavenger Hunt Thursday, August 25, 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Pick up your cards at Mitchell-West Center for Social Inclusion |
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Pride Picnic and Paddle Boarding (with Shoals Diversity Center) Saturday, August 27, 4:00 pm McFarland Park |
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Voter Registration Monday, August 29, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm GUC Atrium |
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Voter Registration Tuesday, August 31, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm GUC Atrium |
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I2E2 Thursday - Friday, September 1 - September 2 More details coming soon! |
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White Ribbon Week - Sexual Assault Tuesday, September 6, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm GUC Atrium |
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White Ribbon Week - Sexual Assault Wednesday, September 7, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm GUC Atrium |
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Speed Friending Wednesday, September 7, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm SCS Lobby |
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Anime Night Wednesday, September 7, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Communications Building 131 |
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Pride at the River (Kayaking with Shoals Diversity Center) Saturday, September 10, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Cox Creek Kayak Launch |
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Name Change Clinic Tuesday, September 13, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Drop by the Mitchell-West Center for Social Inclusion anytime (Rice Hall 1st Floor) |
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Teaching Workshop - Supporting International Students Thursday, September 15, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Powers Hall |
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Student Workshop on Metacognition Tuesday, September 20, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Collier 222 |
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Self-Advocacy Workshop with Stacy Lee Tuesday, October 4, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Communications Building 126 |
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Anime Night Wednesday, October 5, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Communications Building 131 |
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World Mental Health Day Monday, October 10, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm GUC Atrium |
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Coming Out and Staying Safe Workshop Monday, October 10, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Communications Building 126 |
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Safe Zone Training Tuesday, October 11, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm GUC Loft |
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National Coming Out Day Tuesday, October 11, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm GUC Atrium |
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UServe + Alternative Breaks Trip Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - October 15 More details coming soon! |
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UServe: Trinity Monday Meals Monday, October 17 More details coming soon! |
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Women of Action Panel Wednesday, October 19, 5:30 pm GUC Performance Center |
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Domestic Violence Awareness Tuesday, October 25, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm GUC Atrium |
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Teaching Post-COVID Thursday, October 27, 2:00 pm GUC Loft |
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First-Gen Celebration Tuesday, November 8, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Collier Library, Room 222 |
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Popcorn and Patriarchy Tuesday, November 8, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Communications Building 126 |
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Frost Fest Wednesday, January 12, 9:00 am - 11:00 am GUC Atrium |
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MLK Day of Service (Update: Canceled) Monday, January 17, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm MLK Day March is still scheduled for 12 noon in front of the Wendell Gunn Commons. |
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Pose Screening + Special Guest (Update: Canceled) Thursday, February 3, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Communications Building 131 |
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UServe: Common Ground Shoals Tuesday, February 8, 4:00 pm More details announced soon! |
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The Confluence of Language, Behavior, and Youth Justice with Dr. Shameka Standford Wednesday, February 9, 12:00 pm Webinar | Register Here |
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Women of Action: Dr. Pat Sanders Wednesday, February 9, 5:30 pm Zoom | Register Here |
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Random Acts of Kindness Monday, February 14, 11:00 am GUC Atrium |
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BHM Winter Break Trip Friday, February 18, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm More details coming soon! |
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Anime Night - TBA Wednesday, March 2, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Communications 131 |
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Women of Action: Ruby V. Adams Wednesday, March 9, 5:30 pm Zoom | Register Here |
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Trans Day of Visibility Wednesday, March 23, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm GUC Atrium |
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Safe Zone Training Wednesday, March 23, 2:00 pm GUC Loft | Register Here |
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Diversity Education Week Kickoff Monday, April 4, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Rivers Patio |
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DEI in the Workplace Tuesday, April 5, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Collier 222 |
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IHP: Oral History Training Tuesday, April 5, 1:00 pm More details coming soon! |
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Anime Night - TBA Wednesday, April 6, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Communications Building 131 |
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DSS Movie Screening Thursday, April 7, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm More details coming soon! |
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Women of Action: Michelle Eubanks Wednesday, April 13, 5:30 pm Zoom | Register Here |
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UServe: AIDB Tuesday, April 19 More details coming soon! |
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History Harvest Friday, April 22 - Saturday, April 23 Collier Library |
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Lions Lend a Hand Tuesday, August 17, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Shelby Way | Learn More |
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Meet and Greet Wednesday, August 25, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Rivers Patio |
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Anime Night - "Odd Taxi" Wednesday, September 1, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm In-person Event - Details: Screening will be in Communications Building 131. University mandated COVID Precautions will be taken. |
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Women of Action: Gabriela Snell Wednesday, September 8, 5:30 pm Zoom | Register Here |
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National Day of Service Saturday, September 11, 10:00 am Rice Hall Parking Lot |
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Picture a Scientist: Documentary Screening Monday, September 13, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Science Building | Room 133 |
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Sexual Citizens Discussion Monday, September 13, 6:00 pm Norton Auditorium |
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Supporting Lifelong Learners in the Classroom Thursday, September 16, 2:00 pm GUC Loft | Register Here |
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Webinar with Jeffery Blout Friday, September 17, 10:00 - 11:00 am Zoom | Register Here |
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Webinar with Dr. Cheron Davis Monday, September 20, 9:00 am Zoom | Register Here |
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LGBTQ+ Dating 101 Wednesday, September 22, 5:30 pm GUC Loft | Register Here |
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I2E2: GEN-C Friday, September 24, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm GUC Performance Center |
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UServe: October Tuesday, October 5, 5:30 pm Rivers Patio | Register Here |
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Anime Night - Jujutsu Kaisen Wednesday, October 6, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm In-person Event - Details: Screening will be in Communications Building 131. University mandated COVID Precautions will be taken. |
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UServe: October Tuesday, October 12, 5:30 pm Shoals Dream Center | Register Here |
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Women of Action: Randa Hovater Wednesday, October 13, 5:30 pm Zoom | Register Here |
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Thursday, October 14, 6:00 pm Zoom | Register Here |
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Webinar with Jenn Simms Friday, October 15, 11:00 am Zoom | Register Here |
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Bridge Story Slam Sunday, October 24, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Bridge Theatre: 112 2nd Ave, Decatur, AL |
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Safe Zone Training Wednesday, October 27, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm GUC 200 | Register Here |
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Anime Night - Radiant Wednesday, November 3, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm In-person Event - Details: Screening will be in Communications Building 131. University mandated COVID Precautions will be taken. |
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UServe: November Tuesday, November 16, 5:30 pm Rice Hall Parking Lot |
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Women of Action: Trinda Owens Wednesday, November 10, 5:30 pm Zoom | Register Here |
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Webinar with Dr. Thema Tuesday, November 16, 11:00 am Zoom | Register Here |
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Frost Fest Wednesday, January 13, 9:00 am - 11:00 am Ampitheater |
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MLK Service Day Monday, January 18, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Commons |
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Sunseri Speaker Series Thursday, January 28, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Zoom • Register Here |
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The History of Faculty Integration at UNA February, All Month Collier Library |
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Anime Night ft. Afro Samuari Wednesday, February 3, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm In-person Event - Details: Screening will be in Communications Building 131. Face coverings are required along with social distancing. There is limited seating. Screening Disclaimer: There are uses of explicit language. |
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Breakaway: Ethical Storytelling Workshop Thursday, February 4, 5:00 pm Zoom • Register Here |
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The Neurosicence of Trauma Thursday, February 11, 11:00 am Zoom • Register Here |
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UServe: Ethical Storytelling Thursday, February 11, 5:00 pm Zoom • Register Here |
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Black History Month Speaker Series: Faylita Hicks (Rescheduled: Mar 10) Monday, February 15, 5:00 pm Zoom • Register Here |
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Women of Action ft. Tori Bailey (Rescheduled: Feb 24) Wednesday, February 17, 5:30 pm Zoom • Register Here |
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Gendered Aspects of the Pandemic Monday, February 22, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Zoom • Register Here |
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Black Excellence Week - Candle Light Vigil Monday, February 22, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Amphitheater |
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Black Excellence Week - Allyship Wednesday, February 24, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm GUC Atrium |
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Inclusive Teaching Workshop Thursday, February 25, 3:00 pm Zoom • Register Here |
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Anime Night ft. Cautious Hero Wednesday, March 3, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm In-person Event Details: Screening will be in Communications Building 131. Face coverings are required along with social distancing. There is limited seating. |
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French Film Festival Wednesday, March 3, 6:00 pm Wesleyan Auditorium |
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International Women's Day and Tie Dye Monday, March 8, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Rivers Patio |
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The Pushouts - Documentary Monday, March 8, 5:30 pm In-person Event Details: Screening will be in Communications Building 131. Face coverings are required along with social distancing. There is limited seating. |
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Ida B. Wells Documentary Screening Monday, March 15, 5:00 pm In-person Event Details: Screening will be in Communications Building 131. Face coverings are required along with social distancing. There is limited seating. |
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I2E2 "Meet the New Creative Professional" Tuesday, March 16, 6:00 pm Zoom • Register Here |
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Women of Action ft. Chelsea Kauchick (Rescheduled: Mar 31) Wednesday, March 17, 5:30 pm Zoom • Register Here |
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Inclusive Teaching Workshop with Terrell Morton Thursday, March 18, 3:00 pm Zoom • Register Here |
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I2E2 "Preaching Beyond the Choir" Thursday, March 18, 6:00 pm Zoom • Register Here |
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Kickoff Diversity Education Week Monday, April 5, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Rivers Patio |
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ReThink Poverty Simulation Monday, April 5, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Zoom • Register Here |
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Safe Zone Training Wednesday, April 7, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm GUC Loft • Register Here In-person Event Details: Masks required and socially distanced tables provided. There is limited seating. |
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Anime Night ft. Samurai Champloo Wednesday, April 7, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm In-person Event Details: Screening will be in Communications Building 131. Face coverings are required along with social distancing. There is limited seating. |
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Inclusive Teaching Faculty Panel Thursday, April 8, 3:00 pm Zoom • Register Here |
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Autism: The Sequel Friday, April 9, 5:00 pm In-person Event Details: Screening will be at the BCM (670 N. Wood Avenue, Florence, AL). Face coverings are required along with social distancing. There is limited seating. |
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Breakaway: Building Stronger Communities through Active Citizenship Thursday, April 15, 5:00 pm Zoom • Register Here |
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Volunteer Fair Monday, April 19, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Shelby Way (Rain: GUC Atrium) |
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Women of Action ft. Andrea Holt Wednesday, April 21, 5:30 pm Zoom • Register Here |
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UServe: Earth Day Thursday, April 22, 5:00 pm Location TBA |
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Personal Statement - Documentary Monday, April 26, 5:30 pm In-person Event Details: Screening will be in Communications Building 131. Face coverings are required along with social distancing. There is limited seating. |
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Creating Inclusive and Affirming Spaces for the LGBTQ Community Wednesday, August 26, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Virtual Event - Register Here |
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Working Effectively with International Students Thursday, August 27, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Virtual Event - Register Here |
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Anime Night - Japan Sinks 2020 Thursday, September 3, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm In-person Event - Details: Screening will be in Communications Building 131. Face coverings are required along with social distancing. There is limited seating. |
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Free Expression: A UNA Series on the First Amendment Thursday, September 10, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Virtual Event - Join Here |
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We're At the Polls Webinar Tuesday, September 15, 12:00 pm Virtual Event - Register Here |
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Women of Action (Speaker: Dr. Rachel Winston) Wednesday, September 16, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Virtual Event - Register Here |
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Open Workshop: Identity-Based Activism Thursday, September 17, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Virtual Event - Register Here |
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Student Town Hall Meeting Thursday, September 17, 6:00 pm Virtual Event - Join Here |
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Intercultural/Social Justice Bingo Wednesday, September 22, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Outdoors in front of Rivers Hall |
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Free Expression: A UNA Series on the First Amendment Thursday, October 8, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Virtual Event - Join Here |
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Open Workshop: Resisting Performative Allyship Thursday, October 8, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Virtual Event - Register Here |
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Anime Night - Attack on Titan Thursday, October 8, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm In-person Event - Register Here Details: Screening will be in Communications Building 131. Face coverings are required along with social distancing. There is limited seating. |
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Suicide Prevention Training Friday, October 9, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Event - Register here |
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LGBTQIA+ Allyship Training Wednesday, October 14, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm In-person Event - Register Here Details: McKinney Building has accessible parking and gender neutral bathrooms. Face coverings are required along with social distancing. There is limited seating. |
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UServe ReThink Simulation Thursday, October 15, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Virtual Event - Register Here |
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Beyond the Gender Binary with Alok Vaid-Menon Sunday, October 18, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Virtual Event - Register Here |
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Women of Action (Speaker: Kaytrina Simmons) Wednesday, October 21, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Virtual Event - Register Here |
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Anime Night - Halloween Double Feature (Another / Hellsing Ultimate) Saturday, October 31, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm In-person Event - Details: Screening will be in Communications Building 131. Face coverings are required along with social distancing. There is limited seating. |
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Anime Night - Meng Qi Shi Shen Thursday, November 5, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm In-person Event - Register Here Details: Screening will be in Communications Building 131. Face coverings are required along with social distancing. There is limited seating. |
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Free Expression: A UNA Series on the First Amendment Thursday, November 12, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Virtual Event - Join Here |
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UServe Exploring Native American Issues Thursday, November 12, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Virtual Event - Register Here |
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Women of Action (Speaker: Janyce Fadden) Wednesday, November 18, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Virtual Event - Register Here |