Diversity at Regis University
At Regis University, the term “diversity” affirms our faith-inspired commitment to build an inclusive community that values the dignity and contributions of all our members. In this community, human differences thrive in a learning environment characterized by the Jesuit traditions of mutual respect and the pursuit of justice. Age, gender, race/ethnicity, class, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and other human differences contribute to the richness and vitality of our living community.
October 2011 Events
October 5: Brown Bag Lecture – Office of Disability Services
What Did You Do to These Forms and What Do I Do With Them?
New Faculty: Have you received notifications from ODS regarding student
academic and/or testing accommodations? If not, you will at some point. Many of our ODS forms have moved to an electronic format this year as we strive to go green. Returning Faculty: Do you need a refresher on working with the ODS and our many, many forms? Do you have any questions or concerns on how to work with students who have self-identified to our office? Are there things you would like to see improved? This will be a great opportunity to ask questions and discuss how faculty and ODS can work together in order to support students with disabilities.
12:00-1:00 ALC (Claver Hall) Room 20
October 8-9: Diversity Student Leadership Retreat
Through this retreat we want to strengthen the relationships between the members of the affinity groups, motivate them to be part of important leadership roles at Regis, and to develop a greater understanding of what it means to be diverse, to accept diversity of others, to acknowledge the beauty of diversity through small and large group discussions and finally how to promote diversity at Regis. In addition, we hope to give the opportunity of minorities to connect with each other and create a supporting network.
Breckenridge, CO
October 11: National Coming Out Day
National Coming Out Day promotes a safe world for LGBT individuals to live truthfully and openly. A number of events around this important day keep us mindful of the importance of respect and unity in our community.
Coming Out Panel
6:00 pm Dayton Memorial Library Tracy Center (DML 202)
October 12: Brown Bag Lecture: Office of Disability Services
Universal Design (UD): What Does This Mean for Faculty in Higher Education?
Universal Design (UD) is the design of products and environments to be usable by all students, traditional aged or adult learners. UD for instruction is an approach to teaching that consists of the proactive design and use of inclusive instructional strategies that benefit a broad range of learners, not exclusively students with disabilities. This brown bag presentation will be a wonderful chance to learn about UD and how to get creative when implementing it into your course.
12:00-1:00 ALC (Claver Hall) Room 20
October 12: Prayers Without Borders
October 12: Movie and Dialogue
La Mission: La Mission: http://www.lamissionthemovie.com/ A reformed ex-convict and lowrider car aficionado kicks his beloved son out of the house after discovering that the boy has been living a secret life in Sundance Film Festival veteran Peter Bratt’s heartfelt family drama.
Sponsored by GSA, Mi Gente and the Office of Diversity
5:00 PM Regis Grill, Student Center
October 16-17: 9th Annual Faculty/Staff of Color Retreat
This gathering is intended to provide an opportunity for personal growth as well as avenue for open discussion concerning issues that are relevant to the lives of people of color employed at Regis University.
Sacred Heart Retreat Center in Sedalia
Please be sure to RSVP for this event
October 19: Brown Bag Lecture: Office of Disability Services
Disability Etiquette & Respect for Others: How to Work with People Who Have Disabilities
What does etiquette have to do with people who have disabilities? We treat everyone one the same, right? Wrong. Sensitivity toward people with disabilities is not only in the spirit of the ADA, it makes good business sense. You don’t have to feel awkward when dealing with a person who has a disability. This brown bag discussion will provide some basic tips for you to follow. This workshop is open to anyone (Faculty, staff, students).
12:00-1:00 MNH 136
October 19: Privilege Walk and Discussion
The purpose of the Privilege Walk is to learn to recognize how power and privilege can affect our lives even when we are not aware it is happening. This interactive activity will help demonstrate how social identifiers that are out of participants’ control have affected their privilege and the rights of members of their community. Participants will be encouraged to become aware and to critically reflect on their personal privileges associated with race, ethnicity, class, ability, religion and sexual orientation. The purpose of this activity is not to blame anyone for having more power or privilege or for receiving more help in achieving goals, but to have an opportunity to identify both obstacles and benefits experienced in our life.
5:00 PM Regis Grill, Student Center
October 26: Feast of Faith II- “Prots and Brats”
A teaching meal with an overview of evolution of the Protestant denominations. For more information contact Ken at (303) 458-4059 or kphillip-at-regis-dot-edu.
5:30 pm Faculty Lounge, Student Center
Activities are subject to change. Questions and inquiries should be addressed to Diversity Coordinator, Sonia Del Real: sdelreal-at-regis-dot-edu.
