ATTENTION: College offices closed for business through Jan. 1. More.
Maintenance outages this weekend. Diversity: Events
Diversity, Study Abroad and TRIO Programs works diligently year-round to plan events and diversity initiatives for you. Our programs are only as great as the people who attend, so check out our calendar and save the dates!
Heritage Months
Oct. 11: National Coming Out Day
Nov.: American Indian Heritage Month
Dec. 1: World AIDS Day
Jan. 17: MLK Day
Feb.: Black History Month
March: Women's History Month
April: Celebrate Diversity Month
May: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
June: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month
WOMEN’S HERSTORY MONTH AT COLUMBUS STATE!
The national theme for Women’s Herstory Month in 2013 is “Women Inspiring Innovation Through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics”
Celebrate the history and future of women at Columbus State this year at the following events listed below. Info on WHM events: diversity@cscc.edu | 614-287-2426 | FR 223
| Program or Initiative | Date, Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Web campaign: STEM Women at CSCC Throughout the month of March, watch for profiles of female CSCC faculty and staff who work in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). |
Website all month | CSCC Website |
| WHM Spa Day Take a time out for some “spa”cial treatment! Massages and light pampering provided by the CSCC Massage Program and friends from Uzuri Image Artistry. |
Thursday, 3/7 2:00pm – 5:00pm |
Library Studio |
| “Meals to Go” w/AVI Pre-packaged and pre-paid dinners to pick up on your way home after a busy day. …Or you can sponsor a student dinner! Submit orders through the Diversity and Study Abroad Programs Department. |
Wednesday, 3/20 and 3/27 2:00pm – 4:00pm |
pick-up Franklin 223 |
| Meditation Seminar 30-minute guided meditation sessions with wellness professional, Jennifer Long. |
Wednesday, 3/20 12:00pm – 2:00pm |
Delaware 158 |
| The Vagina Monologues As a college participant in the V-Day national movement (www.vday.org), guest performers from central Ohio perform monologues about the feminine experience. |
Friday, 3/22 7:00pm |
Nestor Auditorium |
| WHM Awards Reception Celebrate the leadership achievements of 10 CSCC women. Keynote: Tasha Lebow, former president of the National Association for Multicultural Education. |
Wednesday, 3/27 11:00am – 1:00pm |
WD Ballroom |
| “Imagine Your Path to Success—A Women’s Leadership Circle Conversation” Join the Women’s Employee Resource Group (ERG) for a work/life balance conversation with female leaders at the college. |
Thursday, 3/28 3:30pm – 5:30pm |
Nestor Seminar Room D |
| "The Challenges and Triumphs of Women in the U.S. Military" Maj. Gen. Deborah Ashenhurst, first female adjutant general of the Ohio National Guard. |
Friday, 3/29 12 noon |
WD Ballroom |
| WHM Family Pasta Night Love makes a family! Bring your loved ones to an informal dinner where CSCC students and colleagues honor the sheroes or heroes in their lives. |
Friday, 3/29 6:30pm – 8:00pm |
WD Ballroom |
NEW! Employee Resource Groups
Employee Resource Groups: A commitment to diversity, our students and each other
During the 2012 academic year, the Department of Diversity and Study Abroad Programs is working in partnership with Institutional Advancement and Human Resources to reaffirm our commitment to students and to each other as colleagues.By providing more targeted and in-depth networking opportunities for diverse faculty, staff and administrators, Employee Resource Groups will help employees build relationships as well as a deeper sense of community.
Employee Resource Groups are designed to create and sustain an environment in which employees can achieve his or her potential and provide an intellectually rich and engaging forum. The groups will share diverse views, perspectives, support and experiences and foster excellence in working, teaching, research, service, and community partnerships. Upcoming meeting dates for the three groups are:
