"We have a long way to go, but we are encouraged by the way UD has recognized where it must change and is taking concrete actions to build a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable University of Dayton for the future" says President Spina in his Dayton Daily News column.

I hope this new year refreshes our commitment and brings us closer to our students and mission. 

In this DSJ update, we share with you the dates and times for our DSJ Hangout sessions, an upcoming opportunity to partake in a DSJ student assessment in collaboration with the Diversity ILG group, as well as a series of stories, short anti-racism videos, and opportunities for you and your students. Feel free to disseminate those as you see fit. 

You will also find DSJ Q&A, a new space designed to address any questions you may share with us including pedagogy tips, research ideas, or any related issues that may be of interest to our colleagues.

Let us continue to collaborate, connect, actively care for our students, and practice wellbeing. Please do not hesitate to reach out if I can be of any support or assistance as we navigate Spring 2021 together. 

Looking forward, 

Youssef Farhat
CAP Diversity and Social Justice Coordinator
Common Academic Program | yfarhat1@udayton.edu

CAP is seeking stories to promote the exciting work taking place in and around the classroom especially in DSJ courses. Feel free to pitch stories, share this opportunity with students. Blog Guidelines

Highlights 

Opportunities for Students

Spring 2021: Rainbow Journey Group for LGBTQ+ Students & Allies | February 1- March 1
Jen Morinson-Williams, Campus Minister for the LGBTQ+ Community, is hosting a month-long discernment group for LGBTQ+ students. For more details, email morinwilliamsonj1@udayton.edu

Summer 2021: Global Learning Opportunities Focus on Racial Equity & Social Justice
The Center for International Programs has a series of international, domestic, and virtual opportunities incorporating CAP DSJ courses (RCE 200, PHL364, HSS 302/384, SSC 200) through the Global Learning Academy - a new, flexible global and intercultural program focusing on Racial Equity and Social Justice. Apply by February 1, 2021

Summer 2021: Humanity in Action Virtual Fellowship Program | June 1-23
Amsterdam, Berlin, Sarajevo, and Warsaw; followed by individual Action Project implementation
The Humanity in Action Fellowship brings together international groups of current students and recent graduates to explore current issues of liberal democracy, pluralism, human rights and social justice within the specific historical and cultural contexts of each of the program offices. Apply by February 14, 2021

Opportunities for Educators 

Spring 2021: CAP with Friends
CAP with Friends sessions via Zoom will provide opportunities for faculty to better understand CAP, think about CAP course design/redesign and the 4-Year Review process, as well as address any CAP-related questions. Hope you can join us! RSVP 

Spring 2021: Inclusive Excellence Academy IEA
The lineup for IEA sessions is exciting and focuses on action and advocacy. All information can be found on go.udayton.edu/iea and for registration, visit HR CE Portal. 

Fall 2021: Redlining, Inequality, or Research in Dayton
The UnDesign the Redline is coming to Dayton in partnership with the City of Dayton, Learn to Earn Dayton, UD, Sinclair, WSU, among other foundations. This exhibit examines the legacy of the 1935 Redlining maps. A series of related local programs will take place. Complete Interest Form

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