Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Multicultural Education Newsletter
October 2022 | B-Term | Fall 2022
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The ODIME team is putting the finishing touches on our various identity centers. We are excited to announce the renovations at the OASIS Multicultural Center (OASIS House) at 20 Schussler Road are largely complete and the spaces are now fully available for student use.
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Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Please pardon our appearance as the Collegiate Religious Center (CRC) continues to undergo exterior upgrades.
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Voter Education and Registration
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Election Day 2022
Tuesday, November 8th
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education (ODIME) are non-partisan entities and do not support or oppose any political candidate or party.
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WPI Launches ProjectConnect
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Want to get to know students outside of your social group? Help build community on campus? ProjectConnect is a fun, 6-session led by the Peer Well-Being Ambassadors. The program is designed to foster conversation, connection, and community.
This will count for the Mental Health and Well-Being theme of the First-Year Checklist for first year students who are participating in the Insight Program.
For more information or if you have any questions, please email Jermoh Kamara at gr-centerforwell-being@wpi.edu.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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The Latest from the Office of Student Aid & Financial Literacy
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In mid-October, all 2022–23 FAFSA filers at WPI (except anticipated graduating seniors) will receive an email asking them to file for 2023–24. The FAFSA is due by March 31, 2023 and will require 2021 tax information. You’re encouraged to use the Data Retrieval Tool to fill out your FAFSA to assist with the streamlining process. WPI’s FAFSA code is 002233 . Please note that, unlike when they applied for admission, upper class students do not need to fill out the CSS Profile.
Not all students will be selected for verification by the Department of Education (upon completion of the FAFSA, your student’s Student Aid Report will indicate if they have been selected), but those who are will be required to complete verification documents prior to receiving their award in early summer 2023 for fall 2023. More information will be shared with those selected in early 2023 via email.
Be sure your student is checking the student aid portal for any aid requirements that are still due. Students must review any emails sent from our office regarding finalizing loan requirements. Federal Direct Loan requirements may be completed via studentaid.gov. Institutional Loan requirements (Manning Loans and other WPI Institute Loans) were sent via ECSI, a third-party vendor contracted with WPI, in mid-August from the Business Office.
As a reminder, upper class students will be required to sign a new disclosure form for the Manning Loans and other WPI Institute Loans even though they may have already signed their promissory note in a prior year. Requirements must be complete for loans to be disbursed to the student’s bill; if loan requirements remain incomplete, the student’s Federal Direct and WPI Institutional Loans may be canceled. Don’t hesitate to reach out to the office at finaid@wpi.edu or 508-831-5469.
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WPI Job Fair
Sunday, October 18, 2022
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST
Rubin Campus Center Odeum
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Citizenship Clinic
Saturday, November 12, 2022
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
Rock of Salvation Church
829 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610
Free Immigration Legal Workshop to assist lawful permanent residents (LPRs) in their applications to become U.S. citizens. Hosted by the Worcester Citizenship Working Group in partnership with The Rock of Salvation Church and Catholic Charities Worcester County
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Pride: LGBTQIAP+ Networking and Support Group
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ODIME would like to bring together folks within the WPI community who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and Pansexual in an effort to support one another as well as our larger LGBTQIAP+ community.
Please note: the “+” is used to respectfully and sensitively recognize all populations in the community, so if you identify within this group, you are welcome!
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Protecting Your Spirit, Mind, and Body
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Upcoming Campus Programs and Events
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Upcoming Holidays, Holy Days, and Commemorative Days
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- National Chocolate Day (October 28)
- Halloween (October 31)
- Reformation Day (October 31)
- October 2022 is observed as:
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Domestic Violence Awareness
- National Domestic Violence Awareness And Prevention
- National Youth Substance Use Prevention
- National Youth Justice Action Month
- National Arts And Humanities Month
Happy Birthday to all of the October babies! |
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WPI:
Higher Education News:
Local/State/National/International News:
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Global STEM Education Initiative at WPI
Interim President Wole Soboyejo discusses how WPI’s Global STEM Education Initiative aims to continue leveraging the university’s expertise and resources for use around the world.
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LGBTQIAP+ Resources and Support
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The Student Development and Counseling Center (SDCC) will be running an LGBTQIAP+ Support Group for students on Fridays at 3:00 PM EST.
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Read, Watch, Listen, and Learn
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- Residence Life Cinema (SWANK Motion Pictures, Inc.)
- Alcohol Awareness
- Asian Pacific Islander History and Culture
- Black History and Culture
- Constitution Day
- Disabilities
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Earth Day
- Hispanic History and Culture
- International
- LGBTQ+ Pride
- Social Relevance
- National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
- National Native American Heritage Month
- Women's History Month
- Women's Studies
- World AIDS Day
- Anyone on WPI Wi-Fi can access free streaming services at cinema.wpi.edu.
Podcasts:
Books:
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Student Jobs and Internships
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Professional Development Opportunities
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Worcester Trauma, Resiliency & Racial Equity Training Institute Foundational Training Course (October/November)
This course will take place from 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM EST on:
Monday, Oct. 31
Monday, Nov. 7
Monday, Nov. 14
Monday, Nov. 21
An online training course in which participants will learn to use trauma-informed knowledge and skills to promote racial equity and resilience in Worcester.
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How to Reach the Disengaged Student in the Classroom
Thursday, October 27, 2022
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST
Instructors describe the current state of students using words like “defeated,” “exhausted,” and “overwhelmed.” Often their own mental state isn’t much better. |
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Level 2 Safe Zone Ally Training
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM EST
This 90-minute Level 2 Safe Zone Ally Training workshop will describe the concepts and implications of privilege and bias, discuss the climate for LGBTQ+ individuals in STEM and ways that allies can support LGBTQ+ students and colleagues, and explore techniques for creating inclusive classroom environments. |
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Trans Allyship Safe Zone Ally Training Workshop
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST
This Trans Allyship workshop will describe the concepts of sex and gender as they relate to trans individuals, explore the climate for trans individuals in engineering and STEM and its broader impacts and implications, and share strategies that contribute to an inclusive environment for LGBTQ individuals, particularly trans individuals.
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Northwestern University GEM GRAD Lab
Saturday October 29, 2022
8:30 PM - 12:30 PM EST
Virtual/Online
Get your STEM Graduate Degree TUITION FREE!
The Northwestern University is proud to host the GEM GRAD Lab! The event is co-hosted by the University of Illinois – Chicago, University of Illinois – Urbana Champaign, University of Iowa, and the University of Notre Dame.
Join the premiere organization supporting qualified students from underrepresented communities pursuing graduate degrees in applied science and engineering funded by leading corporations, government laboratories, top universities, and top research institutions. Getting Ready for Advanced Degrees (GRAD) Lab offers underrepresented students exposure to the benefits of research and technology careers in a highly interactive one-day event.
Scheduled Sessions at a Glance
Registered Login / Pre-Surveys
Northwestern University Welcome
Why Graduate School?
How to Competitively Apply to Graduate School
Intermission / University Roundtable
How to Fund Graduate School
Voices from the Field Graduate Student Panel
Closing / Raffles
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2022 Fall Colloquium
In Pursuit of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Clark University, Worcester, MA
The New England American Studies Association’s 2022 Fall Colloquium will explore how the pursuit of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has shaped or could shape American higher education, history, culture, society, politics, and/or the field of American Studies
Featured panels, workshops, roundtables, and facilitated conversations will foster dialogue on possible DEI best practices in a variety of settings, and that will offer key takeaways for practical application.
This event will be held in-person at Clark University in Worcester, MA on November 12, 2022. Registration is free, but required. Full schedule will be available by October 17th.
We thank Clark University’s Department of English, Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), and Center for Gender, Race, and Area Studies (CGRAS) for co-sponsoring this event.
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Scholarship Opportunities
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ODIME Staff Weekly Drop-In Hours
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Academic Support Services
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WPI Multicultural, Intercultural, International, and Religious Community
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Campus Advocacy Resources
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- Dean of Students | Student resources for advocacy, citizenship, empowerment, inclusion, respect, and support
- Office of International Student Life (ISL) | Student resources for international support, education, community, and advocacy
- Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) | Student resources for accommodation services, advocacy, support, and assistance
- Title IX | Student resources for anti-discrimination policy and equal opportunity education
- Student Development and Counseling Center (SDCC) | Student resources for counseling, therapy, and mental health/wellness
- Graduate Student Government (GSG) | Student resources for addressing the social and academic needs of graduate students
- Student Government Association (SGA) | Student resources for addressing the social and academic needs of undergraduate students
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Additional Support and Resources
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(ODIME newsletter is distributed on Wednesdays weekly while classes are in session.)
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