Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Multicultural Education Newsletter
November 2022 | B-Term | Fall 2022
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Grace Wang, PhD, is named WPI’s 17th President
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Center for Black Excellence Open House
Friday, November 11, 2022
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
Rubin Campus Center (RCC 222)
Collegiate Religious Center Open House
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
Collegiate Religious Center (CRC) – 19 Schussler Road
Lavender Lounge Open House
Monday, November 21, 2022
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
Rubin Campus Center (RCC 225)
OASIS Multicultural Center Open House
Monday, November 28, 2022
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
OASIS Multicultural Center (OASIS House) – 20 Schussler Road
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Visit the OASIS Multicultural Center
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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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COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters
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COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are also available at pharmacies, as well as at the ongoing weekly free clinics open to the public across the City:
Central Community Branch YMCA (766 Main Street)
Mondays, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
UMass Memorial Health Mercantile Center Clinic (100 Front Street)
Mondays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Also offering PCR testing
Worcester Public Library (3 Salem Square)
Wednesdays, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturdays, 12 – 5 p.m.
AIDS Project Worcester (165 Southbridge Street)
Fridays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Appointments encouraged
Now through Dec. 19, anyone who receives a dose at Monday’s YMCA clinic or Saturday’s Worcester Public Library clinic will receive a $75 dollar gift card courtesy of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, while supplies last.
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Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month
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Seeking Research Assistants
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Professor Vedogbeton and Professor Brown are seeking research assistants to help them collect data to understand students' needs for a mentoring program.
Please email them if you are interested in applying for the position.
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Join the Teacher Prep Program
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The Teacher Preparation Program is currently recruiting first and second year STEM majors to participate in our program that leads to teacher licensure in the state of Massachusetts alongside your BS degree in just 4 years. Our dynamic program helps build leadership, communication and other highly marketable, resume-building skills. Attend an upcoming information session or reach out to Jillian at jdibonaventura@wpi.edu.
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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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Mosaic: Men of Color Support Group
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Mélange: Women of Color Support Group
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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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- Science Day for Peace and Development (November 10)
- Veterans Day (November 11)
- World Kindness Day (November 13)
- International Day for Tolerance (November 16)
- Trans Day of Remembrance (November 20)
- Lebanon Independence Day (November 22)
- Thanksgiving Day (November 24)
- Advent (November 27 - December 24)
- St. Andrew's Day (November 30)
- November 2022 is observed as:
- National Diabetes Month
- National Lung Cancer Awareness Month
- National Adoption Month
- National Native American Heritage
- Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience
- National Veterans And Military Families
- National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness
- National Family Caregivers Month
- National Entrepreneurship Month
Happy Birthday to all of the November babies! |
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WPI News:
ODIME News:
Higher Education News:
Local/State/National/International News:
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LGBTQIAP+ Resources and Support
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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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Voter Education and Registration
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Election Day 2023
Tuesday, November 7th
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Student Jobs and Internships
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Professional Development Opportunities
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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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