Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Multicultural Education Newsletter
April 2023 | D-Term | Spring 2023
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Newsletter Highlights At-A-Glance
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New! Current Events
New! Scholarships and Fellowships
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Have You Completed The Enrolled Student Survey (UG Students Only)
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Connect With ODIME On LinkedIn
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New television displays with full conferencing technology have been installed in the Collegiate Religious Center and OASIS Multicultural Center.
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WPI Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month 2023
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WPI Recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2023
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Biking While Black Documentary Screening - Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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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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- Eid-al-Fitr (April 21 or April 22)
- Earth Day (April 22)
- Demin Day (April 26)
- Lesbian Visibility Day (April 26)
- Arbor Day (April 28)
April 2023 is observed as:
- National Poetry Month
- National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention
- National Autism Awareness
- Stress Awareness Month
- National Donate Life Month
- Financial Literacy Month
- Month of the Military Child
- National Cancer Control Month
- Second Chance Month
- National Child Abuse Prevention Month
- Arab American Heritage Month
Happy Birthday to all of the April babies! |
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WPI News:
Diverse Issues In Higher Education:
The Journal Of Blacks In Higher Education:
Women In Academia:
Higher Ed Jobs:
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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Workshop: Diversity and Intersectionality
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM EST
Zoom Webinar
The national Inclusion and Equity Committee invites all AAUW members to participate in a virtual workshop on Wednesday, May 10, from 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm ET in preparation for World Day for Cultural Diversity (observed on Sunday, May 21). This workshop provides a hands on learning opportunity for AAUW members to explore aspects of diversity and intersectionality. Please join us on May 10!
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Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities
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At GT Worcester, we provide tuition-free summer programming for Worcester Public School students while providing college students with a meaningful opportunity to teach for the summer in the local community.
Our mission is to end educational inequity and provide WPS students with a meaningful opportunity to have educators who understand them and help them feel a sense of belonging and care. I noticed that your DEIB department values belonging, which resonates with us because belonging is our foundational core value.
We are looking for summer fellows to teach engineering and math! The stipend for this opportunity is $4,550 and the dates are June 20-August 4. TFs can be from any major, and since we are looking for more STEM majors, WPI students are perfect! Our deadline is fast approaching (April 15) so if you could forward this opportunity to students and encourage them to apply ASAP, that would be amazing. The application can be found here. |
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The NCSEA Diversity in Structural Engineering Scholarship Program, established by the NCSEA Foundation, awards funding to students who have been traditionally underrepresented in structural engineering (including but not limited to Black/African Americans, Native/Indigenous Americans, Hispanics/Latinos or Spanish, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and other people of color, those with disabilities, veterans and LGBTQIA+). Multiple scholarships are presented annually to junior college students, undergraduate students, and/or graduate students pursuing degrees in structural engineering.
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GMiS STEM Scholarship Application Guidelines
Scholarships are available for traditionally underserved and underrepresented students, especially Hispanic, who are graduating high school seniors, undergraduate students and graduate students pursuing a STEM or health-related field of study at an accredited 2-year or 4-year college/university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
Merit-based scholarships range from $1,000 - $5,000 and require a minimum 3.0 GPA. Some merit-based scholarships may allow part-time enrollment.
STEM Civic Service scholarships start at $500 and may allow a minimum 2.5 GPA and may also allow part-time enrollment.
Scholarship recipients will also be supported with travel, hotel and registration to attend the 2023 GMiS Conference, from October 11-14, 2023, in Pasadena, CA, to meet their scholarship sponsor.
Please submit your scholarship-related questions to scholars@greatmindsinstem.org or refer to the Scholarship FAQs.
Application Deadline: Sunday, April 30, 2023
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Leadership Brainery Ambassador Fellowship
The Leadership Brainery Ambassador Fellowship equips high-achieving college student leaders of color with the skills and resources to prepare for graduate school. Leadership Brainery Ambassadors (LBAs) are in a cohort for 18-months, from their junior through senior year, to develop personally and professionally, ensure they meet the necessary admissions prerequisite and requirements, build social capital with peers and industry leaders, and remain on track for postgraduate enrollment.
20 Ambassadors are selected from a competitive pool of rising juniors enrolled in universities throughout Greater Boston.
Fellowship Eligibility Requirements:
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Identify as a person of color
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Attend a US-accredited 4-year college or university in the Greater Boston Area
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Current sophomore
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Are actively involved in leadership roles on campus or within their community
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Plan to enroll in graduate or professional school before Fall 2027
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Willing and capable to invest their time and effort into the entire fellowship
Application Deadline: Thursday, June 1, 2023
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2023 ExxonMobil LOFT Fellowship Program
ExxonMobil LOFT Fellowship
ExxonMobil Corporation, the largest publicly traded international energy company, has partnered with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) to create fellowship opportunities in the STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) for Hispanic college students. Through HHF’s Latinos On Fast Track (LOFT) program, ExxonMobil seeks to nurture motivated college students nationwide with a passion for Engineering and Science.
Selected students will be exposed to a top-quality company by participating in this signature mentoring program. Each student will be paired up with an ExxonMobil professional to learn how their knowledge and skills are applied in a corporate setting.
Fellowship Components
The Fellowship consists of five 1-hour meetings with a mentor (virtual or in person), an exclusive curriculum to introduce Fellows to ExxonMobil and career opportunities, and a $1,000 educational grant. In addition, the possibility exists to interview for ExxonMobil positions (internships/full-time) upon successfully completing the Fellowship.
Fellowship Requirements
This opportunity is highly competitive and open to rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students attending a 4-year college or university.
Fellowship applicants with the following majors will be given priority:
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Geoscience
- Material Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Applicants with these majors will also be considered: Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Petroleum Engineering, and Physics.
Other Requirements:
- Must plan to pursue a career in the fields/majors listed above
- Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Be a U.S. citizen, a legal U.S. permanent resident or have the permanent right to work in the U.S. Applicants selected are required to submit documentation for U.S. citizenship, permanent resident or right to work.
If you need assistance with this application process, please contact Oscar Chavez in the Office of Academic Advising.
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ODIME Staff Weekly Drop-In Hours
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Campus Chaplains and Religious Advisor 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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