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Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Multicultural Education Newsletter

May 2023 | D-Term | Spring 2023


Congratulations Class of 2023!
Special congratulations to the Class of 2023! You make us all so proud of your accomplishments. Use your WPI experiences (good, bad, ugly, and indifferent) to change the world. You have so much opportunity ahead of you, make the most of what you can. Remember Commencement means beginning...here's to your next chapters!

Much Love,
ODIME Team
Newsletter Highlights At-A-Glance
At A Glance
New! Office Updates
New! Current Events
New! Social Justice Education
Have An Amazing Summer!
YOU DID IT! Another year in the books. ;)

We hope you all get everything you need this summer to reflect, rest, and reset. Take care of yourselves and stay safe.
Office Updates
The Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education (ODIME) will be observing the following office hours this summer.

Thursday, May 4, 2023 -
Monday, August 7, 2023

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

WPI Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2023 

WPI Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2023
Move Out Drive
April 26 - May 16
Are you hungry?
WPI Food Resources
WPI Food WPI Food
WPI Food WPI Food
WPI Food Security WPI Food Security
WPI Food WPI Food
Food Insecurity In-take Form
Email us at food@wpi.edu for immediate assistance.
Financial Support & Resources
Protecting Your Spirit, Mind, and Body
Self-Care
Be Well Together
Campus Chaplains & Religious Advisors
Health Services
We Are WPI - COVID-19 Resources
Center for Well-being (CWB)
Student Development and Counseling Center (SDCC)
SDCC - Self-Help & Online Screenings
Physical Education, Recreation & Athletics
Wellness and Mental Health Resources
Contact the Student Development and Counseling Center (SDCC) For More Information
Upcoming Campus Programs and Events
Calendar
Upcoming Campus Events - Tech Sync
WPI University Calendar
2023 WPI Payroll Calendar
2023 WPI Holiday Calendar
Spring 2023 - ODIME Spring Religious Holiday Calendar
Upcoming Holidays, Holy Days, and Commemorative Days
  • National Day of Prayer (May 4)
  • Vesak (May 5)
  • Cinco de Mayo (May 5)
  • Lag BaOmer (May 8-9)
  • Mother's Day (May 14)
  • International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (May 17)
  • Haitian Flag Day (May 18)
  • Ascension Day (May 18)
  • Agender Pride Day (May 19)
  • World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (May 21)
  • Armed Forces Day (May 20)
  • Declaration of the Báb (May 23-24)
  • Pansexual and Panromantic Awareness and Visibility Day (May 24)
  • Africa Day (May 25)
  • Ascension of Baha'u'llah (May 28-29)
  • Memorial Day (May 29)
May 2023 is observed as:
  • National Bike Month
  • National Physical Fitness and Sports
  • National Mental Health Awareness
  • Lupus Awareness month
  • Lyme Disease Awareness Month
  • Jewish American Heritage Month
  • Older Americans Month
  • Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage
  • National Foster Care Month
  • National Building Safety Month


Happy Birthday to all of the May, June, and July babies!
Religious Holidays and Observances
Current Events
Current Events
WPI News:
The Journal Of Blacks In Higher Education:
Local/State/National/International News:
WPI Today
Inside Higher Ed | Diversity Insider
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
The Chronicle of Higher Education
The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
Women in Academia Report
LGBTQIAP+ Resources and Support
Queer Human
LGBTQIAP+ Support
LGBTQIAP+ at WPI Resource Guide
LGBTQIAP+ in Worcester
Read, Watch, Listen, and Learn
The More You Know
Man in church wearing a face mask gripping a pew and praying.
In Defense of Extending the U.S. Pandemic Response (Anti-Racism Daily)
A prison hallway from the viewpoint of a metal staircase.
The Lingering Punishment After Leaving Prison (Anti-Racism Daily)
Graffiti on a wall reads "F**K LAPD! No Justice. No Peace!"
Reflecting on the Los Angeles Riots (Anti-Racism Daily)
A woman with number code on her face while looking afar.
Deepfakes 101: Deception in the Digital Age (Anti-Racism Daily)

Building Wealth Is A Conversation For Everybody | Small Doses Podcast with Amanda Seales

Amanda Seales learns about the importance of financial planning and trusts with attorney Portia Wood, Esq. in Side Effects of Building Generational Wealth.

Pronouncing Student Names
Films and Television:
  • 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:
Social Justice Education
Justice For Us
Youth In Front Course
Youth In Front Free Social Justice Course (Learning For Justice)
Voter Education and Registration
Voter Registration
Vote dot org

Election Day 2023

Tuesday, November 7th

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education (ODIME) are non-partisan entities and do not support nor oppose any political candidate or party.
Massachusetts: Election Tools, Deadlines, Dates, Rules, and Links
City of Worcester Election Commission
Worcester Democratic City Committee
Worcester Republican City Committee
Worcester Independent Socialist Group
Community Engagement
Many Voices
City of Worcester Diverse Business Directory
Graduate Students
Graduate Students
Graduate Studies
Student Success Manager by Program
Career and Professional Development
Student Jobs and Internships
We're Hiring
Student Employment
Internships
Professional Development Opportunities
Dare To STEM
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS)
The National GEM Consortium (GEM)
The National GEM Consortium (GEM) - Grad Lab
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM)
Society of Asian Scientists & Engineers (SASE)
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
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!
Workshop: Diversity and Intersectionality Registration
Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities
Money Money Money Money
Fast Web Scholarships
Study.com Scholarships
Hispanic Scholarships
LGBTQ+ Scholarships
First Generation Scholarships

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:

  • Identify as a person of color 

  • Attend a US-accredited 4-year college or university in the Greater Boston Area

  • Current sophomore 

  • Are actively involved in leadership roles on campus or within their community

  • Plan to enroll in graduate or professional school before Fall 2027

  • Willing and capable to invest their time and effort into the entire fellowship

Application Deadline: Thursday, June 1, 2023

Leadership Brainery Ambassador Fellowship Application
ODIME Staff Weekly Drop-In Hours
POP Program Assistant
Schedule A Meeting With Arnold
ODIME Drop-In Hours
Schedule A Meeting With Mia
ODIME Drop-In Hours
Schedule A Meeting With Alesia
ODIME Drop-In Hours
Schedule A Meeting With Kalvin
ODIME Drop-In Hours
Schedule A Meeting With Nikita
Campus Chaplains and Religious Advisor Weekly Drop-In Hours
ODIME Drop-In Hours
Email Father Alfredo
ODIME Drop-In Hours
Email Rabbi Ahuvah
ODIME Drop-In Hours
Email Pastor Nathan
ODIME Drop-In Hours
Email Elder Mayase
Academic Support Services
A Grade
Academic Calendar & Catalogs
WPI Multicultural, Intercultural, International, and Religious Community
ACCESS
African Percussion & Dance Ensemble
African Student Association
Alpha Omega
Armenian Student Association
Black Student Union
Brazilian Student Association
Chinese Student and Scholar Association
Chinese Student Association
Christian Bible Fellowship
First Generation Student Association
German Club (Deutschklub)
Heavenly Love Chinese Christian Fellowship
Hellenic Student Association
Hillel
Hispanic and Caribbean Student Association
International Student Council
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Iranian Student Association
Japanese Culture Club
Korean Student Association
Meditation Club
Muslim Students Association
National Society of Black Engineers
Newman Club
Russian-speaking Students and Scholars Association
Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanic and Native Americans in Science
Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers WPI Chapter
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
South Asian Student Association
Step Team
The Alliance, oSTEM Affiliate Chapter
The Pagan Circle
Turkish Student Association
Unitarian Universalist Campus Fellowship
Vietnamese Student Association
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
Campus Advocacy Resources
Additional Support and Resources
Complete the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education Request Form
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Bias Response Program
Title IX
Student Resources and Support
Resources for Graduate Students
Be Well Together
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