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APR 25, 2019

Sex Trafficking: The Intersection of Race, Molestation, Drugs and "Dope Boys" ⟩

Join the Kirwan Institute for this lecture featuring Dr. Jacquelyn Meshelemiah, licensed social worker and associate professor in Ohio State's College of Social Work.

MAY 2, 2019

16th Annual Patterson Lecture featuring Chancellor Rebecca Blank, University of Wisconsin-Madison ⟩

Rebecca Blank became chancellor of Wisconsin's flagship university in July 2013, bringing with her a deep commitment to educational excellence and innovation. She is an internationally respected economist who also has spent time in Washington, D.C., working in three different administrations. Blank's commitment to expanding and improving educational opportunities inside and outside the classroom to better prepare students to succeed in a rapidly changing economy has been a hallmark of her tenure at UW.

MAY 6, 2019

2019 National Conference on Diversity, Race & Learning: Pre-Conference ⟩

The NCDRL Pre-Conference Diversity Training Sessions are led by some of the top experts, educators, trainers, and leaders in their respective fields who have focused their research and professional careers on the understanding and development of best practices in the realms of diversity, equity and inclusion. Each registrant for the training will receive a certificate denoting their participation in and successful completion of Diversity Training for the day.

MAY 7, 2019

2019 National Conference on Diversity, Race & Learning ⟩

This annual conference focuses on issues of diversity, cultural inclusion and acceptance and offers a multi-leveled examination of diversity and its implementation within institutions of higher education, the corporate world, and the larger community.

MAY 8, 2019

15th Annual Ballam Women’s Symposium ⟩

The 2019 Ballam Women’s Symposium theme is “Women Leading Women” with a focus on the role we as professional women have in being workplace allies for each other. Symposium speakers will address the challenges and solutions women experience as they seek to educate, energize and empower other women.

MAY 8, 2019

Warrior Women Film ⟩

“Warrior Women” is the story of mothers and daughters fighting for indigenous rights in the American Indian Movement of the 1970s. The film unveils not only a female perspective of history, but also examines the impact political struggles have on the children who bear witness.

The Women's Place

MAY 9, 2019

6th Annual Trailblazer Award and Scholarship Event “Embracing the Trailblazer within Ourselves” Hosted by WBNS 10TVs Valencia Wicker ⟩

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Central Ohio Chapter is excited to present its 6th Annual Trailblazer & Scholarship Awards Event. Please join them for an evening of jazz, dining and fun with friends, as they celebrate three Central Ohio trailblazers and the presentation of scholarships to Black girls pursuing academic success.

MAY 22, 2019

Understanding the Ohio State Sexual Misconduct Policy ⟩

This instructor-led workshop facilitated by the Office of Human Resources provides participants with key legal and policy details and information on how to recognize sexual misconduct, file a complaint or make a report, locate support resources and prevent sexual misconduct in work and academic settings.

MAY 22, 2019

Women’s Fund of Central Ohio Keyholder 2019 ⟩

Keyholder brings together women, men, and people of all ages and backgrounds. It’s a night to celebrate our shared efforts to create gender equity. And, it’s a night to commit to tackling challenges that still lie ahead, together. Attend with 2,500 other community members who are ready to learn more, connect more, and do more. Aly Raisman, Brittany Packnett, and Piper Perabo will take the Keyholder stage to share where they started. Purchase tickets here: http://www.womensfundcentralohio.org/keyholder/keyholdertickets/.