“It is never too late to give up your prejudices.” –Henry David Thoreau
Work with Differences
What’s up?
Things can get a little challenging as community members begin to figure out how to live with each other while dealing with roommate conflicts, exams, holidays, and wrapping up the semester.
Make the Connection
New Ideas from Differing Perspectives
The following resources explore the more challenging side of promoting inclusive excellence in terms of bringing together diverse groups of individuals and ideas.
“Diversity without conflict?”— Read over this article and discuss your thoughts (in a written reflection or with a supervisor). Do you agree with the author’s argument? Why or why not? What are your opinions on this topic? Here is the article: Diversity without conflict_ _ The Daily Californian
Start a Dialogue– Dialogue is an excellent way to uncover new ideas, perspectives, and approaches for creating communities that promote inclusive excellence. Use this website to find and use some great resources related to promoting dialogue in Ohio State Residence Halls: https://u.osu.edu/reslifedialogue/
Community Connections
Programming/ OA Staff Development Ideas
*Talk with your supervisor about how you can use these ideas to meet your staff expectations related to creating an inclusive residential environment.
Alternative Thanksgiving— Educating residents and staff on this annual celebration that addresses the challenging histories and legacies of the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday would be a great way to help others learn more about less-known aspects of American history. To learn more about Alternative Thanksgiving go to https://mashable.com/2015/11/26/native-american-thanksgiving/
Kanopy Diversity Movie night— Using Kanopy (the FREE diversity-focused, Netflix-type movie site open to all Ohio State students and staff) choose a great documentary or movie for the floor to watch and discuss. Don’t forget the popcorn! Get access to Kanopy using this link: https://osu.kanopy.com/
Global Connections
COOL-UMBUS TIDBIT
- Historic native tribes hunted throughout the Columbus region for centuries, but no American Indian groups settled in the Columbus area until the early 1700s. Many historic American Indian communities had some presence in Ohio, but only six– Miami, Wyandot, Mingo, Delaware, Shawnee, and Ottawa-maintained permanent villages.
- To learn more about the indigenous communities of Ohio in the past and present check out this site: https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/blog/post/5-places-in-central-ohio-to-experience-native-american-history/
CULTURAL INSIGHTS
- November is Native American Heritage Month–To learn more about campus events related to this celebration go to http://mcc.osu.edu/events-and-programs/heritage-and-awareness-events/
- November 2 is the Mexican Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos)
- November 20 is the Transgender Day of Remembrance
- December 1 is World AIDS Day
- December 21 is the beginning of the Pagan and Wiccan Yule
- December 22-30 is the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah
- December 25 is the Christian celebration of Christmas
- December 26- Jan 1 is Kwanzaa