Diversity Dialogue Series

Spring 2022 Diversity Dialogue Series

Our Diversity Dialogue Series is meant to to allow students a space to engage in conversation that foster relationships, connections and help our community think critically about specific topics.  These topics address a variety of identities including age, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, faith, spirituality, socioeconomic status, national origin, heritage, gender identity, and sexual orientation among others. 

Empowering Back Women

Friday, February 25, 2022 | 11:30 AM
Campus Center - Room 240

Honoring Black History and Women's History Month, join us for Empowering Black Women. A safe and trusting space created to foster dialogues about experiences of Black women.

Panelist include:
Dr. Angela Garretson - Chief External Affairs Officer, Office of the President
Dr. Crystal Smith - Executive Director, EOP
Dr. Kerri Lee A Chintersingh - Assistant Professor, Chemical & Materials Engineering
Linda Msinjili - President, African Student Association

Moderated by:
Lucie Tchouassi - Associate Director, Learning Communities & First Year Seminar.

Women in Male-Dominated Industries

Wednesday March 30, 2022 | 11:30 AM
Virtual WebeEx Meeting | Join here

Women in male-dominated industries endure challenges on a day to day basis, this space is to help empower and learn about the obstacles and how to overcome them. Join us as we partner with Verizon Wireless and speak with NJIT Alum who work in the field. Meeting password: 5t7WY4yypEk

Sizeism: Why Size Doesn't Matter

Friday, April 29, 2022 | 11:30 AM
Campus Center - Room 240

Sizeism is defined as prejudice or discrimination of a person based on their size, let's talk about sizeism and how to counter its negative effects.