Deadline for Registration---Writing Diversity Statements, Academic Job Market Series, Module 5

Academic Job Market Series, Module 5, Writing Diversity Statements will be held next week, December 14 (Thursday), from 4:15-5:30.

Diversity statements are becoming an increasingly common part of job application materials. Knowing how to conceptualize and then write one can greatly improve overall chances of success in a competitive job market.

Deadline for Submissions---Symposium 2024: Inclusive Leadership

The deadline is approaching to submit a proposal for a concurrent session or poster at C-Hub's Symposium 2024: Inclusive Communication, to be held March 7-8, 2024.

The deadline is next Friday, December 8.

Please consider submitting a proposal for one of the following types of session:

• panel discussion 
• professional development 
• birds-of-a-feather/shared interests 
• poster

Here is the link to our Call for Proposals page, which includes full descriptions of each of the session types and links to submit a proposal. 

#5 Study Sessions for Administrative Staff (English): Overview of OIST organization, Questions and Discussion

#5 Study Sessions for Administrative Staff (English) : Overview of OIST organization, Questions and Discussion Speaker: Mizuki Shimanuki, Provost Office. Facilitator: Ayumi Nagai, C-Hub

Workshop: Facilitation as Leadership - Inclusive Event Facilitation

If you facilitate events for diverse audiences, you may encounter unexpected situations that are difficult to navigate at the moment. Effective facilitation centers on what participants are doing and experiencing, setting the tone of the event, and tending to the group dynamics in the room. Inclusive facilitation is a leadership skill that requires self-awareness, observational skills, agility, and intention. Join this session to sharpen your leadership facilitation skill set in preparation for your next event. This workshop is intended for participants who have some prior facilitation experience. The workshop will be conducted in English by Kristin Macapagal, Program Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Workshop: Practical tools for managing work, classes, and research amid tragedy (option 1)

Struggling with being "on" in the professional setting due to tragedy and grief in your personal life? Join this workshop to develop a personal action plan and practical toolkit for resilience in your daily professional setting after experiencing loss. This session is open to administrative staff, students, and researchers and is facilitated by Kristin Macapagal, Program Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Spots are limited to create a safe, respectful space for dialogue.

#4 Study Sessions for Administrative Staff (English): Research administrative support

#4 Study Sessions for Administrative Staff (English) : Research administrative support

Speaker: Mizuki Shimanuki, Provost Office.    Facilitator: Ayumi Nagai, C-Hub

WS: "Effective, Fabulous Poster Presentations"

Come learn how to communicate your impactful ideas visually and engage audiences with poster presentations, an important skill set not only for scientists, but for all presenters! Poster presentations are an interactive, effective format for showcasing research or sharing ideas, programs, and projects.

#3 Study Sessions for Administrative Staff (English): Research Equipment, Facilities and Technical Assistance

#3 Study Sessions for Administrative Staff (English) : Research Equipment, Facilities and Technical Assistance

Speaker: Mizuki Shimanuki, Provost Office.    Facilitator: Ayumi Nagai, C-Hub

Roundtable on Job Searches for the LGBTQIAP+ community

Join this roundtable discussion to reflect on how you want to approach your job search and learn about what types of questions you might ask to assess the inclusivity of the workplace along with practical issues, like inquiring about LGBTQIAP+ -friendly health insurance policies.

#2 Study Session for Administrative Staff (English): Research Areas of Science and Technology

#2 Study Sessions for Administrative Staff (English) : Research Areas of Science and Technology 

Speaker: Mizuki Shimanuki, Provost Office.    Facilitator: Ayumi Nagai, C-Hub