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Welcome Back!

  - Wednesday, February 10, 2021
 Events 
Hi [FIRST_NAME],

Welcome back to campus! 

I know its been a long year, but I'm thrilled to see many of you walking around, and I'm excited to think about the possibilities and opportunities to connect this semester. I will be on campus Monday-Friday this semester. Feel free to stop by and say hi once we're in Yellow status.

We have a lot of great opportunities to get involved this semester in person and virtually. I wanted to share a few things we have been working on. (I know this is a long email, but we have lots of exciting things happening).
 

  • 30 College Hours (when we're in Yellow Status)
As soon as we go down to Yellow Status 30 college will be open to students 7 days a week, from 8:00am-9:00pm. Remember that masks are mandatory at all times, and please make sure we are following the updated room capacities posted in each room. If you would like to make a room reservation, you can use this link: https://www.bowdoin.edu/diversity-inclusion/facilities-reservations/index.html
  • Virtual and In Person Office Hours
I will be available this semester for virtual, and in person (whenever possible) office hours if you're looking to connect with someone, or talk about religious/spiritual life needs. As a reminder, all communication is private and confidential. You can use this link to book an appointment. 
  • Shabbat Kits 
Bowdoin Dining is making to-go Shabbat Kits with Challah (!!!) and Grape Juice any Friday that falls under Orange status. You can pick up your kit anytime 11am-5:00pm from outside of 30 College (if it is raining or snowing we will put them underneath the front porch). Sign up for a kit here. 
  • Ash Wednesday 
Ash Wednesday is this coming Wednesday February 17. We will have ashes-to-go in individually packaged bags for students to self apply that day. CSU and CSA will be hosting a joint prayer service on Wednesday. More details to come. 
  • Multifaith Fellows (In-Person)
I will be hosting a cohort of Multifaith Fellows this semester. This will be an in-person opportunity to learn more about religion, spirituality, and to talk about the role that religion can have in social justice and liberation. I will send out a follow up email next week with the link to the application and other details. 
  • ACSLHE Conference (Virtual) 
This year I will be attending (virtually) the conference for the Association for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Life in Higher Ed--which is the professional association I am a part of. Keynote speakers this year include: the Rev. William Barber (the Poor People's Campaign), US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo, Varum Soni (Uni. of Southern California), and Ruth Simmons (President of Prairie View A&M University). March 8-9.
If you would like to attend the conference and get access to the keynote speakers, I do have a limited amount of student tickets I can purchase. Please email me if you would like me to buy a ticket for you. 
https://www.nacuc.net/upcoming-conference
  • Black History Month (Virtual) 
Please join us on February 17th at 7:00pm for a conversation with Dr. Beverly Tatum. This is going to be one of our highlights this semester. Make sure you join us if you're able. Register on campusgroups to get the link, or click here. 

Also, DeRay McKesson will be joining us for a virtual conversation and Q&A  on February 23rd at 7:00pm. Register on campusgroups or click here. 
  • Dawnland Screening (Virtual) 
If you haven't had a chance to watch the Dawnland documentary, the Upstandard Project is hosting a free screening of it on February 25th at 7:00pm. You can register for and get more information here. 
  • Bowdoin Dialogues (In-Person)
If you're interested in learning more about race and racism in the US, Kate Stern and I will be hosting our 6-week in person workshop: Race, Power, and Liberation on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:00 in Main Lounge starting March 2  If you would like to get more information or register for the workshop, click here. Space is limited. 




 

EVENT

Sign up for Race, Power, and Liberation Workshop

Wednesday, March 3
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Lounge, 255 Maine St, Brunswick, ME 04011, United States
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Join us for a 6-week workshop to explore race, racism in the US, and consider the role that liberation and healing have in the work of racial justice.

Facilitators: Kate Stern and Eduardo Pazos
Date: 6 Tuesdays starting on Mar/3 and ending on Apr/13
Time: 3:30-5:00pm
On Campus: Main Lounge

To participate, please click on the "register" tab in this event and fill out the form.

The workshop will cover:
1. Personal Identity
2. Systemic and Institutional Systems of Oppression
3. Antiracism and Antiracist Practices
4. Liberation and Healing
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EVENT

MLK Lecture: Dr. Beverly Tatum

Wednesday, February 17
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom Link, 255 Maine St, Brunswick, ME 04011, United States
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Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum H’06, president emerita of Spelman College, is the author of several books including the best-selling Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? and Can We Talk About Race?, and is a renowned thought-leader in higher education on race and inclusion.

Tatum will be joined in conversation with Bowdoin’s Dean of Students, Kristina Bethea Odejimi.
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