Diversity and Inclusion 2017 - 2018 Program Series

West Kentucky Community & Technical College

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All events are open to faculty, staff, students, and community – all events are subject to change.

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ONGOING COMMUNITY EVENTS AUGUST 2017 – MAY 2018

ONGOING WKCTC CAMPUS EVENTS AUGUST 2017 – MAY 2018

Equality/Human Dignity/Understanding CONTINUING THE CONVERSATION August 2017 – May 2018 (each Thursday) 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Washington Street Baptist Church 721 Washington Street, Paducah, KY Individuals and groups come together to discuss and implement ways to build cross-cultural relationships of forgiveness, repentance, hope, justice, equality and mutual understanding.

Open discussions include the unique challenges and social issues that create barriers to building genuine relationships between people of different ethnicities. Meeting locations occasionally vary.

Contact: Elizabeth (Beth) Khadem, Race Unity Group of Paducah missbeth95@gmail.com, (270) 366-2932

Inclusiveness/Equity/Respect/Opportunity WKCTC WAKE-UP TO DIVERSITY – VOICES TO VALUE 7:00 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. (1st Wednesday each month) Diversity and Inclusion Office Anderson Technical Building (ATB), Room 100 All WKCTC faculty, staff and students are welcome to share in diverse conversations. On the first Wednesday of each month the Diversity and Inclusion Office will host the WKCTC Wake-Up to Diversity. The various topics and activities will create, promote, and sustain an inclusive learning and work environment in which diversity, inclusiveness, equity and respect are integral parts of the WKCTC culture. Coffee and refreshments will be served.

Contact: Chevene Duncan-Herring, Diversity and Inclusion Director, chevene.duncan-herring@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3209

Equality/Advocacy/Cultural Awareness INTERRACIAL WOMEN’S GROUP August 2017 – May 2018 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (3rd Tuesday each month) McCracken County Cooperative Extension Service 2705 Olivet Church Road, Paducah, KY The Interracial Women’s Group (IWG) promotes positive sisterhood and unity among sisters, irrespective of their ethnic, religious, nationality, social or cultural backgrounds. The group cultivates a social environment to foster ethical values, appropriate conduct and respect for others and their cultures.

The group raises awareness of community needs and solutions.

Meeting locations occasionally vary.

Contact: Amanda Wilson, Paducah Interracial Women’s Group President amanda.wilson22@uky.edu, (270) 554-9520

Excellence/Understanding/Support EM-P.O.W.E.R. (PURPOSEFUL, ORGANIZING, WISE, ENGAGING, RESPONSIBLE) August 2017 – May 2018 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon (each Monday) Crounse Hall, Room 224 The purpose of this organization is to provide a place of support for African American male students at West Kentucky Community & Technical College. This organization is designed to help African-American males grow and succeed throughout their journey in life. All students are welcome.

Advisors: Corey Wadlington, WKCTC Professor corey.wadlington@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3413 Justin Hill, WKCTC Student Success Coach justin.hill@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3199 Howard Dillard, WKCTC Minority Recruiter howard.dillard@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3355 Adrian Mason, Education Specialist adrian.mason@kctcs.edu, (270) 534 -3235

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All events are open to faculty, staff, students, and community – all events are subject to change.

Leadership/Cultural Awareness/Opportunity STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA) August 2017 – May 2018 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon (each Wednesday) Student Government & International Student Lounge Advisor: Amy Elmore, WKCTC Student Development and Activities Coordinator amy.elmore@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3118 Equality/Inclusion/Awareness GAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCE CLUB (GSAC) August 2017 – May 2018 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (Monday and Wednesday) Rosenthal Hall, Room 104 GSAC works to improve the college climate for all students regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The club celebrates various identities through education, social interaction and heightened awareness.

Advisor: David Nickell, WKCTC Professor davidl.nickell@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3269 Cultural Awareness/Inclusion/Education HISPANIC CULTURE CLUB August 2017 – May 2018 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon (each Wednesday) Student Center Open to all students interested in increasing awareness of Spanish history, culture and language.

Advisors: Carolyn Perry, WKCTC Spanish Professor carolyns.perry@kctcs.edu,(270) 534-3205 Dr. Victor Taveras, WKCTC Associate Professor victor.taveras@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3137 Cultural Awareness/Inclusion/Education MULTICULTURAL APPRECIATION CLUB (MAC) August 2017 – May 2018 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon (each Wednesday) Diversity and Inclusion Office Anderson Technical Building (ATB), Room 100 MAC highlights the importance of diverse population, builds a culture that accepts, and celebrates diversity and the traits that make us unique and exceptional.

Advisors: Howard Dillard, WKCTC Minority Recruiter howard.dillard@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3355 Bobby A. Lee, Biology Professor bobby.lee@kctcs.edu, 270-534-3237 Dr. Latoya Jones, Associate Professor latoya.jones@kctcs.edu, 270-534-3240 Inclusive/Respect CAMPUS MINISTRIES August 2017 - May 2018 11:00 a.m. (each Wednesday) Crounse Hall, Room 217 Welcomes all religious traditions and seeks to instill in the college community a deep concern for the rights and dignity of each person.

Advisor: Joel Cates, WKCTC Assistant Professor joel.cates@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3128

Education/Opportunity/Support BEGINS – NONTRADITIONAL STUDENTS 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon (last Wednesday of each month) Matheson Learning Resource Center (MLRC), Room A Promotes and provides support, encouragement and assistance to nontraditional students actively participating in the pursuit of education.

Advisor: Legatha Spelbring, WKCTC Professor legatha.spelbring@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3202 Compassion/Support WKCTC VETERANS POP AND TALK August 2017 – July 2018 (monthly meetings) 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Various campus locations TBA Pop and talk is an informal, come and go opportunity for veterans and non-veterans at WKCTC to share popcorn and conversation, with a focus to improve understanding of student veteran experiences and foster veteran and non-veteran relations.

Advisor: Kristen Amaya, Veterans Services Director kristen.amaya@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3861 Education/Cultural Awareness/Opportunity ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) Adult Education Center Anderson Technical Building (ATB), Room 220 Classes teach writing, reading, speaking and listening comprehension skills to adult English language learners.

Contact: Gustavo Amaya, MPA, WKCTC Adult Education Specialist, gustavo.amaya@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3362

AUGUST 2017 Inclusion/Opportunity/Community Support EASTER SEALS WEST KENTUCKY ART EXHIBITION August 17 – September 18, 2017 WKCTC Paducah School of Art & Design Downstairs Alcove Gallery 905 Harrison Street Paducah, KY Open to the public WKCTC Paducah School of Art & Design (PSAD) will host Easter Seals West Kentucky - taking on disability with our artistic ability. Select art work from clients in the Easter Seals West Kentucky Art Program at the Adult Services Center and Child Development Center will be displayed at PSAD. The Easter Seals West Kentucky Art Program offer individuals with intellectual or physical disabilities a way to focus on their talents and abilities for creativity, freedom and expression.

Contact: Paul Aho, WKCTC Paducah School of Art & Design Dean paul.aho@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3902

All events are open to faculty, staff, students, and community – all events are subject to change.

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SEPTEMBER 2017 (HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION MONTH) Service/Compassion/Community Support PROJECT UNITED Friday, September 1, 2017 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Salvation Army Gym, 2990 Trimble Street, Paducah, KY This is a community-wide day of service that takes place each year in September. More than 300 volunteers complete dozens of projects at non-profit agencies across Paducah and McCracken County. Projects include painting, landscaping, stocking pantries, office support and assistance to those most in need.

Contact: Betsy Burkeen, United Way of Paducah – McCracken County Resource Development Manager betsy@unitedwaypaducah.org, (270) 442-1691 Support/Opportunity/Resources OPEN HOUSE - DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION OFFICE Wednesday, September 13, 2017 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

WKCTC Anderson Technical Building (ATB), Room 100 All faculty, staff, students and community members are invited to the WKCTC Diversity and Inclusion Office Open House to explore the opportunity to learn about the office’s programs and services. The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is committed to fostering a welcome, safe and inclusive campus environment for all students, staff and faculty. WKCTC strives to promote respect for and appreciation of differences in race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, gender, gender identity and expression, age and national origin.

WKCTC provides resources and support to increase educational opportunities and to promote student success through programs and services with efforts to address the diverse campus population. Creating an inclusive community and the ongoing engagement of Diversity and Inclusion are critically important to the WKCTC campus community.

Contact: Chevene Duncan-Herring, WKCTC Diversity and Inclusion Director and Title IX Compliance Officer chevene.duncan-herring@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3109

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Cultural Awareness/Inclusiveness HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION MONTH OF ACTIVITIES September 18 – October 15, 2017 WKCTC will offer a variety of events to broaden understanding of Hispanic heritage.

HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION KICK-OFF Monday, September 18, 2017 11:00 a.m.

WKCTC Student Center Students, faculty and staff are invited to enjoy a light Hispanic lunch in the Student Center. The Academy Award winning documentary film, Innocente, will be featured in the Student Center for entertainment.

HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION – MATHESON MONDAYS September 25 – October 9, 2017 (each Monday) WKCTC Matheson Library, Matheson Learning Center (MLRC), 2nd Floor Matheson Library will provide a special month-long Hispanic display to pique interest in countries across the globe that share common ground of Spanish heritage.

• Monday, September 25, 2017 and Monday, October 9, 2017 – Matheson Mondays will offer coffee and Hispanic refreshments.

• Monday, October 2, 2017– WKCTC Study Abroad, Focus on Cuba presentation in Matheson Library Reading Room.

This event will feature the travelers from the 2017 May trip to Cuba. They will share of their travels to capital city of Havana and other parts of Cuba, which included visits to a Santería, a sugar factory, art studios, special music and dance. Fascinating photos of Cuban vintage cars will be on display!

HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION – WKCTC PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN 905 Harrison Street Paducah, KY Open to the public WKCTC Paducah School of Art & Design (PSAD) will provide insight to “Old World Spain” and “New World Cuba.” Featured will be unique photos from WKCTC student Phyllis Russell of the WKCTC Cuba trip. PSAD faculty member, Randy Simmons will also display photos from his recent trip to Spain.

Contact: Carolyn K. Perry, WKCTC Spanish Professor carolyn.perry@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3205

All events are open to faculty, staff, students, and community – all events are subject to change.

Education/Leadership/Opportunity WKCTC STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE “MAKING THE LEADERSHIP CONNECTION” Friday, September 22, 2017 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

WKCTC Emerging Technology Center (ETC), Room 109 The Student Leadership Conference – “Making the Leadership Connection” will promote the opportunity for students to identify and discuss key leadership skills, traits and styles.

Students will cultivate a sense of accountability, self-awareness, multicultural competency and team-building skills. The conference will serve as a vehicle that will drive a greater understanding of identifying personal identities and how identities shape leadership styles, as well as empower students with strategies to strengthen campus groups and organizations.

Students will gain a greater understanding of ways to make a greater impact on the community and beyond.

Contact: Amy Elmore, WKCTC Student Development & Activities Coordinator amy.elmore@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3118 Service/Health/Community Support PADUCAH/MCCRACKEN COUNTY UNITED WAY 5K AND FITNESS WALK Saturday, September 23, 2017 9:00 a.m.

Paducah Bank Main Location, 555 Jefferson Street, Paducah, KY The United Way 5K Run and Fitness Walk is an annual event for runners and walkers from as far away as Florida. It is part of Barbeque on the River and promotes health and fitness. Serious runners, kids, corporate teams, entire families and community groups are welcome. 5K pre-registration is $25, Day of Race is $35. 1-Mile Youth Run advanced registration is $10, Day of Race $15.

Contact: Betsy Burkeen, United Way of Paducah – McCracken County Resource Development Manager betsy@unitedwaypaducah.org, (270) 442-1691

Knowledge/Human Dignity/Respect/Justice GREEN DOT BYSTANDER INTERVENTION PROGRAM Monday, September 25, 2017 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

WKCTC Library Reading Room Matheson Learning Center (MLRC), 2nd floor The WKCTC Diversity and Inclusion Office partners with the Purchase Area Sexual Assault and Child Advocacy Center (PASAC) to present the Green Dot Bystander Intervention Program presentation. The Green Dot approach to violence prevention capitalizes on the power of peer and cultural influence across all levels of society. The Green Dot overview addresses how to be an active bystander and how to spread proactive and reactive “green dots” as a way of preventing interpersonal violence.

Contact: Jen Kissiar, M.A., PASAC Prevention Education Coordinator jkissiar@pasacky.org, (270) 534-4422 (Ext. 22)

OCTOBER 2017 (DISABILTY AWARENESS MONTH) Inclusiveness/Support/Education/Respect DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH October 1 - 31, 2017 WKCTC Accessibility Services Office Anderson Technical Building (ATB), Room 105 Office hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The Accessibility Services Office will provide students with disabilities information about reasonable accommodations as well as support services available to allow them to fully participate in the academic environment. Furthermore, the office will assist in promoting a culturally sensitive campus by building partnerships within the WKCTC community and by continuing to promote the campus-wide policies and procedures that comply with federal, state and local regulations pertaining to persons with disabilities.

Contact: Shelia M. Highfil, WKCTC Accessibility Services Manager shelia.highfil@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3406

All events are open to faculty, staff, students, and community – all events are subject to change.

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Literacy/Respect UNITED STATES NAVY BIRTHDAY Friday, October 13, 2017 3:00 p.m.

WKCTC Veterans Office, Anderson Technical Building (ATB), Room 113 Annual gathering to commemorate the birthday of the United States Navy. Navy veterans will have a cake and share with WKCTC campus community.

Contact: Kristen Amaya, WKCTC Veterans Services Director kristen.amaya@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3861 Knowledge/Human Dignity/Cultural Awareness THEY’RE FROM WHERE? Monday, October 16, 2017 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon WKCTC Emerging Technology Center (ETC), Room 140 Knowledge is key to understanding. But assumptions can be made based solely on someone’s appearance. Mistakes can be made based on the nationality or ethnic group of others based on a personal stereotype. This workshop reviews some of these assumptions and the potential damage they cause to our interpersonal relationships. One example of the learning format is a group exercise where participants assume nationalities and ethnicities of public figures. This exercise is sure to invoke the response “they are from where?”

Presenter: Gustavo Amaya, MPA, WKCTC Adult Education Specialist gustavo.amaya@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3362 Service/Human Dignity/Compassion/Support CLOTHES GIVE-A-WAY DRIVE October 16-23, 2017 Office of Diversity and Inclusion WKCTC Anderson Technical Building (ATB), Room 100 Donate new or used clean women, men, children and infant clothing to support those in need in Paducah and surrounding counties. The clothes donations will be made to Trinity Baptist Church Clothes Closet located at 604 South 21st Street, Paducah, KY. Place clothes in donation boxes located in the Diversity and Inclusion Office in the Anderson Technical Building, Room 100.

Contact: Chevene Duncan-Herring, WKCTC Diversity and Inclusion Director chevene.ducan-herring@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3109

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Education/Support/Community READY TO WORK/WORK AND LEARN FINANCIAL LITERACY CONFERENCE Saturday, October 21, 2017 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon McNabb Elementary School, 2100 Park Avenue, Paducah, KY Ready to Work/Work and Learn Program* will present Financial Literacy Workshops hosted by McNabb Elementary School.

The workshop topics covered will reflect the unique needs of the students enrolled in West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) and low and moderated income individuals or families within the community. The workshops will focus on basic banking and budgeting, to assist individuals with identifying a manageable plan to reach their financial goals for long-term financial success. Participants will be encouraged to take a proactive approach in learning and making wise financial decisions regarding earning, spending and saving money.

WKCTC recruiters will provide educational opportunities. *Ready to Work/Work and Learn is a partnership with the Kentucky Cabinet for Families and Children to better serve Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (KTAP) clients in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.

Contact: Kiki West-Johnson, WKCTC Ready to Work Program Coordinator kiki.west-johnson@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3423 Cultural Awareness/Inclusiveness/Knowledge CALLING ALL COLORS Friday, October 27, 2017 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

WKCTC Haws Gymnasium Calling All Colors is a program sponsored by McCracken County Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development, Interracial Women’s Group of Paducah and WKCTC Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Fourth through eighth graders from the local school districts attend a one-day workshop that allows them to learn about different cultures. Youth engage in activities that promote cultural diversity and understanding in order to breakdown social and cultural barriers.

Contact: Amanda Wilson, Agent for McCracken County Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development amanda.wilson22@uky.edu, (270) 554-9520.

All events are open to faculty, staff, students, and community – all events are subject to change.

Cultural Awareness/Knowledge M-PACT Friday, October 27, 2017 7:00 p.m.

WKCTC Clemens Fine Arts Theater Adults: $30 Students/Children: $15 Hailed “one of the best pop-jazz vocal groups in the world “by the San Francisco Chronicle, m-pact is respected worldwide as a cutting-edge trailblazer in the realm of vocal music. Emerging from an age of auto-tune and overproduction, this Los Angelesbased ensemble has cultivated a new generation of ears hungry for the fresh, raw power of nature’s “first instrument” - the human voice.

Contact: Clemens Fine Arts Center Box Office (270) 534-3212 or visit artsinfocus.org.

Knowledge/Human Dignity/Respect/Justice DARKNESS TO LIGHT STEWARDS OF CHILDREN Monday, October 30, 2017 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

McNabb Elementary School, 2100 Park Avenue, Paducah, KY The Purchase Area Sexual Assault & Child Advocacy Center (PASAC) will partner with the WKCTC Diversity and Inclusion Office to present the Darkness to Light Stewards of Children, a two-hour evidence-informed training program that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The program is designed for parents, educators, youth-serving organizations, faith-based communities and other concerned individuals. McNabb Elementary School will host the Darkness to Light Stewards of Children training, facilitated by authorized Stewards of Children trainer Jen Kissiar, PASAC Prevention Education Coordinator. PASAC facilitators have trained over 1,000 individuals in western Kentucky to be Stewards of Children.

RSVP is required please contact: Jen Kissiar, M.A., PASAC Prevention Education Coordinator jkissiar@pasacky.org, (270) 534-4422 (Ext. 22)

NOVEMBER 2017 Service/Compassion/Support THE HUGS PROJECT OF WESTERN KENTUCKY – SNACK FOOD DRIVE November 1-30, 2017 Drop off location: WKCTC Veteran Office WKCTC Anderson Technical Building (ATB), Room 113 The Hugs Project of Western Kentucky Inc. is an organization that is 100% volunteer. Their mission is to show love and support to our troops by providing care package items to those serving our country. The WKCTC Veterans Office will collect snack food items to be included in care packages sent to our troops in Afghanistan and Africa. Snack food ideas: jerky, crackers, gum, candy, single-serve powder drink mixes, cereal bars, granola bars and individually wrapped cookies.

Contact: Kristen Amaya, WKCTC Veterans Services Director kristen.amaya@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3861 Education/Opportunity/Human Dignity FREEDOM FUND BANQUET Sunday, November 5, 2017 2:30 p.m.

Robert Cherry Civic Center, 2701 Park Avenue, Paducah, KY Boyles/Coleman scholarship and other awards will be presented.

Applicant must be an Africa-American resident of PaducahMcCracken County (at least 18 years of age) currently enrolled at West Kentucky Community and technical College during the 2017-2018 school year with a 2.0 minimum G.P.A. A keynote speaker will address current topics related to advancing education and equal opportunity.

Contact: Danny Fugate, NAACP dfugate@paducahky.gov, (270) 444-8628

All events are open to faculty, staff, students, and community – all events are subject to change.

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Literacy/Respect UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY Friday, November 10, 2017 3:00 p.m.

WKCTC Veterans Office, Anderson Technical Building (ATB), Room 113 Annual gathering to commemorate the birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps veterans will have a cake and share with WKCTC campus community.

Contact: Kristen Amaya, WKCTC Veterans Services Director kristen.amaya@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3861 Support/Respect/Community PADUCAH VETERANS DAY PARADE Friday, November 10, 2017 Downtown Paducah, KY This year, Paducah will host the Veterans Day Parade on the Friday before Veterans Day. The parade starts downtown and proceeds up Broadway to approximately 17th Street.

Contact: Kristen Amaya, WKCTC Veterans Services Director kristen.amaya@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3861 Literacy/Human Dignity ANDREW MARANISS, AUTHOR AND SPORTS JOURNALIST PRESENTATION Monday, November 13, 2017 7:00 p.m.

WKCTC Clemens Fine Arts Center Author Anderw Maraniss will talk about his book, Strong Inside, the story of basketball star Perry Wallace, who in 1966 became the first black player in the Southeastern Conference.

Sponsors: WKCTC Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion Administrative Advisory Committee, Independence Bank of Paducah and WKCTC Clemens Fine Arts Center, Box Office (270) 534-3212, artsinfocus.org

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Cultural Awareness/Respect INTERNATIONAL POTLUCK END OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION! Wednesday, November 15, 2017 11:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

WKCTC Student Center WKCTC Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Student Government Association (SGA) and the Multicultural Appreciation Club (MAC) will host an International Potluck End of the Year Celebration. All staff, students and faculty are invited and asked to bring a dish from their country or others countries to share. Enjoy sampling of different and unique foods, as you meet and engage in diverse conversations with others. Feel free to bring copies of your recipes to share. Beverages will be provided.

Contact: Chevene Duncan-Herring, WKCTC Diversity and Inclusion Director, chevene.duncan-herring@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3209

JANUARY 2018 Inclusion/Respect/Human Dignity/Justice/Equality PRAYER BREAKFAST Saturday, January 13, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Washington Street Baptist Church, 721 Washington Street, Paducah, KY Pastor Raynarldo Maurice Henderson Free The prayer breakfast is an opportunity to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., from dreams to meaningful action, and to bring all races, faiths and backgrounds together to recommit to racial equality, dignity, peace and justice.

Contact: Washington Street Baptist Church (270) 442-8033, info@washingtonstreetbaptist.org

All events are open to faculty, staff, students, and community – all events are subject to change.

Knowledge/Respect/Human Dignity/Justice/Equality MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. LUNCHEON Monday, January 15, 2018 11:30 a.m.

Robert Cherry Civic Center, 2710 Park Avenue, Paducah, KY Cost: Adults $20, Students $5 MLK March from Civic Center to the MLK Monument on Martin Luther King Drive begins at 10:00 a.m.

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Luncheon serves as a time to honor and commemorate the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr., an American pastor, activist, humanitarian and leader in the American Civil Rights Movement.

Contact: Paducah – McCracken County NAACP, (270) 443-5430 Cultural Awareness/Knowledge AMERICAN SPIRITUAL ENSEMBLE Sunday, January 21, 2018 7:30 p.m.

WKCTC Clemens Fine Arts Center Adults: $30 Students/Children: $15 The American Spiritual Ensemble was founded by Everett McCorvey in 1995. Its members have sung in theaters and opera houses around the world. The repertoire ranges from opera to spirituals to Broadway. The American Spiritual Ensemble has thrilled audiences around the world with their dynamic renditions of classical spirituals, jazz and Broadway numbers that highlighted the Black experience. The mission of the American Spiritual Ensemble is to keep the American Negro spiritual alive.

Contact: WKCTC Clemens Fine Arts Center, Box Office (270) 534-3212, artsinfocus.org

Compassion/Service/Sacredness of Life HEARTS FOR HUNGER FOOD DRIVE Wednesday, February 1-28, 2018 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

WKCTC Anderson Technical Building (ATB), Room 100 WKCTC faculty, staff and students – show your heart in the fight against hunger. Donate non-expired canned goods and other non-perishable items such as peanut butter, canned tuna, dried pasta, tomato sauce, soups, canned fruit and vegetables. Place food in boxes marked Hearts for Hunger Food Drive located in the Anderson Technical Building lobby and the Diversity and Inclusion Office located in the Anderson Technical Building, Room 100. Food donations will be made to local churches to support community outreach and its food pantry.

Contact: Chevene Duncan-Herring, WKCTC Diversity and Inclusion Director chevene.duncan-herring@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3109

FEBRUARY 2018 (BLACK HISTORY MONTH) Health/Support/Education GO RED FOR WOMEN HEALTHY HEART LUNCHEON Friday, February 2, 2018 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Walker Hall Events Center, 229 Madison Street Paducah, KY (tickets available after December 1, 2017) The Go Red for Women Healthy Heart Luncheon focuses on three areas to support the fight against heart disease in women: heightening awareness of the issue, creating a passionate call-toaction, and generating funds to support education and research.

A keynote speaker will discuss the importance for women to determine their heart risk level by having an ongoing dialogue with their medical providers. Proceeds will be donated to American Heart Association to raise public awareness of heart disease in women.

For more information on how you can be a sponsor the luncheon or to purchase tickets, contact event coordinators: Chevene Duncan-Herring chevene.duncan-herring@kctcs.edu (270) 534-3209 Angela Copeland acopeland@paducahky.gov, (270)444-8610

Knowledge/Human Dignity/Respect/Justice A CAMPUS COLLABORATIVE TO ADDRESS SEXUAL VIOLENCE Monday, February 5, 2018 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Crounse Hall, Room 101 The WKCTC Diversity and Inclusion Office will partner with the Purchase Area Sexual Assault and Child Advocacy Center (PASAC) for a presentation outlining the differences between campus (Title IX) investigations, criminal investigations and civil proceedings. A discussion on opportunities for further collaboration will follow presentation.

Presenters: Gretchen Hunt J.D., Head of Office of Victim Advocacy for Kentucky Attorney General; Grace Stewart, J.D., PASAC Intervention Program Director; Jen Kissiar, PASAC Prevention Educator Coordinator; Bethany Roach, PASAC Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Coordinator Contact: Grace E. Stewart, J.D., PASAC Intervention Program Director, gstewart@pasacky.org, (270) 534-4422 (Ext. 11)

All events are open to faculty, staff, students, and community – all events are subject to change.

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Education/Support/Community READY TO WORK/WORK AND LEARN FINANCIAL LITERACY CONFERENCE Saturday, February 10, 2018 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon McNabb Elementary School, 2100 Park Avenue, Paducah, KY Ready to Work/Work and Learn Program* will present Financial Literacy Workshops hosted by McNabb Elementary School.

The workshop topics covered will reflect the unique needs of the students enrolled in West Kentucky Community and Technical College and low and moderated income individuals or families within the community. The workshops will focus on basic banking and budgeting, to assist individuals with identifying a manageable plan to reach their financial goals for long-term financial success. Participants will be encouraged to take a proactive approach in learning and making wise financial decisions regarding earning, spending and saving money. *Ready to Work/Work and Learn is a partnership with the Kentucky Cabinet for Families and Children to better serve Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (KTAP) clients in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.

Contact: Kiki West-Johnson, WKCTC Ready to Work Program Coordinator, kiki.west-johnson@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3423

Health Education/Human Dignity/Equality WHY DIVERSITY MATTERS IN THE HEALTH CARE Monday, February 19, 2018 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Crounse Hall, Room 101 Lourdes Healthcare professionals will explore how research evidence indicates diversity in the healthcare professions is paramount to the nation’s need to eliminate inequities in the quality and availability of healthcare for underserved populations.

The presentation will also cover the importance of improved access to healthcare for racial and ethnic minority patients, greater patient choice, satisfaction, and better educational experiences for health professionals to improve healthcare for everyone. Professions to improve minority healthcare, dietary habits, physical activities, health education, and ways to reduce racial ethnic disputes will be discussed.

Contact: Terrance D. Adams, MBA/HCA, Orthopedics & Rehab Services Director, Lourdes Mercy Health, TDAams@mercy.com, (270) 538-6852

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Equality/Health/Justice/Inclusiveness WOMEN’S HISTORY WOMEN VETERANS PANEL Monday, March 5, 2018 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

WKCTC Matheson Library Reading Room, MLRC, 2nd Floor The second annual WKCTC Women Veterans Panel will feature faculty, staff, students and community members who served in various branches in the military. The discussion focus will be on equal opportunities and inclusiveness experiences by panel members during their service.

Contact: Kristen Amaya, WKCTC Veterans Services Director kristen.amaya@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3861

HIDDEN FIGURES MOVIE Sponsored by WKCTC Diversity and Inclusion Office Thursday, February 15, 2018 5:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. — Reception 6:00 p.m. — Film Start Maiden Alley Cinema, 112 Maiden Alley, Paducah KY Adult $7.75 Seniors (65+) $5.75 Children & Students $5.25 The WKCTC Office of Diversity and Inclusion Black History Month Celebration will feature the movie Hidden Figures in partnership with Maiden Alley Cinema. The movie reveals the incredible untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – brilliant African-American women who worked at NASA and served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glen into orbit. This stunning achievement restored the nation’s confidence, turned around the Space race, and galvanized the world. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.

Contact: Chevene Duncan-Herring, WKCTC Diversity and Inclusion Director, chevene.duncan-herring@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3209

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MARCH 2018 (WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH)

Literacy/Human Dignity/Community WKCTC ONE BOOK READ PHOTO CONTEST AND EXHIBITION March 8-23, 2018 March 8, 2018 - Opening Reception WKCTC Clemens Fine Arts Center Gallery Free WKCTC’s Paducah School of Art & Design feature an open event for public submission with photos to be based on or inspired by this year’s One Book Read of The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker. Winners will be announced at the One Book Read reception in the WKCTC Clemens Fine Arts Center on March 13, 2018.

Contact: Amy Sullivan, WKCTC Library Services Director amy.sullivan@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3171

All events are open to faculty, staff, students, and community – all events are subject to change.

Leadership/Service/Education WKCTC STUDENT DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP & RECOGNITION LUNCHEON Invitation Only Wednesday, March 7, 2018 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

WKCTC Anderson Technical Building (ATB) Bistro, Main Campus Recognizing student leaders and organizations that bring value to college life and create opportunities for learning, student governance and leadership.

Coordinated by WKCTC Office of Student Development Equality/Social Justice/Knowledge KENTUCKY MUSLIM WOMAN FIGHTS HATE WITH HUMOR Monday, March 12, 2018 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon WKCTC Emerging Technology Center (ETC), Room 109 Maysoon Khatib, an adjunct professor at Murray State University and Managing Editor of Muslimgirl.com, speaks about what it’s like growing up as the child of immigrants and her identity as a Muslim, Palestinian and Brazilian American. While recognizing the challenges her parents faced as immigrants, Maysoon tells her story of how she successfully pushes through stereotypes, discrimination, and ultimately, how she has reclaimed her narrative as a woman of color.

With over a decade of experience working as a civil rights specialist for the State of Michigan, Editor-in-Chief of Arab American newspapers, and her role as a lecturer in public speaking, Maysoon lives with her husband and four children in Murray, KY, attempting to save the world by 5 PM. Contact: Chevene Duncan-Herring, WKCTC Diversity and Inclusion Director chevene.duncan-herring@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3209

Literacy/Human Dignity/Community WKCTC ONE BOOK READ – THE AGE OF MIRACLES BY KAREN THOMPSON WALKER Events Featuring the Author: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 – 6:00 p.m., Opening Reception Tuesday, March 13, 2018 – 7:00 p.m.,

Public presentation and Q&A Tuesday, March 13, 2018 – 8:15 p.m., Book signing Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 – 11:00 a.m., WKCTC student presentation/followed with book signing All events are free and in WKCTC Clemens Fine Arts Center The One Book Read project, which began at West Kentucky Community and Technical College in 2008, is celebrating is 10-year anniversary this year. The Read is a community effort to encourage reading across various groups of people in hopes of helping to eliminate illiteracy in our region. The project encourages the community, area school districts and colleges to read the same book and come together to discuss it in a variety of settings.

The Age of Miracles, the New York Times bestseller by Karen Thompson Walker, focuses on a young girl who faces dramatic changes both in her world and within herself. It is a fascinating and dramatic story that asks readers to consider how environmental shifts can affect people’s daily lives. In the novel, the characters discover that the Earth’s rotation has slowed, and what seems a little strange but not remarkably significant in the beginning quickly dominates every aspect of the characters’ lives.

The book is a coming of age story in a world that might end at any minute, centering on hope and whether it can prevail in a world of uncertainty.

Contact: Amy Sullivan, WKCTC Library Services Director amy.sullivan@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3171

APRIL 2018 Service/Education/Support SNEAKERS FOR SCHOLAR HOUSE CHILDREN SHOE DRIVE April 1- 30, 2018 Office of Diversity and Inclusion WKCTC Anderson Technical Building (ATB), Room 100 Donate a new pair of children sneakers to support the health and fitness of a child living in the Scholar House of Paducah located near the WKCTC campus. The majority of students living at the Scholar House are WKCTC students. The Sneakers for Scholar House Children Shoe Drive is hosted by the WKCTC Diversity and Inclusion Office. Place sneakers in donation boxes located in the Diversity and Inclusion Office in the Anderson Technical Building, Room 100.

The Scholar House of Paducah is a housing and education initiative administrated by Kentucky Housing Corporation. The program is designed to help unemployed or underemployed Kentuckians pursue an education to become self-sufficient.

Contact: Chevene Duncan-Herring, WKCTC Diversity and Inclusion Director chevene.ducan-herring@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3109

All events are open to faculty, staff, students, and community – all events are subject to change.

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Knowledge/Human Dignity/Respect/Justice DARKNESS TO LIGHT STEWARDS OF CHILDREN Monday, April 9, 2018 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

McNabb Elementary School, 2100 Park Avenue, Paducah, KY The Purchase Area Sexual Assault & Child Advocacy Center (PASAC) will partner with the WKCTC Diversity and Inclusion Office to present the Darkness to Light Stewards of Children, a two-hour evidence-informed training program that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The program is designed for parents, educators, youth-serving organizations, faith-based communities and other concerned individuals. McNabb Elementary School will host the Darkness to Light Stewards of Children training, facilitated by authorized Stewards of Children trainer Jen Kissiar, PASAC Prevention Education Coordinator. PASAC facilitators have trained over 1,000 individuals in western Kentucky to be Stewards of Children.

RSVP is required please contact: Jen Kissiar, M.A., PASAC Prevention Education Coordinator jkissiar@pasacky.org, (270) 534-4422 (Ext. 22)

AFRICA IN KENTUCKY - AFRIKANIA TOUR 2018 Monday April 16, 2018 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

WKCTC Haws Gymnasium The WKCTC Offices of Diversity and Inclusion and Student Development and Activities will present the amazing Afrikania Cultrual Dance Troupe of Ghana. The Afrikania Cultrual Dance Troupe is primarily from the Texas area and features Torgbui Midawo Gideon Foli Alorwoyie, a chief drummer from Ghana, West Africa. The dance troupe is fully dedicated to the preservation of ritual music and dance as well as the general culture of Ewe, Anlo speaking people of Ghana.

Contact: Chevene Duncan-Herring, Diversity and Inclusion Director, chevene.duncan-herring@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3209

Knowledge/Human Dignity/Cultural Awareness THEY’RE FROM WHERE? Wednesday, April 11, 2018 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Emerging Technology Center (ETC), Room 109 Knowledge is key to understanding. But assumptions can be made based solely on someone’s appearance. Mistakes can be made based on the nationality or ethnic group of others based on a personal stereotype.

This workshop reviews some of these assumptions and the potential damage they cause to our interpersonal relationships.

One example of the learning format is a group exercise where participants assume nationalities and ethnicities of public figures.

This exercise is sure to invoke the response “they are from where?”

Presenter: Gustavo Amaya, MPA, WKCTC Adult Education Specialist gustavo.amaya@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3362

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All events are open to faculty, staff, students, and community – all events are subject to change.

Education/Equality/Awareness “RACE IN AMERICA NEARLY HALF A CENTURY AFTER DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.” Thursday, April 19, 2018 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Washington Street Baptist Church, 721 Washington Street, Paducah, KY A distinguished panel will reexamine the statement from an early 21st century perspective. Discussion will include the Confederate Flag and how it symbolized slavery and treason during the war – and still does, and how it has become a modern symbol of resistance to racial equality.

Panelist: Brandi Harless, Mayor of Paducah, KY; Reverend Donna G. Hawkins, Macedonia Baptist Church; Dr. Bernice Belt, Executive Director of Paducah Human Rights Commission; David Nickell, WKCTC Professor of Sociology and Philosophy; Gerald Watkins, MBA, KY State Representative and WKCTC Professor of Political Science; Berry Craig III, Retired WKCTC Professor of History; Dr. James Duane Bolin, Murray State University Professor of History; Dr. Brian Clardy, Murray State University Assistant Professor of History and Coordinator of Religious Studies, Contact: Chevene Duncan-Herring, WKCTC Diversity and Inclusion Director chevene.ducan-herring@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3109

Education/Excellence/Opportunity MCCRACKEN COUNTY CAREER ENDOWMENT, INC. (MCCCE) 2018 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM RECEPTION Sunday, April 29, 2018 WKCTC Emerging Technology Center (ETC), Room 109 The Paxton Scholars Program enhances student self-esteem, parent or guardian advocacy, peer and mentor interaction, maintenance and improvement of academic performance, and preparation for college transition, all of which are common challenges faced by many African-American students. Selected scholars receive college scholarship funds based on grade-point averages during their junior and senior years of high school and through the first two semesters of college. A college compatible laptop computer will also be presented to the scholars upon high school graduation in 2018.

Scholarship applications are available in the WKCTC Diversity and Inclusion Office located in the Anderson Technical Building, Room 100.

Contact: Danny Fugate, NAACP, dfugate@paducahky.gov, (270) 444-8628

All events are open to faculty, staff, students, and community – all events are subject to change.

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JUNE 2018 Education/Opportunity WEST KENTUCKY IDENTIFYING NEEDS GUIDING SUCCESS (WINGS) SUMMER COLLEGE PREPARATION PROGRAM June 7-8 and June 11-15, 2018 The program remains committed to assisting African-Americans, Hispanics, Latinos and underrepresented students with matriculation from middle school to high school and from high school to postsecondary education. The Summer 2018 College Preparation Program at WKCTC exposes seventh and eighth graders to career pathways in areas such as science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) and career development.

The program also supports the development of cultural competencies and addresses aspects of cultural knowledge, awareness, belief systems, sensitivity and competence. As an integral part of the instructional program, there is a planned field trip that will allow students to build on lesson objectives by bringing lessons to life.

Contact: Chevene Duncan-Herring, chevene.duncan-herring@kctcs.edu, WINGS College Preparation Program Director: (270) 534-3209; Amy Elmore, WINGS College Preparation Program Assistant Director, amy.elmore@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3118

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Literacy/Respect UNITED STATES ARMY BIRTHDAY Thursday, June 14, 2018 3:00 p.m.

WKCTC Veterans Office, Anderson Technical Building (ATB), Room 113 Annual gathering to commemorate the birthday of the United States Army. Army veterans will have a cake and share with WKCTC campus community.

Contact: Kristen Amaya, WKCTC Veterans Services Director, kristen.amaya@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3861 Literacy/Respect UNITED STATES AIR FORCE BIRTHDAY Wednesday, July 18, 2018 3:00 p.m.

WKCTC Veterans Office, Anderson Technical Building (ATB), Room 113 Annual gathering to commemorate the birthday of the United States Air Force. Air Force veterans will have a cake and share with WKCTC campus community.

Contact: Kristen Amaya, WKCTC Veterans Services Director kristen.amaya@kctcs.edu, (270) 534-3861

All events are open to faculty, staff, students, and community – all events are subject to change.

All events are open to faculty, staff, students, and community – all events are subject to change.

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diversity & inclusion West Kentucky Community & Technical College is a tobacco-free campus.

OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION GOALS • Foster a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for all WKCTC stakeholders (students, employees and community members).

• Promote respect for and appreciation of differences in ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, ability, sexual orientation, religion, social and economic status through education.

• Provide resources and support to increase retention, graduation and transfer rates.

• Prepare our campus and community to live and work successfully in a global society.

SPONSORS • WKCTC Office of Diversity and Inclusion • WKCTC Student Development Unit • WKCTC Diversity & Inclusion Administrative Advising Committee PARTNERSHIPS • Heath Middle School • Interracial Women’s Group in Paducah, KY • Lone Oak Middle School • Lourdes Hospital – Mercy Health, Paducah, KY • Maiden Alley Cinema • Mayfield Independent Middle School • McCracken County Adult Education Program • McCracken County Community Career Endowment, Inc. (MCCCE) • McCracken County Cooperative Extension Office • McCracken County Schools • McNabb Elementary School • Murray State University (MSU), Murray, KY • National Association of the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) • Paducah Middle School • Professional Organizational Development (POD) • Purchase Area Sexual Assault & Child Advocacy Center (PASAC) • Race Unity Group of Paducah • Scholar House of Paducah • Trinity Baptist Church in Paducah, KY • United Way of Paducah-McCracken County • Washington Street Baptist Church in Paducah, KY • WKCTC Hispanic Heritage Club • WKCTC Multicultural Appreciation Club (MAC) • WKCTC TRiO Student Support Services (TRIO) • WKCTC Clemens Fine Arts Center •WKCTC Matheson Library • WKCTC Student Ambassador Program • WKCTC TV Production Department

Contact Information A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO… Chevene Duncan-Herring • Amy Elmore • Mary Beth Head, Graphic Designer – Public Relations Diversity and Inclusion Director/ • Tamara K. Hodges Title IX Compliance Officer • Carolyn Perry • Sanci E. Teague WKCTC Office of Diversity and Inclusion • Teresa Spann chevene.duncan-herring@kctcs.edu • WKCTC Diversity & Inclusion Administrative Advising Committee (270) 534-3109 • WKCTC Public Relations