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Volume 2, Issue 2 April/May 2022
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN
DEI@OCU
Powwow partnership scheduled for April 16 at OCU Oklahoma American
City
University,
Society,
the
the
University
OCU
Native
of
Central
Oklahoma, and UCO Native American Student Association are joining together to present a Spring Powwow on Saturday, April 16 at OCU's Freede Wellness Center beginning at 2pm. This family-friendly powwow will include intertribal vendors, multiple contests like the Tiny Tots Contest (in memory of Bradley Wahnee) and the Potato Dance Contest, a Gourd Dance, dinner at 5pm and the Grand Entry beginning at 7pm. Admission is free but donations are accepted! For more information, contact Juliana Wahnee at jswahnee@my.okcu.edu.
This is the first time ever that OCU and UCO have partnered to hold this intertribal powwow!
Blue Table Talk returning for another season The next season of Blue Table Talk is coming soon! The Initiative is a collaboration
between
the
Office
of
Alumni
Engagement,
OCU
Communications, some distinguished OCU alumni, current students, and Vice President for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Dr. Talia Carroll. In past episodes, topics such advocacy, race and the Arts, and even small business management have been discussed. The first episode of series two will be a conversation on Diversity in Law with Dallas-based lawyer Robin Ladd and current OCU Law student, Yovana Lopez Medina. Next will be an episode centered around Representation in Marketing with Past episodes of Blue Table Talk can be viewed via Facebook or on ODEI's linktree!
OCU alum Dr. W.
Christopher Hudson and current student BreAuna Shaw. The series is intentionally designed to amplify voices not commonly represented and provides for intergenerational, unstructured conversations, and meaningful connections. We hope you enjoy!
DEI professional development day for OCU employees The Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion will be hosting the inaugural professional development day for OCU staff and faculty on Wednesday, May 11th. This will be a conference-style day structured with virtual and in-person opportunities to engage with colleagues around a range of topics. Our keynote speaker will be Dr. Heather Shotton. Breakfast and lunch will be provided! Registration details will be sent to the OCU community via email. As always, if you have specific accommodations or have questions, please reach out to dei@okcu.edu.
Dr. Heather Shotton, Ph.D.
