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Subject: Rise Above "-isms" Description: The Office of Diversity & Inclusion (ODI) is sponsoring a weeklong series of events to engage the entire campus community in a transformative dialogue on the "-isms", their devastating effects, and how we can collectively move beyond them. Monday, October 20 4:00 – 6:00 pm #ITooAmMaryland: Responses to Racial Microaggressions* Round table discussions led by trained facilitators about the impact of microaggressions on the everyday lives of students of color.. Colony Ballroom, Adele H. Stamp Student Union Tuesday, October 21 4:00 – 6:00 pm “From Fallujah to Ferguson: Overcoming Rankism & Creating Dignity for All” Presentation by Dr. Robert Fuller followed by book signing and refreshments. 1103 Bioscience Research Building Wednesday, October 22 1:00 – 3:00 pm Queer Monologues Open Mic LGBTQ community members and allies share their personal stories of rising above heterosexism, transphobia, homophobia, etc. Prepared and impromptu expressions are encouraged. Basement, Adele H. Stamp Student Union (outside Food Co-op) Wednesday, October 22 3:00 – 5:00 pm “Nothing About Us, Without Us” A community forum for people with disabilities and their allies at Maryland. Special Events Room, McKeldin Library, 6th floor Thursday, October 23 4:00 – 6:00 pm Symposium on the Child Migrant Crisis Representatives from the Embassy of El Salvador and local immigration and resource centers discuss the immigrant crisis at the border, in Maryland, and on our campus. Special Events Room, McKeldin Library, 6th floor Office of Diversity & Inclusion 2411 Marie Mount Hall diversity.umd.edu Contact Person: Office of Diversity & Inclusion Contact Email: [log in to unmask]