2024 Schedule of Events

12:00 - 1:00 PM | Foundations of Anti-Racism: Teachings from Dr. Kendi's How to Be an Anti-Racist - Hosted by Cliff-Simon Vital (Clark Lounge - Campus Center)

Event Description: 

Join us for a thought-provoking presentation as we unravel the principles of anti-racism from the National Book Award-Winning How to Be an Anti-Racist. Gain valuable insights and actionable strategies that challenge conventional beliefs and inspire positive change. This presentation is an opportunity to engage with the profound teachings of the book, fostering a commitment to dismantle racism at its roots and empower individuals to actively combat racism.

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5:00 - 6:30 PM | Shaping Leadership Narratives: Empowering Journeys of Womxn of Color in Leadership - Hosted by Shadayvia Wallace (Clark Lounge - Campus Center)

Event Description:

Join us for the start of Ithaca College's annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week with a panel discussion focusing on the experiences of women of color in leadership roles at Ithaca College. Our esteemed panelists include Nichole Eversley Bradwell, Executive Director of Admission; Dr. Te-Wen Lo, Associate Professor of Biology; Mika Kennedy, Assistant Professor for The Center for Study of Culture, Race, and Ethnicity; and our very own President Cornish.

12:10 - 1:05 PM | Disparities in the Workforce for Womxn of Color and Strategies to Overcome Them - Hosted by Sam Elebiary (Clark Lounge - Campus Center)

Event Description:

This workshop will dive into the disparities that exist in the workforce for professional womxn of color; in position, pay, and experience. We will explore practical strategies to minimize these disparities.

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3:30 - 5:00 PM | The Intersectionality of Bias - Hosted by Kyla McCall (Clark Lounge - Campus Center)

Event Description:

"The Intersectionality of Bias" is an innovative and thought-provoking program designed to explore the intricate web of biases that shape our perceptions, decisions, and interactions. This program delves into the concept of intersectionality, which recognizes that individuals may experience multiple layers of bias and discrimination based on various aspects of their identity, such as race, gender, sexuality, socioeconomic status, and more.

12:00 - 1:00 PM | Foundations of Intersectionality - Hosted by the BIPOC Unity Center (Clark Lounge - Campus Center)

Event Description: 

The BIPOC Unity Center Peer Educators will be leading conversation around the roots and definition of the term “intersectionality,” originally coined by black feminist scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw in 1989. Students will be able to learn the appropriate use of intersectional frameworks when evaluating systems of oppressions, and how it differs from the ways we find the word used today.

12:10 - 1:05 PM | Developing "Professional" Voices of Color - Hosted by Cooper Rothman and Ashley Troutman (Clark Lounge - Campus Center)

Event Description: 

Cooper Rothman, Career Counselor for the School of Music, Theatre and Dance, and Ashley Troutman, Internship and Student Employment Specialist, will do a deep dive into the history of the word "professionalism" in the workplace as a code for discriminatory practices against womxn and other minoritized populations, and how some of these practices continue to this day. They'll then give resources on how to research employers and identify a diverse network to find the organization that allows you to be your authentic and intersectional self after graduation.

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4:00 - 5:30 PM | MLK Week Keynote: Amplifying the Voices of Womxn of Color - Hosted by Eden Strachan and Cyepress Rite '22 (Emerson Suites - Campus Center)

Event Description: 

Be part of a special event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with the Ithaca College community. We are excited to welcome alumnus Cyepress Rite ’22 and Eden Strachan who will deliver insightful remarks and lead interactive activities for audience participation.

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6:00 - 7:00 PM | First-Year MLK Scholars Civil Rights Presentation - Hosted by the MLK Scholars Program (Emerson Suites - Campus Center)

Event Description:

Join us for an inspiring evening with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Program's Class of 2027 cohort as they present their enlightening experiences from their annual Civil Rights Tour. This event is an opportunity to engage with the Class of 2027 MLK Scholars as they share insights and inspire the campus community to work towards positive change.

12:00 - 1:00 PM | Racial Microaggressions - Hosted by the BIPOC Unity Center (Clark Lounge - Campus Center)

Event Description:

BIPOC Unity Center Peer Educators will be introducing and defining what a “microaggression” is, and what it can look like, and sharing examples of bias to introduce students to the content. Students should expect to learn about different types of microaggressions, and spend time working through scenarios covering how microaggressions impact our campus community.

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6:00 - 7:30 PM | Island Fusion x Pulse MLK Week Dance Workshop - Hosted by Island Fusion and Pulse (Job Hall #161)

Event Description:

Island Fusion and Pulse Hip-Hop will be collaborating for the first time ever on teaching a dance workshop for MLK Week at Ithaca College. All students from the community are welcome to come and join us and learn a dance in honor of this week's celebration.

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6:00 - 8:00 PM | MLK Shabbat Services and Dinner - Hosted by Hillel at IC (Muller Chapel)

Event Description:

Join Hillel at Ithaca College for a special Shabbat Service commemorating the spirit and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., reaffirming our commitment to enacting his vision of a more just world. This hour-long service will feature our incredibly talented Shabbat service leaders. Both the service and free Shabbat dinner will be open to all members of the larger IC community and, in the spirit of Dr. King, will feature themes of justice and tikkun olam (repairing the world). Following the service is the most delicious of dinners- come to one or both!

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8:30-10:30 PM | Podcast Silent Party with Anna DeShawn - Hosted by Diane Gayeski (Muller Chapel)

Event Description: 

 Join us for a one-of-a-kind podcasting experience! Immerse yourself in podcasts crafted by BIPOC & QTPOC creatives, all while enjoying the unique touch of silent headphones. We'll be featuring snippets from podcasts produced by the award-winning podcast production company, The Qube. While podcasts are usually a solo activity, why keep it that way? Step out, join the fun, and stand a chance to win exciting prizes. This is an event you don’t want to miss.

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Ithaca College Spring Day of Service - Hosted by the SACL Community Service Committee (Meet in IC Square - Campus Center at 10:00 AM)

Event Description:

Join members of the Ithaca College community for our Spring 2024 Day of Service event at the Ithaca ReUse Center. We will take a trip to Ithaca ReUse Center and volunteer to support their zero-waste alternatives values by deconstruction, organizing and sorting. Transportation from campus to the ReUse Center will be provided with a meet-up in the IC Square. Breakfast and lunch will also be provided.