{"id":3921,"date":"2022-10-03T08:34:33","date_gmt":"2022-10-03T13:34:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/equity-inclusion\/?p=3921"},"modified":"2022-10-25T14:21:28","modified_gmt":"2022-10-25T19:21:28","slug":"october-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/community-belonging\/2022\/10\/october-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"October 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-modular-content-collection><p><strong>AN UPDATE FROM THE INTERIM VICE PRESIDENT FOR EQUITY AND INCLUSION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greetings St. Olaf Community,<\/span><\/p>\n<p>September was a very busy month! Many of you have shared that \u201clife on the hill is back\u201d with students sitting outside enjoying the beautiful weather, studying, and simply being\u00a0 active. Classes are back in session and students are getting settled. In addition, we welcomed our newest members to the St. Olaf community, and it has been great meeting many of you. We welcomed <strong>869<\/strong> new students, and <strong>22%<\/strong> come from diverse backgrounds. Thank you <strong>*all*<\/strong> for welcoming me into my new position. It was delightful to see familiar faces and meet ones at the reception President Anderson hosted a few weeks ago. I greatly appreciate your continued support.<\/p>\n<p>As I mentioned last month, I continue charging each of us to step outside our comfort zones and expand our worldview through opportunities at the college and local communities. This will make us an even stronger community. As the weather is cooler and the leaves are changing colors, we enter October.<\/p>\n<p>October is the month to celebrate the members of our LGBTQIA+ community. It has been a challenging road to legalize same sex marriages, but on August 1, 2013, it became official in Minnesota. Below are resources that support mental health and well being for our LGBTQIA+ community:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outfront.org\/crisis-anti-violence#about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Outfront Minnesota Anti-Violence Program<\/a>\u2013 This is a broad-based effort to end violence and harassment against and within LGBTQIA+ communities in Minnesota. They work in collaboration with survivors and community members to build safety and power \u2014 as well as opportunities for support and healing \u2014 through crisis intervention services, systems advocacy, counseling, community education, and outreach.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/taylorcenter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taylor Center for Equity and Inclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/counseling-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Counseling Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/ministry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">College Ministry<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Indigenous Peoples\u2019 Day <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>October 10 is the day to celebrate our Indigenous communities. The day is centered around reflecting on tribal roots and the tragic stories that hurt, but strengthened their communities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended Movies to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples\u2019 Day <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cDances with Wolves\u201d (1990)<br \/>\n\u201cSongs My Brothers Taught Me\u201d (2015)<br \/>\n\u201cGather\u201d (2020)<br \/>\n\u201cIndian Horse\u201d (2017)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Reginald H. Miles<br \/>\n<\/span>Interim Vice President, Equity and Inclusion<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3790\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wp.stolaf.edu\/equity-inclusion\/files\/2022\/08\/RMilespic-300x170.jpg?resize=300%2C170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"170\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>October Days on the Hill<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Reginald Miles will conduct office hours on Tuesdays (October 4, 11, and 18) in Holland Hall 216 from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Stop by and say hello!<\/li>\n<li>The Piper Center for Vocation and Career is partnering with the Diversity Institute to offer a 3-session training program to students: Application Deadline October 10<a style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/the-art-and-science-of-dei\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The website for the Art &amp; Science of DEI program can be found here.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Q+A Panel Part 2 for Students\/Reception on October 26, 4-5 p.m.\u00a0 Holland Hall 501<br \/>\n<\/strong>Dr. Hassel Morrison, Vice President for Student Life and Dr. Reginald Miles, Interim Vice President for Equity and Inclusion will host a Part 2 panel called &#8220;Behind the Scenes&#8221; for\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0students. The two VPs will answer questions in advance being on the senior leadership team. The event will be moderated by <b>Professor Maggie Broner, <\/b>and light refreshments will be served. Contact Marina Edlund (edlund1@stolaf.edu) with any questions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Meet Members of Our Community<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>FACULTY SPOTLIGHT<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"3923\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/community-belonging\/2022\/10\/october-2022\/jake\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wp.stolaf.edu\/community-belonging\/files\/2022\/09\/jake.jpg?fit=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,960\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"jake\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wp.stolaf.edu\/community-belonging\/files\/2022\/09\/jake.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wp.stolaf.edu\/community-belonging\/files\/2022\/09\/jake.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3923 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wp.stolaf.edu\/equity-inclusion\/files\/2022\/09\/jake-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Name:\u00a0<\/strong>Jake Grossman<br \/>\n<strong>Position:<\/strong> Assistant Professor<\/p>\n<p><strong>Department:<\/strong> Biology and Environmental Studies<br \/>\n<strong>From:<\/strong> Phoenix, Arizona<br \/>\n<strong>Education:<\/strong><br \/>\nB.S.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Biology and Environmental Studies, Oberlin College<br \/>\nM.F.R.\u00a0 \u00a0International Forestry, University of Washington<br \/>\nPhD.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior, University of Minnesota<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>When did you start your St. Olaf journey as a staff member?<\/strong><br \/>\nAugust 2022<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why did you want to work at St. Olaf College?<\/strong><br \/>\nI wanted to teach at an undergraduate liberal arts college with a strong environmental curriculum.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is your definition of an inclusive community?<\/strong><br \/>\nA group of people who support each other and lift each other up in ways that allow all people to reach their potential.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is your personal \u2018tagline\u2019?<\/strong><br \/>\n\u201cAll things are possible with love\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>No one knows that I<\/strong>\u2026. have a lucky work outfit that I wear when I need it.<br \/>\nJake lives in Minneapolis with his husband and dog.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>STAFF SPOTLIGHT<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"3924\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/community-belonging\/2022\/10\/october-2022\/angie\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wp.stolaf.edu\/community-belonging\/files\/2022\/09\/angie.jpg?fit=2031%2C2327&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2031,2327\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone SE (2nd generation)&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1646741198&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3.99&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;20&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0011668611435239&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"angie\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wp.stolaf.edu\/community-belonging\/files\/2022\/09\/angie.jpg?fit=262%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wp.stolaf.edu\/community-belonging\/files\/2022\/09\/angie.jpg?fit=894%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3924 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wp.stolaf.edu\/equity-inclusion\/files\/2022\/09\/angie-262x300.jpg?resize=262%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Name:\u00a0<\/strong>Angie Mathews<br \/>\n<strong>Position:<\/strong> Assistant Vice President- Budget and Auxiliary Operations<\/p>\n<p>(My role is a combination of budget and auxiliary duties.\u00a0 I assist with building a budget that supports the overall goals of the college. On the auxiliary side, I work closely with the various operations that support the college, such as the bookstore, food service, mail and print, college rental properties, vending, copiers, college vehicles, and Ole Card functions.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Department:<\/strong> Finance Office<br \/>\n<strong>From:\u00a0<\/strong>Caledonia, Minnesota<\/p>\n<p><strong>Education:<\/strong><br \/>\nB.S.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Accounting, University of Minnesota-Carlson School of Management<br \/>\nMBA \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Concordia University, St. Paul<br \/>\nCertified Public Accountant<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>When did you start your St. Olaf journey as a staff member?<\/strong><br \/>\nMay 2006<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why did you want to work at St. Olaf College?<\/strong><br \/>\nI wanted to work somewhere that aligned with my values, where I could feel that my work contributes toward the greater good.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is your definition of an inclusive community?<\/strong><br \/>\nA community is inclusive if all members feel valued, and where people of all different positions and backgrounds feel comfortable interacting with one another.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is your personal \u2018tagline\u2019?<\/strong><br \/>\n\u201cThe time is always right to do what is right\u201d Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No one knows that I<\/strong>\u2026. love visiting National Parks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Upcoming Dates<\/b><\/h3>\n<div>\n<div><strong>Pastries with Public Safety<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>October 6, 4 p.m., Taylor Center<br \/>\nDerek Kruse, Director for Public Safety will be in the Taylor Center, connecting with students and answering questions you might have. Pastries will be served.<br \/>\nContact Martin Olague (olague1@stolaf.edu) with any questions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><strong>Beyond the Hill: LGBTQIA+ Alumni Panel<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>October 11, 6 p.m., Black Ballroom<br \/>\nAlumni Panel where students can connect with LBGTQIA+ identifying alum and learn from their experience as they think about entering the workplace and transitioning from college. Desserts will be served.<br \/>\nContact Martin Olague (olague1@stolaf.edu) with any questions<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><b>TC Coffee Hour: Wellness Center &amp; Taylor Center Event<br \/>\n<\/b>October 13, 4 p.m., Taylor Center<br \/>\nA conversational space for students to share cross-cultural viewpoints and create community.<br \/>\nContact Martin Olague (olague1@stolaf.edu)with any questions<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Grose Family Speaker Series with Andrea Jenkins<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>October 21, 3:30 p.m., Tomson 280<br \/>\nFireside Chat with Andrea Jenkins and Raffi Freedman-Gurspan &#8217;09<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Andrea Jenkins offers a keynote about their experience in politics. Following the keynote is a Q&amp;A fireside chat with Jenkins and alum Raffi Freedman-Gurspan &#8217;09.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Contact Damian Waite (waite1@stolaf.edu) with any questions\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Barbershop Returns!<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\">October 31, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Norway Room<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Oles Against Inequality is bringing back the barbershop. Partnering with Trendz barbershop in Apple Valley, haircuts will be available for $20.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"im\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Contact Giovanni Green (green11@stolaf.edu) for any questions<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Dedicated Affinity Groups for Faculty and Staff\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If you want to learn more about our affinity and how you can get involved, reach out to your colleagues below:<\/p>\n<p><strong>BIPOC<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Contact Marie New (new@stolaf.edu),\u00a0 Admissions<\/p>\n<p>Join us for lunch on Monday, October 10 at 11:30 a.m. Location: Tomson, East Lantern<\/p>\n<p><strong>LGBTQIA+<\/strong>\u00a0 Contact Eric Eischens (eische1@stolaf.edu), Facilities<\/p>\n<p>Join us for a Meet and Greet on Monday, October 24 from 11:30a.m.-1p.m. <strong>(UPDATED<\/strong>) Location: Buntrock Commons, Norway Room<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>DEI Symposium -Tuesday, April 4, 2023-<\/b><b>Save the Date (Date Change)<\/b><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>October is the awareness month for&#8230;.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/strong><br \/>\nResource: <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/counseling-center\">https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/counseling-center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Breast Cancer<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.acsevents.org\/site\/TR?pg=entry&amp;fr_id=102838\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Making Strives<\/a> of the Twin Cities Event, October 15, 7 a.m.\u00a0 Location: Mall of America<\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning Disabilities<\/strong><br \/>\nResource: <a style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/academic-support\/dac\/\">https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/academic-support\/dac\/ \u00a0 \u00a0<\/a><br \/>\nResource: <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/counseling-center\">https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/counseling-center<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Everyone must take time to sit and watch the leaves turn.&#8221; Elizabeth Lawrence<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"3925\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/community-belonging\/2022\/10\/october-2022\/autum-leaves-540x540\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wp.stolaf.edu\/community-belonging\/files\/2022\/09\/autum-leaves-540x540-1.jpg?fit=540%2C540&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"540,540\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"autum-leaves-540&amp;#215;540\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wp.stolaf.edu\/community-belonging\/files\/2022\/09\/autum-leaves-540x540-1.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wp.stolaf.edu\/community-belonging\/files\/2022\/09\/autum-leaves-540x540-1.jpg?fit=540%2C540&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3925 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wp.stolaf.edu\/equity-inclusion\/files\/2022\/09\/autum-leaves-540x540-1-300x300.jpg?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>September was a very busy month! 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