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How to Achieve DEI within a University | Pamala Morris

As Assistant Dean for the College of Agriculture and Director of the Office of Multicultural Programs, Pamala Morris introduced diversity in the university system by starting a new department which has now expanded diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the university.

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How to Be Creative Behind the Scenes | Raynette Halvorsen Smith

Have you ever wondered how those fabulous scenes for plays are created? Meet Raynette Halvorsen Smith, a retired Professor from Kent State University’s School of Theatre and Dance where she served as School Director from 1991-1996. In the early days, she wasn’t always welcomed as a woman and was a “first and only” woman scenic designer. Raynette shares her first-hand experience with the disparity in pay for women professors.

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How to Know Yourself and Your History to Move Forward in Life: Janise Graham

When her mother’s friend died in a plane crash in 2001 having no plan for his family or his business upon his death, Janise Graham saw the devastating effects a lack of financial planning can have. She knew then that business insurance and succession planning were her callings.

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Lies My Teacher Told Me | James W Loewen

Racial History and Sundown Towns Ep. 142 – James Loewen’s gripping retelling of American racial history as it should, and could, be taught, Lies My Teacher Told Me, has sold more than 1,500,000 copies and continues to inspire K-16 teachers to get students to challenge, rather than memorize, their textbooks. Top Takeaways: Fighting for the

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How to Choose A Career You’re Passionate About: Adonica Randall

Fired Up About STEM Are you think about changing your job and your life? Do you want to choose a career you’re passionate about? To get into a job you are more passionate about, no matter how hard it is? For Adonica, success is knowing what you want to do, then having a plan to

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How to Support Learners with Special Needs: Linda Vines Bright

Linda Vines Bright: Listen in to learn the importance of listening carefully to children to understand their individualized needs and learning styles. You will also the importance of teachers and parents demonstrating love and compassion to children for them to believe in their abilities to be great.

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Global View on Racial and Gender Discrimination: Ellen Walsh

Ellen Walsh describes the pain-filled memories of living in Mississippi in the mid-to late-1950s with racial segregation the “law of the land.” She witnessed her mother’s pain as a brown skinned Polynesian married to a white Portuguese engineer. Her mother was directed to the “colored door” while her father was directed to the front door.

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