This section presents personal stories and experiences of some of our community members. In this issue we highlight Gina Pham, Kyrstie Lane, Toni M. Thomas, and Lyuba Zarsky.
Author Archives: Jacob Dwyer
Food for Thought – How Not to be a White Savior
Originally, the term white savior was used to define a white person who acts to help non-white person/s in a self-serving way. Later, the term involved to include those who began to embody this whiteness by placing their experience above the experiences of the individual or community they were “helping.”
Continue reading
Reflection and Response – Trigger Warnings
Should universities be required to provide trigger warnings to their students when dealing with “distressing” subject matters in the classroom? A debate has been raging in many higher education campuses on whether trigger warnings should be mandatory. After reading, please fill out this brief survey and tell us what you think. Continue reading
News from other Higher Education Institutions
News coming out of other Higher Education Campuses is very interesting to our work on diversity and inclusion. In this section, we highlight the efforts of Rice University, USC, and UCSD in promoting racial equity on their campuses as examples for MIIS in moving forward. Continue reading
You might enjoy…
Here are some books and films community members think you might enjoy! Continue reading
Special Feature: Administration Speaks
In our first issue of “The Black Mirror”, we asked key administrators to share with us their perspectives, vision, and concerns about diversity and inclusion at MIIS. Read on to see what Jeff Dayton-Johnson, Rebecca Henriksen, Laura Burian, and Fernando DePaolis had to say. Continue reading
About Allies at MIIS – An Initiative for Racial Equity
Since much of my work as a CDO will include continuing Allies at MIIS, I think it might be helpful to explain the origins and nature of the initiative. It is also possible that Allies at MIIS could turn into a model for future actions on diversity and inclusion on our campus. Continue reading
Community Spotlight
In this section, we will highlight the work being done by various members of our community to further diversity, equity, and inclusion on our campus. Below, we present the work of Sara Bidgood, CNS, Pushpa Iyer, GSIPM and three student clubs – Queers and Allies at MIIS, MIIS Immigrant Rights Alliance, and African Nations Club.
