Workshops, Seminars and Training
Workshops
Decolonize Your Syllabi and Classroom
Fall 2020

This workshop, presented by Dr. Laura Simon and Dr. Natalie Bourdon, provided participants with the ability to:
- Understand what it means to “decolonize” syllabi
- Recognize and describe the benefits of decolonizing course syllabi
- Apply resources and strategies to make classrooms and course syllabi inclusive
Download the presentation.
View the checklist.
Anti-Racism and Microaggressions
Summer 2020

This workshop provided faculty with:
- An in-depth overview of racial microaggressions
- Relevant anti-racism and inclusive teaching resources
- Hands-on skill building on recognizing and responding to microaggressions
Seminars
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Events
Upcoming Events
- 7 p.m. March 2, 2021, Zoom — Mercer University celebrates Women’s History Month with a keynote address, titled “For Your Consideration,” by Rachel Cargle, public academic, writer, lecturer and activist. Read more about the event on The Den and register online here.

Past Events
- 6:15 p.m. Feb. 24, 2021, Stetson Hall, Room 251 — Africa Film Series screening of “Skin,” hosted by Dr. Chinekwu Obidoa and sponsored by the Africana Studies program. View program flyer.
- Oct. 22-23, 2020 — Georgia Philosophical Society online workshop, “Ethical Issue in Today’s Turbulent World” (Philosophy Department)
- Oct. 16, 2020 — Mercer Philosophy Honor Society, “Ethical Perspectives on the Current Racial Turmoil” (Philosophy Department)
- Sept. 17, 2020 — McDonald Center for America’s Founding Principles to observe Constitution Day with virtual lecture by Dr. Nicholas Buccola
- September 2020 — Plunkett Gallery features exhibit of Mercer alumna highlighting the ‘Faith of a Dreamer’
- Aug. 29-Oct. 16, 2020 — McEachern Art Center presents Charvis Harrell’s “Cartoon Violence: Elegy and Testimony” on African-American symbolism in imagery
- Feb. 22, 2020 — Georgia Philosophical Society Conference, “Suffrage and Democracy” (Philosophy Department)
- Feb. 21, 2020 — Undergraduate conference, “Votes for Women: Women’s Suffrage, 100 Years Later” (Philosophy Department)