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

Download the presentation.

Seminars

Coming soon

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)