Workshops, Seminars and Training

Brown Bags

Fall 2021

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

Past 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 view the program flyer.
• 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)