Thursday, September 16, 2021
Community Virtual M-Room: Labels on ourselves and others
The Virtual M-Room is back for the fall!
Join OMA as we re-introduce ourselves and kick off another semester in the Virtual Community M-Room. In this session, we will explore the labels we put on ourselves and others and how and when to avoid labels.
Hosted by OMA staff
Join us at: http://bit.ly/OMAlounge
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Rock the Block with CGE, OMA & Pride!
Join the Center for Gender Equity, the Pride Center, and the Office of Multicultural Affairs by the Flagpole on the CUC Front Lawn from 11am-1pm on 09/09 for FOOD, FELLOWSHIP & FUN.
This event is part of Soaring Together: A Celebration of Lehigh Women.
All event attendees must follow current University COVID-19 health and safety measures >
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Rock the Block with CGE, OMA & Pride!
Join the Center for Gender Equity, the Pride Center, and the Office of Multicultural Affairs by the Flagpole on the CUC Front Lawn from 11am-1pm on 09/09 for FOOD, FELLOWSHIP & FUN.
This event is part of Soaring Together: A Celebration of Lehigh Women.
All event attendees must follow current University COVID-19 health and safety measures >
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Rock the Block with CGE, OMA & Pride!
Join the Center for Gender Equity, the Pride Center, and the Office of Multicultural Affairs by the Flagpole on the CUC Front Lawn from 11am-1pm on 09/09 for FOOD, FELLOWSHIP & FUN.
This event is part of Soaring Together: A Celebration of Lehigh Women.
All event attendees must follow current University COVID-19 health and safety measures >
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Community M-Room: Out of Reach! The cost of living in America Part 1: The Housing Crisis
Out of Reach! The cost of living in America Part 1: The Housing Crisis
This conversation will review this year’s Out of Reach report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition which outlines the urgent need for our government to expand affordable housing. Furthermore, the conversation will explore the cost of living in the Lehigh Valley and the current housing crisis while exploring possible resources.
Hosted by Monica Carson,Associated Director of Residence Life
Join us at: http://bit.ly/OMAlounge
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Community M-Room: Raising Race-Conscious Children
Raising Race-Conscious Children - How to talk to kids about navigating their identities and the world around them.
Conversation and insights into how kids of color see themselves, how the world sees them, and how they see the world around them. Discussion and resources on how parents can navigate these conversations with their kids.
Hosted by Chris Rodriquez and special guest Charlize & Clara Buie
Join us at: http://bit.ly/OMAlounge
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Community M-Room: I WOKE Up Like This
Join us at: http://bit.ly/OMAlounge
I Woke up like this! (Reclaiming Woke)
What does it mean to be “Woke” (/ˈwoʊk/ WOHK)? A conversation on who on how a term went from movement to mainstream.
Hosted by Clara Buie, OMA Associate Director and Chad Williams, OMA Director
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Community M-Room: How to Have Difficult Conversations with Your Family Part 4: Recovery
Join us at: http://bit.ly/OMAlounge
How to Have Difficult Conversations with Your Family Part 4: Recovery
It is necessary for us to learn how to discuss "hot button" topics with those closest to us. If we can't have tough conversations with our family/friends how do we engage in these convos with others? In this session, we'll focus on recovering from difficult conversations, including self-care and relationship repair.
Hosted by Members of CCAR,
Jennifer Swan, Professor of Biological Sciences, and
Tarah Cicero, Learning, Design & Development Specialist
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Celebrate Juneteenth in the Lehigh Valley!
Virtual programming Wednesday, June 16, 2021
12:00pm - Artist Panel Discussion:
Art as Emancipation: Art, Social Justice, and Juneteenth (moderated by Devyn Briggs from Northampton Community College)
Click HERE to Register or go to: http://bit.ly/JuneteenthLV
3:00pm - Philadelphia Poet Laureate Trapeta Mayson
Click HERE to Register or go to: http://bit.ly/JuneteenthPoetry
6:00pm - Eddie Glaude Jr.
(The history & importance of Juneteenth)
Click HERE to Register or go to: http://bit.ly/JuneteenthEddieG
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Community M-Room: Celebrating Juneteenth!
Join us at: http://bit.ly/OMAloungeWhat is Juneteenth? Why is it important today? Join us for a discussion on the power, promise and relevance of Juneteenth and the plans for Juneteenth celebrations throughout the Lehigh Valley!!Hosted by Chad Williams, OMA Director and Karen Britt, Professor of Business at Northampton Community College & Executive Director of the Juneteenth Lehigh Valley organization