Past Events

It is estimated that over 500 million people struggle with period poverty, or the lack of access to menstrual products, education, hygiene facilities, waste management, or a combination of these. To help end period poverty in the local Bethlehem community the Center for Gender Equity is accepting menstrual product donations until Friday, October 8th to support the Lehigh Valley Period Project. Donations can be dropped off at the CGE Lounge (CUC C207). The following types of products will be accepted and appreciated: Menstrual cups Reusable pads Period underwear Disposable pads Tampons Pantyliners If you would prefer to make a cash donation, please contact Kate Pitts directly at klp321@lehigh.edu. In addition to the product drive, we’ll be hosting Period Week from October 4th-8th in the lead up to National Period Day. Please visit https://go.lehigh.edu/periodweek2021 for information about all of our Period Week events.

To our queer community members, allies and advocates...what sustains & fulfills your heart? Let's begin & end our week together as we center ourselves in the shared knowing that we do this life best, when we create space for gratitude & compassion. Join us every Mon & Fri morning at 8:30am for this 15 min hybrid gathering. Offered in PC Lounge UC212 and also virtually at go.lehigh.edu/virtualpridecenterlounge

According to Healthy People 2020, a health disparity can be described as “a particular type of health difference that is closely linked with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage.”1 Did you know that Black women are 3 times more likely than white women to die from a pregnancy-related condition?2 Attend this interactive event to learn more about the prolonged effects that racial health disparities pose on mothers and infants, and the ways in which we and other organizations in Bethlehem’s community can play a role in bridging the gap. This 5x10 accounts for a “collaborative connection” requirement. Attendance may be limited based upon University guidance. We want this event to be accessible to everyone. If you have any requests, please email Kate at klp321@lehigh.edu. Citations: 1. “Disparities.” Disparities | Healthy People 2020, www.healthypeople.gov/2020/about/foundation-health-measures/Disparities. 2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2019). Vital Signs: Pregnancy-Related Deaths, United States, 2011–2015, and Strategies for Prevention, 13 States, 2013–2017 Weekly

In this two session program, you will view and discuss eleven video insights presented by Steve Robbins, Ph.D. In the various video clips, Steve will discuss stereotypes and unintentional intolerance. Steve also discusses how human nature and our brains don't always help us be inclusive, and what we can do to prevent this. Inclusion Insights is part of our Cornerstones of Community track and is an expectation of all staff. In order to fulfill Cornerstones of Community requirements, Parts 1 and 2 of the virtual version of this course must both be completed. Parts 1 and 2 must be taken in order. Enroll for Part 1 here Enroll for Part 2 here