Dear College Faculty and Staff,
For my November Notes from the Dean, I wanted to provide an update regarding our Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) goals. The College has written its first comprehensive JEDI Implementation Plan and the JEDI Council has created a list of JEDI resources for faculty and staff across the College. We have addressed some of the feedback we received about the implementation plan in relation to wellness, language, and accountability. We are putting the wellness and well being goals on hold until we have more guidance from the university on how to proceed. We have opted to use language such as “underrepresented or marginalized” to capture the social justice element of our work, beyond simple diversity. My office will be working with department chairs to discuss how we want to hold ourselves accountable to our goals in the plan. More to come!
Many departments across the College are already busy working on these goals and there is funding available to support these efforts. Maggie Hunter is working with department chairs to submit a joint funding proposal to the Inclusive Excellence Division to fund many department projects.
This quarter, we welcomed our newest Race, Inequality, and Social Justice cluster hire of seven new faculty and an Inclusive Excellence Postdoctoral Fellow: Giselle Laiduc (Psychology), Vivien Leung (Political Science), Vanessa Errisuriz (Public Health), José Villagrana (English), Daniel Summerhill (English), Maia Dedrick (Anthropology), Chris Tirres (Religious Studies) and CJ Jones (Women’s and Gender Studies). What a talented and enjoyable group of new colleagues! We are so pleased they are here.
In cooperation with the CAS Department Chairs, we have created a new policy that we will pilot this year. Disciplinary Honor Society induction fees will be covered for ALL eligible students. In order to allow all students to take advantage of these honors and benefits, a combination of Departments and the College will cover the costs for all students to participate. This is another small step toward making our College more welcoming and inclusive for all students.
I wish you a rejuvenating Thanksgiving holiday filled with gratitude and blessings.
Sincerely,
Daniel
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Advanced ChatGPT for Educators
11 AM - Noon | Learning Commons 141 (Faculty Development Lab)
Learn how to use generative AI tools to enhance your classroom activities and assignments. No need to RSVP, just show up. Please plan to attend the whole session. |
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Office of Research: In-Person Office Hours
3 - 4 PM | Learning Commons 331
Eric Tillman, Associate Provost for Research, will hold in-person Office Hours. Repeats weekly through December 8, 2023. |
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Is this real?: Deepfakes and What You Need to Know
11:30 AM - Noon | Learning Commons 203
This workshop explores deepfakes: AI-generated images or videos mimicking real individuals. Dive into how they’re created, ethical concerns, potential for misinformation, and opportunities for education and entertainment. Learn simple detection techniques and enhance your digital literacy and critical thinking in an era of advanced AI. |
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Music@Noon: Precious Scars: A Musical Homage to WW2’s Japanese-American Internees
Noon | Music Recital Hall
“Precious Scars” is a poignant musical tribute to US-Japanese internees and immigrants. With original music and narrative by Ray Furuta (Music), Amr Selim (Music), and Mexico City-based Jazz bassist Vico Diaz, the global ensemble made up of Japanese, Chinese, Mexican, Middle Eastern, and European instruments fuses their collaboration and illuminates universal journeys of belonging through music.
Content Advisory: Details can be difficult to hear in terms of the reality, but no harsh or vulgar language is used. |
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Choreographers' Gallery
8 PM | Louis B. Mayer Theatre
Also on Friday, December 1, 7 PM & 9 PM.
Step into a world of profound artistic expression and boundless inspiration as the annual Choreographers’ Gallery takes center stage. Each performance is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, evoking a range of emotions that will leave you moved and uplifted. |
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Bi-Monthly Faculty Writing Retreats
9 AM - 5 PM | Learning Commons 141 (Faculty Development Lab)
We’ll provide a quiet, focused space for your writing, you bring your projects, lunch, and anything else you might need for the day. Feel free to drop in and out as your schedule allows. |
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Festival of Lights
7:30 PM | Mission Church
Also on Saturday, December 2
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with a heartwarming choral performance like no other. Join the SCU Chamber Singers and Concert Choir as they illuminate the iconic Mission Santa Clara with the enchanting glow of candlelight. For over two decades, this festive tradition has brought joy to countless hearts, and this year’s event promises to be no exception. |
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