Lunch and UnLearn: When Belonging Isn't Enough

We invite all members of the EMU community to a lunch and unlearn with Dr. Gayatri Sethi. When developing a culture of belonging, it is important to address questions about how academia perpetuates a culture of unbelonging. These questions can center around topics such as the stress of being a student or employee in academia; the impact and effects of imposture syndrome; hierarchies within academia and how they can lead to toxic relationships and airs of elitism. Often conversations around belonging can reestablish these pressures rather than address them. The focus of this workshop will be to ask ourselves how we can create a culture of belonging by taking a whole-person approach and reconsidering what we mean by “fit.” (Lunch provided.)

This event is open to all EMU community members. Please register no later than 23 February 2024 or until spaces are filled. You may register at https://forms.gle/6MqnqS59yhHkV3nr5

While masks are not required, they are recommended and would be greatly appreciated.

For questions about the event, please contact Dr. Sonia Chawla at schawlaw@emich.edu.