STCC Diversity Events

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2005 - 2006 Events
2006 - 2007 Events
2007 - 2008 Events
2008 - 2009 Events
2009 - 2010 Events
2010 - 2011 Events
2011 - 2012 Events
2012 - 2013 Events
Training
Community Participation
Community Partnerships
Community Vendors
Recognitions

2005 - 2006

Yo Soy Latina, Sponsored by AHSS, reception by Student Activities and Diversity Council -100
Development of Diversity Council -Chair Myra D. Smith & Louisa Davis Freeman
Development & Implementation of President's Charge
Development of Diversity Mission Statement
Diversity Meet & Greet -December 2005
Dick Gregory February 1, 2005 - 500
Rosa Parks Day-December 1, 2005-Sponsored by School of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Tony Brown - February 2, 2006 - 500
Soul Food Luncheon -February 21, 2006 Talented Teens Catholic Stepping Group
Frederick Douglass IV, May 1, 2006

2006 - 2007

Cornbread & Platanos -September 27, 2006, sponsored by Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences & Ovations, reception by Diversity Council - 100
Diversity Council - Chair-Myra D. Smith
2^nd Annual Rosa Parks Day December 1, 2006 (Mrs. Diane Patrick & Rhea McCauley), Diversity Council and School of Arts Humanities & Social Sciences 200
Dance Theatre of Harlem -February 1, 2007 -300
Four Ladies of Springfield Reception -February 7, 2007
Soul Food Jazz Luncheon-Joe Sallins Guest Artist- February 26, 2007
Community Partners Program - March 22, 2007
Open Pantry-Jazz Celebration March 24, 2007
September 28, 2007 -The Ibraham Gonzalez Trio in Portal, A Journey in Poetry with Music- Sandra Maria Estevez and Ibrahim Gonzalez sponsored by: School of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences & Ovations, reception by Diversity Council -100
Diversity Website - launch 2006

2007 - 2008

Diversity Council - Chairs (Arlene Rodriguez & Bob Dickerman 2008)
Creation of Diversity through the Arts Program - Alvin Ailey II October 25^th & 26th
(November 2007-City Stage) 2-day event-Nat. Kick-off of their world-wide tour. 940
3rd Annual Rosa Parks Day Event -November 20, 2007-Rodnell Collins & Peter Bailey (nephew of Malcolm X) February 2008 (collaboration with Arts, Humanities & social Sciences) portrait unveiling of Malcolm X by guest artist-T.Charron 100
Diversity Speaker series
Funded Artist reception for Larry Slezak February 2008
WTCC/Bob Marley Speaker Series in collaboration with WTCC radio station
(funded reception for Dr. Julius Garvey, Dr. Toussaint King Hill & Roger Steffens) -February 23, 2008 (300 in attendance)
Gail Marquis-Women's Basketball Olympian-February 28, 2008 collaboration with the Business Dept. -75
Funded Soul Food Luncheon-February 29, 2008
Ragan Whiteside-Artist Series & reception - February 29, 2008
Langston Hughes Event --Artist Series-Ron McCurdy- March 6, 2008, collaboration English department. (100 in attendance)
Red Velvet Signature Reception - March 7, 2008 (collaboration Unity First & Amer. Heart Assoc.)
1^st Annual Women's High Tea-March 25, 2008, Celebration of Women's History Month
The Respect Project - UMass collaboration with George Faison & Maryann Lombardi-(May 2008) (500 in attendance)
Men's Basketball Reception 2008
Development of Sankofa award (Maggie Richardson, Larry Slezak, & Joan Thomas) -February 28, 2008
Marketing strategies for recruitment/enrollment-Director of Marketing
New Public Relation Strategies-Director of Public Relations
Diversity hiring in key departments
Advertising in diverse publications (Unity First, La Prensa, Point of View)
Distribution of diverse publications around campus
Collaborations with area schools (elem., middle and high) for participation in events
Collaborations with area businesses and agencies for sponsors and participation in various events.
Purchase Diversity Teaching materials
Purchase and donate Diversity books to Library and Springfield Schools

2008 - 2009

JoSallins -January 23, 2009, The Legacy Continues- Jo Sallins, Magdalena Gomez, Tony Vacca, 1000 in attendance
Pink: The Chronicles of BC Jenny, sponsored by School of Arts and Social Sciences, Diversity Council and Student Activities September 26, 2008 100 in attendance
Nikki Giovanni - October 31^st, 2008 Keynote Speaker& book signing (1500 in attendance, 26 schools) 1500 in attendance
4^th Annual Rosa Parks Day event -December 5, 2008 (150 in attendance)
Juan Williams - February 12, 2009 - Keynote Speaker& book signing 1000 in attendance
Ken Ford (Electric Violinist) Concert & Soul Food Jazz Luncheon -February 27, 2009 -500 in attendance
Mass Women's Day, White Ribbon Campaign Feb.12^th w/ Commonwealth of Mass.
National Acrobats of China, sponsored Diversity Council Members & students March 9, 2009(15)
Think Respect project, co-sponsor with Student Support Services, March 27, 2009
2^nd Annual Women's High Tea, March 31, 2009
Black Nurses Association of Western Mass. March 28, 2009, co- sponsor event, purchased seats to support the event Anne-Mistivar Payen
Morris Dees - April 16^th 2009 - Keynote & book Signing
Heart of A Man - Men's Celebration- sponsored by Diversity Council and American Heart Association
Spanish American Union 40^th Annual Gala - September 25, 2008 Sponsored table
No Child - October 1, 2008-(sponsored table for Diversity Council Members w/NCCJ)
Resurrection - October 19, 2008-NCCJ (STCC students taken to play)
Resurrection-November 12, 2008 (served as moderator with President Rubenzahl for Youth Night at Hartford Stage (NCCJ Board participation)
Sweet Honey & the Rock - November 1, 2008 (Diversity Council members)
10^th Annual Spirit of Women Conference - Dr. Mimi Guarneri - "The Heart Speaks Are you Listening"- Mass. Mutual Center
Alvin Ailey event with UMass, sponsored Diversity Council Member & students (32)
NCCJ - Jonathan Kozol presentation October 6, 2008
Titicut Follies-April 3, 2009((Arts, Hum.Soc.Sci)
NCCJ- Racial Disparities in Children's Health April 7, 2009 WNEC -Partners for a Healthier Community-(Nursing Dept. Dean)
Pride March-May 2, 2009
Hoop City Jazz Festival - Jul 4, 5^th & 6^th 2009

2009 - 2010

Implementation of the Diversity and Inclusion brochure into the College community Fall 2009:
-brochures given to Trustees, sponsors and community agencies
-distribution of brochures to students at the New Student Orientation August 15, 2009
-distribution of brochure to faculty at the Opening Faculty meeting on
Distribution of the booklets and pens with logo of Diversity and Respect Matter (management team-August 17, 2009)
Distribution of pens and conversation with faculty about the Respect project.
Implementation of the Cultural Competency Course-taught by Elms College
Diversity Speakers Series event- The Minority Reporter October 8, 2009 (
- 8:30 High School Students (200)
- 11:00 College Community (125)
- 6:00 p.m. Community (80)
Angela Burt Murray _"Essence" magazine -Women of Color Reception (50) October 9, 2009 (75)
Rosa Parks Day, December 1, 2009
Traces of the Trade: Story from the Deep North November 19, 2009, Windsor,Ct.-NCCJ Partnership program (Faculty)
Chloe Arnold (Tap Dancer) February 11, 2010 (400) day & evening
RFK_Journey to Justice - UMASS Fine Arts Concert Hall (staff, Fac. & students)
NuDirexion-Soul Food Jazz luncheon February 25, 2010 (300)
Dr. John Francis (Planetwalker) March 11, 2010 (125)
Ashong - Five Year Anniversary Celebration - April 8, 2010 (300)
NATARAJ- Indian Performing Arts Dancers - April 15, 2010 (75)
Dr. Abbie Goldberg - April 27, 2010-Changing Face of American Families & Creating more sensitive/appropriate service for LGBTA persons (160)
Women's Tea-March 30, 2010: speaker Dr. Carol Leary Baypath College & Yvonne Williams (Author & Cancer Survivor)
Traces of the Trade film showing/Partnership CCGS &NCCJ-March 31, 2010
Heart of A Man -April 30, 2010

2010 - 2011

New Student Orientation -August 14, 2010 (800 +)
Diversity Welcome Reception for Employees- August 25, 2010 for new hires(40)
Michael Patrick MacDonald - October 1, 2010 ( 500 + and 70 evening)
Sponsor Reception Next Level Conference October 1, 2010 (40)
"Bilal's Stand" - October 14, 2010 (150 morning & 75 evening)
"Soulfege" - November 5, 2010 (200 morning & 40 evening)
Michael Eric Dyson - February 10, 2011 (1000 morning event)
Naturally 7 - March 23, 2011
Development of Cultural Competency Course- Baystate & STCC
American Heart Association Women's Conference -February 15, 2011
Urban League Annual Dinner (3 - attended February 16, 2011)
Westfield State College-"Nuttin but Strings"-(8 attended) (March 5, 2011)
Women's Fund Conference ( 6- attended March 8, 2011)

2011 - 2012

New Student Orientation - August 12 & 13, 2011 ( 800 +)
Diversity Welcome Reception for New Hires - August 31, 2011 (23 new hires)
Introduction of Diversity Council New Colleague Mentor Program-August 31, 2011
Initiation of Diversity Think Tank series:
- September 14, 2011 - Brooks Fitch .E. B. DuBois Center
- October 20, 2011 - Dr. Marcia Cantarella -Educator/Author
- January 26, 2012 - Chancellor Keith Motley-UMass Boston
- February 16, 2012 - Dr. Maria Torres - Mauricio Gaston Institute
- March 29, 2012 - James Morton -Hartford YMCA
Initiation of BALSA & Alpha Partnership - September 14, 2011
Kyle Hausmann-Stokes - October 19, 2011
John Quinones- November 9, 2011
Chief Justice Roderick Ireland - February 17, 2012
America Ferrera - March 7, 2012
The Sax Pac - March 22, 2012
Sponsor Next Level Conference - October 2, 2011 (prof. dev. Staff)
Hispanic Heritage Gala - Sponsor October 6, 2011
Entrepreneurship Event - Diversity table October 6, 2011
Martin Luther King Celebration - January 14, 2012 (6 participants)
Urban League Dinner (March 6, 2012 -10 participants)

2012-2013

Nicholas Kristof - October 23, 2012
Susan L. Taylor - February 5, 2013
Soul Food Luncheon - February 28, 2013
Women's Tea - March 28, 2013
Steve Pemberton - April 11, 2013 _ Young Men's Retreat
Pieces of a Dream - April 25, 2013
Think Tank Series:
- Alpha Oratorical Students - October 18, 2012
- Kim Williams - Interim Diversity Officer - November 29, 2012
- Ira Rubenzahl - February 21, 2013, March 14, 2013

Training:

NCBI Training-Diversity Council & Consortium with system-wide community colleges
NCCJ Training -September 2007
Diversity Summit at Holyoke Community College May 16, 2008
White Privilege Conference-April 4- 6 2008
NCORE - May 31- June 4 2010
NCORE - May 26- 30^th 2008
Minority Access September 2007
Women in Higher Education Conference - annually since 2006
Next Level Professional Development Conference October 4, 2008
CEED Legacy Project -Undoing Racism, March 5^th-7^th Baystate Med. Center
ADA Training - May 5, 2009, Ken Tashjy, General Counsel
Respect & Ouch Training Project-Management & Trustees May 2009
Cultural Competency Course - October 2009 - December 15, 2009 Elms College/Partnership
NCORE Conference - June 1 - 5, 2010 Potomac, MD.
Diversity Inclusion Conference - June 11, 2010 - Presenters from the Diversity Council (HCC)
Management Training Program-June 30, 2010 -presented by NCCJ

Community Participation

Northeastern-Race Relations on New England Campuses-Nov. 15^th & 16^th, 2006
Spirit of Women -
Women's Fund Event - Greek Cultural Center 2008
Urban League Dinner - annually
Puerto Rican Cultural Center Annual Dinner
Spanish American Union 40^th Anniversary Dinner September 25, 2008
Blues in our Blood - Taj Mahal & Carole Fredericks Springfield Museums -March 15, 2008
Health Equity Learning Community
Next Level Women of Color Conference- October 10, 2009
Dafnis Prieto-UMass Fine Arts Center-October 22, 2009 (15 Faculty, Staff, & Students)
The DMH, School of Arts, Hum & Soc. Sci. and West. Mass. Mental Health Comm.
Co- Sponsorship of: African American, Black and Latino Communities: Faith, Spirituality and Natural Supports in Recovery- October 27, 2009
Olive Tree Books-n-Voices 5^th Anniversary-Log Cabin Dr. Steve Perry November 1, 2009
Bill T. Jones-UMass Partnership, November 5, 2009 (fac., staff & students)
Russian Ballet-Symphony Hall-Brattleboro Retreat-Mental Health sponsored program -November 15, 2009 (staff & students
Martin Luther King Scholarship Breakfast in conjunction with Wesley Methodist Church, Sheraton Hotel January 16, 2010
97^th Anniversary Urban League Dinner-Chez Josef, February 1, 2010
Westfield State College Speakers Series-Staff and Students to Step Afrika, February 2, 2010 and February 4, 2010, Michael Eric Dyson
RFK:Journey to Justice - February 23, 2010 UMass Partnership
Black Grace Dance Company - March 9, 2010 UMass Partnership
Danny Glover event-(10)Westfield State College- April 2010
Desmond Tutu Convocation (34 faculty and staff) April 20, 2010 AIC
Greg Mortenson -April 29, 2010 Westfield State College (6)
Pride March - May 8, 2010 Northampton, MA.
Hispanic Foundation Annual Dinner Mtg. May 14, 2010
NCCJ Annual Dinner-Chez Josef June 16, 2010 (4)
Caribbean Festival 2010 STCC
Carl Joseph Walker-September
Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services Business Breakfast December 6, 2010
American Heart Association Educational Forum - February 15, 2011
Urban League Annual Dinner - February 16, 2011

Community Partnerships

American International College
American Heart Association
American Cancer Society
African American Women in Higher Education 2008
Baystate Health
Black Men of Greater Springfield
Black Nurses Association
Central High School
City Stage
Department of Health & Human Services-City of Springfield
Domestic Violence Center
Dunbar Community Center
Elms College
Martin Luther King Community Center
Mass Mutual Insurance Company
Mass Mutual Center
Men of Color Health Awareness 2010
Men's Resource Center
McDuffie School
National Conference on Community Justice
People's Bank
Point of View
Puerto Rican Cultural Center
Putnam High School
Renaissance School
Springfield City Hall/Mayor's Office
Springfield College
Springfield Schools
Unity First
University of Massachusetts
Western New England College
Westfield State College

Community Vendors

Olive Tree Books
Ashanti Chocolat & Other Fine Collectables

Recognitions

WFCR nomination for the 2010 WFCR Arts & Humanities Award for Outstanding Organization