[Inclusion] DEI Happenings February 2022

Tue Feb 1 16:55:27 EST 2022

Is it February already?  I hope everyone had a productive January and looking forward to the new month.

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During the month of February, we celebrate Black History Month, Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day.  You can view more information about these events, other holidays around the world, additional resources, and all things DEI here - DEI Website<https://www.jlab.org/human_resources/diversity/culture>.   Information will also be featured on the JLab Weekly, so be sure to look out for that.

Don't forget - Demographic Focus Group Meetings (DFGM) are coming up.  I have added a description for each group for reference, but anyone is welcome to attend.  Please see the detailed list below along with meeting links and join us.  We look forward to seeing you there!  If you would like to attend any of the DFGM's, and would like for me to send you a calendar invite, please let me know.

Additionally, we have two educational events coming up:  SafeZone/LGBTQ+ Educational Session and Overcoming Barriers to Communication.  The info is below so don't forget to click the link and register to attend.

Feel free to pass this email to your colleagues in case they are not currently part of the Inclusion Mailing List.  Signing up is easy.  Just click here - Inclusion Mailing List<https://mailman.jlab.org/mailman/listinfo/inclusion>

Have a great day,
Aurora

Demographic Focus Group Meetings are Back!

Demographic Focus Groups will resume on a bi-annual basis and begin this month.  Members of our Leadership Team will be hosting to discuss FY21 accomplishments and plans for FY22.

GROUP
LEADER
DATE/TIME
TEAMS LINK

Veterans

*Staff and Users who are Veterans
Will Oren
February 8, 2-3pm
Click here to join the meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ODYyMGFiYjctM2U3OC00YzM3LTk4MzItY2Y4MjdmOTdkY2Ji%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b4d7ee1f-4fb3-4f06-9037-2b5b522042ab%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22426e3683-bea7-4233-9507-6726a235e14a%22%7d>

Gender

*Women Staff and Users
Jennifer Logan
February 9, 1-2pm
Click here to join the meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MDhiZGUxOTYtNmEwNi00MGE4LWI1MDUtNTljMDUzOWEzMmIx%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b4d7ee1f-4fb3-4f06-9037-2b5b522042ab%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22426e3683-bea7-4233-9507-6726a235e14a%22%7d>

Role Technical

*Staff with a technical job role such as:  Assembly Technicians, Welders, CAD Designers, Accelerator Operators, Mechanical and Electrical Techs, etc.)
Andrei Seryi
February 10, 3-4pm
Click here to join the meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YWRmMTIzZDEtNDNhOS00NWYxLTkwNmMtMDI0NDk3YWU3Njg2%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b4d7ee1f-4fb3-4f06-9037-2b5b522042ab%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22426e3683-bea7-4233-9507-6726a235e14a%22%7d>

Disability

*Staff and Users with a Disability
Rusty Sprouse
February 15, 3-4pm

Click here to join the meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZTA1MWY4ODAtYTUxMi00MzNmLWJiNWEtZWY1ZDYwODk0NjFm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b4d7ee1f-4fb3-4f06-9037-2b5b522042ab%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22426e3683-bea7-4233-9507-6726a235e14a%22%7d>

Role SA & AA

*Employees who are Staff Administrators and Administrative Assistants
Steve Smith

(NEW DATE!)

February 16, 1-2pm
Click here to join the meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OGE2YzQyZWEtNWVlNS00NjdlLWE1M2MtNGEzMjFkZjc4MWRl%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b4d7ee1f-4fb3-4f06-9037-2b5b522042ab%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22426e3683-bea7-4233-9507-6726a235e14a%22%7d>

LGBTQ+

*Staff and Users who are LGBTQ+ and Allies
Jianwei Qiu
February 17, 1-2pm
Click here to join the meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZjIxMTU5MjctNzM2Mi00ZjhiLTg5ZWEtNjRhNWI4OTJhYjc4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b4d7ee1f-4fb3-4f06-9037-2b5b522042ab%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22426e3683-bea7-4233-9507-6726a235e14a%22%7d>

Tenure

*Staff who have worked 7-9 years at JLab
Steve Hoey
February 22, 1-2pm
Click here to join the meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MzhjNjMyODEtYTRmMy00ZTg4LWI2ODktMDlkOTkyZjdkYmI4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b4d7ee1f-4fb3-4f06-9037-2b5b522042ab%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22426e3683-bea7-4233-9507-6726a235e14a%22%7d>

Age/Generation

*Staff and Users 33-44 years of age.

(Amber will lead a conversation geared towards personal development.)

Amber Boehnlein

February 23, 3-4pm
Click here to join the meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Zjk0M2NhNGEtNGVjOS00MmYyLWIxMzYtYWExMzk0N2IzZDFi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b4d7ee1f-4fb3-4f06-9037-2b5b522042ab%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22426e3683-bea7-4233-9507-6726a235e14a%22%7d>

Race

*African American/Black and Multi-racial staff and Users
Lauren Hansen
February 24, 3-4pm

 Click here to join the meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZDhmMjZhOGItZDFlMC00YTYyLTljNzAtNjk3ZWQ1NjEwN2M5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b4d7ee1f-4fb3-4f06-9037-2b5b522042ab%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22426e3683-bea7-4233-9507-6726a235e14a%22%7d>

*Description under each Demographic Focus Group describes the main audience/key topic, however, ALL are welcome to be a part of the discussion.

SafeZone/LGBTQ+ Educational Session

Monday, February 28th 1-2:30pm    https://misportal.jlab.org/training/classes/109522

The SafeZone/LGBTQ+ Educational Session is an opportunity for everyone, including our LGBTQ+ colleagues, allies and all who are interested in learning. During this session, we will review LGBTQ+ core terminology, discuss our personal relations to LGBTQ+ subjects and engage each other on how we can become better allies and advocates for our LGBTQ+ colleagues. This session is voluntary and advanced notice of participation is not required.

Overcoming Barriers to Communication (updated AP-COM course)

Tuesday, March 22nd 1-3pm  https://misportal.jlab.org/training/classes/109437

Overcoming Barriers to Communication is a course created to assist employees to understand various barriers to communication.  Through this course, attendees will realize the impact of medium and delivery on communication, recognize potential barriers to effective communication and how this translates into everyday work interactions.  Participants will understand cultural differences (language and cultural context), gender stereotypes and unconscious bias, and how all these factors hinder good communication.  Participants will learn strategies and gain tools on how to become more effective communicators.

Veterans Mentoring Program

We currently have mentors who need mentees!  If you would like to sign up or know of anyone who would like to sign up for our newly launched Veteran Mentoring Program, please click or  share the links below.  This program was designed to help our veterans who are transitioning out from the military to adjust to civilian work life by partnering with a JLab team member.

Program Information<https://www.jlab.org/sites/default/files/diversity/images/Veteran%20Mentoring%20Program.pptx>

Mentor Application<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VeteranMentorProgram>

Mentee Application<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VeteranMenteeProgram>

Aurora P. Realin, MBA, CDM (She/Her/Hers)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager

407.493.2255

realin at jlab.org<mailto:realin at jlab.org>

"Be the change you wish to see in the world." - Gandhi

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