[Inclusion] October Diversity Happenings

Wed Oct 5 16:56:49 EDT 2022

Good afternoon JLab colleagues -

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Happy Fall Y'all!

This month we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month.   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>.

On Friday, September 16th, we hosted a virtual event celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Aria Soha, Engineering Physicist from Fermilab.  If you missed it, you can view the recording here -  https://www.jlab.org/video/national-hispanic-heritage-month-virtual-webinar

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Additional October DEI Holidays:

October 5th: Yom Kippur<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__jlab.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D1de9c43e6d5e45ff0ecd664cd-26id-3D9ccfe5bac3-26e-3D1fa722b146&d=DwMFaQ&c=CJqEzB1piLOyyvZjb8YUQw&r=woN1IjN5hA3O0ZTDC99xPQ&m=9L6Yb1_KDra1iGVXQwMJrlI-cxWhwYPJJj_uGMuBXdbpHoGhuhglbdMdpMUKZ0uo&s=Gi7uqZ9lXtxeQTXg-ZK5XJUxUFTpXGjy6m-NyZU8T8I&e=>

October 10th: World Mental Health Day<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__jlab.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D1de9c43e6d5e45ff0ecd664cd-26id-3D7b862a31ce-26e-3D1fa722b146&d=DwMFaQ&c=CJqEzB1piLOyyvZjb8YUQw&r=woN1IjN5hA3O0ZTDC99xPQ&m=9L6Yb1_KDra1iGVXQwMJrlI-cxWhwYPJJj_uGMuBXdbpHoGhuhglbdMdpMUKZ0uo&s=q3eNsNqA-G-777LPM4T_LLg1i3L-0qGBjkDZiGsY3qI&e=>

October 11th: National Coming Out Day<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__jlab.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D1de9c43e6d5e45ff0ecd664cd-26id-3D57b55b2f3d-26e-3D1fa722b146&d=DwMFaQ&c=CJqEzB1piLOyyvZjb8YUQw&r=woN1IjN5hA3O0ZTDC99xPQ&m=9L6Yb1_KDra1iGVXQwMJrlI-cxWhwYPJJj_uGMuBXdbpHoGhuhglbdMdpMUKZ0uo&s=e4_GjL8woD3xBWj7-37Jf1n497UKto2HEBDOkKNMd6E&e=>

October 31st: Halloween<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__jlab.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D1de9c43e6d5e45ff0ecd664cd-26id-3D477d989d7f-26e-3D1fa722b146&d=DwMFaQ&c=CJqEzB1piLOyyvZjb8YUQw&r=woN1IjN5hA3O0ZTDC99xPQ&m=9L6Yb1_KDra1iGVXQwMJrlI-cxWhwYPJJj_uGMuBXdbpHoGhuhglbdMdpMUKZ0uo&s=qDO57zJV-qSWR-oW62YEjMMMQ2pu6ZV3yqTHR-LwC8A&e=>

DOE Celebration - National Hispanic Heritage Month

Tomorrow, October 6th, 12pm EST, you are invited to join Secretary Granholm for the Department's celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month.  See program booklet attached.

This will be a hybrid celebration, with in-person participation in the Forrestal Auditorium and virtual participation via Teams.  Click here to join the event virtually<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__urldefense.us_v3_-5F-5Fhttps-3A_teams.microsoft.com_l_meetup-2Djoin_19-2A3ameeting-5FNWYyY2RlNTEtOWNiNC00NWJjLWE4ZjItZDY4MDRlNWJmNTM5-2A40thread.v2_0-3Fcontext-3D-2A7b-2A22Tid-2A22-2A3a-2A226b183ecc-2D4b55-2D4ed5-2Db3f8-2D7f64be1c4138-2A22-2A2c-2A22Oid-2A22-2A3a-2A22c8a2411a-2D5415-2D4f54-2Da3ff-2Dd6ade5da17dc-2A22-2A2c-2A22IsBroadcastMeeting-2A22-2A3atrue-2A7d-26btype-3Da-26role-3Da-5F-5F-3BJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJQ-21-21G2kpM7uM-2DTzIFchu-21kwA-5FlYvn2EoD-5Fb7vn5eFwqL-2DmfYi8toJtwpoP5syMs7qYrK1IoOHwpcLskZXJUTe-24&d=DwMGaQ&c=CJqEzB1piLOyyvZjb8YUQw&r=woN1IjN5hA3O0ZTDC99xPQ&m=SRxKJ4Tfz2DHbFxyTX35TKOKEOCizoMJhJ_eCPUdswWm6RCZR9Cib3KQ6HQSoLeu&s=P4wU5hmnXiSb1jfyJc4BZ2UH5tC2ufFDbwr3rxZZXP4&e=>.

This year's special observance theme, "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation," encourages us to ensure that all voices are represented and welcomed to help build stronger communities and a stronger nation.

In his Presidential Proclamation on National Hispanic Heritage Month<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__urldefense.us_v3_-5F-5Fhttps-3A_www.whitehouse.gov_briefing-2Droom_presidential-2Dactions_2022_09_14_a-2Dproclamation-2Don-2Dnational-2Dhispanic-2Dheritage-2Dmonth-2D2022_-5F-5F-3B-21-21G2kpM7uM-2DTzIFchu-21kwA-5FlYvn2EoD-5Fb7vn5eFwqL-2DmfYi8toJtwpoP5syMs7qYrK1IoOHwpcLsiS1Nynq-24&d=DwMGaQ&c=CJqEzB1piLOyyvZjb8YUQw&r=woN1IjN5hA3O0ZTDC99xPQ&m=SRxKJ4Tfz2DHbFxyTX35TKOKEOCizoMJhJ_eCPUdswWm6RCZR9Cib3KQ6HQSoLeu&s=5NKsizmkXvr7ILDblYEh4yq22I5j06jfEUbJaCjLabE&e=>, President Biden wrote: "Since the beginning, our country has drawn strength and insights from Hispanic writers, scientists, soldiers, doctors, entrepreneurs, academics, and leaders in labor and government. Our culture has been enriched by the rhythms, art, literature, and creativity of Hispanic peoples. . All of these contributions help us realize the promise of America for all Americans."

This year's program includes:

  *   Opening Remarks: Jennifer M. Granholm, Secretary of Energy
  *   Keynote Speaker: Dr. Carlos E. Cortés, Edward A. Dickson Emeritus Professor
Department of History, University of California, Riverside

  *   Message from the Community for the Advancement of Latinos at the Department of Energy (CALDOE) Employee Resource Group: Dr. Beatriz Cuartas, Co-President, CALDOE, and MSIPP Federal Director & NGFP Federal Program Manager (Interim), National Nuclear Security Administration

If you have any questions or need a reasonable accommodation for this event, please contact Ms. Collette Bankins by email at collette.bankins at hq.doe.gov<mailto:collette.bankins at hq.doe.gov>.

Demographic Focus Groups

Thank you to all of you who have been attending our Demographic Focus Group Meetings.  We have one last one so be sure to mark your calendars and attend - see information below.  Copies of the slide deck and Mentimer questions and responses for each past Demographic Focus Group can be found on the DEI Website.  If you have any questions about the material shared, please contact the Demographic Focus Group leader directly.

Gender                        Leader - Thia Keppel              October 18th 1-2pm                Click here to join the meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_M2MzMjk3Y2ItMjZiMi00ZWU0LTk2YzItMWE4M2M2ZGVmYjdi%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>

Upcoming DEI Events

Below is the calendar of our Upcoming DEI events.  These courses are also available for viewing/registration on the DEI Website<https://www.jlab.org/human_resources/diversity/culture> or JLab Event Calendar<https://www.jlab.org/jlab-calendar>.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Safe Zone/LGBTQ+ Educational Session

Tuesday, November 8th 10-11:30am     Click here to register - https://misportal.jlab.org/training/classes/112272

The Safe Zone/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)

Thursday, November 17th 1-3pm     Click here to register - https://misportal.jlab.org/training/classes/112273

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.
Thanks for being a DEI Champion!

Aurora

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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