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Giving Thanks
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(If you have trouble reading this email click here to view on web.)
Gratitude Day here at the University of Richmond is November 3, and it seems like a perfect opportunity for us to take a moment to express our gratitude to you. We’ve been here in our space on the third floor of Boatwright Library for a little over a year, and we’ve come a long way thanks to a lot of help from our friends. We’re grateful to the many campus partners who collaborate with us and enrich our programs with their expertise. And we’re especially thankful for the committed, creative, and caring members of the faculty here at the University of Richmond. We’re very lucky to work with and learn from you all.
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| Featured November Events |
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| November 10: Understanding the Hidden Curriculum with Rachel Gable |
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In her book Understanding the Hidden Curriculum, Rachel Gable presents her study of first-generation students in elite colleges, noting that these students place a higher value on faculty mentorship than their continuing-generation peers but are less confident and knowledgeable about how to identify a mentor and pursue that support. This presentation on Thursday, November 10 at 2:30 p.m. focuses on the support that faculty can provide to first-generation college students, both in the classroom and through mentorship relationships.
Register for Understanding the Hidden Curriculum. |
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| November 30: Faculty Hub Talk with Matthew Oware, “Claiming Black Lives: Reverse Passing and Identity Work Among White Individuals” |
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Faculty Hub Talks feature the work of a UR faculty member with the goal of promoting intellectual exchange among faculty members and encouraging collaboration across disciplines and schools. November’s Hub Talk on Wednesday, November 30 at noon (in the Richmond Room of the Heilman Dining Center) features Matthew Oware, Irving May Professor of Human Relations and Professor of Sociology.
Currently, why would a white woman pretend to be a Black woman? Research on Rachel Dolezal and broader reactions to her Black identity claim exist. However, recently exposed imposters, Jessica Krug and Satchuel Cole, deserve our focus. This presentation examines the intersections of racial identification, gender, and whiteness. Matthew Oware will apply Khanna and Johnson's (2010) "racial identity work" approach to explore the process of reverse passing for these white women. Ultimately, he will illustrate how these individuals present Blackness's supposed markers (that is, physical characteristics, linguistic patterns, and cultural symbols) as a credible Black identity. Due to a social and political environment that promotes racial diversity through policies such as affirmative action in public and private institutions, equity and inclusion workshops and training sessions, and a greater focus on social justice, manipulation of racial identity may occur. As a result, individuals may receive emotional, psychological, or financial benefits from their actions. Overall, this presentation complicates the reverse passing narrative.
Register for the Faculty Hub Talk with Mathew Oware. |
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| Academic Writing Coaches |
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Would it be helpful to have another academic read your work in progress? Could you use some help with project management for your scholarship? Try out our new professional development service that provides faculty the opportunity to work with a writing coach on writing projects such as major articles, book proposals, book chapters, external grants, and external fellowships. Support is also available for faculty whose research involves writing scripts to conduct analysis and create visualizations. For more information, please visit the Writing Coaches information page.
You can sign up for a coach here. |
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| Call for Applications, Spring 2023 |
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| Inclusive Pedagogy Cohort |
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| The Office of the Provost and the Faculty Hub invite applications to join the Inclusive Pedagogy Cohort for the Spring 2023 semester. The cohort brings together faculty and instructional staff from all five schools and many disciplines to engage in deepening individual and collective knowledge and application of inclusive pedagogies. The spring cohort will be facilitated by Kylie Korsnack, Assistant Director of the Faculty Hub and Tamar Schwartz, Professor of Law. Read the IP Cohort: Call for Applications for more information and details on how to apply. Brief applications are due on Tuesday, November 15 at 5 p.m. |
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| Apply for a Digital Pedagogy Grant for Your Spring Courses! |
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Digital Pedagogy (DP) grants support the purchase/licensing of software or digital services in order to explore and evaluate digital pedagogy tools and practices that have the potential to enhance teaching and learning.
Learn more about DP grants and apply here. |
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| From the Office of Foundation, Corporate, and Government Relations: |
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| New! The University of Richmond now subscribes to Pivot-RP, a dynamic, comprehensive tool that allows you to search for funding opportunities and potential collaborators around the world. Creating an account is easy - click Pivot-RP and gain access by choosing University of Richmond from the Institution drop-down menu. Once you're logged in, claim your preset profile. |
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