When They See Us: Experiences of MSU Black Male Students

Date: 

Friday, January 22, 2021 – 9:00am to 12:00pm

Please register at When They See Us Summit.

Inspired by NCORE’s (The National Conference on Race & Ethnicity) webinar, “When They See Us : Experiences of Black Males Navigating Historically White Institutions,” this summit centers on the experiences of Black men-identified students a ttending Michigan State University.

Highlights from this summit inclu de:

Opening remarks by Dr. Jabbar R. Bennett, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer
Highlighted clips from NCORE’s webinar used to engage discussion.
A student panel facilitated by Dr. Chezare A. Warren, Associ ate Professor, Department of English, Michigan State University.
Breako ut Discussions facilitated by MSU faculty/staff including members of MSU’s Black Strategic Outreach Committee.
Sharing of MSU’s resources and plans for student success from MSU’s Black Strategic Outreach committee.

SCHEDULE:

9:00AM Welcome and Overview

9:10AM Opening Remarks b y Dr. Jabbar Bennett

9:25AM Featured clips from NCORES webinar “When They See Us: Experiences of Black Males Navigating Historically White Inst itutions.”

10:00AM Student Panel Facilitated by Dr. Chezare Warren 

11:00AM Breakout Discussions/Action Plan facilitated by members of MSU ’s Black Strategic Outreach Committee. 

11:45AM Wrap-up 

You are highly encouraged to view NCORE’s Webinar prior to attending this summit. Access NCORE webinar.

This summit is brought to you by: Office of Cu ltural & Academic Transitions, College of Natural Science, IDEA Coordina tors, School of Packaging, Residential College in the Arts and Humanitie s, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources—Office of Diversity, Equit y and Inclusion, and Black Students’ Alliance

E-mail ocat@msu.edu if you have any questions.

Category: 

Diversity and Inclusion