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In·ter·gen·er·a·tion·al jus·tice: the concept that present generations have certain duties towards future generations. This year’s “Voices on the Environment” series explores how to balance the rights’ claims of those alive today against the rights’ claims of future generations through conversations on Indigeneous philosophy, species survival, and sustainability with @rodney_birdbrother, @sustainablegu, @oseiatgu and more. Register here for this event: https://earthcommons.georgetown.edu/action/voices-on-the-environment/
Let’s Discuss BIPOC Mental Health!
This conversation will (1) explore BIPOC mental health issues, related specifically to the COVID-19 pandemic and racism/racial injustice; (2) take a deep dive into stigma, barriers, and structural and systemic racism within the healthcare system; and (3) explore strategies, resources and support available during these challenging times.
Why this conversation?
2020 was a particularly difficult year for BIPOC communities around the country. The COVID-19 pandemic not only disproportionately impacted these communities, but exacerbated the already existing inequalities. In addition, the murders of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and countless other Black Lives lost to white supremacist violence have deeply affected Black communities. To address these issues, we are offering a space to discuss the state of mental health in BIPOC communities and how mental health providers can play a critical role in the healing process for individuals, families, and communities.
This conversation is co-sponsored by the Gender+ Justice Initiative , the Counseling and Psychiatric Service at Georgetown University (CAPS), Office of Student Equity & Inclusion (OSEI), Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at GU School of Medicine, Women in Science and Education (WISE)
Resources for Election 2020
We are living in perilous times and as Election Day approaches, we continue to cope with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic; a year of civil unrest and racial reckoning; disinformation muddling the media landscape; an economic shock; record-shattering weather and climate disasters and legislative decisions that could impact the lives of everyone in our community. Georgetown’s core Jesuit value, cura personalis (care of the person) calls upon the community to protect and support one another.
As members of the Georgetown community, we have an obligation to prepare our students to be active, engaged, and informed members of our democracy. With the current rhetoric around the 2020 election causing concern for many, and the changing context shaped by COVID-19, it is more important than ever that we are proactive in addressing students’ needs.
The following resources were provided by the Office of Student Equity & Inclusion (OSEI) and other Georgetown partners to foster support and community for our students. This list of resources is an effort to share on a range of topics to help students manage pre and post election . This is not an exhaustive list and if you feel there are resources that are missing from this list and should be added, we encourage you to contact The Office of Student Equity and Inclusion at osei@georgetown.edu.
President DeGioia Launches Weekday Segment About Virtual Learning Environment
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