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Join Anthony Sis and Toral Patel from the Department of Inclusion and Workforce Diversity as they dive into discussions on topics related to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. They will interview colleagues throughout Cornell who are working to build spaces of belonging for all Cornell employ…

Cornell University, Department of Inclusion and Workforce Diversity


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    Episode 70: Launching Season 6, What to Look Forward To

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 22:33


    Join Erin Sember-Chase, Toral Patel, and Bert Odom-Reed for the first episode of a brand-new season. Hear their hopes of continuing to elevate the voices and experiences of fellow employees while also diving deeper into the discomfort. They tease upcoming episodes that reflect topics and discussions circling the country and Cornell, including the university's theme of “freedom of expression.”

    Episode 69: Season Finale with VPCHRO Christine Lovely

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 50:30


    Season five of the podcast wraps up with a very special guest. Coming up on her one-year anniversary at the university, Cornell's vice president and chief human resources officer, Christine Lovely (she/her/hers), joins Erin and Toral for a conversation about her first year at Cornell and in Ithaca, NY. Christine discusses the unexpected opportunities that emerged throughout her career and how she strives to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where all employees can connect through conversation. Tune in to hear Christine's journey and what she looks forward to in year two at Cornell.

    Episode 68: A New World of Work: Feeling Included When Apart

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 57:01


    Erin and Toral welcome two members of the newly formed Office of Talent Attraction and Recruitment team for a conversation about creating connection in a world where many employees are working remotely. Together, Jamie Doss (she/her/hers), talent acquisition partner, and Sonja Baylor (she/her/hers), recruitment manager, share how they have effectively sustained a positive and inclusive workplace on a team of primarily remote and hybrid employees. They also reveal how key behaviors, such as vulnerability and intentionality, exhibited by both employees and leaders can contribute to this sense of belonging.

    Episode 67: "Any Person, Any Purpose" with Cyrus Hamilton-Ferguson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 56:50


    In this episode, Erin and Toral are joined by Cyrus Hamilton-Ferguson (he/him/his), assistant director of Student Disability Services at Cornell, for a conversation about the increasing intersection of personal and professional lives. Cyrus opens up about his experiences with disability as a professional and a parent, speaks about the importance of honoring mental health, and shares how his sense of belonging is fluid and impacted by the navigation of new identities.

    Episode 66: Stepping Behind The Story: Introducing Our Editor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 44:52


    In honor of this year's Women's History Month theme, “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories,” Erin and Toral invite the editor of the Inclusive Excellence Podcast, Grace DePaull (she/her/hers), to discuss storytelling as a powerful tool to break down boundaries and construct identities. She shares how storytelling has taken her across the country, around the world, and has landed her at Cornell. Tune in to discover how Grace navigated both her identity and travels through writing and how audio editing the podcast allows her to continue to shape the stories we tell.

    Episode 65: Connecting Past to Present: A Conversation About "Any Person, Many Stories" Exhibition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 55:03


    What began as a vision in 2020 grew into a collection of stories that unravel many of the untold truths of Cornell's history. On this episode of the podcast, Erin and Toral invite Melina Ivanchikova and Rob Vanderlan from the Center for Teaching Innovation to share their digital exhibition “Any Person, Many Stories—Histories of Exclusion and Inclusion at Cornell.” The pair discuss the impetus for the project and how understanding Cornell's past can actually help increase a sense of belonging throughout the community today. Visit https://blogs.cornell.edu/manystories/ to read the stories from the collection.

    Episode 64: Maximize Your Employee Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 40:13


    Erin and Toral continue their conversation about employee engagement as they dive deeper into the challenges that new hires face with their guest Cassie Pierre Joseph (she/her/hers), the director for employee engagement at Cornell. Cassie reflects on her journey upon arriving at the university and how her current role serves as a crucial resource for new employees across campus. She offers advice in helping new hires get acclimated to the environment and encourages listeners to seek support in order to maximize their experience at Cornell.

    Episode 63: Unpacking Your Bags and the Data: Retention At Cornell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 45:53


    In this episode, Erin and Toral are joined by Maria Wolff (she/her/hers), senior consultant for Talent Retention at Cornell, to unpack recent declines in employee retention at the university and in higher education. After exploring the top reasons why people are leaving Cornell, Maria shares ways to focus on creating and supporting an environment that purposefully and proactively retains its employees. She shares how engaging with the entire “employee experience” contributes to workplace belonging and strives to make Cornell a desirable employer for all.

    Episode 62: Supercharge Your Career Path

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 39:21


    Radhika Nayak (she/her/hers) began her journey at Cornell by learning to navigate the university and her professional path on her own. In this episode, she joins Erin and Toral in her new role as a career development specialist, serving as a resource to guide staff to fruitful and fulfilling careers. While aiming to increase employee retention and a sense of belonging, Radhika shares the tools needed to supercharge a career at Cornell and stay satisfied with professional life. Visit the “Career Success Center” at https://hr.cornell.edu/professional-development/career-success-center for additional resources.

    Episode 61: Keys To Unlocking Employee Investment and Inclusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 56:50


    A reunion of friends opens up a conversation that digs deeper than nostalgia. Longtime Cornell employees, Anu Lyons and Ben Ortiz join Erin and Toral to dive into their shared past, discovering what exactly has contributed to them changing professional roles yet staying with the same employer for so long. From tapping into the local community, receiving support from mentors, and being transparent about work wants, needs, and goals, Anu and Ben reveal some essential keys for unlocking employee investment, inclusion, and belonging.

    Episode 60: CNGs Mini-Series, Part III: Cultivating Belonging

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 46:25


    Erin and Toral wrap up the “CNGs Mini-Series” with a conversation about the complexity of experiences and identities within the CNGs. Steph Cowling-Rich (she/her/hers) of the Women of Color CNG and Debra Howell (she/her/hers) of the Veterans CNG speak of the intricate and unique challenges that members of their CNGs face and how these groups help to find and foster throughlines that employees can use to connect across Cornell. Steph and Debra discuss how listeners can help cultivate a sense of belonging in both their personal and professional lives. For more information on Colleague Network Groups at Cornell, please visit: https://hr.cornell.edu/colleague-network-groups

    Episode 59: CNGs Mini-Series, Part II: Abandon Your Assumptions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 49:53


    In part two of the “CNGs Mini-Series,” Erin and Toral speak with Ashlee Cherry (she/her/hers) of the Disability CNG and Ten Van Winkle (she/they) of the Young Professionals CNG. Ashlee and Ten invite listeners to honor and acknowledge the unique experiences and identities that exist within the CNGs while leaving behind all assumptions. Their conversation ponders the ever-evolving world of work and the importance of fixing the fallacies of the workplace machine rather than focusing on changing its individual gears. For more information on Colleague Network Groups at Cornell, please visit: https://hr.cornell.edu/colleague-network-groups

    Episode 58: CNGs Mini-Series, Part I "Bringing Your Whole Self"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 47:46


    Tune into part one of the three-part mini-series that will feature members of Cornell's six Colleague Network Groups (CNGs). In this first episode, Erin and Toral talk with Crissi Dalfonzo (she/her/hers) and Victor Younger (he/him/his) about their experiences working at Cornell and participating in the LGBTQ+ Colleague Network Group and Men of Color Colleague Network Group. Crissi and Victor share their thoughts around workplace belonging and how CNGs help staff and faculty find community through creating a culture where employees can comfortably bring their whole selves to the workplace. For more information on Colleague Network Groups at Cornell, please visit: https://hr.cornell.edu/colleague-network-groups

    Episode 57: New Season, New Co-Host

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 23:37


    Toral Patel and Bert Odom-Reed kick off season five by welcoming back Erin Sember-Chase (she/her/hers), who will be stepping into her new role as co-host of the IE Podcast. Erin shares a little about her professional journey and discusses the importance of creating inclusive spaces across Cornell's campus for staff, students, and faculty. She also teases the new season's theme, “What is inclusion and belonging…really?” Follow upcoming episodes that will explore with fellow Cornellians what it really means and looks like to be included and to feel a sense of belonging.

    Episode 56: Journey Back to Cornell- A Conversation with Sonia Rucker, AVP of Inclusion & Belonging

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 43:21


    Toral and Bert have an engaging conversation with Sonia Rucker (she/her/hers), the new AVP of Inclusion and Belonging and member of the Presidential Advisors for Diversity and Equity (PADE). Sonia worked at Cornell 2003-2011 and rejoined in 2021. Toral and Bert talk to Sonia about her journey back to Cornell and how issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion impact all staff at Cornell.

    Episode 55: Disability Employment Awareness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 50:58


    Toral Patel and Bert Odom-Reed have a great conversation with Erin Sember-Chase (she/her/hers) and Andrea Haenlin-Mott (she/her/hers) regarding disability employment. Erin works in Student Disability Services and serves as one of the co-chairs of the Disability Colleague Networking Group at Cornell. Andrea is the ADA Coordinator for Facilities and Campus Services and serves as the executive vice chair of the Employee Assembly this year. For more information on Student Disability Services, please visit: https://sds.cornell.edu/ For more information on Cornell Employee Assembly, please visit: https://assembly.cornell.edu/shared-governance-cornell/employee-assembly

    Episode 54: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month & A Special Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 47:47


    Toral Patel and Bert Odom-Reed take the lead as co-hosts on this episode with a very special guest from the Cornell community. There's also a special announcement at the end of the episode that you won't want to miss. To learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-community/dei-celebration-resources

    Episode 53: What Can I Do to Make a Difference?- On Academia, DEI, and Culture with Dr. Avery August

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 37:37


    Toral and Anthony have a great conversation with Dr. Avery August (he/him/his). Avery is a Professor of Immunology in the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. He's also a member of the Presidential Advisors for Diversity and Equity (PADE). Toral and Anthony talk to him about his journey into academia and get a glimpse into his perspective about why issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion should matter to faculty at Cornell. For more information on the PADEs, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-commitments/diversity-leadership-cornell/about-pade To revisit Toral and Anthony's interview with Jamal Lopez (he/him/his) and Fanesse George (she/her/hers) from Weill Cornell, please visit: https://soundcloud.com/iepodcast/episode-38

    Episode 52: Revisiting Body Size

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 36:36


    Anthony and Toral revisit one of their favorite episodes from season three with a brief reflection on how the topic of body size affects them on a personal level and continues be taboo topic in the workplace. To listen to part two of this conversation, please visit: https://soundcloud.com/iepodcast/episode-19-weighing-in-on-body-size-part-ii

    Episode 51: Revisiting Imposter Syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 44:07


    Anthony and Toral revisit one of their favorite episodes from season two with a brief reflection on how the topic of imposter syndrome continues to affect them at work.

    Episode 50: Let's Talk...Disability Independence Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 21:11


    Anthony and Toral reunite for another "Let's Talk..." episode to discuss the history and impact of National Disability Independence Day on their lives. They also share a number of resources and ways that you can celebrate this day on July 26. For more information and resources about National Disability Independence Day, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-community/dei-celebration-resources Below is a list of resources that were shared during this episode: - ESPN, "Special Olympics and Ironman athlete Chris Nikic inspires others to follow in his footsteps:" https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31094333/special-olympics-ironman-athlete-chris-nikic-inspires-others-follow-footsteps - NPR, "U.K. Bridal Boutique Celebrates Wedding Dresses And Wheelchairs:" https://www.npr.org/2019/01/13/684894928/small-bridal-boutique-celebrates-wedding-dresses-and-wheelchairs - Degree Inclusive Commercial #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUecdeQw_dk - Degree Inclusive Commercial #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuV0evL5YyQ - Cornell University's Web Accessibility Website: https://accessibility.cornell.edu/information-technology/web-accessibility/ - Implicit Bias Test, specifically on disability: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html

    Episode 49: "We Are Everywhere" On Family, Resistance, and Advocacy with Foula Dimopoulos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 40:18


    Anthony Sis (they/them) interviews the fifth and final guest for the "Beyond Binaries" special series, Foula Dimopoulos (ze/hir/hirs | he/him/his/), in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. For more information on resources to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-community/dei-celebration-resources For more information on PFLAG, please visit: https://pflag.org/ To access a free PDF copy of "Stone Butch Blues" by Leslie Feinberg, please visit: https://www.lesliefeinberg.net/ To learn more about the series "Pride" by FX Networks, please visit: https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/pride

    Episode 48: Representation and Parenting with Michelle Wescott

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 32:43


    Anthony Sis (they/them) interviews the fourth guest for the "Beyond Binaries" special series, Michelle Wescott (she/her/hers), in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. For more information on resources to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-community/dei-celebration-resources

    Episode 47: Identity, Culture, and Machismo with Christian Balmaseda

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 30:25


    Anthony Sis (they/them) interviews the third guest for the "Beyond Binaries" special series, Christian Balmaseda (he/him/his), in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. For more information on resources to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-community/dei-celebration-resources

    Episode 46: Upbringing, Allyship, and Protecting the LGBTQ+ Community with Cole Johnston

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 23:30


    Anthony Sis (they/them) interviews the second guest for the "Beyond Binaries" special series, Cole Johnston (he/him/his), in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. For more information on resources to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-community/dei-celebration-resources

    Episode 45: Beyond Binaries with Sue Brightly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 21:08


    WARNING: This interview contains a brief conversation on the topic of suicide, which may be upsetting to some listeners. For resources on this topic, please view our show notes for this episode. Anthony Sis interviews the first guest for the "Beyond Binaries" special series, Sue Brightly (she/her/hers), in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. For more information on resources to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-community/dei-celebration-resources The suicide prevention hotlines listed below provide services to callers across the country and are LGBTQ-inclusive: The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386 The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 (online chat available) The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741-741 Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor. The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline: (888) 843-4564 The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): (800) 246-7743 Both provide telephone, online private one-to-one chat and email peer-support, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States. Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860 Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.

    Episode 44: "Beyond Binaries" Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 1:55


    A sneak preview at our new series, "Beyond Binaries," in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. A new episode will be released every Friday during the month of June. For more information on resources to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-community/dei-celebration-resources

    Episode 43: AAPI at Cornell, Part IV

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 26:56


    This is the final episode of a four-part special series celebrating AAPI staff members at Cornell. On this episode, Toral has a conversation about with Caleb Yu (he/him/his), Graduate and International Student Career Coach at Cornell Career Services, Christina Liang (she/her/hers), Interim Judicial Administrator in the Office of the Judicial Administrator, and Hei Hei Depew (she/her/hers), Financial Analyst in the College of Human Ecology and Chair of the Employee Assembly. For more information on resources to celebrate Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-community/dei-celebration-resources

    Episode 42: AAPI at Cornell, Part III

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 32:07


    This episode is part three of a four-part special series celebrating AAPI staff members at Cornell. On this episode, Toral has a conversation about AAPI heritage and traditions with Caleb Yu (he/him/his), Graduate and International Student Career Coach at Cornell Career Services, Christina Liang (she/her/hers), Interim Judicial Administrator in the Office of the Judicial Administrator, and Hei Hei Depew (she/her/hers), Financial Analyst in the College of Human Ecology and Chair of the Employee Assembly. For more information on resources to celebrate Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-community/dei-celebration-resources

    Episode 41: AAPI at Cornell, Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 35:35


    This episode is part two of a four-part special series celebrating AAPI staff members at Cornell. On this episode, Toral continues the conversation with Perdita Das-Humphrey (she/her/hers), Assistant Dean at the Hans A. Bethe House, Jamie Hom (she/her/hers), Assistant Director of New Student Programs, Aaron King (he/him/his), Assistant Dean at the William Keeton House, and Carolyn Chow (she/her/hers), Recruiter and Inclusion Program Lead in the College of Veterinary Medicine. For more information on resources to celebrate Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-community/dei-celebration-resources

    Episode 40: AAPI at Cornell, Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 39:46


    This episode is part one of a four-part special series celebrating AAPI staff members at Cornell. On this episode, Toral has a conversation about AAPI heritage and traditions with Perdita Das-Humphrey (she/her/hers), Assistant Dean at the Hans A. Bethe House, Jamie Hom (she/her/hers), Assistant Director of New Student Programs, Aaron King (he/him/his), Assistant Dean at the William Keeton House, and Carolyn Chow (she/her/hers), Recruiter and Inclusion Program Lead in the College of Veterinary Medicine. For more information on resources to celebrate Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-community/dei-celebration-resources

    Episode 39: "It's the Last Word...for Now" on Leadership, Legacy, and Inclusion with Angela Winfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 24:24


    On this episode, we have a conversation with Angela Winfield (she/her/hers) on leadership, legacy, and inclusion as she transitions into her new role as the Chief Diversity Officer for the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC). To learn more about Angela's new role and her impact at Cornell, please visit: https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2021/03/winfield-become-chief-diversity-officer-law-school-admission-council

    Episode 38: "Here to Stay..." on DEI Initiatives with Our Colleagues at Weill Cornell Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 42:34


    Toral and Anthony talk to their DEI counterparts at Weill Cornell Medicine: Jamal Lopez (he/him/his), Senior Director of Institutional Equity and Fanesse George (she/her/hers), Manager of Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement. They talk about how their work is similar- and different- while also sharing their hopes and dreams about the future of DEI initiatives. For more information on the Office of Institutional Equity at Weill Cornell Medicine, please visit: https://diversity.weill.cornell.edu/policies/title-ix For more information on Weill Cornell Medicine's 2021 Diversity Week, please visit: https://diversity.weill.cornell.edu/about-us/diversity-news/wcm-diversity-week-april-26th-may-1st-2021

    Episode 37: "Health is Wealth"- Advocating for Minority Health at Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 40:39


    Toral and Anthony have a conversation about the importance of minority health in honor of National Minority Health Month with Jeremy Stewart (he/him/his), Nutrition and Health Outreach Coordinator at Cornell Wellness. For more information on the resources provided by Cornell Wellness, please visit: https://recreation.athletics.cornell.edu/wellness Click here to learn more about "The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health" by Dr. Rheeda Walker, Ph.D.: https://www.rheedawalkerphd.com/book

    Episode 36: "A Disabled Person is not Disabled..." on Ableism, Disability, and Intersectionality

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 43:07


    Toral and Anthony have an in-depth conversation on disability with Zebadiah Hall (he/him/his), Director of Student Disability Services. We talk about the impact of ableism on the Cornell community, as well as the importance of intersectionality in addressing issues related to access and disability. For more information on Student Disability Services, please visit: https://sds.cornell.edu/

    Episode 35: Let's Talk...Anti-Asian Violence

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 14:38


    Toral and Anthony explore the topic of anti-Asian violence and what it means to show solidarity with Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander communities during this time. For more information on the bias reporting tool, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-commitments/bias-reporting-cornell For more resources on anti-Asian violence and how you can show your solidarity, feel free to review the following links: - "On Anti-Asian Hate Crimes: Who Is Our Real Enemy?" by Michelle Kim: https://medium.com/awaken-blog/on-anti-asian-hate-crimes-who-is-our-real-enemy-207ee7354926 - "How to support Asian American colleagues amid the recent wave of anti-Asian violence" by Jennifer Liu: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/19/how-to-support-asian-american-colleagues-amid-anti-asian-violence.html - "45 Ways to Donate in Support of Asian Communities" by the Editors of New York Magazine: https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-to-help-asian-communities-2021.html - Asian American History series by PBS: https://www.pbs.org/show/asian-americans/

    Episode 34: Let's Talk...Microaggressions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 19:30


    Toral and Anthony dive deeper into the topic of microaggressions on this episode of "Lets Talk..." For more information on bias reporting at Cornell and the bias reporting tool, visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-commitments/bias-reporting-cornell

    Episode 33: Let's Talk...Weight

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 15:39


    On the season four premiere, Anthony and Toral introduce a new segment called "Let's Talk..." as well as some exciting news about the growth of the podcast. Find us on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, and iHeartRadio at https://diversity.cornell.edu/iepodcast

    Episode 32: Her Journey and Passion to Create a Culture of Belonging with Mary Opperman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 34:50


    On the season three finale, we have an intimate conversation where we get to learn more about Mary Opperman (she/her/hers), Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Cornell University. For more information on Mary, please visit https://vpchro.cornell.edu/

    Episode 31: Social Change through the Lens of Religion, Spirituality, and Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 48:45


    On today's show, we continue our conversation with Oliver Goodrich (he/him/his), Associate Dean of Spirituality and Meaning-Making and Director of Cornell United Religious Work (CURW). We go in-depth on how religion, spirituality, and faith can be a part of the problem- and solution- in addressing current social issues such as racism, fundamentalism, and Covid-19. Resources on this topic and are shared on this episode include: - The Pluralism Project at Harvard University: https://pluralism.org/ - On Being Podcast with Krista Tippett, "The Spiritual Work of Black Lives Matter:" https://onbeing.org/programs/patrisse-cullors-and-robert-ross-the-spiritual-work-of-black-lives-matter-may2017/ - The Building Movement Project, "Mapping Our Roles in a Social Change Ecosystem:" https://buildingmovement.org/our-work/movement-building/social-change-ecosystem-map/ - Eboo Patel, Founder of Interfaith Youth Core: ifyc.org/eboo - Valarie Kaur, Sikh activist, filmmaker, and civil rights lawyer, author of "See No Stranger:" https://valariekaur.com/see-no-stranger/ - Cornell University's Student & Campus Life COVID Spiritual Resources: scl.cornell.edu/identity-resource…iritual-resources - Cornell University's Student & Campus Life Racial Justice Resources: scl.cornell.edu/identity-resource…justice-resources

    Episode 30: Making Meaning of Religion, Faith, and Spirituality

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 44:32


    On this show, we talk about the differences and similarities between religion, faith, and spirituality, and how we make meaning of all three terms with Oliver Goodrich, Associate Dean of Spirituality and Meaning-Making and Director of Cornell United Religious Work (CURW). Resources on this topic and are shared on this episode include: - Cornell University's Student & Campus Life COVID Spiritual Resources: https://scl.cornell.edu/identity-resources/office-spirituality-and-meaning-making/resources/covid-spiritual-resources - Cornell University's Student & Campus Life Racial Justice Resources: https://scl.cornell.edu/identity-resources/office-spirituality-and-meaning-making/resources/racial-justice-resources - "Faitheist: How an Atheist Found Common Ground with the Religious" by Chris Stedman: https://www.amazon.com/Faitheist-Atheist-Common-Ground-Religious/dp/0807014451/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1606408006&sr=1-1 - Eboo Patel, Founder of Interfaith Youth Core: https://ifyc.org/eboo

    Episode 29: A Focus on Wellbeing for Working Families, Caregivers, and Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 49:48


    Toral and Anthony have an amazing, intimate, and vulnerable conversation on wellbeing with a focus on families and caregivers with Michelle Artibee, Director of Workforce Wellbeing. Please review the following resources that are available to Cornell staff and faculty members on wellbeing during Covid-19: • Cornell Resources for Parenting & Caregiving During COVID-19: https://hr.cornell.edu/covid-19-workplace-guidance/community-resources/resources-parenting-caregiving-during-covid-19 • Cornell Resources for Faculty and Staff Wellbeing: https://hr.cornell.edu/wellbeing-perks/employee-wellbeing-cornell • (Watch) Guiding Our Children Through Crisis: Mental Health Strategies for Caregivers: https://www.ecornell.com/keynotes/overview/K111620a/ • Pandemic Parenting: recorded programs and resources about anti-racism, pregnancy, parental guilt, grief, and other topics: https://www.pandemic-parent.org

    Episode 28: A Special Bonus Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 7:01


    On this special bonus episode, Toral and Anthony answer a question that Financial Analyst and Employee Assembly Chair Hei Hei Depew (she/her/hers)asked during her interview on the podcast. To learn more about Cornell's Employee Assembly, please visit: assembly.cornell.edu/shared-governa…loyee-assembly

    Episode 27: “We are not a monolith”- On Xenophobia, Racism, and Asian American Identity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 46:23


    This month, Toral and Anthony have an honest conversation with Financial Analyst and Employee Assembly Chair Hei Hei Depew (she/her/hers) about xenophobia and racism towards Asians and Asian Americans that has increased due to the presence of Covid-19. They talk about bias, leadership, the bamboo ceiling, the model minority myth, and how to demonstrate allyship towards the community during these challenging times. To learn more about Cornell's Employee Assembly, please visit: https://assembly.cornell.edu/shared-governance-cornell/employee-assembly

    Episode 26: Appreciations and Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 1:47


    Co-hosts Toral Patel and Anthony Sis provide some updates and send appreciations to the most recent guests and listeners of the show.

    Episode 25: Blackness at Cornell, Part III

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 11:47


    On this episode, we continue the special series called “Blackness at Cornell" with faculty member Dr. Peggy Odom-Reed. For more information on anti-racism resources available at Cornell, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-community/anti-racism-resources

    Episode 24: Blackness at Cornell, Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 7:15


    On this episode, we continue the special series called “Blackness at Cornell" with staff member Anthony Bellamy. For more information on anti-racism resources available at Cornell, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-community/anti-racism-resources

    Episode 23: Blackness at Cornell, Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 9:27


    On this episode, we launch a special series called “Blackness at Cornell" with staff member Jeremy Stewart. For more information on anti-racism resources available at Cornell, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-community/anti-racism-resources

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    Episode 22: Expecting during a Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 45:45


    On this month's show, we explore what it means to be expecting a child during a global pandemic with Derrick Barrett (he/him/his), department business administrator in the Department of Microbiology. For more information on the anti-racism resources available to staff and faculty, please visit:https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-community/anti-racism-resources

    Episode 21: Decades Apart- A Conversation on the Impact of Code-Switching

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 43:43


    This month's episode explores the complexities of code-switching and how it affects us at work and beyond. Code-switching is a well-documented term that highlights the common practice of switching languages and forms of expression in our everyday actions. We’ll be having a conversation with a very special guest- one that you’re all familiar with... For more information on Cornell's Colleague Network Groups (CNGs), please visit: https://hr.cornell.edu/colleague-network-groups

    Episode 20: Quarantine Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 1:46


    Toral and Anthony are back and creating new episodes in quarantine. Stay tuned for the next episode on Wednesday, May 6th!

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