Campus Currents

March 30, 4:30 p.m.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvc--rrzksHdIvD6YulQCk7YHPjr2hYAHi

Joanne Britland, Lina Rincón, and Jenn DeLeon will share their most current publications. The poetry anthology “The Onion Offering” by Javier Alvarado translated by Joanne Britland and Lina Rincón and the essay collection “White Space: Essays on Culture, Race, and Writing” by Jenn DeLeon will be shared with us.

By Soren Colstrup, publications intern

Women have been voting in the United States for 101 years and the last 180 years remain a narrative of the progress, according to Rebecca Hawk, Director of Community Education and English Language Programs at FSU.

“History is not what happened, it’s the story that someone tells you about what happened and that is why a lot of the history books that I read when I grew up didn’t include much about women’s suffrage,” said Hawk.

“It’s important that we take the time to recognize what has gone before us and the people who have met incredible obstacles to bring us to where we are today. As women, we have representative rights and we can vote,” Hawk added.

The lecture, hosted by The Center for Inclusive Excellence as part of Women’s Month, focused on the role of Women’s Suffrage and how it was influenced by the struggles of other underrepresented groups.

Hawk explained that figures like Fredrick Douglas and Sojourner Truth played a very important role in prioritizing Women’s Suffrage as well as fighting for racial equality. Their support was vital to shedding light on the movement.

Native American women were also some of the earliest to call out the exclusion of women in leadership positions. Letters were often sent to political leaders of the highest order.
Hawk explained that she had once read a letter that was addressed to Benjamin Franklin that said, “Political leaders ought to mind what a woman says.”

President Woodrow Wilson was one of the key figures in woman suffrage, who would later recognize the pivotal role women played in the war.

Hawk explained, “Wilson told the suffragists to be patient, then after intense and persistent pressure from suffragists’ communication tactics, he thought more about it.”

These communication tactics included flyers with powerful messages which demonstrated the role woman had taken on during the war.

The flyers featured various questions like “Who shares the cost of war?” “Who face death in order to give life to men?” “Who must suffer agony for every soldier killed?”

These questions were answered by one simple word—Women.

In August 18, 1920, the 19th amendment finally guaranteed women the right to vote. However, that did not end voter suppression in the United States for good and many people of color are still subject to voter suppression today.

Director of Inclusive Excellence Initiatives, Dr. Patricia Birch said, “This also remains a barrier for immigrants who are contributing to society and paying taxes, but still can’t vote.”

April 5, 4:30 p.m.

Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UgkbM0BBT_OmOcDoyZ1VCQ

For the Flyer Blurb: The celebrated author of The Borders of Dominicanidad: Race, Nations, and Archives of Contradictions, Dr. Lorgia García Peña is coming to FSU to discuss ethnic studies, empowering students, inclusivity, and social justice. Her talk will also examine structures of higher education that affect students and faculty of color.

April 6, 4:30 p.m.

Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkfuCqqjguE9D0mZl0Xp4bBPv1PmXYYK0X

Author Grace Talusan will read from her memoir The Body Papers. A searing account of childhood sexual abuse, the book also delves into Talusan’s background as a Filipino immigrant and a cancer survivor and the ways in which these experiences are linked by vulnerability and personal strength. Recipient of the 2017 Restless Book Prize for New Immigrant Writing, she teaches in the Boston area.

April 12 at 7 p.m.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kcuqorTovHNDzaBdIOBFG-ws2qaEIc8YV

Woman at War (2018) is an Icelandic gem. No one suspects that Halla, a mild-mannered choir-leader, is the eco-terrorist battling corporate greed and government lies. Fueled by her fierce convictions, Halla displays extraordinary ingenuity as a solo crusader for the environment. This is cinematic artistry at its best!

Monday, April 12 - Saturday, April 24, 2021

FESTIVAL EXPERIENCES ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS!

A collaboration between the Christa McAuliffe Center and MetroWest STEM Education Network.

More than two dozen events for audiences of all ages are already planned for the 2021 Virtual Science on State Street!

Topics include:

-A screening of "Habitat Earth" for Young Learners with Dr. Margaret Carroll

-"The Unraveling of the World: What Climate Change Has to Teach Us" by Dr. Vandana Singh

-"Global Warming Demystified: The Science, The Consequences, And The Solutions" by Dr. Jeffrey Bennett - Keynote Address

-A presentation from the MIT Media Lab on "Nuclear Waste Management and its Impact on Energy, Security, and Safety" by Dr. Katlyn Turner

-And much, much more!

Click here to view all of the events and to register: https://cm-center.org/soss-events

“Welcome to Your Library” April 4-14

Weekly ongoing events:
• Contest of book trucks decorated by library staff. The theme is entertainment.
• The documentary RiverBlue is available to our campus to view through Kanopy. A discussion about the film will be scheduled on April 14th (see below.)
• Display of READ images on Whittemore Library social media channels.

Monday, 4/5
• New bulletin board with the theme of “Welcome to Your Library”.

Tuesday, 4/6
• Library Appreciation Day – the Library will highlight on social media all of the wonderful FSU staff that support the Library.
• Student Worker Appreciation picnic (outside of the Library) – the Library will thank our student workers for their hard work.

Wednesday, 4/7
• Book Discussion on The War for Kindness @ 1:30 through this Zoom link. The books are available now at the Circulation desk to check out.
The author Zaki graduated from Framingham High School and now is a Professor of Psychology at Stanford University. He is the Director of the Social Neuroscience Laboratory. The book is about – “Empathy is in short supply. Isolation and tribalism are rampant. We struggle to understand people who aren’t like us, but find it easy to hate them. Studies show that we are less caring than we were even thirty years ago. In 2006, Barack Obama said that the United States is suffering from an “empathy deficit.” Since then, things only seem to have gotten worse.

It doesn’t have to be this way. In this groundbreaking book, Jamil Zaki shares cutting-edge research, including experiments from his own lab, showing that empathy is not a fixed trait—something we’re born with or not—but rather a skill that can be strengthened through effort. He also tells the stories of people who embody this new perspective, fighting for kindness in the most difficult of circumstances. We meet a former neo-Nazi who is now helping extract people from hate groups, ex-prisoners discussing novels with the judge who sentenced them, Washington police officers changing their culture to decrease violence among their ranks, and NICU nurses fine-tuning their empathy so that they don’t succumb to burnout.

Thursday, 4/8
• Book Discussion on How to be an Antiracist @ 2:00 through Zoom. Contact Samantha Westall (swestall@framingham.edu) for details.

If your area/department will be honoring students for their achievements, Campus Engagement is pleased to announce a special opportunity to support you.

More than ever we need to pause and acknowledge that our students have navigated a very challenging academic year – especially students who are graduating, accomplished academic honors, received awards … and much more.

On May 7, during the annual Sandbox program, we will be hosting a booth designated for Unprecedented Achievements. We will work with you to coordinate the pick-up of certificates, cords, etc. and/or provide a photo spot for student recognition. Our goal is to create a low maintenance way to celebrate and give our students a moment in the spotlight. The photos from the booth will (hopefully) be used for a special celebratory video shared at the end of the academic year. All you need to do is provide us with information – you do not need to be present at the booth.

Interested? Please complete this form to get on our list for more information and how to participate. Submissions DUE Friday, April 23.

(We are in the preliminary stages and ask for your patience while the actual Sandbox event details get COVID safety details ironed out.) Thank you!

Danforth Art School is currently seeking reliable, enthusiastic high school or college-aged Studio Assistants to be instrumental in supporting their upcoming Summer Arts Program 2021.

Studio Assistants are trained volunteers who gain valuable resume-building experience and mentorship in all aspects of program functions, including assisting teachers and student learning in an art school environment.

For more information and to apply please go to: https://danforth.framingham.edu/learn-create/teens-summer/ to the Teen Summer Arts page where the application link and more information is available.

For more information, visit: https://www.framingham.edu/the-fsu-difference/career-services/

Virtual Employer Showcase, Wednesday, 4/7, on Zoom, 1:30-2:30pm, featuring the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce
The CSER Office’s traditional Wednesday Employer Showcase is currently a “virtual networking” platform on Zoom. As we are socially distancing, networking has never been more important. This week’s Virtual Employer Showcase will give students an opportunity to informally network with the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce President Jim Giammarinaro, and a few Chamber businesses who may be hiring for full-time and/or internship opportunities. The MWCC Virtual Employer Showcase will also highlight the mission of the Chamber, its services, and will share insight on trends in the MetroWest job market and its industries. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/963892238. Log onto Handshake or Ramlink to get the required password.

Career Services and Employer Relations Virtual Spring Career and Internship Fair 2021, Wednesday, April 21, 2:00 – 4:00 pm on Handshake

Connect Virtually With Diverse Employers!
Expand your professional network by participating!
Register in Handshake

All students, in every major, are welcome to network with our partnering employers to further explore career & internship opportunities. Join us at this virtual fair and treat it just like a live event. Participate in virtual group sessions and one-on-one sessions hosted by our partnering employers. Visit as many employers as you desire. Learn about organizations and their recruitment needs, as well as best application practices. Review this guide to help you prepare for the Fair: Student Virtual Fair Preparation Guide. For questions or more information contact: careerservices@framingham.edu.

Virtual Job Fairs and Information Sessions Not Hosted by FSU

Please note that these programs/events are being externally hosted by an outside employer or agency, and are not affiliated with Framingham State University. They are being shared because they may be of interest to members of our FSU community. Advertisement of these programs/events does not indicate Framingham State University’s sponsorship or endorsement. All participants should exercise caution when participating.

March

UnitedHealth Group: AbleTo Customer Service Representative Virtual Career Fair
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
https://uhg.co/AbleToEvent
Any Handshake student with a link to this event can view and RSVP.
Who should attend? Anyone looking for a telecommute Customer Service Representative position.

EF Education First
Wednesday, March 31st 2021
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
https://efedu.zoom.us/j/81868862071
Any Handshake student with a link to this event can view and RSVP
Have questions about what it is like to work at EF Education First? Curious about how to leverage your soft skills in a global workplace? Learn about intercultural competencies. You’ll get the chance to reflect on your own experiences and learn about how these soft skills can help you stand out as a candidate.

April

Disney College Program Information Session
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
3 pm
RSVP to Giselle Frechette, WSU Disney Program Advisor

Westfield State University "Get Hired" Career Fair
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Register in Handshake

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 to Friday, April 23, 2021
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
https://jpmc.fa.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/210071276
Join our LatinX program and hear from senior leaders with diverse backgrounds from a variety of teams as they take you on a deep dive into Commercial Banking, as well as highlight the diverse and inclusive environment at JPMorgan Chase. For your chance to join us, make sure you apply by Monday April 5th using the link below. To be considered, you must apply using our external link NOT via handshake! To learn more about our programs, be sure to select Commercial Banking when filling out your application! https://jpmc.fa.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/210071276

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Wednesday, April 21st 2021
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
http://bit.ly/ORISE-Monthly-Info-Session
Looking for an Internship or Fellowship in 2021? Learn more about the HUNDREDS of STEM, Policy, and Technical Internship and Fellowship Opportunities for all academic levels at the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)!

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 to Friday, April 23, 2021
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
https://jpmc.fa.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/210073163/?keyword=Advancing+Black+Pathways+Undergraduate+Experience
Join our Advancing Black Pathways program and hear from senior leaders with diverse backgrounds from a variety of teams as they take you on a deep dive into Commercial Banking, as well as highlight the diverse and inclusive environment here at JPMorgan Chase. For your chance to join us, make sure you apply by Monday April 5th using the link below.
To learn more about our programs, be sure to select Commercial Banking when filling out your application! https://jpmc.fa.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/210073163/?keyword=Advancing+Black+Pathways+Undergraduate+Experience

MERC Career Fair
Massachusetts Educational Recruiting Consortium
Thursday, April 22, 2021
10 am - 1 pm
The largest education fair in New England, this annual recruiting event brings together teaching candidates and school systems from across the country
for networking and job opportunities in public/private schools. This fair is free to students and alumni. Pre-registration is required at:
http://bit.ly/merc21register

J.B. Hunt Virtual Series: ERGs of J.B. Hunt - Supportive Spaces That Drive Inclusion
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
1 pm – 2 pm

AAEE/Kappa Delta Pi Teacher Job Fair
Thursday, April 29, 2021
1:00 - 5:00 PM

June

AAEE/Kappa Delta Pi Teacher Job Fair
Thursday, June 10, 2021
1:00 - 5:00 PM