The Vice President of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (V P E D I), in collaboration with the Associations’ E D I Support Groups, invites you to their E D I Summer Jamboree & Celebration!’
Find more information and links to events on the event's forum page here
The purpose of this event is to celebrate:
- Our collective E D I achievements (and wins) for students, across the O U and Association; over the last 2+ years
- Increases in diversity, engagement, and representation across the Support Groups and (wider) student body
- Empower and amplify the VOICEs (Values, Opinions, Inclusion, Choices and Equity) of underrepresented cohorts, here at the O U
- Another ‘End of Study Year’ for many students and, our collective accomplishments - whatever these may look like for us, individually and/or collectively
- (and) have a bit of a ‘knees up’, to say farewell to the outgoing V P E D I, welcome the incoming V P E D I & raise a glass to (former V P E D I, D S G Champion & Association legend) Cherry Day!
Simply because ‘E D I is everyone’s business’ (O U Students), and that includes our (collective) achievements and successes!
The event will be arranged across 4 informal drop-ins on Microsoft Teams and will run from 15:30 PM to 21:30 PM (B S T), on Friday the 29th of July 2022!
Please note, before you choose to join this event:
As I am working directly with our main E D I Support Groups, matters of accessibility and inclusion are being considered at all times. However, it would be impossible to anticipate every need or requirement, across a diverse group (of individuals); therefore, if anyone requires Tech Support or another adjustment, to join in on the day, please email me (Patrice Belton – V P E D I), by Wednesday 27th July; to enable me to help or refer you to Staff who may be able to help. The event is specifically for OU Students, so you will need your Studenthome login details (OUCU) to attend. It will also be an open and inclusive celebration and exchange, so please be mindful of others and the Associations’ events code of conduct and 'culture and value policies'!
Events:
1. The Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic (B. A. M. E.) Students Group’s - Mini Culture Fest
Friday 29th July 15.30 pm - 17.00 pm (BST) – on M S Teams
Join the B. A. M. E. Students Group (Diaspora), in a cultural showcase with (a); ‘big recipe exchange’, ‘Spotify song-list shares’, ‘rep your flag (onscreen) display’, ‘native snacks & tasty treats’, ‘lots of cultural themes’ and, “belly full of laughs!”
Bring your own ideas, native wear, snacks, and treats!
2. Disabled Students Group – Talent Connect
Friday 29th July 17:00 pm - 18:30 pm (BST) - M S Teams
Join the D S G (Diaspora) in an hour-long showcase of ‘unique gifts’, ‘hidden talents’ & ‘creative know-how’! Then, hang around after for a 30-minute drop-in and friendly natter!
Bring your own creative pieces (this could be instruments, poetry, artwork, or crafts; e.g. jewellery)!
3. O U Pride (L G B T Q +) Students Group’s - Disability & Pride Quiz
Friday 29th July 18:30 pm - 20:00 pm (BST) – M S Teams
Join the O U Pride Students Group (L G B T Q + Diaspora) for a fun, insightful and cheeky quiz; with lots of Disability & Pride banter and ‘wouldn’t you like to know (wink)!' Be prepared to laugh and have a playful time!
You will need pens, pencils and paper or something to write on, for this session, so bring your own; L G B T Q+ Pride & Disability Pride attire welcomed!
4. The STAY-INN (Virtual Pub)
Friday 29th July 20:30 pm - 21:30 pm (BST) – M S Teams
An hour-long drop-in and drinks celebration - with a farewell to the Patrice Belton (She/Her) outgoing - V P E D I, welcome to Oakley Monk (They/Them) V P E D I - elect, toast to Cherry Day (She/Her) former - V P E D I (who sadly passed in June) and thanks to O U Students everywhere!!
Bring your own drinks (alcoholic or otherwise), and your comfy attire and, be prepared to let your hair down and giggle along with us!
5. E D I Summer Jamboree - Safety / Break Room & Waiting Area (for the Virtual PUB)!
A general quiet chat space for all attendees who wish to take a break from the collective celebrations!
N.B.: This separate room is for anyone who may be overwhelmed or overstimulated, across the events and requires a short break or quiet space whilst on screen. (Please note I will not be able to monitor this space whilst attending the session, so please remember the code of conduct and be mindful of others in this space!). It will also act as the lobby or waiting room, for the Virtual Pub after the OU Pride Quiz - between 20:00pm & 20:30pm - if people are not wishing to leave and come back later!
(All Events) Friday 29th July 15:30 pm - 21:30 pm (BST) – M S Teams