Spartans Do DIS

A free, one-day workshop providing awareness on topics of diversity, inclusion & sensitivity for ALL MSU students!

[Danielle M. Kaminski @D_M_Kaminski]

Thank you @cogsmsu, @itsAlexCL, Dr. June, panelists, GWC volunteers, & participants for making #SpartansDoDIS such a success/valuable event!

[Danielle M. Kaminski @D_M_Kaminski]

Maybe the hardest part is if you teach you have to live what you are teaching -Maya Angelou #SpartansDoDIS #iTeachMSU

[Danielle M. Kaminski @D_M_Kaminski]

Our willingness & ability to live with discomfort and integrity is the challenge since the 2 so often go together -@itsAlexCL #SpartansDoDIS

[Danielle M. Kaminski @D_M_Kaminski]

There is no once and for all practice you can learn for this work; it must be about the process -@itsAlexCL #SpartansDoDIS

[Danielle M. Kaminski @D_M_Kaminski]

Must look at diversity/inclusion thru trauma lens. Trauma can reduce human faculties and ability to feel safe -@itsAlexCL #SpartansDoDIS

[Danielle M. Kaminski @D_M_Kaminski]

Great energy with the remaining participants as raffle winners are announced #SpartansDoDIS

[Danielle M. Kaminski @D_M_Kaminski]

An accountability partner can help #SpartansDoDIS

[Danielle M. Kaminski @D_M_Kaminski]

Are you practicing the advice you give to students? Are you acting like a role model of self-care/work-life balance? #SpartansDoDIS

[Danielle M. Kaminski @D_M_Kaminski]

Protect your calendar. Schedule meals, exercise, sleep, vacations/breaks from work, etc.#SpartansDoDIS

[Danielle M. Kaminski @D_M_Kaminski]

Think of self care as just that, caring for your well-being which is ≠ and > "treating" yourself or indulging #SpartansDoDIS

[Danielle M. Kaminski @D_M_Kaminski]

Can be easy to prioritize others over yourself & neglect/hide from your needs/concerns #SpartansDoDIS

[Danielle M. Kaminski @D_M_Kaminski]

Attending the self-care breakout session in RM115 with @itsAlexCL #SpartansDoDIS

[Danielle M. Kaminski @D_M_Kaminski]

Ex. What is a tailgate? What is @cogsmsu? Domestic students can be mindful of explaining acronyms and describing culturally unique events.

[Danielle M. Kaminski @D_M_Kaminski]

ACTIONS, like not serving pork as the only main entree, can SHOW that you care about others' culture/religion #SpartansDoDIS

[Danielle M. Kaminski @D_M_Kaminski]

Expect the best out of people and that can (start to) solve many problems #SpartansDoDIS

[Danielle M. Kaminski @D_M_Kaminski]

Difficulties in building personal relationships confound feelings of isolation #SpartansDoDIS

[Danielle M. Kaminski @D_M_Kaminski]

One boundary to feeling integrated in the community is challenges to small talk from cultural or language gaps #SpartansDoDIS

[Danielle M. Kaminski @D_M_Kaminski]

Attending the international student experience breakout session in RM201 with @Amber_Cordell #SpartansDoDIS

[AddisonKeegan-Harris @AddisonMSU]

Taking care of yourself and having many homes is essential to lasting justice work. #SpartansDoDIS

[Danielle M. Kaminski @D_M_Kaminski]

Bring in "celebrity endorsers" or appeal to emotional, legacy concept to increase diverse participation -@kingdarphd #SpartansDoDIS