A perception has emerged that being “green” is only for white people or people of wealth and status. Environmental organizations in the US are largely homogenously white and are missing key aspects of the sustainability equation. We’ll explore diverse approaches to sustainability and learn about sustainability legacies and strategies from a wide array of people around the world. Tue, Nov. 11, 2-3:15pm, UMC 247

Valerie Simons attended Denver Public Schools for 12 years pursuant to the federal desegregation case. Experiencing the power and promise of diversity and inclusion firsthand led her to a career enforcing federal civil rights laws, including Title IV of the 1964 Civil Rights Act at the U.S. Department of Justice. Simons will give an overview of federal civil rights laws designed to eliminate protected class discrimination in schools and how these laws are investigated and enforced on the CU-Boulder campus. Wednesday ,Nov. 11, 2 p.m., UMC 235.

Singer? Songwriter? Poet? Musician? Dancer? Actor? Mime? Free monthly Open Mic Night at the Wesley Foundation Student Center/Chapel. Test drive something new. Show off something old. Have fun! Come perform and/or enjoy those who do! First Tuesday of every month at 8 p.m. Uncensored, freedom of speech affirmed, yet also a safe space for all. Serious fun. Visit the Facebook event page or the Wesley website for more information.

Four waves of civil rights activism led by people of color, women, people with disabilities and GLBT people pulsed through U.S. culture during the late 20th century. Three led to federal legislation with significant civil rights implications. As of yet, there is no federal civil rights legislation for GLBT people. Why not? Oliver Gerland analyzes ADA history and useful practices for crafting GLBT federal civil rights legislation. Daniel Ramos provides updates on One Colorado, an advocacy group devoted to securing civil rights for GLBT people.

CU-Boulder is admired for its iconic views of the towering Flatirons, however, few people know of the historical social justice movements that have transpired on these lands. The Flatirons have witnessed movements to which non-dominant bodies have experienced violence, erasure and misrepresentation. Join student leaders of Oyate, Black Student Alliance and UMAS y MECHA as they present on both current and historical racism, exclusion, and their simultaneous activism and triumphs. Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11:20 a.m. in UMC 235.

This panel discusses what various shared governance groups like CUSG, Boulder Staff Council and Boulder Faculty Assembly do to educate and inspire staff, faculty and students on issues of diversity and inclusion. These groups work to create programs and information streams that empower and transform individuals and departments to act as a catalyst for change on campus. Attendees can submit ideas how shared governance groups can help achieve these goals. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 12:30 p.m. in Dennis Small.

The Assembly for Sustainability and Equity (ASE) is a team of students working to raise awareness issues of environmental and climate justice on campus. In this student-led interactive workshop, we’ll introduce environmental justice, review ASE’s work and make some of the connections between sustainability and social justice—locally and globally. Presented at the Diversity Summit by Heather Boronski and Gabriel Martinez on Tues, Nov. 11, 12:30 p.m. in UMC 247.

Recent climate surveys at CU-Boulder have found a significant percentage of students (particularly those from under-represented groups) do not feel welcome or respected on campus. How can instructors deal with micro-aggressions such as sexism, racism, homophobia and other forms of discrimination that emerge in the classroom environment? This interactive workshop will provide scenarios for discussion, feedback and brainstorming on how to handle these difficult issues. Presented by Tracy Ferrell, Andrea Feldman, Jim Walker.

Come diversify your view of what it means to be a man. Dominant notions of masculinity are limiting to modern men and could be damaging to our modern social fabric. Together we can think about how identities like "manliness" and "masculine" are made and maintained within society and see what our role is in that process. In short, this is a no nonsense conversation where we look at who we are and think about our limitations so that we can reassess who we really want to be. Presented by Hugo Cordova and Chris Bader at the Diversity Summit.

The deadline to reserve regalia for the winter commencement ceremony has been extended. If you have not yet had the opportunity to reserve your cap and gown, please do so now at the commencement website. The Office of the Chancellor will cover the cost for participating faculty and staff.