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Participants take part in the 2025 IDEAS Summit.

 

DateTitleSpeaker / FacilitatorTopic
Feb. 25, 2025Embodied Practices for Values-Aligned Co-BeingDanielle Peers and Nathan Viktor FawasIn running, we don’t train to run a marathon, we train to create of our bodyminds somebody who can run a marathon (Jones, 2022). In the parallel marathon of advancing justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (JEDIA), how can we train to cultivate the skills, knowledge, instincts, and stamina needed to endure the ongoing, challenging work of equity?
Oct. 20, 2023

Centering Disabled Voices 

Speakers: Jennifer Mankoff & Nassim Parvin

Activity facilitator: Courtney Griffin, ALISS accessibility & disability rep & MLIS student

A conversation with Jennifer Mankoff and Nassim Parvin, discussing how understanding accessibility challenges, norms and benefits is essential for all of us 
April 28, 2023Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Accessibility but Where Afraid to AskAna Thompson, MIS; UW Bothell Office of Digital Learning & InnovationAccessibility basics, such as: disabilities/types of disabilities; Universal Design; usability; apps, use of PDFs, as well as important nuances and considerations for improved accessibility for all.
April 1, 2022Community of Belong through Difficult Conversations: Race & RacismMegan KennedyBe REAL
April 16, 2021Beloved CommunityColette TaylorBelonging
May 17, 2019iSchool Diversity Blueprint WorkshopMatt SaxtoniSchool Climate Survey results
April 20, 2018Enough Talk Already! Moving from Talk to Action! iSchool faculty (panel) & Terryl Ross (facilitator)iSchool Climate Survey "Reveal"
April 21, 2017Power, Equity, Inclusion & Politics: Classroom & WorkplaceBill Covington & Terryl RossCritical and Responsible Engagement in the Classroom and Workplace 
April 22, 2016What’s the Difference with “Difference”?Ralina JosephDifference & Microaggressions
2015The Power of StoryMichele StormsCreating a framework to shape important action steps and a timeline for iSchool implementation
May 2, 2014Anti-Oppression Through Creativity and Expressive Art Therapy 2.0Leticia NietoExtend conceptual knowledge base and practice-oriented skill set regarding microaggressions  
May 6, 2013Anti-Oppression Through Creativity and Expressive Art TherapyLeticia NietoExtend conceptual knowledge base and practice-oriented skill set regarding microaggressions  
April 4, 2012Intergroup DialogueNorma TimbangDevelop skills to have productive dialogue around difficult topics 

 

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Kathryn Perry Bolin

MLIS Capstone showcases a lesser-known part of U.S. history

Friday, May 30, 2025
The words “concentration camp” bring about disturbing images and evoke an emotional response. When people think of concentration camps, their minds are likely to turn to the Nazi extermination camps of World War II. However, many...
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Mason Koh, Kai Andreic, Asad Jaffery, Joshua Williams and Vaibava Venkatesan

Students develop tool to track kudos among co-workers

Wednesday, May 28, 2025
In today’s fast-paced work environment, managers often look for tools to make their jobs easier. For someone managing a large team, wouldn’t it be nice to have a tool that regularly provides summarized feedback about each employee?...
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