Inclusive Systems

Description

This series invites you to (re)commit yourself to advancing fairness and human dignity through active participation and self-reflective work. We will explore both individual and collective approaches to removing barriers that undermine equity, and we will work toward shared responsibility in understanding and developing systems that allow all people to thrive. This work requires both intellectual focus and emotional resilience, so we will also emphasize building practical tools for empathy, constructive dialogue and personal well-being. We will work toward supporting understanding and action with dedicated discussion, thoughtful resources and community support.

The series will be limited to 40 participants and will begin on April 15 and continue weekly on Wednesdays through May 20, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m.

When: April 15 - May 20, 2026, Wednesdays, 2 - 4 p.m.

Where: MOSAIC Multicultural Community Unity Center, MSU Student Union.

Presenters: Dreux Baker, Lauren Enty, Imelda Galdamez, Ralph Johnson, Lynn Lammers, Charlie Liu, Lydia Weiss, LaShondra Hemphill

 

Space is limited. Once the series is full, there will be a waitlist. Register by clicking on this link.

Questions? Email Ralph Johnson at john7611@msu.edu

 

Throughout this series, participants will:

• Develop a clear understanding of key terms and concepts related to fairness, equity and shared responsibility.
• Apply principles of integrity, accountability and transformative problem-solving to address real-world challenges.
• Examine the patterns and structures that perpetuate unfair treatment at personal, relational, structural, and societal levels and analyze their long-term effects.
• Design a personal action plan that integrates networks of support and sustained commitment to fairness and human dignity in your own context.
• Participate in a collaborative learning community to strengthen the skills, courage and resolve needed for ongoing positive change.