Climate & Diversity |
Events During the Week of April 13th through April 20th, 2025
Monday, April 14th, 2025
- No events scheduled
Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
- No events scheduled
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
- Physics Microagressions Workshop
- Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
- Place: Sterlin B343 or Zoom
- Speaker: Triston King, Office of Inclusion Education
- Abstract: What is a microaggression? How do we recognize them and how do we respond to them? How can we hold ourselves accountable when microaggressions are knowingly or unknowingly committed? Our microaggressions workshop shares campus research and supports participants in learning intervention skills to be a positive member of their community.
- Host: Rachel Zizmann
Thursday, April 17th, 2025
- No events scheduled
Friday, April 18th, 2025
- Diversity Forum Fridays! Use Plain Language to Build a More Inclusive Workplace Community
- Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
- Place: Chamberlin 5310 & Zoom
- Speaker: Rachel Zizmann, UW-Madison Physics
- Abstract: Ineffective communication causes workplace anxiety for 80% of US employees (SoftActivity, 2021). This can lead not only to technical issues on the job but also to feelings of isolation and disengagement in the workplace. Plain Language is content that can be understood the first time your audience reads or hears it. Using Plain Language strategies helps to avoid misunderstandings in the workplace and demonstrates respect for your audience. Clear communication can also empower employees to perform their jobs more confidently and efficiently, leading to promotions and salary increases. Plain Language strengthens the thread of belonging in a work team by encouraging clear and open communication. You will leave with both written and verbal strategies you can use immediately to build a community of trust, respect, and inclusion within your workplace.