Category: Events

Good Bad People: A Photo-Ethnography of Methamphetamine Use in Rural Alabama

The recent rise in the use of methamphetamine (meth) across rural areas in the United States has led to increased “cultural anxiety” about the drug and those who consume it. The general narrative of meth use, which highlights the destruction of meth use on people’s lives, has been heavily influenced by popular television programs and … Continue reading Good Bad People: A Photo-Ethnography of Methamphetamine Use in Rural Alabama

Conversations about Microaggressions with Dr. Aziza Platt

Microaggressions: What are they, why are they a problem, and how can we avoid them? Join us to learn how we can address privilege and take actionable steps regarding microaggressions in our personal and professional lives. Zoom link: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://iastate.zoom.us/j/99411604175?pwd%3DZ3IraVNERytaaU9tWlIzSjBaZDFTdz09&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1629659795641442&usg=AOvVaw0s5ZetqueTEdsEtIIlYdbp About the speaker: Aziza Platt is a licensed psychologist providing culturally-responsive psychological treatment specializing in racial-cultural … Continue reading Conversations about Microaggressions with Dr. Aziza Platt

The Uninhabitable Earth? Climate Change and Your Future

This panel discussion will focus on the effects of climate change, particularly political, psychological, and economic consequences, and what we can do to mitigate or change our current situation. Dr. Craig Anderson, Distinguished Professor in Psychology, is one of the panel members for this event.

Fall 2021 Classes Begin

– Brown Bag Series: Feminism, Sexual Orientation, and Intersectionality – Dr. Adrienne Lyles

Please join the Psychology Diversity committee for the Brown Bag Series: Feminism, Sexual Orientation, and Intersectionality with Dr. Adrienne Lyles. This is a virtual event.

Brown Bag Series: Valuing Gender Diversity – nicci port

Please join the Psychology Diversity Committee for the Brown Bag Series: Valuing Gender Diversity given by nicci port. This is a virtual event.

Diversity Committee Book Club: So You Want to Talk about Race (2nd option)

Please join the Diversity Committee to discuss the last eight chapters of “So You Want to Talk About Race” by Ijeoma Oluo. Choose between March 25th from 6:00-7:00 p and March 26th from 3:00-4:00 pm. If you need more information, please contact costabil@iastate.edu.

Diversity Committee Book Club: So You Want to Talk about Race (1st option)

Please join the Diversity Committee to discuss the last eight chapters of “So You Want to Talk About Race” by Ijeoma Oluo. Choose between March 25th from 6:00-7:00 p and March 26th from 3:00-4:00 pm. If you need more information, please contact costabil@iastate.edu.

Brown Bag Series: Women of Color and Severe Intimate Partner Violence

Please join the Department of Psychology Diversity Committee to learn from Dr. Shannon Harper about severe intimate partner violence among women of color. You can join this here: http://tinyurl.com/57C52AV9 If you would like more information, please email nrrivera@iastate.edu.

Diversity Brown Bag Series

  This Diversity Brown Bag Series will focus on the topic “What does it mean to be White?”