
Empower each other to question and elevate the way we approach creating a shared sense of belonging.
The Inclusive Excellence subcommittee is proud to promote the theme of “Empower, Embrace, Empathize” for the half-day professional development conference. On this day, we pause our normal work schedules to empower each other to question and elevate the way we approach creating a shared sense of belonging. We take this time to embrace experiences, issues and obstacles facing those with shared or different identities from our own. Last, we aim to enter this space with an open mind, an empathetic heart, and a shared mission for making Ohio University a better home for everyone. Let us listen, share, and challenge each other as we seek to empower our community, embrace diversity, and practice empathy as we continue to learn.
Carolyn Finney, PhD is a storyteller, author and a cultural geographer who is deeply interested in issues related to identity, difference, creativity, and resilience. The aim of her work is to develop greater cultural competency within environmental organizations and institutions, challenge media outlets on their representation of difference, and increase awareness of how privilege shapes who gets to speak to environmental issues and determine policy and action. Learn more about Carolyn Finney.
Empower each other to question and elevate the way we approach creating a shared sense of belonging.
Embrace experiences, issues and obstacles facing those with shared or different identities from our own.
Aim to enter this space with an open mind, an empathetic heart, and a shared mission for making Ohio University a better home for everyone.