Together Beyond November: Post-Election Conversation

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 19:19:28 -0500

Dear UMBC Graduate Students,

This is an unprecedented election year in which all of us are experiencing overlapping crises, including a global pandemic. Though there are many ballots that still need to be counted, our commitment to building inclusive and just communities must continue.

To honor this commitment, the Graduate Student Association will be hosting a session on Tuesday, November 10th beginning at 12PM and ending at 1PM to come together to reflect on the challenging time leading up to the 2020 election, discuss the outcomes, and envision the path ahead. RSVP required.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Meghan Lynch (mlyn1@umbc.edu).

Together Beyond November: (Re)building Community after Election 2020 is a series of inclusive post-election conversations hosted by UMBC departments and organizations. Their purpose is to help members of the UMBC community renew their connections and support each other in this challenging time. The Center for Democracy and Civic Life, Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion, and Belonging (I3B), the Counseling Center, and leading campus educators in the use of restorative practices have trained student, faculty, and staff facilitators to guide these conversations, as a part of the Cast Your Whole Vote campaign.

This is an unprecedented election year in which all of us are experiencing overlapping crises, including a global pandemic. Tensions are high even as people crave the feeling of connection. Members of our UMBC community may feel isolated, uncertain, or uncomfortable sharing their honest views. These healing, empowering conversations can help us navigate the post-election period together.

See below for a list of upcoming Together Beyond November conversations that are open to any member of the UMBC community. We will update this list as new conversations are scheduled.

November 4, 12-1 p.m.: After the Election: A Community Gathering, hosted by the Center for Democracy and Civic Life

November 4, 5:30-7 p.m.: Together Beyond November: Post-Election Dialogue Centering the Election, COVID, Injustice & Radical Self-Care, hosted by Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion, and Belonging

November 5, 1-2 p.m.: Together Beyond November: (Re)building Community After the 2020 Election, hosted by Political Science and Global Studies

November 5, 4-5:30 p.m.: Together Beyond November: (Re)building Community after Election 2020, hosted by the Student Government Association & Campus Life

November 6, 5-6:30 p.m.: Together Beyond November: (Re)building Community after Election 2020, hosted by the Student Government Association & Campus Life

November 9, 5:10-6:10 p.m.: A Post-Election Conversation: A Bi-Partisan Look at Moving Forward, hosted by the Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee

November 10, 12-1 p.m.: Together Beyond November: Our Commitment to Building Community, hosted by the Graduate Student Association (link will be added when available)

November 10, 5-6 p.m.: A Post-Election Facilitated Listening Session with Dr. Kate, hosted by WILL+

November 10, 6-7:15 p.m.: Post-Election Dialogue, hosted by the Women’s Center

In addition, the following departments and organizations are hosting Together Beyond November gatherings for staff and members:

College of Engineering and Information Technology (hosted by the Center for Women in Technology)

Grand Challenges Scholars Program

Office of Sustainability

Residential Life

(seb) Student Events Board

Sherman Scholars Program

Sondheim Public Affairs Scholars Program