Brown Bag/SJEC Series

January 18

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at McKendree

Director of Human Resources Rick Ortega and Director of Diversity and Inclusion Brent Reeves

January 25

The Varied Performances of McKendree’s Speech & Debate Team

McKendree students Aaron Brown, Emma McIlhargie, Jayden Touchette, and Madeline Trinity (CANCELED)

February 1

St. Louis after Shelly v. Kraemer: North City's Black Communities Since the Civil Rights Movement

Cameron Caldwell-Conner and Associate Professor of History Dr. Lauren Thompson

February 8

The Varied Performances of McKendree’s Speech & Debate Team

McKendree students Aaron Brown, Emma McIlhargie, Jayden Touchette, and Madeline Trinity 

February 15

Pop-up Museums

Professor of History Dr. Shelly Lemons

February 22

What is an African-Centered Curriculum?

Dr. Chike Akua, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Clark Atlanta University

March 1

The LGBTQIA+ Community at McKendree

Members of McKendree’s Spectrum Alliance

March 8

The State of Abortions in Illinois

Professor of English Dr. Brenda Boudreau

March 15

Spring Break

March 22

Emotional Intelligence in the Workforce

Professor of Business Dr. Jean Sampson and MGT 360 Students

March 29

Stereotypical Images in Films and TV Shows

Traci Easley-Williams, Senior Lecturer, School of Media and Journalism, Kent State University

April 5

100% Renewable Energy by 2050: The Climate and Equity Jobs Act

Environmental Justice Organizer Kentaro Kumanomido, United Congregations of Metro East

April 12

Impacting Generations Through Education

Dr. Donna Leak, Superintendent of District Consolidated Schools #168, Sauk Village, IL

April 19

How To See the World and Get the Cash To Do It

Professor of English Dr. Martha Patterson and Study Abroad Coordinator Jane Rix

April 26

NCAA Forum on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Manager of Game Day Operations and Events Cameron Caldwell-Conner