What do Albert Einstein, Temple Grandin, Henry Ford, Emily Dickinson, and Elon Musk have in common? All are neurodiverse individuals who have made significant contributions to society. While DEI has been a notable area of interest for employers over the last several years, companies are starting to recognize the benefits of hiring neurodiverse talent. Join
In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Allentown Art Museum will host a day of free family activities inspired by the life and legacy of this prolific activist on Sunday, January 15. Focusing on Dr. King’s “How Long? Not Long” speech and the works presented in Alteronce Gumby: Dark Matter, the galleries will be activated
MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2023 10:00 A.M. Holy Ghost Catholic Church Hall 417 Carlton Ave., Bethlehem., PA 18015 (Access via the walkway from Carlton Ave., aside of the church) Lunch will be served. RSVP your attendance to: jlee975@gmail.com
The Lehigh Valley Arts & Cultural Alliance hosts a free monthly Lunch & Learn series featuring nationally recognized guest presenters. The series focuses on art and accessibility — a pillar of our organizational mission — and aims to inform our Lehigh Valley artists, art educators, and arts & cultural venues about ways to make the
Zoellner Arts Center - Butz Lobby Registration required; unlimited entry Installation Begins Friday, January 27, 2023 and ends Sunday, April 2 Traveling While Black is a cinematic virtual reality experience that immerses viewers in the long history of restriction of movement for Black Americans and the creation of safe spaces in our communities. This film by Academy Award winner
Join us for the first LINC-hosted DEI Roundtable of 2023. Holistically Supporting Talent: Key Levers for Retention & Belonging Supporting employees’ mental health, addressing burnout, and promoting employee wellness are increasingly top of mind for employers as they work to retain their employees. This DEI roundtable brings together employers and practitioners to discuss how to
Sat, 02/11/2023 - 7:30pm Zoellner Arts Center, Baker Hall $25 | Free for LU Students Tickets Wu Fei is a renowned master of the guzheng, the 21-string Chinese zither, an instrument dating back 2,500 years. This original composition is performed by members of the Lehigh University Philharmonic conducted by Professor Paul Salerni, featuring Wu Fei on guzheng
In this panel, Lehigh students will discuss their experiences “Traveling While Black” as they studied abroad. Our student panelists will share why they chose to study abroad and what resources they consulted to help make their decision; describe the joys, surprises, and challenges they encountered in their journeys, and offer advice for others who are
A conversation about the intersection between race and higher education, with Lehigh University students Risa Nkululeko, Justin Burrell, Margaret Robinnette, moderated by Roman Mitchell; opening remarks provided by Annie Balles. Lehigh University Fairchild-Martindale Library, CIRCLE, 4th floor South
A conversation about the intersection between race and the arts, with Calvin Alexander Ramsey (author and playwright), Anthony Smith Jr. (visual and mixed-media artist), Deirdre Van Walters (President of Basement Poetry), Michael Freeman (abstract artist), moderated by Camille Armstrong a.k.a. CAMILLE WHO (performing and teaching artist). Muhlenberg College, Seegers Union Rooms 108-100
A conversation about the intersection between the local and nationwide experiences of Black Americans, with Tafeni L. English-Relf (Director of Southern Poverty Law Center, Alabama), Esther M. Lee (President, Bethlehem NAACP), Rev. Dr. Gregory Edward (Resurrected Life Church), moderated by Holona Ochs (Lehigh University Associate Professor of Politcal Science); opening remarks provided by Senior Pastor
