UnderSTANding Our Community
Students, faculty, staff and community! Join us for our spring miniseries of workshops to help our community better understand one another. We'll explore topics that impact our learning and working environment here at Stan State. The workshops start on March 13 and will run through April 20th. Attend at least 3 workshops to earn a certificate of completion that recognizes your commitment to building an inclusive community. You'll learn something new, meet people and gain a deeper understanding of how we can make our University more inclusive.
Open to the Public
Come by, meet new people and expand your knowledge. We look forward to seeing you there!
- Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Zoom: TBA
Sponsored by the Community Engagement & Belonging Department and University Library.
Parking info for guests:
Buying a Permit
Daily permits are available near campus entrances, the cost is $6 per day (see campus map).
Hourly permits can be purchased for $2/hour in lot 1, near the Library (around University Circle).
2-hour permits are available in parking lot 8 at a reduced rate.
Parking permits are NOT required if you park on the city streets along the perimeter of campus.
Upcoming Topics
Men of Color in Higher Education Leadership Panel
March 13, 2026 - Event Details
Location: L102
This panel brings together three Stan State Academic Senate leaders — Dr. Ayuba Seidu, Dr. Dana Nakano and Dr. Arya Alami — whose diverse cultural backgrounds shape the ways they lead and serve their campus communities. Through an honest conversation on identity, masculinity and belonging, the speakers will explore how men of color navigate visibility, responsibility and representation within academic governance.
The panel highlights the richness of intersectional leadership and the significance of this moment. Participants will gain insight into the lived experiences that inform leadership across cultures, generations and roles.
Anti-Semitism 101: What You Need to Know
March 24, 2026 - Event Details
Location: L102
In the last decade, hate crimes in general, and crimes against Jews in particular have grown exponentially in the US. After Black people, Jews have become the group who has suffered most hate crimes in this country. And the rise of antisemitism has become a global phenomenon, as the recent terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Australia shows. Yet antisemitism is far from new. Anti-Jewish sentiments and attacks have thousands of years of history.
This training we will provide an historical and contemporary analysis of antisemitism. We will give a broad overview of the history of the Jewish people, the history of anti-Jewish hate, and we will analyze and reflect on contemporary instances of antisemitism in the US and abroad. Historically, the rise of antisemitism has been the prelude to tragic times. And it should put all of us on alert. Understanding the phenomenon and why it happens, is a first step.
Facilitator: Dr. Sebastian Sclofsky
Race Explained: Past, Power and Impact
April 1, 2026 - Event Details
What are the intellectual roots of racism? In this training we will learn about the historical conditions that gave rise to concepts like ethnology, scientific racism, and eugenics. We will explore how these concepts and practices continue to harm people today in the form of various racial projects including laws targeting reproductive rights and immigration.
Facilitator: Dr. Rocio Alvarez
Taking a STANce: Supporting Muslim Students during Ramadan and Eid
April 20, 2026 - Event Details
Location: L102
Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha are deeply meaningful times for many of our Muslim students, shaping their daily rhythms, spiritual lives, and sense of community. This session offers foundational insight into the significance of these observances. It also invites participants to reflect on what thoughtful, culturally responsive support can look like in our classrooms, offices, and campus spaces. Through conversation and shared learning, we will explore practical ways to approach this season with awareness, flexibility, and care. Participants will leave with greater confidence in how to support Muslim students in ways that affirm belonging and honor their faith.
Facilitator: Dr. Jenan Maaz
Updated: March 16, 2026