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Dia de los Muertos (Nov. 1–2)
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time to remember, honor, and celebrate loved ones who have died. A holiday in Mexico, the tradition is marked across much of Latin America and the United States. The festivities span at least two days: Nov. 1, known as Día de los Inocentes (“Day of…
Read MoreAmilcar Cabral Centennial Conference (Oct. 25–26)
“Tell no lies, claim no easy victories” was the motto of pan-Africanist freedom fighter and agronomist Amilcar Cabral, who in the 1970s led independence movements in his native Guinea-Bissau (then Portuguese Guinea) and the Cape Verde Islands (where his parents were from). Join Bridgewater State University’s Pedro Pires Institute for Cape Verdean Studies and the…
Read MoreTalk on Wôpanâak language revival (Oct. 24)
The Wampanoag tribes, or “People of the First Light,” were among the first Indigenous Americans to lose their land—and language—to European colonists. But thanks to the efforts of Tribal linguists over the last 30 years, the Wôpanâak language has been revived. On Thursday, Oct. 24 from 5:30-6:30pm at Highfield Hall & Gardens (56 Highfield Drive,…
Read MoreCelebrating Humans of WHOI
Thursday, May 23, 2024* 4:00-6:00 p.m. Clark 507 Free pizza & beverages Join us and . . . Win prizes by participating in the dessert contest Play games with friends and colleagues, Have your profile headshot picture taken (optional but encouraged) Share your story with the #HumansofWHOI social media campaign Download flyer Celebrating the Humans…
Read MoreApril 29 Rice Potluck Party!
Let’s socialize over a delicious meal while taking pride and sharing in the many cultures at WHOI! Please complete this form if you would like to contribute with a dish or with ideas for the event. Link to form
Read MoreJuly 16 Communitea on Allyship
The WHOI Workplace Climate Committee, GLOW and Committee for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will be co-sponsoring a WHOI-wide CommuniTea on Friday, July 16th at 11 am. This is a follow up to the July 4th GLOW/CDEI Panel Discussion on Allyship. We are looking to hold either a Virtual or Hybrid event. Please use the following…
Read MoreSTEMFest Film Festival: A celebration of African-American & Caribbean STEM Professionals
Students at Falmouth and Mashpee high schools have created a series of short videos interviewing African-American STEM professionals from the area in a variety of careers including epidemiology, primatology, biology, landscape architecture, engineering, fisheries management, science education, and more. Come to the premiere to hear their inspiring stories. Time & Day: Thursday, June 17 from…
Read MoreJune 4th Panel Discussion on Allyship
In honor of Pride Month and Juneteenth, GLOW and the WHOI CDEI (Committee for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) will be co-sponsoring a virtual panel discussion on Allyship on Friday, June 4th at noon. Register in advance for this meeting HERE The CDEIO has an Allyship Toolkit on their Resources webpage. Here is a TED talk on “3 ways to…
Read MoreWoods Hole’s Got Talent
Wednesday, December 30, 2020 • 7:00-8:00ish p.m. ET on Zoom
Read MoreA Sea Change: Oceanographers Learn From Psychologists About Systemic Racism in America
A Sea Change: Oceanographers Learn From Psychologists About Systemic Racism in America Friday November 20, 3 pm EST Zoom Registration Required: Click here! Speakers and Panelists: Dr. Steven Roberts, Dr. Amber Williams, Dr. Mike Rizzo, and Dr. Babe Kawaii-Bogue Free and open to the public! Sea Change Event Ad pdf
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