TIME

ROOM

EVENT

12pm

Hilberry A

Lunch & Networking

1pm

Hilberry B

Hustle/Line Dance Session

Line dancing is a fun way to exercise, helping you burn calories and relieve stress. This hustle/line dancing session is beginner-friendly, with advanced moves for those ready to take it up a notch. We aim to promote a fun, fit, and healthy lifestyle through line dancing. Come prepared to have fun, socialize, and laugh. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned dancer, we’ll ensure you have a fantastic time.

Presenters:

Kadesha Baker, Assistant Director of the Crockett-Lumumba Scholars Program at WSU

Xavier Jackson, A sophomore at Wayne State University and a talented dancer and choreographer.

1pm

Hilberry C

Egyptian Diva Umm Kulthum: Star of the East (Kawkab al-Sharq)

Learn about the most famous Arab singer Umm Kulthum through the documentary The Nightingale from Cairo: Umm Kulthum. Capturing crowds across the world through the power of her voice and songs, she was able to break barriers between people across differences.

Presenter:

Bayan Founas, Student Engagement Program Coordinator for the Office of Multicultural Student Engagement

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                               1:45 – 2pm

2pm

Hilberry B

Dear Me

An interactive discussion on Black Women’s Mental Wellness where we will use letter writing as an act of self-love to take back our power and recommit to taking good care of ourselves.

Presenter:

Danielle Reeves, Program Specialist for the Office of Sexual Violence Prevention & Education

2pm

Hilberry C

Accessible Midwifery Care through Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond: The Birth Detroit Story

This session will highlight the transformative journey of Birth Detroit, an organization dedicated to providing comprehensive, culturally competent, and accessible midwifery care. From pregnancy through birth and into the postpartum period, this session shows the importance of equitable healthcare, focusing on the unique challenges and triumphs of serving Detroit's diverse communities.

Presenter:

Dr. Jessica Fladger, Midwifery Education Faculty & Birth Center Midwife

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                               2:45 – 3pm

3pm

Hilberry A

My Story

This presentation shares a personal journey of transforming self-image and embracing a fitness lifestyle through personal development, intermittent fasting, and disciplined eating habits. Emphasizing a growth mindset and self-reflection, it explores daily experiences, overcoming setbacks like negative self-talk and emotional eating, while offering practical tools and inspiration for long-term lifestyle change.

Presenter:

Shana Patton, Senior Program Manager at Goodwill of Greater Detroit

3pm

Hilberry B

The power of playing to your strengths: Transferable leadership lessons from a first-time interim university director during Covid-19

The COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented obstacles, particularly for an interim director who was new to the position. This session investigates the ways in which the utilization of CliftonStrengths facilitated the successful navigation of intricate situations, the development of resilience, and the effective demonstration of leadership during a crisis and beyond. The speaker transformed uncertainty into an opportunity by identifying and leveraging personal strengths, thereby promoting strategic decision-making, team collaboration, adaptability, and innovation. Regardless of their position, participants will acquire a deeper understanding of how to identify and leverage their own talents to improve their leadership abilities regardless of their position in the organization. The session emphasizes the value of a strengths-based approach in transforming challenges into development in any professional environment, providing practical, transferable lessons on thriving in the workplace. Prior to us, coming together for an engaging and energizing session, strongly consider setting aside 20-minutes to take the free, alternative to the CliftonStrengths Finder assessment, the HIGH 5 TEST.

Presenter:

LaVentra E. Danquah, Director of the Vera P. Shiffman Medical Library

3pm

Hilberry C

Accessibility Scavenger Hunt

Join us for a discussion about disability and see campus from a new perspective with an accessibility scavenger hunt in the Student Center.

Presenters:

Melodie Knappe, WSU Juris Doctor student & Vice President of the Disability Justice Coalition

Kayla Blackburn, WSU Law School Graduate

          Closing Remarks | Hilberry A | 3:45 – 4pm