Want to learn more about what cyber threats are facing the OSU Community and how the OSU Community can help defeat them? Come learn from the OSU Cyber defenders on what they are doing and how the OSU Community plays a key part in protecting the university.
Friday, October 11th, 12:00 -1:00 p.m. PST via Zoom
Part of the FYI Friday program; all faculty and staff are welcome!
How well do you understand OSU's International Travel Policy, how to fulfill the requirement to register your international travel with the university, and what kinds of support services are available to you as a university traveler? Or what makes a country high risk versus intermediate risk?
Full details can be found on the International Travel Homepage (https://global.oregonstate.edu/international-travel).
Come to this overview of the high points and get all your questions answered!
Communicating across cultures can be both enjoyable and uncertain. Often, when interacting with people from different cultural backgrounds, we focus on differences between us, instead of considering how we are similar. This training session will highlight four building blocks for understanding effective communication with those who hold different cultural identities from ours.
Workplace conflicts are not uncommon, but they can make us feel uncomfortable and unsure about how to engage. In this workshop, we’ll explore, and practice five key things people can do to help productively manage conflict toward meaningful resolution and even, potentially, new understanding.
Participants will leave with evidence-based strategies -- and a bit of low-stakes experience through practice – to guide their interactions with conflict now and in the future.
Friday, October 25th 10:00 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. PST. Remote via Zoom
Caregiving is a labor of love. It offers opportunities to tap into new levels of care and live in closer alignment with our values. Caring for an aging loved one can also allow us to care for those who have cared for us. While this can be a worthwhile and rewarding experience, caring for an aging loved one can also come with a unique set of challenges. These roles may come with learning curves, time demands, and mental drain that can bring up complicated emotions.
Life as a Jewish American is unique, rewarding, and multilayered. For many, it overlaps with both ethnic and religious identities and comes with a sobering history of persecution and prejudice. This antisemitism negatively impacts mental health and feelings of safety and belonging.
Join this Gathering to talk with other Jewish Americans about ways to honor your identity and promote safety and belonging in the workplace. Attendees will also learn some self-care strategies for managing prejudice along the way.
Language shapes culture. It can reflect our present and change our future. Simply put—the words we choose can change our lives. It is important to be intentional and specific with how we refer to and define ourselves, especially when it comes to social identities like disability status. This can sound simple, but it becomes quite complex when we consider history, politics, individual perceptions, and more.
You did it. You landed the job. You took the first step toward therapy. You’ve made a big change. But then you realize…you’re the first in your family to do it. While you feel a sense of accomplishment and pride, you also feel uncertainty and doubt. Why? Because as exciting as it is to be first, not having a guide for how to navigate shifts in your health and wealth can be confusing and stressful.
The times are changing. Unfortunately, so is our climate. We’re all living through never before seen weather patterns. Some of us have even lost our homes or loved ones as a result of natural disasters caused by climate change. These noticeable effects can create understandable feelings of uncertainty, stress, and anxiety.
Join this Gathering to discuss the mental and emotional impact of climate change. Attendees will also discuss self-care strategies for managing climate-related stress and anxiety.
Apr. 19 | 12 - 1 p.m. PST
There is no universal experience for living with a disability—everyone’s is different. Some disabilities are more noticeable than others, while some are not visible whatsoever. Navigating an invisible disability in the workplace can come with unique challenges, including invalidation. The ways disability is defined and understood can significantly impact our mental health and access to resources.
Join this Gathering to discuss relevant issues experienced by people living with invisible disabilities and how to increase safety and inclusion in the workplace.
