Events

Essay Contest: Two Tickets to Hattiloo Theatre
Thursday, February 1, through Thursday, February 8, at 1:00 pm CST

Write a 500-word minimum reflection essay on the meaning of Black History Month. In this essay, you are encouraged to analyze and reflect upon how your values, beliefs, family, historical events, education, or life experiences have shaped your thoughts and opinions on the meaning of Black History Month.

Submit essays to oac-hsc@uthsc.edu.

 

Essay Contest: Two Tickets to Nashville's National Museum of African American Music
Tuesday, February 9, through Monday, February 15, at 1:00 pm CST

Regarding the 2024 Black History Month theme of "African Americans and the Arts," highlight a specific musician or artist whose works have influenced your life and the extent to which that manifested. This essay should be a minimum of 500 words.

Submit essays to oac-hsc@uthsc.edu.

 

Essay Contest: Two Tickets to Memphis' Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Tuesday, February 16 through Monday, February 22 1:00 pm CST 

Describe a piece of art, music, or film created by a Black artist. In your essay submission, explain why the artist's creation speaks to you. Address how the creation, piece performance, or works make you feel. What do you think the artist is expressing, emphasizing, or portraying?

Submit essays to oac-hsc@uthsc.edu.

 

The Bone Doctor's Concerto: Music, Surgery, and the Pieces in Between. Book signing and Reception with Dr. Alvin Crawford
Monday, February 26, at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm CST Mooney Library, UTHSC Campus 

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Library, the UT Health Science Center Office of Access and Compliance, and the UT Health Science Center Office of Advancement are pleased to invite you to a book signing and reception for Dr. Alvin Crawford on Monday, February 26 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Mooney Library on the UT Health Science Center Campus.

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is proud to be part of the tapestry of Dr. Alvin Crawford’s history, and we are extremely excited about the publication of his autobiography, The Bone Doctor’s Concerto: Music, Surgery, and the Pieces in Between. Dr. Alvin Crawford was the first African American graduate of The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 1964. If you haven’t purchased your copy of Dr. Crawford’s autobiography, we encourage you to do so today! 

The Bone Doctor's Concerto Book Link

Women's History Month Event
Wednesday, March 27, at 12:00 pm CST

To celebrate Women’s History Month, the Office of Access and Compliance is honored to present Jessi Gold, MD, MS, the recently appointed Chief Wellness Officer for UT System, and Associate Professor of Psychiatry here on the UTHSC campus. Join us for an inspiring session where Dr. Gold will discuss wellness in health care as a woman, including her own experiences with burnout, and how to prioritize yourself in a world of competing demands and pressures. Mark your calendars for this enlightening event taking place on March 27th at 12pm, in GEB A204!

Register Today!

In April We Wear Teal - Tabling Event
Wednesday, April 3, at 12:00 pm CST

Join the Office of Access and Compliance in the Madison Lobby to pick up a teal ribbon and show your support for survivors of sexual violence.

 

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Education Event
Wednesday, April 17, at 12:00 pm CST in GEB A204 and on Zoom

Join the Office of Access and Compliance in a lunch and learn during Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Learn how to take steps to build connected communities and enhance your knowledge of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse. In addition, we invite you to explore how to create safe communities where everyone feels safe and supported. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, in conjunction with Nathali Roberts, the Rape Crisis Advocacy Manager, from the Shelby County Rape Crisis Center, asks you to join us in building connected communities that promote equality and respect. 

Register Today. Lunch will be provided for in person attendees. Zoom link will be emailed to those who are attending virtually.

Jewish American Heritage Month Tabling
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST in Madison Plaza Lobby

In celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month, the Office of Access and Compliance at UTHSC cordially invites you to join us for a celebration of Jewish American culture and history. Drop by our table to explore informational literature highlighting the remarkable contributions of Jewish Americans to our nation. As a token of appreciation for your participation, all visitors will be entered into a drawing for two tickets to the Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art and will receive a complimentary cookie from Ricki’s Cookie Corner. Rest assured that all food items provided by Ricki's Cookie Corner adhere to strict Kosher and Parve guidelines, ensuring inclusivity and respect for dietary preferences. 

We look forward to welcoming you as we honor and celebrate the enduring legacy of Jewish Americans during this special month of recognition. 

 

Conversations on Health Disparities - Asian and Asian American In/Visibility with Dr. SunAh Laybourn
Wednesday, May 22, at 12:00 pm CST in GEB A204 and on Zoom

Join us for a Conversation on Health Disparities with Dr. SunAh Laybourn, Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Memphis. Free Food! 
This event is a collaboration between the Office of Access and Compliance and Student Success - Health Disparities Education and Community Engagement.

RSVP via Engage

Safe Zone Training 
Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CST
Human Resources Conference Room, 910 Madison Ave, 7th Floor, Suite 755

UTHSC Office of Access and Compliance, University Counseling Services, and UNITE student group are excited to offer UTHSC Safe Zone Training! UTHSC Safe Zone is a training opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to learn about LGBTQIA+ identities, and examine prejudice, assumptions, and privilege within the scope of Health care and Health education.

Light refreshments will be provided as well as "UTHSC Safe Zone Certificates" upon completion of the training.
Register Today!

UTHSC Celebrates National Civility Month

A key focus of National Civility Month in August is to encourage people to be civil with each other. As UT Health Science Center (UTHSC) celebrates National Civility Month for the second year, we want to encourage our community to remember to treat others the way we wish to be treated – with kindness, empathy, and respect. Communication is an essential aspect of civility, and it is the underpinning of healthy relationships, both personally and professionally across UTHSC. 
The Office of Access and Compliance invites you to take the ‘Civility Pledge’ available to students, trainees, staff, and faculty. Those who complete the pledge will receive an invitation to voluntarily participate in a 10-day civility challenge offered through Teams from Monday, August 19, through Friday, August 30, and a drawing for a $25 Starbucks gift card

Civility Pledge

Constitution and Citizenship Day Tabling
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST
Madison Plaza

Each year, the Office of Access and Compliance gives out U.S. Constitution Booklets in the Madison Plaza. The U.S. Constitution has served as the supreme law of the land for over 200 years, and along with the Bill of rights and other amendments, it guarantees the rights of U.S Americans. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) also recognizes those who are taking the initiative to become U.S. citizens. Therefore, September 17 is now recognized as Constitution and Citizenship Day.

Come by our table on September 17, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST in the Madison Plaza Lobby for a booklet!

 

Café y Conchas 
Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 8:30 am to 10:30 am CST at the Madison Plaza Downstairs Lobby 

Join the Office of Access and Compliance for free coffee and Mexican sweet bread for a breakfast treat celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!

Domestic Violence Awareness Month Tabling
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST
Madison Lobby

The Office of Access and Compliance, along with Campus Police will be kicking off Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a tabling in the Madison Plaza Lobby. Stop by our table to learn how to become an advocate for victims of domestic violence and receive your free purple ribbon to wear during the month of October.

 

Bystander Intervention Training
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CST
Zoom

Join the Office of Access and Compliance and University Counseling Services for Bystander Intervention Training. This empowering session is designed to equip you with the skills to recognize potentially harmful situations and take action in a safe and positive way.

By participating, you'll learn vital strategies for stepping in during moments that require assistance - whether it's offering support to someone experiencing harassment or knowing when and how to call for help during an emergency. We're committed to creating a safer campus environment, and your involvement is key! Together, we can be the change to end domestic violence on and off campus.

Register Today!

 

Building Accessible Workplaces Together
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST
UTHSC 930 Madison Plaza Conference Room, C1

To commemorate National Disability Employment Awareness Month the Office of Access and Compliance is hosting Building Accessible Workplace Together. This presentation will expand on this year's theme, "Access to Good Jobs for All", by covering various aspects of what an accessible workplace entails. Be on the lookout for more information on this event as time gets closer.

This hybrid-style presentation is hosted by Miriam Ghandi and Abigail Caritan in the Office of Access and Compliance.

We also have a quiz available for anyone to complete. A random person who gets every question correct will win a gift card. This winner will be announced at the October 16th event.

NDEAM Quiz

Registration Today!

 

Domestic Violence: Up Close & Personal
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CST, GEB A202

In partnership with the UTHSC College of Nursing, the Office of Access and Compliance will be hosting a lunch and learn lecture concerning intimate partner violence. This event is open to all UTHSC students, faculty and staff. Lunch will be provided for all registered participants.

This presentation aims to provide a comprehensive overview of domestic violence, focusing on its definitions, prevalence, and impact on individuals and communities. Attendees will gain insights into the various forms of domestic violence, the warning signs, risk factors, and a personal story about the effects of DV on a family

Presented by: UTHSC College of Nursing 
Assistant Professor Andrea Sebastian, DNP, CPNP-AC/PC, AFN-C, SANE-P, DM-AFN
Assistant Professor Lisa Beasley, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, AFN-C
Assistant Professor Christie Manasco, PhD, RN, CNE

Register Today!

 

Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month in Tennessee is celebrated in October. To commemorate this month, the Office of Access and Compliance secured two documentaries for the UTHSC Community to watch through Kanopy.

(Kanopy is an on-demand streaming video platform for public and academic libraries that offers films, TV shows, educational videos and documentaries.)

Films are accessible through https://www.kanopy.com/en/uthsc/ until August 2025.

For other ways to celebrate, check out our Engagement Matters Newsletter.

We Breathe Again: The Stories of Four Alaska Native People (2017) 56 min.

For millennia, Alaska Native peoples thrived in the seasonally harsh conditions of life in the far north. They depended upon strong social, cultural and spiritual practices passed from generation to generation.

In the last century, rapid and forced changes in the life ways of Alaska Native peoples created many complex, painful scars for Elders who experienced them, and for their children’s children. In a landscape as dramatic as its stories, WE BREATHE AGAIN intimately explores the lives of four Alaska Native people, each confronting the impacts of inter-generational trauma and suicide.

Official Selection at the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival and the American Indian Film Festival.

Gather (2020) 1hr 14 min.

Gather follows the stories of natives on the frontlines of a growing movement to reconnect with spiritual and cultural identities that were devastated by genocide.

An indigenous chef embarks on a ambitious project to reclaim ancient food ways on the Apache reservation; in South Dakota a gifted Lakota high school student, raised on a buffalo ranch, is proving her tribes native wisdom through her passion for science; and a group of young men of the Yurok tribe in Northern California are struggling to keep their culture alive and rehabilitate the habitat of their sacred salmon.

All these stories combine to show how the reclaiming and recovery of ancient food ways is a way forward for native Americans to bring back health and vitality to their people.

Celebrating Veterans Day at UTHSC!
Monday, November 11, 2024, 9:30 am - 10:30 am CST in the Madison Lobby Concourse level

To commemorate Veterans Day, the Office of Access and Compliance will be giving out Coffee and Donuts to honor our Veterans on Monday, November 11th, 2024, from 9:30 am - 10:30 am CST in the Madison Lobby Concourse level

Register Here!

 

Native American Heritage Month

Native American History Month is nationally celebrated in November. To commemorate this month, the Office of Access and Compliance secured two documentaries for the UTHSC community to watch through Kanopy.

(Kanopy is an on-demand streaming video platform for public and academic libraries that offers films, TV shows, educational videos and documentaries.)

Films are accessible through https://www.kanopy.com/en/uthsc/ until August 2025.

For other ways to celebrate, check out our Engagement Matters Newsletter.

We Breathe Again: The Stories of Four Alaska Native People (2017) 56 min.

For millennia, Alaska Native peoples thrived in the seasonally harsh conditions of life in the far north. They depended upon strong social, cultural and spiritual practices passed from generation to generation.

In the last century, rapid and forced changes in the life ways of Alaska Native peoples created many complex, painful scars for Elders who experienced them, and for their children’s children. In a landscape as dramatic as its stories, WE BREATHE AGAIN intimately explores the lives of four Alaska Native people, each confronting the impacts of inter-generational trauma and suicide.

Official Selection at the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival and the American Indian Film Festival.

Gather (2020) 1hr 14 min.

Gather follows the stories of natives on the frontlines of a growing movement to reconnect with spiritual and cultural identities that were devastated by genocide.

An indigenous chef embarks on a ambitious project to reclaim ancient food ways on the Apache reservation; in South Dakota a gifted Lakota high school student, raised on a buffalo ranch, is proving her tribes native wisdom through her passion for science; and a group of young men of the Yurok tribe in Northern California are struggling to keep their culture alive and rehabilitate the habitat of their sacred salmon.

All these stories combine to show how the reclaiming and recovery of ancient food ways is a way forward for native Americans to bring back health and vitality to their people.

 

Stalking Awareness Month Webinar
January 18, 2023 | 12:00pm CT to 1:00pm CT

A public awareness training, presented by, Captain Joanne Morrow and Lieutenant Celia Tisby of UT Campus Police, created in part, by the Stalking, Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC) on identifying, addressing, reporting, and supporting persons who have experienced stalking.

 

Tabling Event
January 31, 2023 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm CT

Campus Police alongside the Office of Access and Compliance will be in the Madison Plaza Lobby with games, information, and resources for students, faculty, and staff!

 

NSAM Giveaway

Use the knowledge you've gained from the Stalking Awareness Month Webinar to complete the quiz linked below between Wednesday, January 18th, 2:00pm to Wednesday January, 25th, 2:00pm for a chance to win a UT Campus Police Department swag bag along with a $25 Chipotle gift card!

The winner will be notified January 26th!

 

Black History Month Essay Contest
Friday, February 10 | Due at 11:59pm CST 

Question: “What was your first experience with soul food, where did you go, what did you eat, and why was it memorable?” Submit your essay (500 words max) to oac-hsc@uthsc.edu for full consideration and winners will be announced on Wednesday, February 15. The contest has concluded.

 

Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories Panel
Thursday, March 30 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST | Zoom and Freeman Auditorium 

A panel of women from different professions, departments, and UTHSC campuses share their personal and professional stories of how they got to where they are today! Free lunches will be available first come, first served. 

 

Women’s History Month Book Club
Tuesday, March 28 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm CST | Zoom 

Early registrants will be included in a free book raffle. Winners will be announced on March 15.

Love books? Love history of women in medicine? Join us via Zoom for a discussion on Twice as Hard: The Stories of Black Women Who Fought to Become Physicians, from the Civil War to the Twenty-First Century by Jasmine Brown.

 

CDO In-Person Lunch Session
Friday, March 24 | 12 pm – 1 pm CST

Candor, Dialogue, and Observation Sessions (CDO Sessions) with UTHSC’s Chief Diversity Officer, Dr. Michael Alston. Participants in these unstructured conversations will have an opportunity to discuss and ask questions regarding inclusion, equity, and diversity that they may be uncomfortable asking in other spaces.

 

Women’s History Month Trivia
Tuesday, March 21 | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm CST | Zoom 

Calling all trivia fans! Join us via Zoom to test your knowledge about women’s history- especially women in medicine! Prizes for the top three winners! 

 

International Women’s Day Tabling Event
Wednesday, March 8 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST | Madison Plaza

Celebrate International Women’s Day with us! Remember to wear purple, grab a selfie stick, and help us spread the message on social media. Snacks and prizes are available. #EmbraceEquality 

 

CDO Morning Zoom Session
Friday, March 3 | 7:00 am – 8:00 am CST | Zoom 

Candor, Dialogue, and Observation Sessions (CDO Sessions) with UTHSC’s Chief Diversity Officer, Dr. Michael Alston. Participants in these unstructured conversations will have an opportunity to discuss and ask questions regarding inclusion, equity, and diversity that they may be uncomfortable asking in other spaces.

CDO Lunch Session (Rescheduled for Wednesday April 26, 2023)
Wednesday, April 26 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST

Candor, Dialogue, and Observation Sessions (CDO Sessions) with UTHSC’s Chief Diversity Officer, Dr. Michael Alston. Participants in these unstructured conversations will have an opportunity to discuss and ask questions regarding inclusion, equity, and diversity that they may be uncomfortable asking in other spaces

 

Denim Day
Wednesday, April 26 | 11:30 am CST | Madison Plaza Lobby 

Denim Day is a campaign in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The campaign began after a ruling by the Italian Supreme Court where a rape conviction was overturned because the justices felt that since the victim was wearing tight jeans, she must have helped the person who raped her remove her jeans, thereby implying consent. The following day, the women in the Italian Parliament came to work wearing jeans in solidarity with the victim. Peace Over Violence developed the Denim Day campaign in response to this case and the activism surrounding it.

Can’t make it to the group picture? Send us your Denim Day picture at oac-hsc@uthsc.edu 

 

S.A. Q and A
Monday, April 24 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST | Freeman Auditorium and Zoom 

Join us for a panel discussion with experts in the field of Sexual Assault 

Topics include reporting on and off campus, community resources, campus resources and policies, advocacy and prevention, and much more. 

 

CDO Morning Zoom Session
Friday, April 14 | 7:00 am – 8:00 am CST | Zoom 

Candor, Dialogue, and Observation Sessions (CDO Sessions) with UTHSC’s Chief Diversity Officer, Dr. Michael Alston. Participants in these unstructured conversations will have an opportunity to discuss and ask questions regarding inclusion, equity, and diversity that they may be uncomfortable asking in other spaces.

 

Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention: What You Need to Know, to Know What to Do
Thursday, April 13 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST | Freeman Auditorium and Zoom 

Want to know more about violence and sexual assault prevention? Do you want to have a clearer understanding of how ACES, trauma, bystander intervention, and consent are intertwined in both violence and sexual assault and their prevention of them?

Join us for a special presentation from Shelby County Crime Victims and Rape Crisis Center along with SASSI and OAC as we learn more about Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention. 

 

Meet and Greet with the Title IX Team
Tuesday, April 11 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm CST | Mooney Library and Zoom 

• Meet UTHSC’s Title IX Coordinator, Deputy Title IX Coordinators, and the Title IX Investigation Team
• Learn about UTHSC’s Title IX Policy
• Understand the investigation process and possible outcomes
• Ask us questions about Title IX and our roles 

Light refreshments will be served.

 

Day of Action
Tuesday, April 4 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm CST | Madison Plaza 

Stop by our table, grab a teal ribbon, sign our virtual pledge wall, and learn about resources available to you on and off campus. 

Access and make a pledge on the SAAM 2023 virtual pledge wall

 

Kosher Food Drive
May 10, 17, and 24 | 11am-1pm CST | Madison Plaza

Join us in celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month by helping those in need and giving back to our community. OAC will be hosting a food drive and those items will be donated to the Kosher Food Bank at the Jewish Community Center. If you donate more than 5 items, you will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a Wissotzky Tea Chest box. 

 

Bubble Tea Social
May 4 | 12pm CST | Health Science Park

Join Asian American Students of Health Science (AASHS) and OAC for a relaxing picnic in celebration of Asian Pacific Heritage Month! Come by and try bubble tea and Asian food and snacks. 

UTHSC SafeZone Training
June 20 | 10am-12pm CST | HR Training Room. 910 Madison Ave, Suite 755

UTHSC SASSI office, OAC office, and UNITE student group are excited to offer UTHSC SafeZone training! UTHSC Safe Zone is a training opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to learn about LGBTQ+ identities, and examine prejudice, assumptions, and privilege within the scope of Health care and Health education. 
Lunch will be provided as well as "UTHSC SafeZone Certificates" upon completion of the training. 

 

"PRIDE in Affirming Care": Faculty and Community Provider Panel at UTHSC
June 14 | 12:00pm-1:00pm CST | Hamilton Eye Freeman Auditorium, 930 Madison, 3rd floor

JOIN OAC and Subject-Matter experts for a lunch panel to engage in a discussion on best practices for LGBTQ+ care in Health Education and Health care. We will focus on the local history of LGBTQ+ experiences in Health care: Past and Present, to highlight the importance of Affirming Care within Health care/Health Education.

 

"PRIDE with the OAC Team" TABLING EVENT
June 7 | 11:00am-1:00pm | Madison Plaza

Stop by our table, take a photo to celebrate the start of the Pride season, and learn about the LGBTQ+ resources and local businesses available to on and off campus. 

 

"Stonewall Forever" documentary and Reflection drawing
Stonewall Forever- A documentary about the Past, Present, and Future of Pride: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjRv7dJTync
All Month

Reflect on the most poignant statements or thoughts derived from the documentary, and how it has changed your perspective regarding inclusion, equity, and basic human rights.
Submit your response in an essay (no longer than 250 words" to oac-hsc@uthsc.edu for a chance to win a copy of the Book "The Remedy: Queer and Trans Voices on Health Care" by Zena Sherman. 

Got Civility? Lecture Series 

August 2, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 and 24 | 12:00-1:00 pm (CDT) | Hamilton Eye Freeman Auditorium, 930 Madison, 3rd floor and Zoom

August marks National Civility Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the importance of civil behavior. Earlier this year, the UT System announced new policy addressing civility and collegiality. The overall goal is to promote civility and civil discourse throughout UTHSC to increase intellectual diversity and promote climate facilitating the free and respectful exchange of ideas. OAC will sponsor four lectures below: 

Leading With Civility

Civility In Health care

Why Can't You Be Nice?: An Examination Of Why We Need More Civility at UTHSC

Civility in the Classroom

Cultural Sensitivity and Medical Interpretation: How to close the gap
September 27, 2023 | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Hybrid

Join OAC, as well as students and professionals who work directly with Clinica Esperanza for a lunch panel on how important medical interpretation is in health care, addressing the needs of non-English speaking patients, and provide a conversation with best practices for medical professionals. The goal is to have the panel help bridge the gap between providers and patients by using medical interpreters.

 

National Constitution and Citizenship Day
September 18, 2023 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm CST | Madison Plaza Lobby 

Intimate Partner Violence- a Medical Professional's Role
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm CST | Zoom

Find out how you can help domestic violence survivors as a medical professional. 

 

Bystander Intervention
Monday, October 23, 2023 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm CST | GEB A202

Learn verbal and behavioral de-escalation strategies from SASSI Counselors to non-violently intervene violence in all its forms.

 

Ada at Work: The Interactive Process to Accommodations
Thursday, October 19, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST | Freeman Auditorium

This is a hybrid style presentation hosted by Miriam Ghandi in the Office of Access and Compliance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the workplace. It will cover a range of topics within ADA like; defining disability, the ADA Interactive Process, accommodations that might be reasonable, and an overview on various key ADA terms.

 

Domestic Violence 101
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am CST | Zoom

Learn about Domestic Violence from the Shelby County Crime Victims and Rape Crisis Center. Understand the process of how survivors are screened, as well as next steps for safety planning.

 

Day of Unity - Resource Fair
Monday, October 2, 2023 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm CST | GEB Lobby

Attend the Domestic Violence Resource Fair and learn about on and off campus resources. Connect with local organizations and engage with your campus community. Refreshments available.

 

Book Club | Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents
February 24th, 2022 | 12:00 pm CDT to 1:00 pm CDT

Join the Diversity and Inclusion Book Club virtual discussion of Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson on February 24th at noon. Zoom link will be sent out via the inclusion listserv.

 

From Health Equality to Health Equity: Changing Perspectives on Understanding Black Health
February 17th | 12:00pm CDT
Recording is now available! 

This panel discussion will bring together various health professionals to speak on the recent shift from health equality towards health equity pertaining to how stakeholders understand the needs of African-American communities. Registration is closed. 

 

A Tour of Possibilities
February 10th | 11:30am CT (virtual)

"A Tour of Possibilities offers African American History Tours of Memphis, TN. Let us be your “conductor” and share with you a Memphis you can FEEL! The culture here is rich and it runs deep. We embrace the often uncomfortable and tragic parts of our history but we also celebrate the resilient and inspiring future of Memphis. Whether you are from around the world or around the corner, join us on an eye-opening journey that enlightens and entertains. The possibilities are endless!" (source).  Registration is closed. 

 

SAAM White Ribbon Campaign Photograph
Tuesday, April 19th 11:30am to 1:00pm CDT | Madison Plaza Lobby

Dr. Peter Buckley, Chancellor, and Dr. Michael Alston, Title IX Coordinator, encourage all UTHSC males on campus to join them in wearing a White Ribbon on Tuesday, April 19, for a group photograph.  
White Ribbon is the world’s largest movement of men and boys working to end violence against women and girls, promote gender equity, healthy relationships, and a new vision of masculinity. Since its inception in Toronto in 1991, White Ribbon Campaign initiatives have been organized in over 60 countries around the world. Wearing the white ribbons demonstrates a collective pledge to never commit, condone, or remain silent about all forms of gender-based violence. Source

 

SAAM Teal Ribbon Campaign
Wednesday, April 13th 11:30am to 1:00pm CDT | Madison Plaza Lobby

Campus members of UTHSC will have an opportunity to receive a free teal ribbon. Teal ribbons are worn by many to raise awareness in support of sexual assault awareness and victims. Ribbons will be given away in the Madison Plaza Lobby at the above time and date.

 

UTHSC Sexual Assault Awareness Month Pledge
Monday, April 4th - Saturday, April 30th | Online Submission

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). UTHSC’s observance serves to bring awareness around these issues through consciousness-raising and educational programming, as well as to provide support to those who may have experienced sexual assault. Join us in kicking off the month with our social media Sexual Assault Awareness Pledge by submitting an online submission.  

 

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month | The Tool Kit for Spreading Eracism Like a Virus
Wednesday, May 18th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm CDT | Freeman Auditorium

FEATURING DR. KENNETH M. SAKAUYE
Dr. Sakauye is an Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis.  He is an award winning nationally recognized physician of color.  He chaired the APA’s Council on Aging, that Council’s Task Force and Committee on Minority Elderly, as well as serving on the APA Council for Minority Health and Health Disparities.  He served on research review groups for the National Institute of Health, the National Institute of Mental Health, the Administration on Aging, and the Alzheimer Association.  Most recently he published The Tool Kit for Spreading Eracism (End Racism) Like a Virus, meant as a primer on three skills to help empower one to talk with someone who doesn’t think like you.  The basics of developing trust, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness (the underpinning of dialectical Behavior Therapy) are described like a how-to book.  One can overcome impotent rage and feel in control of our emotions and actions when dealing with the trauma or microtraumas of racism.

Copies of The Tool Kit for Spreading Eracism (End Racism) Like a Virus will be sold at the event for $10.

Come with questions! A Q&A will be portion will be held.

 

 

Pride Month
Saturday, June 4th 12pm to 5pm

The Office of Access and Compliance is proud to sponsor UTHSC Unite in the Memphis Pride Fest Parade on Saturday, June 4th!

 

Constitution & Citizenship Day
September 17, 2022

Free pocket constitution books in the Madison Plaza on Friday, September 16th from 11am to 1pm CT. 

 

National Disability Employment Awareness Month | Open Forum Discussion on Accessibility and Inclusion at UTHSC
October 19th, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm CT | Freeman Auditorium

Please join the Office of Access and Compliance for a hybrid open forum discussion on accessibility and inclusion at UTHSC. The goal of this open forum is to get feedback from the campus community on accessibility issues they witness or experience here at UTHSC. These can range from physical space limitations to curriculum needs to web accessibility. This event is hybrid - attendees should register and submit questions. 

 

DVAM | Purple Ribbon Thursdays
October 13th, 20th, and 27th from 11:00am to 1:00pm CT | Madison Plaza Lobby

Help us bring awareness to domestic violence each Thursday in October by picking up a Purple Ribbon in the Madison Plaza Lobby.

 

Domestic Violence Awareness Month | Take a Stand Reception
October 6th, 2022 10:00am to 11:00am CT | Mooney Library

Hear information on domestic violence awareness from on and off campus resources like: Captain Joanne Morrow (Campus Police); Miki Sisco-Sankrityayan (OAC); and Sandy Bromley (Crime Victims and Rape Crisis Center) to speak on Domestic Violence Awareness from law enforcement, legal, and wellness perspectives!

UTHSC Impact Awards
December 6th, 2022 | 12pm CT

The Office of Access and Compliance hosted the UTHSC Impact Awards on December 6th, 2022. Awards announced were the Lichterman Award, the Chancellor's Exempt Staff Award, the Student Social Justice and Diversity Health care Leadership Award, and the Chancellor's Faculty Award (formerly Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Faculty Award). Please follow through the link to watch the UTHSC Impact Awards.

Virtual Block Party

February 18, 2021, 3pm

Keeping up with the national theme for the month, The Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity, we will offer door prizes, play games centered around Black culture, test our knowledge of local Black history, have fun and get to select winners for the lip sync/air guitar battle! Registration is closed.

 

Dr. Duane Loynes Sr.
February 3, 2021, 12pm

"Nothing New Under the Sun: A Tale of Two Pandemics" by Dr. Duane Loynes Sr.
Assistant Professor of Urban Studies and Africana Studies
Rhodes College

 

Mini Language Workshop
March 10, 2021, 12pm to 1pm

Join the Office of Access and Compliance and the Young Professionals Group as we present an introductory language workshop featuring 3 languages (Arabic, American Sign Language, and French) with facilitators from across the state of Tennessee.  Registration is closed. 

 

Bystander Intervention Course
All of April 2021

The annual Bystander Intervention course is now available via Blackboard. For those who complete the course, HR128 credit will be granted. Please contact Dominique Crockett, dcrock12@uthsc.edu, for enrollment. 

 

Trauma-Informed Yoga
April 14th, 12pm to 1pm

The Office of Access and Compliance, in partnership with Block and Bolster, will be offering a Trauma-informed Yoga class.  Registration is closed. 

 

Pride Zoom Backgrounds
All Month

The Office of Access and Compliance (OAC) is offering two free Pride Zoom Backgrounds! To download, click on the following: UTHSC Pride Background 1 and UTHSC Pride Background 2.

 

Pride Flags and Notes on Color Theory with Amina Harper
June 10th, 12pm
Updated June 15th, 2021: The recording of the event is available now. 

The Office of Access and Compliance (OAC) will be hosting an informative conversation with Amina Harper! Amina is a watercolor and self-taught acrylics artist and will be discussing the Pride Flag and notes on color theory. Amina's website and Instagram  are available to give better insight to the discussion. 

 

Women's Equality Day
August 26th, 2021

The Office of Access and Compliance (OAC) has made a free zoom background to celebrate Women's Equality Day 2021! Use it on August 26th or use it all month long to commemorate the day. 

 

National Hispanic Heritage Month | Deciphering Dialects: When Words Vary Amongst Spanish Speaking Populations
September 22nd, 12:30 PM CDT
Updated October 1st, 2021: The recording of the event is available now. 

Join us as we have a panel of language experts to discuss their work and/or experiences navigating interpreting (medical), research regarding Spanish cultures and dialects, and more! Registration is closed. 

 

Constitution Day
September 17th, 12:00 PM CDT to 1:00 PM CDT

The Office of Access and Compliance will be handing out a limited number of pocket-sized U.S. Constitution booklets on September 17th, from noon until 1:00 p.m. in the Madison Plaza lobby!

 

National Disability Employment Awareness Month | Hearts of Glass
Screening: October 18th to the 22nd
Virtual Panel Discussion: October 28th, 12:00 PM CDT to 1:00 PM CDT

National Disability Employment Awareness Month | Hearts of Glass The Office of Access and Compliance in collaboration with Student Affairs and Community Engagement held a virtual panel discussion on October 28th at noon that was moderated by UTHSC's own Dr. Stephanie Lancaster, and featuring the director of the film, Jennifer Tennican, and two Vertical Harvest Employees, Samantha LaBounta and Nathan Watson. The panel discussion can be viewed here. 

 

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month | Tabling Event in the Madison Plaza
October 12th and October 26th | 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

Collecting donations for YWCA Greater Memphis for items on their wish list. Receive a free mask and entry for free t-shirt with donation.

Purple Selfies
All Month Long

Send in a selfie wearing PURPLE for NDVAM and win a free t-shirt. Send selfies to oac-hsc@uthsc.edu with your name and classification (student, staff, faculty, or trainee). One winner will be chosen per classification.

 

Veterans Day
November 11th, 2021 | 11AM CDT

Join the Office of Access and Compliance in commemorating Veterans Day with a 2-minute moment of silence at 11am CDT. Location will be announced in an email on November 9th, 2021. 

 

The UTHSC Impact Awards
December 10th, 2021 | 12pm CDT

The Office of Access and Compliance will host the first UTHSC Impact Awards virtually on Friday, December 10th at 12pm CDT. Awards to be announced will be the Lichterman Award, the Chancellor's Exempt Staff Award, the Student Social Justice and Diversity Health care Leadership Award, and the new Chancellor's Faculty Award (formerly Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Faculty Award).

Book Club | Sitting Pretty
December 9th, 2021 | 12:00 PM CDT to 1:00 PM CDT

Join the Diversity and Inclusion Book Club virtual discussion of Sitting Pretty by Rebekkah Taussig on December 9th at noon. Zoom link will be sent out via the inclusion listserv.