Aiken Technical College participates in several activities to increase awareness, discussion, and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion topics and efforts. Activities include:
Duke Law Scholarship Repository
Unspoken: America’s Native American Boarding Schools:
Join us for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Lunch & Learn Reading Group on Thursday, May 27 for an interactive session to discuss DEI topics from the below articles:
Privileged by Kyle Korver
Join the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee on Friday, September 17 from noon to 1 p.m. for a Lunch & Learn session featuring an interactive discussion on the following:
“Michael’s Story: I get into so much trouble just by walking” Article
Aiken Technical College’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee invite you to participate in a DEI Lunch & Learn session on Friday, October 29 from noon to 1 p.m.
The group will discuss the below videos and readings in observance of Native American History Month, which is observed annually in November. Participants are encouraged to view the videos and readings prior to the Lunch & Learn session.
What Indigenous Peoples’ Day Means to Native Americans: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dd5738c0-e126-4d0b-a999-f5863e097fd7/episodes/ed4a45f6-a209-4009-995f-2c3905bb2893/story-of-the-day-npr-what-indigenous-peoples'-day-means-to-native-americans
Translating Yonnondio by Precedent and Evidence: The Mashpee Indian Case:
https://scholarship.law.duke.edu/dlj/vol39/iss4/1/ https://doi.org/10.2307/1372720
https://www.pbs.org/video/unspoken-americas-native-american-boarding-schools-oobt1r/
Wednesday, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm (past event)
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ATC Amphitheater
New York Times bestselling author Ron Rash will discuss his writing and read from his latest books (includes reception and book signing). Doors open at 6 p.m.
Space is limited. COVID guidelines will be observed. Pre-registration is required. This event is free and open to the public.
For additional information, email atcevents@atc.edu.
November 17 p.m., 2021
Wednesday, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teepees, Feathers Buffalo? Beyond the Myth of Indigenous Identity Presented by Dr. Brittany D. Hunt Indigenous Ed, LLC, Cohost of the The Red Justice Project, Author - Whoz Ya People
Open to campus and community - this is a virtual event. Click HERE to join the event online with video. OR dial in at +1-571-392-7650 | PIN: 568 796 1448
Event URL
https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/98a22f23c6904359959e599ba688b452
Dr. Hope Rivers is the first woman president of Piedmont Technical College. Join us Thursday, March 17 as she shares her unique experiences on her journal to educational leadership.
The event starts at 12:30 p.m. and will be held in the ATC amphitheater. The event is free and open to the public. Free lunch for the first 50 attendees.
Join us Thursday, April 1 at 11:30 a.m. for a live, virtual workshop titled “Diversity Fatigue: What It Is, Why It Matters, How to Overcome It.” The session will be led Wendy Walden, Associate Vice President for Executive Affairs, and Dr. Matteel Knowles, Vice President for Student Services, from Greenville Technical College.
To join the session, go to the following online link
https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/a1e1a6a8d1b644ccbbcfe0924e00d774
Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 18, 2022 from noon to 3 p.m.
Center for African American History, Art, and Culture
120 York Street NE
Aiken, SC 29801
The Center for African American History, Art, and Culture will host a Juneteenth Celebration featuring music, arts, crafts, dance, games, educational activities, a fashion show, food, and more.