Join Jazlin Coley, service coordinator for Equity and Inclusion, for a four-part lunch ‘n learn series titled Let’s Re-Think How We DU Service. All sessions will be from 12-1 p.m. Click the links to register. Reach out to jazlin.coley@drake.edu for more information.

Diversity in Service – Feb. 18. Learn more about diversity and how it applies to your student organization. Definitions, types, and issues relevant to diversity will be explored in this intro session.

Addressing the Barriers to Service – Feb. 26. This session will provide you with an opportunity to reflect and discuss the barriers faced by students that prevent them from participating in your service experiences. We will explore the dynamics of language, privilege, and oppression and their impact on students and our communities to leave you with concrete tools on how to break down those barriers of service.

Organizing To Support An Inclusive Environment – March 10. This session will provide an overview of effective practices in developing and implementing strategies within service experiences that will assist you in aligning all of your efforts under a diversity commitment.

Cultivating Diverse Experiences – March 18. Need guidance on strategically planning and supporting service experiences that are accessible, safe, and engaging for all? This session will provide you best practices on co-creating experiences that will guide you through rethinking traditional service experiences so that you can offer a variety of volunteer opportunities.

— Jazlin Coley, College of Arts & Sciences