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| Community Message from Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
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Dear Adelphi Community,
As war between Israel and Hamas enters a sixth week, I worry about how we can avoid fanning the flames of antisemitism and Islamophobia. The reality of deeply held perspectives on the issue—whether personal, political, religious, or ideological—must not shake our conviction to respect and care for one another and to condemn all forms of violence and terrorism in the world.
It is important that times like these don’t fray our connectedness or deter us from our values of inclusivity, diversity, respect, and care. In fact, at the heart of our work as a Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Campus Center is the goal to change society’s narrative by first doing so here—at Adelphi.
To guide us in gaining deeper knowledge and more genuine understanding, I have arranged for two remarkable keynote presentations for our community, which I share in detail below. I encourage all who can attend in person at our Garden City campus to participate in these timely
opportunities to grow, connect and learn more deeply.
For those feeling shaken, unsettled, and sad, please know that you are not alone. I recognize our community members' emotions and want to reassure you that we are strong together. Please reach out if you need support.
Coming up this week, I hope you can join in some International Education Week events
happening at Adelphi. Also, this month, take time to appreciate the heritage of Native Americans, perhaps by attending the Multicultural Center’s documentary screening of Gather this Wednesday, and to support our transgender friends and community members by attending our Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil on November 20.
Lastly, with Thanksgiving approaching, I want to express my gratitude for our community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni who are uniquely committed to being good to one another and positively influencing our world. Our University strives to be a model of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging—and I know we are.
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R. Sentwali Bakari, PhD
Vice President for Student Affairs and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
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| International Education Week: November 13–17
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Learning more deeply about the
challenges that Muslim and Jewish community members face.When international conflicts affect us personally, culturally and ideologically, Adelphi’s primary mission of education and values of inclusivity, diversity and respect call upon us to foster understanding and provide greater context for what is happening in our world. Since recent world events have spurred tension, divisiveness and harmful rhetoric at other college campuses, Adelphi is seeking to provide a platform for learning and for nurturing our environment of inclusivity and belonging.
Through two distinct discussions with experts in their respective fields, we will have the opportunity to learn about the challenges that Muslim and Jewish community members face. Common sensitivities and misunderstandings will be discussed with the goal of increasing awareness, understanding and care.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR BOTH EVENTS:
—a presentation and Q&A with Avinoam J. Patt, PhD.
November 29 at 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
University Center Rooms 113-114
A student leader conversation will be held at 6:00 p.m.
—a presentation and Q&A with Faiyaz Jaffer, PhD.
December 6 at 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
University Center Rooms 113-114
A student leader conversation will be held at 6:00 p.m.
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A Multicultural Center
Screening
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On November 14, the Multicultural Center invites our Adelphi community to a screening of the 2020 documentary Gather, which chronicles the efforts of indigenous people working to preserve and reclaim their spiritual, political and cultural identities through food sovereignty.
Gather follows Nephi Craig, a chef from the White Mountain Apache Nation in Arizona, opening an indigenous café as a nutritional recovery clinic; Elsie Dubray, a scientist from the Cheyenne River Sioux Nation in South Dakota, conducting landmark studies on bison; and the Ancestral Guard, a group of environmental activists from the Yurok Nation in Northern California, trying to save the Klamath river.
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In Honor of Veterans
Our unwavering commitment to veterans continues to shine. This fall, we reopened our Veterans Lounge in its new location in the College of Professional and Continuing Studies’ central office in Levermore Hall. It features computers, an area for studying or relaxing, and serves as a hub of resources for veteran students, including a dedicated liaison and academic adviser.READ PRESIDENT RIORDAN'S VETERANS DAY MESSAGE >
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A Sixth Consecutive HEED Award for
Adelphi
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| I think the HEED Award demonstrates how we are responsive to our community’s needs. We’re committed to creating that sense of belonging and really actualizing that.” —Chotsani Williams West, MA ’07, assistant vice president of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
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DEIB Events in November and December
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Resources for Support and Connection
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Open Office Hours
Meet with Vice President Bakari on Wednesdays between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Contact Cathy Harrison for an appointment.
Meet with Assistant Vice President Chotsani Williams West, MA ’07 on Wednesdays between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Contact Charlene Mayers for an appointment.
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Share Your Thoughts
Send an email to the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.
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Locations: Garden City • Hauppauge • New York City • New York's Hudson Valley • Online
adelphi.edu • 800.ADELPHI
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Financial and other information about Adelphi University's programs and activities can
be obtained by contacting the New York State Attorney General Charities Bureau, 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005, be found on the New York Attorney General’s website at www.charitiesnys.com or by contacting the Charities Bureau at (212) 416-8401.
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