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Connections in Color

Event Details

February 15—May 3, 2018, Thursdays 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
This event does NOT occur on:
March 15

Wilder Hall

UMass Amherst Campus

Free admission
Contact:
Michelle Youngblood/Courtney Tucker
cmass@stuaf.umass.edu
413-545-2517

Participate in Connections in Color to find your UMass voice. This group engages in conversation regarding academic and social pressures of being a student of color at UMass. Topics vary from mental health and wellness, improving self-esteem and confidence, building and improving relationships and so much more.

Confidentiality is highly observed.

This is a joint program of CMASS and the Center for Counseling and Psychological Health.

Proposed topics:
Activism:  Having a Voice and Being Heard
Connecting With and Supporting Each Other
Ethno-stress
Racial Trauma
Thriving  on a Predominantly White Campus
Healing from Racism
Interracial Relationships
Solidarity Across Identities
Multiple Identities
Claiming A Biracial Identity

RSVP not needed. Walk-ins are welcome.
 

Event Category

Diversity
Student Activity