Events of Thursday, January 21, 2021
Lux et Veritas Symposium Explores Race in America. Jackson College’s Lux et Veritas Symposium series continues with a discussion of “Race in America: What is Race?” at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21. This virtual event will be free and all are invited to participate. We hear a lot about race on the news today, but how is it defined and where do those definitions come from? Learn more from a panel of Jackson College faculty and join in a question and answer time at the end. Panelists include:· Introduction by Professor Anthony Cleveland, psychology;· Professor Michaela Holdridge, social sciences; “Race from an Anthropological Perspective”; Dr. Jennifer Pruette, biology; “Race from a Biogenetic Perspective”; Dr. Marianna Nunez, psychology; “Race from a Sociocultural Perspective”; Dr. Clevester Moten, business administration; wrap-up and introduction to future session. This virtual symposium is available via Zoom, https://zoom.us/j/91568485256. There will be time for questions and answers. Girl Scouts Help Young Girls Thrive During COVID-19 Pandemic Event. Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan (GSHOM) is pleased to announce an online expert-led panel discussion this Thursday, Jan. 21 at 6:30 p.m. titled “Helping Your Girl Thrive During COVID-19.” According to current research, girls have reported increased levels of anxiety and depression,…
