Cultural Foundations of Education Council at SU

Important meeting coming up next week!
Please share with other CFErs.
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The CFE Council, in collaboration with faculty, has scheduled a Town Hall meeting for Thursday, March 3, 2016, in the Tom Green Room (HH 364) from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
WE WILL ENGAGE IN DIALOGUE AROUND THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:
1. The student experience
2. Classroom climate
3. Departmental concerns
4. Future steps
WHY SHOULD YOU BE THERE?
The Town Hall serves as a platform to engage in honest and open dialogue about how we can foster an environment conducive to the growth and success of all students within CFE. Look out for more information as we get closer to the date.

Please join the Indigenous students at Syracuse to celebrate Indigenous Survival Day this coming Monday (Oct.12th). There is a rally on the quad from 11-1:30 and a social dance 7-10 pm. Flyer attached!

Also, if you have classes on Monday please consider sharing this information with your students about the importance of reclaiming Columbus Day as Indigenous Survival Day. Below are some media sources that might be useful to generate awareness:

http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2015/10/08/celebrating-columbus-i-myths-behind-man-161990

http://usuncut.com/black-lives-matter/these-8-cities-just-abolished-columbus-day/

These 8 Cities Just Abolished Columbus Day
Three more cities adopted Indigenous Peoples' Day in just the past 48 hours.
Read more...



http://www.upworthy.com/what-is-indigenous-peoples-day-and-why-should-it-replace-columbus-day?c=ufb1

What is Indigenous Peoples' Day and why should it replace Columbus Day?
For all they've endured, Native Americans should be celebrated.
Read more...

Celebrating Columbus I: The Myths Behind the Man

Syracuse University News » » New York Times’ Blow, Douthat Will Discuss Social Inequality at... New York Times columnists and friends Charles Blow and Ross Douthat will participate in a facilitated conversation on the topic of social inequality with Syracuse University alumnus and current law student Jesse Feitel ’13 on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel as part of the Universi…

Event coming up:

(IN)JUSTICE FOR ALL: The mother of Trayvon Martin and the mother of Michael Brown join members from CNN and the legal team from the Trayvon Martin case at Syracuse University on October 28th at 7pm. Tickets are free and available at Schine Box Office on October 14th for students.

CFE Council brainstorming...