CHAS Conference 2024 co-hosted by Bryn Mawr, Haverford, and Swarthmore Colleges

Event: CHAS Conference 2024 at Bryn Mawr, Haverford, and Swarthmore Colleges

  • Session 2 Workshops

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    Wellness, Expression, and Community Through Movement: fostering personal and community growth through dance. This workshop will guide attendees through discussion on how dance can serve as a vehicle for promoting groundedness through physical activity and cultural expression, as well as foster a sense of community. Group conversation will serve to illuminate what various pathways to…

  • Session 1 Workshops

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    Reclaiming Black Wellness Through exclusive portrayals of self-care and wellness, we, as people of color, are often taught to earn rest. Our workshop seeks to decenter systems based in white supremacy and capitalism that perpetuate the myth that Blackness and wellness cannot coincide. Black Diasporic communities have been keeping ourselves well for generations. Following this…

  • Welcome & Morning Keynote

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    Welcoming Remarks from Nikki Young and Wendy Ramond Keynote by Gabriel Angrand In the last few decades or so, spoken word has emerged as a poetry medium for all people. Open mic poetry venues are increasingly focused on expression before performance, which is different from the slam competition spaces that have also become popular over…

  • Breakfast and Registration

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    Join us for breakfast in Haverford’s Dining Center. Sign in if you missed Friday’s events.

  • Staff Networking

    Staff Networking

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    Connect with fellow higher education professionals within the CHAS Consortium over cupcakes at Swarthmore’s Black Cultural Center.

  • Poetry Reading

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    Enjoy a poetry reading from Sham-E-Ali Nayeem and Wes Matthews from 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm in the Lang Cinema at Swarthmore College.

  • Dinner

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    Dinner will be held in Upper Tarble in Clothier Hall starting at 7 pm. During dinner, Karima Bouchenafa will give an overview of the weekend ahead.

  • Opening Reception

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    We our kicking off our CHAS weekend with a reception with opening remarks from Sourav Guha, Tiffany Thompson, Brooke Vick, and Carolyn Livingston.

  • Registration

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  • Alexa Duffy (she/her)

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    Alexa plays a vital role in maintaining efficient operations. She is responsible for coordinating administrative tasks and ensuring seamless day-to-day functions. Alexa assists in scheduling and organizing meetings, handling correspondence, and managing office supplies. Her role also involves supporting departmental initiatives, facilitating communication between team members, and contributing to the overall organizational efficiency. She directly…