Social Justice Institute
February 21, 2017
The Social Justice Institute and Kappa Alpha Theta will host "Pasta for CASA: Empathy and Action for Youth Impacted by Foster Care," a dinner to raise money for court appointed special advocates. The dinner will be held Wednesday, March 1, from 7 to 8:45 p.m. in the Thwing Center…
February 21, 2017
The Social Justice Institute extended the deadline for 2017 faculty research grant proposals to Monday, March 27. Fellowships of up to $10,000 are available to faculty members to support research related to social justice in any discipline. More information is available at…
February 08, 2017
The Social Justice Institute and the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence will host a panel discussion titled “The Refugee Crisis in Syria” in honor of U.N. World Social Justice Day. The event will be held Monday, Feb. 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Crawford Hall, Room…
February 01, 2017
The Social Justice Institute will treat a group of students to dinner, admission to an exhibition at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, and seats to a panel discussion titled “Activism Then & Now” on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. at the Maltz Museum (2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood). The…
January 31, 2017
The Women of Color Series continues with a talk titled “Stereotypes, Identities, Roles and Allies” Wednesday, Feb. 8, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Tinkham Veale University Center, Suite 248. By drawing attention to the landmines and pitfalls of practicing intersectional feminism at CWRU, this session…
January 27, 2017
The Social Justice Teach-In is designed to inspire students and community members to be active and engaged citizens, to increase their understanding of social justice issues and to enhance their leadership skills in areas such as service, advocacy, and philanthropy. The event will be held…
January 23, 2017
The Social Justice Institute (SJI) recently announced the first cohort of SJI-Supported Student Groups. These campus organizations have demonstrated a commitment to social justice and will receive support from the institute, including logistical help, assistance securing speakers and planning…
January 23, 2017
The Social Justice Institute monthly Research Lunch Series continues Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Crawford Hall, Room A13 with presentations from the Social Justice Institute Fellows. Diana Bilimoria, the KeyBank Professor and chair of the Department of Organizational…
January 17, 2017
The Social Justice Institute is accepting applications from undergraduates, graduate students and faculty members for fellowships to fund research in the 2017-2018 academic year. Applicants are invited to submit proposals to carry out research or implement projects related to social justice in any…
January 13, 2017
The Social Justice Institute will host an information session for students interested in learning more about the new minor in social justice. The session will be held Friday, Jan. 27, from 12:45 to 2 p.m. in Mather House, Room 100. Students can join Social Justice Institute Founder and Director…