As part of the Inclusivity Speaker Series today at 11 a.m. in A. Lincoln Commons, Ben Glenn, the ChalkGuy, will give a livestream presentation and discussion of his story growing up with attention deficit and learning disabilities. Rather than letting this condition hold him back, he has chosen to inspire others through writing, speaking and artwork. If you are unable to attend this event in person, please join https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88397847857 virtually.

Tomorrow at 11 a.m. in A. Lincoln Commons, Ben Glenn, the ChalkGuy, will give a livestream presentation and discussion of his story growing up with attention deficit and learning disabilities. Rather than letting this condition hold him back, he has chosen to inspire others through writing, speaking and artwork. If you are unable to attend this event in person, please join https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88397847857 virtually.

Please join the campus community in welcoming Ben Glenn, the Chalkguy. Ben is our first speaker in the Inclusivity Speaker series for the 2021-2022 academic year on Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 11 a.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. Ben will inspire with stories and reflections of his struggles with Attention Deficit throughout his childhood and adult life.

The Inclusivity Speaker Series will be hosting a livestream of Ben Glenn, the Chalkguy, on Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 11 a.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. Ben struggled with attention deficit throughout his formative years. Rather than let it hold him back, he chose to be inspired by his condition. He uses it as a tool for writing, speaking and making videos focused on ADHD and personal development.

Save the date! Please join us to view a livestream of the first speaker in the Inclusivity Speaker Series on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 11 a.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. Since 1995, our speaker, Ben Glenn the Chalkguy, has been using humor to convey the positivity and unique qualities of individuals with learning disabilities and attention deficit. Ben’s personal story and art demonstrations combine into a powerful and entertaining program. He is also the author of “Simply Special: Learning to Love Your ADHD” and is the founder of the Chalkguy Lego Drive.

The second speaker in the Inclusivity Series, Dr. Stephen John Quaye, is facilitating sessions on intergroup dialogue today, Jan. 28, starting at noon in the Robert H. Stephens Room. The event will also be available via livestream. The sessions for faculty and staff include:

• Noon-1 p.m. – Keynote presentation
• 1-1:45 p.m. – Facilitated workshop

The event is co-sponsored by the Campus Climate Team’s Safety and Inclusivity Workgroup, Student Life and TRIO.

In this presentation, participants will learn different terminology (e.g., privilege, power, oppression, intersectionality). In the workshop following the presentation, participants will learn dialogic skills for enabling them to engage in healthier cross-racial dialogues.

Dr. Quaye is associate professor in the higher education and student affairs program at Ohio State University and an associate editor of the Journal of Diversity in Higher Education. Quaye focuses on understanding how students can engage difficult dialogues honestly and productively, as well as how storytelling is used as an educational tool to foster reflection and learning across differences. He also is interested in the strategies educators use to facilitate these dialogues and what they learn about themselves in the process.

The second speaker in the Inclusivity Series, Dr. Stephen John Quaye, will be facilitating sessions on intergroup dialogue on Jan. 28 in the Robert H. Stephens Room. The event will also be available via livestream. The sessions for faculty and staff include:

• Noon-1 p.m. – Keynote presentation
• 1-1:45 p.m. – Facilitated workshop

Registration for the event (whether attending in person or via livestream) is requested. It is co-sponsored by the Campus Climate Team’s Safety and Inclusivity Workgroup, Student Life and TRIO.

In this presentation, participants will learn different terminology (e.g., privilege, power, oppression, intersectionality). In the workshop following the presentation, participants will learn dialogic skills for enabling them to engage in healthier cross-racial dialogues.

Dr. Quaye is associate professor in the higher education and student affairs program at Ohio State University and an associate editor of the Journal of Diversity in Higher Education. Quaye focuses on understanding how students can engage difficult dialogues honestly and productively, as well as how storytelling is used as an educational tool to foster reflection and learning across differences. He also is interested in the strategies educators use to facilitate these dialogues and what they learn about themselves in the process.

The second speaker in the Inclusivity Series, Dr. Stephen John Quaye, will be facilitating sessions on intergroup dialogue Jan. 28 in the Robert H. Stephens Room. The event will also be available via livestream. The sessions for faculty and staff include:

• Noon-1 p.m. – Keynote presentation
• 1-1:45 p.m. – Facilitated workshop

Registration for the event (whether attending in person or via livestream) is requested. It is co-sponsored by the Campus Climate Team’s Safety and Inclusivity Workgroup, Student Life and TRIO.

In this presentation, participants will learn different terminology (e.g., privilege, power, oppression, intersectionality). In the workshop following the presentation, participants will learn dialogic skills for enabling them to engage in healthier cross-racial dialogues.

Dr. Quaye is associate professor in the higher education and student affairs program at Ohio State University and an associate editor of the Journal of Diversity in Higher Education. Quaye focuses on understanding how students can engage difficult dialogues honestly and productively, as well as how storytelling is used as an educational tool to foster reflection and learning across differences. He also is interested in the strategies educators use to facilitate these dialogues and what they learn about themselves in the process.

The second speaker in the Inclusivity Series, Dr. Stephen John Quaye, will be facilitating sessions on intergroup dialogue Jan. 28. The event will also be available via livestream. The sessions for faculty and staff include:

• Noon-1 p.m. – Keynote presentation
• 1-1:45 p.m. – Facilitated workshop

Registration for the event (whether attending in person or via livestream) is requested. It is co-sponsored by the Campus Climate Team’s Safety and Inclusivity Workgroup, Student Life and TRIO.

Dr. Quaye is associate professor in the higher education and student affairs program at Ohio State University and an associate editor of the Journal of Diversity in Higher Education. He is also past president of ACPA: College Student Educators International. Stephen focuses on understanding how students can engage difficult dialogues honestly and productively, as well as how storytelling is used as an educational tool to foster reflection and learning across differences. He also is interested in the strategies educators use to facilitate these dialogues and what they learn about themselves in the process. Most recently, his work explores student activism, as well as how black educators work to heal from racial battle fatigue. His work is published in different venues, including the Journal of College Student Development, The Review of Higher Education, Race Ethnicity and Education, and Teachers College Record. His Ph.D. is from Pennsylvania State University, his master’s degree is from Miami University and his bachelor’s degree is from James Madison University.

The second speaker in the Inclusivity Series, Dr. Stephen John Quaye, will be facilitating three sessions on intergroup dialogue Jan. 28. The sessions include:

• 11-11:50 a.m. – Student presentation and facilitated activities
• Noon-1 p.m. – Keynote presentation for faculty and staff
• 1-1:45 p.m. – Facilitated workshop with faculty and staff

The event will also be available via livestream. It is co-sponsored by the Campus Climate Team’s Safety and Inclusivity Workgroup, Student Life and TRIO.

Dr. Quaye is associate professor in the higher education and student affairs program at Ohio State University and an associate editor of the Journal of Diversity in Higher Education. He is also past president of ACPA: College Student Educators International. Stephen focuses on understanding how students can engage difficult dialogues honestly and productively, as well as how storytelling is used as an educational tool to foster reflection and learning across differences. He also is interested in the strategies educators use to facilitate these dialogues and what they learn about themselves in the process. Most recently, his work explores student activism, as well as how black educators work to heal from racial battle fatigue. His work is published in different venues, including the Journal of College Student Development, The Review of Higher Education, Race Ethnicity and Education, and Teachers College Record. His Ph.D. is from Pennsylvania State University, his master’s degree is from Miami University and his bachelor’s degree is from James Madison University.