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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN DELTA KAPPA GAMMA, ILLINOIS
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Virtual Teachers’ Lounge, 7:30 ET-8:30 ET Discussion Topic: Systemic Meanness and Cultural Shifts We hope you will join the Virtual Teachers’ Lounge on May 1, 2024, to continue the discussion on systemic meanness and cultural shifts and of course, anything else that it was on your mind. Participate with founders Karen Gross, Pat Neal, Sakina McGruder, and Ed Wang. Karen, Pat, and Sakina are DKG DCSO members. Please register here: link: https://forms.gle/kgFxbPcXMv7cKZm49 You will receive the ZOOM link the day before. Here is the link to Karen Gross’s most recent article: Educational pivoting is needed: meanness is just one example. https://karengrossedu.medium.com/educational-pivoting-is-needed-meanness-is-but-one-example-53d1c1ee227d Systemic Meanness When discussing systemic meanness, it's important to ask questions that help identify its root causes, manifestations, and potential solutions. Here are some questions to consider (from AI): 1. What are the specific examples or instances of systemic meanness that are being observed or experienced? 2. Who are the individuals or groups affected by this systemic meanness? 3. What are the underlying factors contributing to this systemic meanness? (e.g., societal norms, institutional policies, cultural attitudes) 4. How does systemic meanness intersect with other forms of oppression or discrimination, such as racism, sexism, or ableism? 5. What are the historical contexts or legacies that have shaped the current manifestations of systemic meanness? 6. How does systemic meanness impact different communities differently? Are there certain groups that are disproportionately affected? 7. What are the consequences of allowing systemic meanness to persist within society? 8. What steps have been taken, if any, to address systemic meanness in the past? Have these efforts been effective? 9. What role do individuals, communities, institutions, and governments play in perpetuating or combatting systemic meanness? 10.What strategies or interventions could be implemented to dismantle systemic meanness and promote kindness, compassion, and empathy instead?
Please forward this invitation to other classroom teachers and interested educators. Program: Contact Pat Neal at [email protected]. Registration: Contact Carol Linscott at [email protected] or [email protected]. Visit the Virtual Teachers’ Lounge website: vtl4today.com for additional information.
Friday, May 3, 2024, Writers Group, 3 p.m. central time. All are welcome. Come join us. Debra Bennighof is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: DKG WRITING GROUP Time: May 3, 2024, 01:00 PM Arizona Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81907036937?pwd=a3FnK2l6Y0pRWk5oWnF1bHhFTXBMZz09 Meeting ID: 819 0703 6937 Passcode: 117308 • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 7 p.m. central. DKG ILSO BOOK CLUB led by Bonnie Lawhorn, Literacy Chair on Dr. Temple Grandin’s Book, Different Not Less. Bev Johns is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Bev Johns' Zoom Meeting for DKG ILSO Book Discussion on Different Not Less, by Dr. Temple Grandin Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81792650736?pwd=RkVSUFlZY2NsZjh5ZjlKMUtqKzRudz09 Meeting ID: 817 9265 0736 Passcode: 263546 • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 11 a.m. central. Lunch with Linda. Topic: Lunch with Linda Time: May 11, 2024 11:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Every month on the Second Sat, 12 occurrence(s) May 11, 2024 11:00 AM Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83531640395?pwd=K29wbFZXVFI2aGRSUFJrY1FJZDBXUT09 Meeting ID: 835 3164 0395 Passcode: 009387 • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Monday, May 13, 2024, 7 p.m. Central time. "Russian Forest": A Masterpiece by Leon Gaspard at the Rockford Art Museum, Illinois Presented by Dr. Elena Ivanova, Michigan DKG Past President. Leon Gaspard (1883-1964) is remembered today mostly as a painter of the American Southwest. However, before he settled in Taos, New Mexico, this Russia-born artist lived in Chicago. One of his masterpieces, a large canvas titled "Russian Forest" (1921), is in the collection of the Rockford Art Museum. In her presentation, Dr. Elena Ivanova will share the story of how the Rockford Art Guild acquired this remarkable painting as well as the events of Gaspard's life that led to his emigration to the United States. You can see the painting "Russian Forest": and a brief description on Elena’s FB page: Leon Schulman Gaspard: The Real Story Bev Johns is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Bev Johns' Zoom Meeting For Elena Ivanova Time: May 13, 2024 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87979741597?pwd=MFROaVB5OUZlb1g4amRLNUpFQ2RVQT09 Meeting ID: 879 7974 1597 Passcode: 011867 • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 4 p.m. central. Membership Matters with Pat Rinkenberger. Bev Johns is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Bev Johns' Zoom Meeting for Membership Matters Time: May 14, 2024 04:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83306820931?pwd=OVFXZ1phYUliSGxXUFBWTGV2b2dIdz09 Meeting ID: 833 0682 0931 Passcode: 963393 • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Tuesday,May 14, 2024, 6 p.m. central--Join Tech Expert Jean Tulin for a workshop on organizing your Google Docs. Bev Johns is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Bev Johns' Zoom Meeting for organizing Your Google Docs with Jean Tulin Time: May 14, 2024 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81878204095?pwd=Wll5OHo2TTN2M2owMFQ2blhadFhqZz09 Meeting ID: 818 7820 4095 Passcode: 052978 • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Wednesday, MAY 15, 2024, 7 p.m. Central.—THE ILLINOIS COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN CELEBRATES ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY WITH 75 positive behavioral Interventions by Bev Johns. For the zoom link contact Dr. Paula Crowley at: [email protected] Thursday, May 16, 2024, 7 p.m. Central. Alpha Chi invites you to a session by Jamonica Marion who is with the Chicago Public Schools on the topic of Elementary Education. Bev Johns is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Bev Johns' Zoom Meeting for Alpha Chi with Jamonica Marion Time: May 16, 2024 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82275614271?pwd=cnNKZmluWkRPQjd4WGd5Qk0xZFhWZz09 Meeting ID: 822 7561 4271 Passcode: 814179 • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Monday,June 17, 2024, 6:30 pm. Kappa meeting. All about Guatemala with Maria Fresse-Giffels. Bev Johns is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Bev Johns' Zoom Meeting for Kappa meeting Time: Jun 17, 2024 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88935504829?pwd=YktmNlV0aVZYenJpY1pzVjJOUjArZz09 Meeting ID: 889 3550 4829 Passcode: 979086 • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)