Join us for BIPOC Speaker Series: Navigating Institutions, AA & AANHPI Perspectives. This is an evening of shared stories, insights, and networking dedicated to empowering Arab Americans, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in institutional settings. Hosted by Asian Students In Action (ASIA), and Race and Ethnicity Programs (REP), this event opens with a Mocktail Social Hour. Elegant mocktails, delicious appetizers, and smooth jazz set a relaxed atmosphere for meaningful networking. Connect with the community, alums, faculty, and staff in a welcoming space to share experiences and build lasting connections.Following the social hour, the program continues with a special panel discussion. This is a unique opportunity to hear from distinguished speakers who will share their experiences, challenges, and advice on navigating and thriving in institutional spaces. Then, engage in an open Q&A to explore your own questions and insights as we close the evening with valuable perspectives on resilience, community, and professional growth.Dress Code: Semi-Formal/Dress to Impress

Performances of our mainstage musical!Hosted by: Wig and CandleAdditional Information can be found at: https://connquest.conncoll.edu/event/11045365 (https://connquest.conncoll.edu/event/11045365)

Performances of our mainstage musical!Hosted by: Wig and CandleAdditional Information can be found at: https://connquest.conncoll.edu/event/11045363 (https://connquest.conncoll.edu/event/11045363)

Performances of our mainstage musical!Hosted by: Wig and CandleAdditional Information can be found at: https://connquest.conncoll.edu/event/11045364 (https://connquest.conncoll.edu/event/11045364)

Faculty are invited to attend the upcoming Faculty@Work session featuring Andrea Wollensak, Professor of ArtCommunity-engaged design: exploring multimedia, data, and storytellingThursday, April 24Lunch will be served at 11:30 with the presentation beginning at 11:50.Hood Dining RoomIn this talk I will present my creative practice and design methods highlighting projects that translate environmental data into visual forms, collaborative works with poets, and research supported by a U.S. Fulbright Scholar grant in Estonia. The talk culminates with a reflection on a cross-cultural initiative with the Ukrainian community in Tallinn, showcasing how interdisciplinary design can foster connections between place, memory, and collective creativity.