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Recently, GGU hosted a speaker, Adam Foss, who enjoys a reputation as an important and critical voice on criminal justice reform. Since then, it has come to our attention that he has been accused of sexual violence and other harassing behaviors that have been hurtful and damaging to women.
Had we known about these accusations—none from within GGU—we would not have selected him as a speaker.
We can’t undo that. But we can state unequivocally that behavior of this nature is anathema to our values, and that people who engage in it are not welcome at GGU. The #MeToo movement continues to expose the distressingly widespread nature of sexual harassment, violence, and abuse, and the time for indifference and silence has long passed.
An investigation has begun into the allegations. Meanwhile, we cannot reinforce a system where women, men, and others with stories of abuse and predatory behavior remain silent because they are afraid to come forward. No one should be subject to an imbalance where their voices are judged less important than those who hold power.
This news is deeply disappointing to those who helped organize this event and those who participated in it. Going forward, we will work to ensure that guests to GGU clearly understand and acknowledge our values in advance, and that we strive to maintain an inclusive and safe environment for our community.
Today marks the 21st Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual observance that honors the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost to anti-transgender violence, an epidemic that disproportionately affects transgender people-of-color.
This year, the Human Rights Campaign has reported at least 37 violent deaths of transgender and gender nonconforming people, the deadliest year on record. However, many other incidents may be unreported or misreported.
Let's take a moment of silence for those lives lost.
Learn more about the history of TDOR: ow.ly/4DeI50CqNjJ
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Meet Amy Kweskin, GGU instructor in the School of Undergraduate Studies.
What is your educational and professional background?
I have 2 BAs from Ithaca College in Cinema and Photography and English Literature, and I graduated from GGU in Arts Administration in 1997. Now I’m a doctoral student at GGU in Business Administration. My professional background is fashion marketing and management as well as the management of arts organizations. I consult in strategic planning for orchestras, gallery spaces, festivals, theater and dance companies.
What do you like about teaching at GGU?
I love teaching at GGU. Students bring real life experience from a variety of career paths and they benefit from classroom learning that’s practical, applicable, and immediately implementable. It’s not theory we teach, but practice. Our students have complex lives with families, school, and work. It’s different from any other school at which I've taught. Our students are mature and they’re committed to earning their degree. They challenge me in really good ways. They don’t just take my word, they really process it and dive into topics. They’re always willing to go above and beyond the requirements.
What is it like teaching teaching online?
GGU was ahead of the curve in terms of transitioning to online classes. Still, it was a huge transition. It's very important that we develop rapport, so I allow time to check in. We spend time talking about where students are physically or anything they want to share so that we build community. I make weekly Zoom classes highly engaging with breakout rooms and activities that enable students to collaborate together on-screen. I strive to engage all learning modalities. I'm very available so they can call, text, or email me. I make myself available to listen. That's important.
There is still time to register for today's show...Stories are universal and core to who we are as humans. So why are they so rarely used in the business world? In this upcoming GGU Presents, Marc Singer talks with management consultant and GGU Adjunct Professor Larry Ebert about why storytelling is an incredibly powerful, but underused, form of communication for leaders in business and how we can mine our internal stories to clarify values and move and shape teams and the world.
That's this Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Register for free here: ow.ly/YwQs50Cli79
Is vegan butter "butter?" The California Department of Food and Agriculture says no. But Miyoko’s Creamery, an all-vegan creamery, recently sued the state over that and other product-labeling issues—and won. It's one of many challenges the Sonoma food company has faced. This week, join founder Miyoko Schinner and GGU Visiting Associate Professor of Law Lucas Williams in a discussion of her company’s beginnings, challenges, and victories along the way. Her recent win against the state is a victory not only for her product label, but also animal rights, plant-based products, and women- and minority-owned businesses.
That's Thursday at noon on GGU Presents.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/spread-the-love-and-the-vegan-butter-tickets-127239654231
