Speakers
Each semester, the Diversity Committee invites a number of distinguished speakers to present on an area within the broad range of diversity topics. Talks have ranged from hour-long brown bags to longer colloquia or symposia. Speakers are broadly represented and have included members of student associations; University of Maine professors, staff, and alumni; members of local community organizations; and speakers from other universities and academic institutions.
Previous Stanley Sue Distinguished Lecture Series Speakers
Samuel R. Sommers, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at Tufts University, Stanley Sue Distinguished Diversity Lecture, “Examining Racial Diversity: Situational and Motivational Considerations in Intergroup Interactions”
David Shen-Miller, Ph.D., Chair of the Counseling Department at Bastyr University, Stanley Sue Distinguished Diversity Lecture, “Possible Masculinities: Enhancing Men’s Health Through Intersections of Identity and Community”
Nhi-Ha Trihn, M.D., MPH, Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, Stanley Sue Distinguished Diversity Lecture, “Moving Beyond Cultural Competence: Cultural Complexities in Clinical Research, Education, and Practice”
Jessica J. Good, Ph.D., Davidson College, Stanley Sue Distinguished Diversity Lecture Series: “Family Diversity: Emphasize Similarity or Embrace Differences?”
Sukanya Ray, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Suffolk University, Stanley Sue Distinguished Diversity Lecture Series: “Our Journey Towards Multicultural Competence: Understanding Changes, Challenges and Success Strategies.”
Hideko Abe, PhD., of Colby College, “Language, Gender, and Sexuality in Japan”
1st Stanley Sue: Stephen Gilson, Ph.D., Center for Community Inclusion & Disability Studies, School of Social Work, University of Maine, “Now Guess Who’s Coming to the Diversity Dinner: Disability and Beyond Bodies and Backgrounds”
Recent Diversity Committee Training Speakers
Barbara Kates (Maine-Wabanaki REACH), “Truth, Healing, and Change in Dawnland: Understanding the Relationships Between Native and Non-Native People in Maine”
Robert Jackson (Staff Associate for Diversity and Inclusion, Office of Multicultural Student Life and LGBTQ+ Services), “Safe Zone Training”
Hannah Ruhlin, (Northern Maine HIV, STD, & Hepatitis C Community Outreach Coordinator, Health Equity Alliance), “LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency”
Yvon Labbe (Director, Franco-American Centre, University of Maine), “Franco-Americans”
Sarah Henry (Assistant Director, Disability Support Services, University of Maine), “Disability Services”
Sandra G. Coffman, Ph.D. “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy’s Mindfulness Concepts Reflect Both Buddhist Traditions and Native American Medicine”
Maureen Army and Esther Ireland (Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired), “What To Do When You Meet A Blind Person”
Elena Smith (Student Aid, LGBT Services, University of Maine), “A Transgendered Perspective: Discussing Issues To Be Mindful and Aware of When Providing Services to Transgendered Individuals”