I would like to alert you to two events happening this week that might be of interest to you and that I hope you can join.
The first one is taking place tonight, Monday, February 28, at 6:00 pm.
You are invited to an evening Peace Vigil for the people of Ukraine, organized by Sister Cities. Statement from the organizer:
Tacoma Sister Cities is fortunate to have warm City to City relationships with the people of both Brovary, Ukraine and Vladivostok, Russia. We are deeply saddened by Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. We care for people in each country, for our friends in each country. And we stand in support of a people's right for self-determination. The mission of Sister Cities is to work for peace among all peoples, one nation, one person at a time.
The vigil will take place tonight Monday, February 28 at 6:00 pm, the Peace Plaza, by the Flag, Globe & peace Pole, Thea’s Park (405 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA). Dress warmly. Bring a light and a chair if you need to sit.
The second event is taking place tomorrow Tuesday, March 1, 6:00 pm. Film Screening: Coded Bias.
Come learn how bias in algorithms impacts us all. Learn about the journey of MIT Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini when she discovered that facial recognition software does not see dark-skinned faces accurately and her push for US Legislation against bias in algorithms. Join us for a screening of the film CODED BIAS on Tuesday, March 1, 6:00 pm in Rausch Auditorium, McIntyre 003. The film will be followed by remarks by two Puget Sound professors, America Chambers and Ariela Tubert, and a Q & A with the audience. This event is co-sponsored by The Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity, ASUPS and the Computer Science Department.
Please spread the word and come join us for these events.
Lorna
Lorna Hernandez Jarvis | Vice President for Institutional Equity and Diversity