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HarvardWIT+ April Event: Conquer Impostor Syndrome to Advance Your Career Resources

Thank you to all who were able to join us for the HarvardWIT+ April Event: Conquer Impostor Syndrome to Advance Your Career. If you were unable to attend, you are welcome to review the slides here. The speaker, Kim Meninger is a  certified executive and leadership development coach aiming to  empower individuals and organizations to reach their full leadership potential. She offers a variety of...

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Autism Acceptance Month Resources

Last Saturday, April 2nd was World Autism Day, making April is Autism Acceptance Month. This time each year, we promote autism awareness to assure that all affected by autism are able to achieve the highest quality of life possible. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects approximately 1 in 44 children in the USA according to the CDC in 2021. Despite its prevalence, still so much is unknown about Autism, which is why raising awareness and funds for research is crucial.  

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International Transgender Day of Visibility

On March 31st we celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV). Each year, at this time, trans awareness is celebrated around the world. On Thursday, we recognize the lives, contributions, and accomplishments of transgender and gender nonconforming people, while also acknowledging the work that still needs to be achieved for trans justice.  

In 2009, Rachel Crandall-Crocker wanted a reason for trans people...

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Standing in solidarity with our colleagues impacted by the invasion of Ukraine

Dear community, 

As we all may know by now, on February 24th, 2022, Russia launched an invasion in Ukraine. Harvard University is a diverse place with many of us coming from all over the world. Some of us may be able to track our ancestry to areas or have friends and family living in nations such as Ukraine and Russia. Even for those who have no personal connection, the news of the recent invasion is deeply concerning and...

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HarvardWIT+ March Event: Diversity: Value and the challenge of asking diverse colleagues to carry the cause

 

“Accessibility is being able to get in the building. Diversity is getting invited to the table. Inclusion is having a voice at the table. Belonging is having your voice heard at the table!” 

 

Speaking up is a balancing act for Elizabeth Asefa. There are times where you as an individual may feel more empowered to express...

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HarvardWIT+ January Event: The ITSM Road Trip​

Thank you to those of you who were able to attend our January event, The ITSM Road Trip, with Paul Craig, Rachel Noiseux, Xolani Ngwenya, and Beth Clark. In case you missed this wonderful conversation, you can access the presentation here: The ITSM Road Trip.

 

 

“Don’t let your transformation die through entropy”- Xolani Ngwenya, Director, IT Service Delivery, HBS IT...

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Ally Actions: Native American Heritage Month 2021

By Eliza Rogers, Training Coordinator @ IT Academy, and HarvardWIT+ Communications & Content, Events, and Mentoring subcommittees and Dr. Alexander Nazarenko, Senior Software Engineer, Identity & Access Management, Harvard University Information Technology and member of Harvard WIT+ Communications & Content subgroup

Native American Heritage Month is celebrated every year on November 1, to honor the remarkable Native Americans who have made the key contribution to improve the character of the nation. This month is also...

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