Inclusive Excellence Hub

• Dissertation Writing Workshops – to provide dissertation writing support and scaffolding
• Firebaugh Undergraduate Research Programs – supporting undocumented and underrepresented undergraduate students exploring research and graduate education
• Path to the Professoriate – a learning community to promote and encourage students from groups historically underrepresented in higher education with preparation for faculty positions
• Transfer Student Research Intro – workshops and mentoring opportunities in partnership with the Transfer Office specifically designed to introduce undergraduate transfer students to the campus research landscape and graduate education possibilities
• Resident Faculty Mentors of Color – faculty members in residence to mentor graduate and undergraduate students  and lead by example
• Diversity & Community Fellows – graduate students who serve as peer mentors providing a listening ear and developing programming to build community for graduate students navigating their academic programs and campus life  
• Graduate Affinity Groups Meeting Spaces – spaces for affinity groups catering to graduate students to meet and provide programming
• Peer Writing Group – unrestricted space for graduate students to write in community. Currently meet Wednesdays at 3:30pm

To reserve a space at the Hub: 

1. Submit a Hub Room Reservation Request Form. 
   1. Requests during Hub hours of operation (9am-5pm M-F) should be submitted at least 2 weeks ahead of the event.
   2. Requests outside of the Hub hours of operation (9am-5pm M-F) will be approved as exceptions and will be dependent on staff availability. These requests should be submitted at least 4 weeks ahead of the event. 
   3. Please allow 3 business days to process your request.
   4. Requests may only be submitted for the current semester.
2. If your request is approved, you will receive a bCal invite. Verify your reservation date and time is correct. 
   1. You will receive an email if your request cannot be fulfilled.
3. On the day of the event, use the accessibility ramp on the right side (facing the building) for entry.
   1. Upon entry, please check in with Mariela, the Inclusive Excellence Hub Coordinator. Her office is located directly in front of the back entrance. She will direct you to your reserved space and provide the requested media (if applicable). 
      1. Contact Mariela <[email protected]> with any timely notifications

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