Building Connections Week is more than just a series of events; it's an opportunity to explore the intersections of identity, culture, and lived experiences. By fostering understanding and meaningful dialogue, we strengthen our community and create spaces where everyone feels valued and heard.
This week is a chance to expand our horizons, challenge assumptions, and engage with stories that shape our collective experience. Together, we can cultivate a campus environment that celebrates connection, belonging, and the exchange of ideas and perspectives.
The Effect That STEM Education Has on URM Students and Children
With Dr. Lawrence Nightingale
March 10 · 12 p.m. · Virtual
EmpowerHER
With ShySpeaks
March 10 · 12:30 p.m. · Fredericksburg Area Campus, SP2, Sealy Auditorium
Cultural Conversation
With Germanna Students
March 11 · 2 p.m. · Fredericksburg Area Campus, SP1, Room 100
A Candid Recounting of Diverse Cultural Narratives of Our Mothers and Us
With Sunithi Gnanadoss, Renee Garris, Sarida Saadeh, and Baaba Amoah
March 13 · 2 p.m. · Virtual
The Many Layers of Indigenous Presence at Historic Germanna
Panel Discussion
March 13 · 7 p.m. · Virtual
Beyond Building Connections Week: The World Needs All Kinds of Minds
With Dr. Temple Grandin
March 24 · 7 p.m. · Virtual
Beyond Building Connections Week: Cultural Festival & Field Day
March 28 · 12 p.m. · Fredericksburg Area Campus, Courtyard
Building Connections Challenge
Each event you attend during Building Connections Week earns you a Connection Token, recognizing your commitment to conversation, learning, and shared experiences. Collect two or more to receive an exclusive Building Connections Week T-shirt as a symbol of your engagement.