Substantive Equality Month Events Calendar
Week 1
WED 04 AUG
Judiciary Panel
An event where selected members of the judiciary will discuss their career journey. Panel members include Justice Ellen France (SC), Justice Whata (HC) and Judge Moala (DC).
Open to Staff & Students. Drinks and nibbles provided. RSVP Required.
When – 5.30pm – 7pm
Where – Northey Lecture Theatre
THU 05 AUG
Equity in Course Design & Assessment Staff & Student Forum
Hosted by Rob Batty & Jayden Houghton, this event is to discuss how we can achieve equity in course design and assessment.
Available to Staff & Students.
When – 12pm – 1pm
Where – Law Small Lecture Theatre
Week 2
WED 11 AUG
Stress Management Talk
An event on how to manage stress and anxiety. Hosted by Dr Mary Miller, Clinical Psychologist.
Available to Staff & Students.
When – 2.30pm – 4pm
Where – Stone Lecture Theatre
FRI 13 AUG
Staff “Bring your Dog” Day
An event for staff to bring their dog to work where students can come mingle with staff and pets.
Available to Staff & Students.
When – 12pm – 1pm
Where – Front of Davis Law Library
Week 3
TUE 17 AUG
Gender & Identity
An event to discuss gender, identity and education including discussing the use of pronouns with lunch provided. Hosted by Dr Jan Eldridge (Faculty of Science) & Rainbow Law to Discuss Pronouns).
Available to Staff only. Staff RSVP required.
When – 12pm – 1pm
Where – Staff Common Room
WED 18 AUG
Movie Night
Staff and Student Movie Night: A movie night for staff and students including pizza, sweet treats and bean bags. Movie choice will be selected by student poll. Available to Staff & Students. Staff RSVP Required
When – 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Where – Waiapapa Marae
THU 19 AUG
Students with Refugee Backgrounds
An event to discuss legal education in relation to students from refugee backgrounds. The Faculty Advisor, An Hertogen, will present. Lunch is provided.
Available to Staff only. Staff RSVP required.
When – 12pm – 1pm
Where – Staff Common Room
FRI 20 AUG
Indigenising the LLB
A forum to discuss indigenising the LLB to be led by Geremy Hema and Tracey Whare.
Available to Staff & Students.
When – 12pm – 1pm
Where – Algie Lecture Theatre
The last weeks events are apart of the Equity Council’s Story Book Project, an opportunity to donate books to help incarcerated mothers connect with their children.
Week 4
MON 23 AUG
Te Reo Class
Available to Staff & Students.
When – 12pm
Where – Algie Lecture Theatre
TUE 24 AUG
PILSA Games Night
Available to Staff & Students.
When – 1pm – 3pm, 5pm – 7pm
Where – Building 810, Room 427
WED 25 AUG
Rainbow Law Condom Packaging
Available to Staff & Students.
When – 12pm -2pm
Where – TBC
THU 26 AUG
Women in the Law Self Defence Class
This event will be run by World Karate Hall of Fame instructor; Angelina Carden who will be covering the bases of self-defence. This event is open to all law staff and students. Registration essential.
Available to Staff & Students.
When – 11am – 12pm
Where – TBC
FRI 27 AUG
Yoga & Meditation
Hosted by SALSA Law Student Club.
Available to Staff & Students.
When – 12pm – 1pm
Where – TBC