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

2x session aimed at bringing students together through recreational, Pacific activities.

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