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Guide to practicing Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)
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Drop-In Mindfulness workshops are offered every Wednesday at 11 a.m. by the Student Counseling Center.
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Rising from the Margins episode 14 presents Deconstructing the Model Minority Stereotype.
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This week's Rising from the Margins conversation centers on the hidden curriculum in higher education that  poor and working class, first generation students attending higher education. Ways to counter such inequities are explored.
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As a woman of color, the idea of not feeling enough is a constant, sometimes minute to minute battle. In this video, I am going to discuss how the origins of such self-subjugating thoughts are related to White supremacy culture.
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In today’s episode, White Supremacy Work Culture, I am going to talk about how seemingly neutral, natural, and dominant cultural practices support the idea that Whiteness is the supreme standard by which all peoples of culture are measured.
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Check out today’s video for strategies on how you can create the community that you need during this pandemic.
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The Student Counseling Center (SCC) has expanded our services to offer around the clock mental health support to our students and consultations for our faculty, staff, and paraprofessionals who may be concerned about a student’s mental health. Access the SCC 24/7 Support and Crisis Line by calling at 503-352-2999. 
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Today’s conversation centers on microaggressions and how making an intentional choice to not immediately confront one’s oppressor is a commendable, self-preserving survival strategy for people of color.

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