Agnes Scott College Academic Advising & Accessible Education

Dr. Aimi Hamraie (they/them/theirs) is Associate Professor of Medicine, Health, & Society and American Studies and director of the Critical Design Lab at Vanderbilt University. Hamraie’s interdisciplinary scholarship bridges critical disability, race, and feminist studies, architectural history, and science and technology studies. Hamraie is author of Building Access: Universal Design and the Politics of Disability (2017). Hamraie will give a public lecture entitled Making Access Critical on February 18 at 7 pm EST and a workshop for faculty and staff entitled Creating Access in the Classroom on February 19 at 1 pm EST. Both events are virtual and require registration. Learn more at calendar.agnesscott.edu

NEXT WEEK! ASC Active Minds invites you to Asking for Help: The Professor’s Perspective on February 25 from 1-2 pm EST. Join Active Minds and a panel of ASC professors to discover what your professor ms can do to help you, how office hours work, and how to ask for help when you need it.... tinyurl.com/AMPROFESSORSPAN Contact [email protected] for more information.

DOUBLE YOUR PROTECTION! Dr. Fauci says if you have a physical covering with one layer, you put another layer on, it just makes common sense that it likely would be more effective, and that’s the reason why you see people either double masking or doing a version of an N95. Swipe to see the different types of mask options. ... Slide 2: A Well-Fitted Cloth Mask is 26% effective at blocking the virus. It may often slip down and woven fabric allows the virus to pass through, so double up and be sure your mask has a nose clip. Slide 3: A Well-Fitted Procedural Mask is 50% effective at blocking viral transmission. Beware of gaps at cheeks and create a custom fit with a cloth mask over this one. Slide 4: An N95 Mask is 95% effective at blocking viral transmission. These masks are not comfortable for all-day use, and are typically reserved for healthcare workers. Slide 5: A KN95 Mask likely has similar effectiveness as an N95 (95%) but is not officially authorized by NIOSH. These are available for around $2 each on Amazon, and can be worn multiple times with a cloth mask over it. KN95 masks are a more comfortable version of the hospital-grade N95. Wear an appropriate mask to help slow the spread! Be well. Be safe. Be Scottie Strong.

Our world may still be mostly virtual, but that doesn't mean we can't celebrate Black History Month and celebrate it BIG! From giveaways and trivia, Charis Books events, and so much more, but sure to celebrate Blackness in its many shapes and forms this month. Check out calendar.agnesscott.edu for more information and links to the events!

Part 5 of 5: Eliminating systems of prejudice and racism requires impacting communities beyond our campus. Take a look at how the Global Diversity and Inclusion Plan to see how the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Campus Center plays an integral role in achieving this goal. Link - tinyurl.com/ASCDEIAnnualPlan

SUMMIT Peer Advisors & Mortar Board present A Panel On Work/Life Balance. When: Monday, November 2 at 8pm EST Where: Zoom Meeting 926 7674 7790 See link to register below.... Join the SUMMIT Peer Advisors for a discussion on how to make time for yourself in between everything else, especially in the time of COVID. Register for the event at the following link to ask any questions you may have and be entered into a gift card raffle: https://tinyurl.com/SPAMBpanel

This week and next week, check out these events focused on the 2020 US Presidential Election (The Road to 270) Monday, 10/26 @ 6pm EST - Leading with our Vote and Voices: A Purple Table Talk Zoom link: tinyurl.com/PurpleTableTalkVoting... Tuesday, 10/27 @ 6pm EST - Maps and Manipulators: Why We Need Redistricting Reform Zoom link: tinyurl.com/ASCFairDistricts Wednesday, 10/28 @ 7pm EST - Suppressed: The Fight to Vote Film Screening Zoom link: tinyurl.com/ASCSuppressedScreening Tuesday, 11/3 @ 8pm EST - Election Results Watch Party Zoom link: tinyurl.com/ASC2020Vote Wednesday, 11/4 @ 1-4pm EST - Post-Election Drop-In Debrief (Breakout rooms for discussion, prayer, action, and affinity groups) Zoom link: tinyurl.com/ASC2020Debrief

Angelica Martini '21 is an economics and international relations major at Agnes Scott. As a legally blind person, Angelica sought after a college that promoted and stood by providing accessible education. She chose to attend Agnes Scott because of the welcoming nature of the Office of Accessible Education as they assured she would be provided accommodations to set up her academic success. Angelica was previously a member of the Workforce Recruitment Program, a government-led initiative that provides job opportunities to people with disabilities. She gives many thanks to the OAE for introducing her to this resource and overall being an advocate for her and other people with disabilities across campus. Be sure to check out her takeover in our stories! #accessibilitymatters #aetakeover

Meet Carson (Hye) Kelly! Pronouns: She/Her Class year: 2023 Home: Portland, OR... Major/Minor: Philosophy Hye transferred from Portland State University to Agnes in fall 2020. Agnes has always been her top choice school. Even though it’s been hard not being on campus and meeting everyone in person, she has been able to meet people and make connections virtually. Overall, being a transfer student has been a good experience so far. I love the campus, the small class sizes, the message that ASC puts out in the world, and I’ve always just wanted to go to a small liberal arts college. #ntsw #transferstudentspotlight

Meet Jlynn Whitehead (they/them/she/her), known to their friends as Jai. They are an English major with a specialization in leadership. They are in the red Incredibles class of 2022. For the 2020-21 school year, Jlynn is an AMP mentor, a Legacy leader, and a student representative in the Board of Trustees. Outside of school, they work in a doggy daycare in Atlanta (best job ever!), and utilize their free time watching The Walking Dead and organizing/reorganizing various things in their life. Be sure to check out Jlynn’s takeover on our stories today! #accessibilitymatters #AEtakeover

Meet Nicole LaRae Ruth Frishe! Pronouns: She/Her Class year: Not sure :) Home: Newnan, GA... Major/Minor: Anthropology She transferred to Agnes from the University of West Georgia in fall 2020. She decided to come to Agnes because she wanted to give herself the best opportunity to thrive. Even though she hasn’t had the chance to be on campus, she’s loved the experience of being a Scottie so far. I love Agnes Scott and I have grown more in the past few months than I had over the course of two years.

Meet Eliza Crofts! Pronouns: She/They Class year: Not Sure :) Home: Utah... Major/Minor: Studio Art Eliza transferred in fall 2020 to Agnes from Brigham Young University. The LGBTQ+ affirming environment and status as the nation’s top ranked most innovative liberal arts college are what drew Eliza to attending Agnes. After getting their Bachelors, they plan on attending a postgraduate school to study Library Science. It’s been an exciting opportunity to make new friends, learn new things, and find a community where I can truly flourish! #transferstudentspotlight #ntsw

Danie Knopf-Weinstein (they/them) is a third year here at ASC. They are studying Religion & Social Justice and Women, Gender & Sexuality studies. They dream of being the kind of professor that every undecided college student clings to in their first few semesters at college. Danie has been president of Hillel (@agnes_hillel) here at Agnes Scott for the past two years, and is one of the contributors for HerCampus (@hcagnesscott). An out-of-state community leader with Warnock f...or Georgia, this quarantine season they have gotten involved with something they thought they lost all passion for since 2016: politics. Danie loves to spend their time on campus in the COSMO lounge on the third floor of Alston in their favorite giant purple beanbag chair, or in the second floor Campbell kitchen, cooking with all of their friends and losing terribly in Mario Party. #accessibilitymatters #oaetakovers #ascaccessibilityweek

This week, October 19-23 is Disability and Accessibility Week at Agnes. Please keep your eyes peeled for events and information in support of this wonderful and important week.

Meet Nathasya Tadjudin! Pronouns: she/her Class of 2023 Home: Roswell, Georgia... Major/Minor: business management, psychology After starting school at Oglethorpe, Nathasya transferred to Agnes Scott in fall 2020. She wanted to remain in Georgia and liked that Agnes is a liberal arts institution. Although transferring in the middle of a pandemic has been a little overwhelming, she is glad to be part of something great. Agnes has made the whole process easy for her and she is really excited to be here! #transferstudentspotlight #ntsw

The Student Satisfaction Survey is here and ready for you! You’ll receive an email from President Zak with a link that’s unique to you. Click the link and take the survey. Your responses are imperative to how we change and grow for you and your fellow scotties. Share your thoughts to help us improve the ASC experience. Make sure to complete the survey between now and October 23 for a chance to win some really cool prizes.

Next week is Disability Awareness Week! Stay in the loop by following us on social media, and keep an eye posted on your email for more information and events that will be taking place throughout the week. Check out this upcoming event to celebrate disability and accessibility awareness. ... Celebrating Accessibility & Disability Awareness! Join us for a dynamic discussion with Denise Johnson Marshall, ADA Coordinator for The Georgia Institute of Technology October 20 @ 12-1 pm EST Zoom Link: https://agnesscott.zoom.us/j/5493752383 Hosted by the Gay Johnson McDougal Center for Global Diversity and Inclusion and Office of Accessible Education The Office of Academic Advising & Accessible Education values the inclusion of people with disabilities in our programs and activities. If you are a person with a disability and anticipate barriers to your full participation in this event, please contact Miriam Smith at [email protected] by 10/16 so accommodations can be arranged.