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In addition to Valentine's events, an interactive workshop to help you discover your leadership passion and a free film screening ofÌýDetroit,Ìýthis week on campus features several engaging sessions at the Spring Diversity and Inclusion and Inclusive Sports summits, including:Ìýa dialogue on the campus "One Read," a discussion on the campus'sÌýinclusive excellence initiative,ÌýThe Fake News Phenomenon,Ìýa panel withÌýmembers of the Colorado Rockies and Rapids,Ìýa discussionÌýon creating LGBTQ-inclusive teamsÌýand a session with ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ student-athletes.Ìý

Tuesday, Feb. 13

From Safe Spaces to Brave Spaces

Kick off the Spring Diversity and Inclusion Summit by joining in the discussion of the summit's One Read:Ìý"From Safe Spaces to Brave Spaces."ÌýJoin presenter Brian Shimamoto 9:30–10:45 a.m. in the UMC Glenn Miller West Ballroom forÌýa conversation about creating brave spaces in order to challenge ourselves to have difficult conversationsÌýaround controversial issues. A follow-up discussion will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the same location.

A Path Towards Cultural Change: ODECE's Diversity Planning Process

Learn more about theÌýcampus Diversity, Inclusion and Academic Excellence Plan during this informal session led byÌýAlphonse Keasley,Ìýassociate vice chancellor for Office of Diversity, Equity, and Community Engagement, and Alaina Beaver,Ìýinitiatives director of social climate strategy. You'll come away withÌýa more complete understanding of ODECE’s diversity planning process and the current and ongoing work of the inclusive excellence initiative. 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the .

The Fake News Phenomenon

JoinÌýElizabeth Skewes, chair of the Department of Journalism atÌýthe College of Media, Communication and Information, from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. in theÌýÌýfor a discussion ofÌýthe values that drive traditional news, as well as the impact of today's social media on news quality—and whether "fake news" is really shaping public opinion. Assistant Professor Pat Ferrucci also will discussÌýhow fake news influences the broader media agenda.Ìý

Wednesday, Feb. 14

I Love Me Open House

Stop by the Women's Resource CenterÌý()Ìý betweenÌý11 a.m. and 2 p.m.Ìýfor the annual I Love Me open house. There will be cookie decorating, Valentine's crafts and free food. Everyone is welcome!

Join panelists from the Colorado Rockies, Colorado Rapids andÌýKroenke Sports & Entertainment for aÌýdiscussion about working in the field of sports. Topics include but are not limited to: how to get your foot in the door, networking, the skill sets sport organizations are looking forÌýand more. The panel, held from 10 to 10:50 a.m. in the , is part of the two-day Inclusive Sports Summit on campus.

Feeling creative? Stop by the Musuem of Natural History toÌýmake a valentine and enjoy a sweet treat between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the BioLounge.

Join diversity consultant Nevin Caple for a discussionÌýaboutÌýbest practices and policies for creating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) inclusive teams. The discussion will be held from 1 to 1:50 p.m. in the Dal Ward Touchdown Club overlooking Folsom Field.

Thursday, Feb. 15

Ever wonder what it's like to be a ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ student-athlete? Stop by the Rec Center, Studio 3, fromÌý9:30 to10:45 a.m. and join in a conversation with ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ student-athlethesÌýabout their experiencesÌýon campus.

Pinterest & Popcorn:ÌýFind Your Love

Do you know what motivates and inspires you? If not, stop by the Center for Student Involvement for an interactive workshop to help you discover your leadership passion. Runs from 3 to 5 p.m. in .

Friday, Feb. 16

Come to Chem 140 at 8 p.m. for free movie and popcorn, compliments of Program Council.ÌýStarring John Boyega andÌýWill Poulter,ÌýDetroitÌýwill keep you on the edge of your seat.