Through weekly discussion of lê thị diễm thúy’s novel “The Gangster We Are All Looking For,” we will explore a range of topics, including but not limited to the immigrant/refugee experience, trauma/PTSD, family dynamics, and the barriers faced in education, work, and stability by immigrant/refugee communities. Engaging in such discussions will provide faculty and staff with a deepened understanding of the immigrant/refugee experience, enabling us to better support our students from these communities.
4 Mondays 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. April 15, 22, 29, and May 6, via Zoom and Canvas
8 PD Hours
$250 Stipend for eligible faculty attending a minimum of 3 of the 4 sessions and completing 80% of activities including a final reflection
8 seats: Register today!
Open to faculty and staff. Contact Kattie Dang, Counseling, and Nan Ma, English, for questions.
Last Updated February 23, 2024