Sarah Latham, Ph.D. Executive Vice President of Finance and Administration for Brown University 

Sarah is currently the Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration at Brown University, where she has served since 2022.  Her portfolio includes, among others, finance and treasury functions, human resources, facilities management, investments, real estate, risk management, business operations, dining services, information technology, internal audit, auxiliary services including the Brown Bookstore, and public safety. 

Prior to her tenure at Brown, Sarah spent a decade as the Vice Chancellor for Business and Administrative Services at UC Santa Cruz. Before she joined UC Santa Cruz, Sarah served for ten years at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama where she was Vice President of Operations and Planning.  She also served as an instructor in the Political Science department for eight years. Sarah started her career working for the Florida Legislature and Florida Board of Regents.   

A California native, Sarah received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Alabama Birmingham, her master’s degree in Higher Education and her Ph.D. in Public Administration from Florida State University. 

The following vendors are participating in Leslie's Farmer's Market on the Main Green, a tribute to the late Leslie Uhnak, a cherished organizer of the Staff Development Day Farmers Market:

• Jack’s Snacks Dog Bakery

• Hometown Poke

• Narragansett Creamery 

• Rhed’s Hot Sauce 

• Wellspring Apothecary 

• Orisirisi Spice of Life 

• Perfect Empanada 

• Caribe & Co. 

• Chicamonia 

• Krakatoa Garden 

• Navad Bakery 

• Cozy Rhody 

• Double Knot 

• Gemma Dots 

• Noble Coffee Company 

• Urban Perinatal Education Center

The Staff Development Day End of Day Celebration on the Main Green, hosted by LDE and the Staff Advisory Council, includes:

• Farmers Market featuring local Rhode Island and New England vendors
• Del’s Lemonade
• Desserts from the Brown Food Truck (courtesy of Brown Dining and Catering)
• Therapy Dogs
• Caricatures
• Lawn Games
• Karaoke
• Music Bingo
• Interactive Photo Booth 

5 Practices To Make a Compassionate and Competent Team
Presenter: Sara Walsh, Executive Dean of Finance and Administration
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Smith Buonanno, Room G18 

Learning and using five simple yet powerful practices as a leader and throughout your team can create powerful impact on productivity and morale. These tools will help you navigate the daily challenges at work with new energy and self-awareness.

Change the Way You Lead: Adaptive Leadership
Presenter: Sarah Latham, Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: South Street Landing Multipurpose Room 

"What people resist is not change per se, but loss.” This is a quote from "The Practice of Adaptive Leadership: Tools and Tactics for Changing Your Organization and the World" and a fundamental principle in the concept of adaptive organizations. During this session, we will delve into the model of adaptive organizations and change. Participants will leave with practical tools and techniques to assist them in leading their teams as well as their change efforts.

Cybersecurity Survival for the Layperson
Presenter: Mark Dieterich, Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Information Technology
Shriram Krishnamurthi, Professor of Computer Science
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Zoom (Virtual Session) 

Do you have questions about online security? You may have questions about anything ranging from how to protect your laptop, to what advertisers can learn about you, to keeping your kids safe online. Rather than a lecture about this topic, this will be an interactive Q&A session, so bring your questions! Professor of Computer Science Shriram Krishnamurthi and Chief Information Security Officer Mark Dieterich will try to answer anything you may want to know more about. See if you can stump the security experts!

Interviewing 101 
Presenter: Lauren Rheaume, Human Resources Specialist, Dean of the Faculty 
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Smith Buonanno, Room G01 

Have you ever wondered what's the best way to prepare for an interview? In this session led by an HR specialist who has done a lot of recruiting, bring your resume and get some practical tips on all aspects of the interview process. You'll learn about the STAR method, get some live practice and you'll leave the session feeling more confident and prepared than you ever have before!

The Ins & Outs of Project Management
Presenters: Wynette Zuppardi, Assistant Vice President, Financial Services
Matthew Cerullo, Director of Financial Services Operations - Systems & Projects
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Zoom (Virtual Session) 

Many of us serve a role of project manager in our day to day operations. Join this session to learn some tips and tricks on planning, organizing, controlling and monitoring your projects.

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Unlock AI's Time-Saving Secrets
Presenters: Stephanie Obodda, Assistant Director, IT User Experience Strategy
Don Rogers, Assistant CIO, IT Support & Customer Experience
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Zoom (Virtual Session) 

Discover tangible ways AI tools can help you save time on both professional projects and personal tasks, giving you more time for strategic thinking and the things you enjoy. This session is very practical and you'll leave knowing how to confidently use new AI resources.

Fun-tastic Day at Children's Friend
Presenter: Children’s Friend 
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm 
Location: 70 Union Ave, Providence, RI 02909

Join this session for a day of fun at Children's Friend. Volunteers will be coming to two of the Children's Friend sites. Activities may include painting a wall, engaging in sports or gross motor activities, doing arts and crafts and/or joining in on playground games with the kids.

Connecting for Children & Families - Woonsocket
Presenter: Connecting for Children & Families
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: CCF Woonsocket, 46 Hope St, Woonsocket, RI 02895

Connecting for Children & Families Community Storefront is a resource where families can shop for food and have access to a boutique for clothing. Volunteers will help unload the Rhode Island Community Food Bank delivery truck and stock the food pantry. In addition, volunteers will help sort clothing in the boutique.

Helping the Farmer: Volunteer Project at Bami Farm
Presenter: Bami Farm 
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Bami Farm, 2321 Hartford Ave, Johnston, RI 02919

In addition to harvesting, volunteers will assist with tasks such as building trellises, seeding, planting seedlings, and moving compost. Volunteers will participate in planting as well. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn and give back to the community.

Volunteers will gain hands-on experience while contributing to our work. Our farm features traditional African crops as well as local Rhode Island favorites. It serves as a living classroom where we share knowledge and stories.

Helping the Farmers at WestBay Farm – Warwick
Presenter: WestBay Farm 
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: WestBay Farm, 1351 Centerville Road, Warwick, RI 02886

Helping the Farmer by working on several projects during this opportunity. Specific tasks will be identified a week before the project. Volunteers can choose from a variety of hands-on farming tasks that may include preparing the land for planting, planting crops, weeding and laying materials to prevent weeds, moving woodchips in wheelbarrows, spreading compost, harvesting crops, and preparing crops for distribution. 

Refresh District Park
Presenter: Cozy Rhody 
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: 195 District Park 

Join Cozy Rhody for a waterfront/park cleanup around 195 District Park! Depending on time, participants may keep track of the most common items found. Participants will meet on the South Water Street side of the pedestrian bridge to start the cleanup. 

Save the Bay – Oakland Beach Cleanup
Presenter: Save the Bay 
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Oakland Beach, Warwick RI 

Shoreline Cleanups are a fun, easy way for people to protect the Bay and the ocean! Trash on the beach is ugly and hazardous to wildlife. Cleaning it up has the benefit of directly helping the environment AND inspiring others to take better care of the shore!  

Communicate with Care: Mindfulness for Stronger Conversations
Presenter: Lynn Koerbel, Assistant Professor of the Practice of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Frances Saadeh, Associate Director, Non-Degree Programs
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: 225 Dyer, Room 475

Mindfulness can be a powerful foundational support for engaging with clarity and care in our relationships at work, home, and in our communities.

This workshop is an introduction to a set of mindfulness guidelines that foster greater understanding and mutuality while lessening defensiveness and interpersonal conflict. Recognizing our unique "threat detection system" allows us to pause and re-center as we engage with others--whether through verbal, written or social media exchanges.

Conflict Without Chaos: Practical Tips for Emotional Regulation and Better Communication
Presenter: Julie Weber, University Ombudsperson 
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Smith Buonanno, Room G13 

In this interactive workshop, you will learn how to approach conflict conversations with a calm and productive mindset, leading to effective solutions. Discover practical techniques – grounded in neuroscience – to avoid common pitfalls that escalate disputes and to better regulate your emotions during tense moments. We will also explore the power of active listening to foster understanding and build stronger connections, even in challenging circumstances. You will leave this workshop with actionable tools to engage in conflicts with clarity, empathy, and confidence, moving you away from chaos and toward opportunities for growth and collaboration.

The Power of Dignity for Life and Leadership
Presenter: Alicia Burke and Madeleine Jones, Dignity Index
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: The Joukowsky Forum, Watson Institute for International Affairs

The Dignity Index shows us how we can interact with people in all facets of life– from public, political and workplace conversations -- to any daily interactions with those who are different from us or who hold views we don’t share. Join us for an inspiring, interactive and game-changing conversation about how The Dignity Index – a scale for measuring how we talk to each other when we disagree –can help us be more effective leaders, disagree better, and enhance workplace culture.

Speaking Up Without Speaking Over
Presenter: Barbara Tannenbaum, Distinguished Senior Lecturer in Theatre Arts and Performance Studies, School of Professional Studies
Cliff Dutton, Adjunct Lecturer in Theatre Arts and Performance Studies
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Friedman Hall, Room 108 

Communicating across differences requires both courage and restraint. We need to have a clear perspective and also keen listening skills.  When we err, we need to know that apologizing can be a strength.  Barbara Tannenbaum, Distinguished Senior Lecturer, and Cliff Dutton, Adjunct Lecturer, will share communication strategies that will help navigate communication across differences, even when the differences seem like chasms.

The Power of the Question: Unlocking Potential Through Inquiry
Presenter: Mary Jordan, Director, New Student Programs and Community Initiatives
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Zoom (Virtual Session) 

Have you ever wished you had a greater understanding of coaching frameworks for your work with students or staff? Powerful questions are open-ended, agenda-free inquiries that foster learning, self-reflection and personal growth for all parties. This session will delve into the characteristics of powerful questions, provide practical examples and demonstrate how they can be utilized in coaching conversations to empower students and staff to set their own goals and develop their own solutions.

Working Together to Increase and Spread Empathy
Presenter: Judy Nabb, Director of Learning, Development, and Engagement 
Time:10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Zoom (Virtual Session) 

In Working Together to Increase and Spread Empathy, Learning, Development & Engagement will guide participants through a discussion on the importance of empathy, offering practical tips for cultivating this skill that can be effectively utilized in the workplace. Through interactive and casual group activities, participants will grasp the key concepts related to empathy and depart with the knowledge to further develop their capacity to exhibit empathy toward others at work and home. This course is built on the fundamental belief that collaborating to enhance our empathy and promote it throughout the University is a vital goal and crucial to the future of work at Brown.

Cultural Humility and Working With Native Scholars and Communities
Presenter: endawnis Spears, Practitioner in Residence for Tribal Engagement
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Friedman Hall, Room 101 

In this discussion-driven presentation, Tribal Community Member in Residence for the Native American and Indigenous Studies Initiative endawnis Spears (Diné/Ojibwe/Choctaw/Chickasaw) will provide some of the key understandings necessary to work with and for tribal scholars and communities. endawnis will highlight important terminology for Indigenous peoples and the context-specific application and nuance associated with each term. In addition, participants will gain an introductory understanding of the contemporary tribal landscape in and around Rhode Island. endawnis will answer questions throughout and share resources for further learning.

Pride Pins and Stonewall House Tour
Presenters: Caitlin O’Neall, Director, LGBTQ Center 
Lena He, Campus Life Fellow
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Stonewall House 

Join the LGBTQ Center staff for a tour of Stonewall House. See what we offer the Brown University community (study spaces, stickers, affirming closet items, presentation space) and enjoy one of our favorite activities...DIY buttons and then take home your creations. It's a fun way to get ready for Pride Month!

Raising Our Children for THIS World
Presenter: Dolores Cox 
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Smith Buonanno, Room 101

Our children are having a tough time navigating this world and the negativity.  We must build them up to be firmly grounded and positive at all costs.  Teaching them to love and care for themselves but view others as deserving of happiness.  There is too much division and we must teach them common ground.

Spelling It Out Queerly
Presenters: Alex Mastromarchi, Grants and Contract Administrator 
Jennifer Bastin, Development Coordinator, Academic Initiatives
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Friedman Hall, Room 201

In our current political climate, there is a lot of discussion around DEI especially as it relates to the LGBTQ+ community. But what exactly does DEI mean and how does it relate to the LGBTQ Community? How can you prepare yourself to be an Ally to the LGBTQ community and what resources and groups are available in RI? Join Jennifer (she/her) and Alex (he/they) the co-chairs of the LGBTQ+ Staff Affinity Group URSA, as they help you navigate commonly thrown around terms and how to be an Ally for our University and RI LGBTQ Communities.

Tour & Discussion of the Exhibition Unfinished Conversations
Presenter: Yannick Etoundi, Graduate Fellow, History of Art and Architecture
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Simmons Center Rockefeller Library, Second Floor

Digitally archived at the John Hay Library, The Unfinished Conversation Series is a living repository composed of more than 150 interviews that have taken place in nine languages across four continents. Drawing inspiration from the idea of the Black cultural theorist Stuart Hall, that cultural identity and history are not fixed but an “ever-unfinished conversation,” this oral history project was an experiment in decolonial curatorial practice. In this new archive, the descendants of the enslaved and the colonized shared their lived experiences and historical memories. 

Join graduate fellow and curator Yannick Etoundi for a tour and discussion of this exhibition currently on display at the Ruth J. Simmons Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice.  The exhibition offers a glimpse into the living repository that has been collected and is part of a broader constellation of initiatives, which includes the international exhibition In Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World, publications, documentaries, and a digital humanities project.

Our Privileged Planet and Its Implications for Future Science
Presenter: Takahiro Hiroi, Senior Research Scientist & Spectroscopy Specialist
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: MacMillan Hall, Room 117 & Zoom (Hybrid Session) 

The Earth is very special in that its climate has been highly stable, mainly thanks to its large moon, oceans, plate tectonics, and atmosphere.  Such stable climate of Earth allowed not only the evolution of life to mankind but the development of science through astronomical observations, Antarctic exploration, lunar and asteroidal sample returns.  Pondering on such a lucky coincidence can lead to the possibility of future science beyond our physical realm.

Brown Employee Benefits 101
Presenters: April O’Malley, Benefits Manager
Brian Dawson, Benefits Data Manager
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Friedman Hall, Room 208 

Whether you are new to Brown or have been here for decades, Benefits 101 is your chance to take a closer look at the programs and services available to you as an employee. This overview will help you brush up on the basics of Brown's health and retirement benefits, learn when you can make changes to your benefits, and understand the importance of Open Enrollment. Participants will come away with the knowledge to support their health and financial wellness.

Build a Better Bear
Presenter: Mike Pimentel, Associate Head Coach, Sports Performance & Fitness Ambassador
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Varsity Weight Room 

Join this movement session about exercises that help with everyday activities. Learn from strength and conditioning coach Mike Pimentel how you can create an exercise routine that benefits your everyday movement.

Caring for the Caregiver: From Helpless to Hopeful
Presenters: Deanna Upchurch, Adjunct Faculty, The Warren Alpert Medical School & Janet Isserlis, Assistant Director, Curricular Resource Center
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am
Location: Zoom (Virtual Session)

This session will explore innovative ways those who are caring for a loved one can turn their caregiving inward. No matter what stage a caregiver is in, knowledge and support can be the difference between feeling helpless to feeling hopeful. Improved self-care leads to better caregiving outcomes. Join us to learn how to care for yourself when caring for others and how to sustain a self-care plan throughout the caregiving experience.

Intro to Weight Lifting: Benefits of Exercise/Stress Management Through Exercise
Presenters: Anna LeBrun, Fitness and Wellness Manager 
Olga Gervasi, Fitness and Wellness Coordinator
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Nelson Fitness Center 

In this session, we’ll explore why daily exercise is essential for both your mind and body. We will discuss the overall benefits of exercise and explore simple ways to enhance mental well-being through physical activity, as well as the impact exercise can have on stress and mental health. This session will include a 30-minute presentation and a 30-minute 'Introduction to Weightlifting' seminar, totaling 60 minutes. Participants should come dressed to move! All experience levels are welcome and encouraged to attend! 

Followed by a complimentary Massage by Massage Envy in the Lobby!

IT'S ALIVE!: Small-Batch Vegetable Fermenting
Presenter: Jenny Lee, Compliance Analyst, Division of Research
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Friedman Hall, Room 003 & Zoom (Hybrid Session) 

Properly fermenting vegetables is a great way to preserve food and increase nutritional content. Plus, it has numerous health benefits. Learn the basics of fermenting vegetables at home with nothing more than salt and water!

Nelson Fitness Center Tour
Presenters: Jemal Yarbrough, Membership and Operations Manager 
The Membership Services Team 
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Nelson Fitness Center 

Join us for an engaging tour of the Nelson Fitness Center, where you’ll explore state-of-the-art workout facilities, strength and conditioning spaces, and group fitness areas. Whether you're a new employee or have been here for years, this session will give you an inside look at the resources available to help you stay active and healthy. Come discover how the Nelson can support your wellness goals!

Followed by a complimentary Massage by Massage Envy in the Lobby!

Spend an Hour, Save a Life, Stop the Bleed 
Presenters: Brooke Wyeth, Community Emergency Response Coordinator, Brown Emergency Medical Services 
Amy Sanderson, Director of Emergency Management for Student Health and Wellness
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Ambulance Bay, Health and Wellness

Bleeding is the No. 1 cause of preventable death from injuries. This simple training on how to control life-threatening bleeding can save a life. After the course, you will receive a certificate for Stop the Bleed®.

Training with our Sports Performance Staff
Presenter: Brandon O’Neall, Director of Sports Performance 
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Zucconi Varsity Center, OMAC, 225 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906

The Sports Performance staff at Brown will take you through a training session much like our student-athletes experience. We will go through a thorough warm up, as well as perform a total body exercise day that is fun and builds a community.

Unwind and Experience Community Auricular Acupuncture 
Presenters: Tanya Sullivan, Associate Clinical Director/Nurse Practitioner, Student Health Services
Daisy Ferreira, Registered Nurse
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am
Location: Health and Wellness Multipurpose Room 

Auricular (ear) acupuncture is a tool for community support and change. The Five-Needle Protocol (5NP) used helps modulate nervous system response. It is an amazing and efficient way to access groundedness even in chaotic settings. Auricular acupuncture is most effective in group and community settings, given the resonance that happens when groups of people sit together with the shared goal of rest, recovery and healing. 

Women's Transitions: Healthy Lifestyle Choices During and After Menopause
Presenter: Jennifer Zartarian ND, CNS, Naturopathic Physician
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Rhode Island Hall, Room 108

Menopause is an important transition in a woman’s life. Join Jennifer Zartarian as she covers the signs and symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, as well as health challenges during this time. She’ll end the discussion with evidence-based lifestyle and nutrition choices for the menopausal years and beyond.

Athletics and Recreation 101
Presenter: Grace Calhoun, Vice President of Athletics and Recreation 
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Petteruti, Stephen Robert Campus Center 

A basketball game is not just a basketball game, and a fitness class is not just a fitness class. Join us for a behind the scenes glimpse into Brown University Athletics and Recreation, the programs we offer, and the people who make it happen.

Athletics Facility Tour
Presenter: Sean Banno, Associate Director of Athletics, Facilities and Events 
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Erikson Sports Complex 

Join Sean Banno, Associate Director of Athletics and Recreation, Facilities and Events, for a tour of the athletic facilities at the Erickson complex.

Brown Robotics Lab Tour
Presenter: George Konidaris, Associate Professor of Computer Science 
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Department of Computer Science, 115 Waterman St, 4th Floor

Participants will watch George Konidaris, associate professor of computer science and director of the Intelligent Robot Lab, demo some of the cool robot hardware acquired over the last few years by the Brown Robotics group, with essential support from the grant and admin staff. This will include a Boston Dynamics Spot robot (Spoiler alert: It can dance!) and a walking humanoid robot.

Building the Future at Brown: A Discussion and Tour Through Innovation and Progress
Presenters: Paul Dietel, Associate VP of Planning Design and Construction
Craig Barton, University Architect
Anthony Casello, Senior Director of Design & Construction
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Danoff Laboratories Project Team Offices, 300 Richmond Street

Join us for an exciting opportunity to learn about two major building projects currently in construction: the William A. and Ami Kuan Danoff Life Sciences Laboratories and the Indoor Turf Facility. Presentation by Project Management Staff, gain insights into the design and planning of these state-of-the-art facilities and an update on construction progress and challenges. Experience the Danoff Laboratories development firsthand with a guided tour of the project site in the Jewelry District.

Campus Safety 
Presenter: Detective John Remka, Campus Police Officer 
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Sayles Hall, Room 105 

Every day, people receive emails and texts "fishing" for information. Detective John Remka will show you how to detect false messages, what steps you can take, and how to report them. Also, you will learn the best safety practices while on and around the Brown campus.

Engineering 101
Presenter: Jennifer Casasanto, Associate Dean for Strategy, Administration, and External Affairs
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: ERC Building, 345 Brook St, Providence, RI 02906

Have you ever wanted to peer behind the curtain and learn what Brown Engineering is all about? Join us for a tour session where we explore the ins and outs of the Engineering Research Center and the Barus and Holley building, visit the dynamic teaching and research spaces, and learn more about our innovative programs!

Event Planning at Brown: Simplifying for Success
Presenters: Kate Vieillard, Director of Event Strategy and Management
Katie Capener, Event Manager 
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Friedman Hall, Room 202 

The world of events is ever-changing, and Event Strategy and Management wants to make it easier for you to navigate event planning at Brown by sharing the tools and resources they use. Learn about event planning processes that will help you manage events more efficiently, as well as the community of practice for event planners on campus. This session is invaluable for anyone who plans events on campus or is simply curious about the work that goes into some of the University's biggest events.

Heating Brown: A Tour of the Central Heat Plant
Presenter: James Cosby, Supervisor, Central Heat Plant 
Tom DeManche, Chief Engineer
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Central Heat Plant, 235 Lloyd Avenue

Join us for a tour of the Central Heat Plant, where you’ll get an inside look at the equipment that powers the heating system for over 4 million square feet of Brown’s College Hill campus. Explore the vital infrastructure that keeps the campus warm throughout the winter months.

Introduction to Project Management & the Brown Project Management Community of Practice
Presenters: Bethany Warburton, Senior Project Manager, Office of Information Technology
Seke Mkhabela, Project and Data Specialist
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Zoom (Virtual Session) 

Join us for this online session, where we’ll introduce you to the basics of project management and explore the resources available to you, including an overview of the Brown Project Management Community of Practice. We’ll answer questions like, what is project management? What does a project manager (PM) do anyway? How can I take a PM's skills and mindset with me into my day-to-day? What PM resources are available to me, and where can I find them?

Local Beer and Natural Wine 101 
Presenter: Robert Noyes, Director of Retail Operations, Brown Dining Services
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Josiah's Dining Hall, 114 Power St, Providence, RI 02912

Learn all about local beers and natural wines from Robert Noyes, Director of Retail Operations, Brown Dining Services. Followed by pub-style trivia!

Philanthropy at Brown
Presenter: Sergio Gonzalez 
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: MacMillan Hall, Room 115 

Join Senior Vice President of Advancement Sergio Gonzalez for a conversation on the vital role staff play in driving Brown's philanthropic mission forward. This session will explore the power of philanthropy in higher education, highlight recent fundraising achievements, and celebrate how your work helps make it all possible.

Public Art and Hidden Gems Scavenger Hunt
Presenter: Alison Buckser, Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Advancement
Time: 10:15 am  to 11:30 am 
Location: Main Green 

Go on a scavenger hunt to find the amazing public art and glorious hidden gems throughout the Brown campus. Participants will be divided into teams and given a map showing the location of the exhibits and additional information. Since the hunt contains many amazing sights, each team will decide on their strategy. Will your team focus on just seeing some cool art? Will you attempt to visit the most exhibits? Will you explore one part of campus in-depth or visit many different areas? Will you stay outdoors? Will you to try to target the hardest exhibits with the most points or even attempt to gather extra points? Join in for a personalized scavenger hunt experience!

Scan Yourself! Introduction to 3D Scanning
Presenters: Kelly Egan, Associate Director, Creative Technologies
Leo Selvaggio, Senior Specialist, Creative Technologies
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: BAI Physical Media Lab, Granoff Center

Learn about 3D scanning from the Creative Technology team at the Brown Arts Institute. We will go over some of the process and uses of 3D scanning and demonstrate scanning with both specialized scanners as well as your phone.

The Unique Student Experience for Athletes at Brown
Presenter: Jen Miller-McEachem, Student-Athlete Development Senior Manager, Academic Services and Career Development
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Sloan Team Room 

This session will start with a brief overview of the role of the NCAA and why the Ivy League was formed.  A student-athlete panel will explain what it's like to balance academics and sports at Brown as well as how the learning that takes place on the field can easily transfer into the classroom, and the challenges they encounter during their educational journey. At the end of the session you will have a better understanding of the student-athlete experience in the Ivy League and how it is vastly different from their peers at other institutions.

Time Traveler's Delight: Step Inside the Past at Gardner House!
Presenter: Dionne Gomez, Director of the President’s House for Event Planning and Operations
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Gardner House 

Embark on an unforgettable journey through history at the exquisite historical guest house of Brown University's president, where every corner tells a story of bygone eras. Join Director of the President’s House for Event Planning and Operations Dionne Gomez for a captivating tour filled with antique furniture, priceless paintings and rich tales of the past.

Tour Brown's Beautiful Grounds 
Presenters: Nick Mol, Grounds Superintendent 
Nick Orn, Assistant Grounds Superintendent
Kelly Burke, Assistant Grounds Superintendent
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Van Wickle Gates 

Join Grounds Superintendent Nic Mol for a tour of Brown's extensive grounds, historical quads and ceremonial gardens. You'll learn how the Grounds team maintains it all. The tour will start at the Van Wickle Gates and will be held rain or shine.

Tour of Sharpe Refectory
Presenter: Steve Oswald, Director of Residential Operations 
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am
Location: Sharpe Refectory 

Did you know that the Sharpe Refectory serves 3,000 to 5,000 meals daily during the academic year? Participate in a rare, behind-the-scenes look into one of the largest kitchens in Rhode Island. Join us for a tour of both the back and front of the house, including the bakeshop and catering operations, along with a quick history of the dining hall.

Decrypting Cryptocurrency
Presenter: Kyle Blanchette, Development Officer for Academic Initiatives
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am
Location: Zoom (Virtual Session) 

Join this session for a presentation by Development Officer for Academic Initiatives Kyle Blanchette about the core concepts of blockchain technology, from the baseline value proposition of the technology to different consensus mechanisms and use cases. Blanchette will also explain where cryptocurrency sits within the larger investment market and discuss current dynamics, obstacles, and the regulatory landscape.

Fireside Reflections: A Conversation on Fatherhood
Presenter: Paulo Baptista, Manager, Research Systems
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Smith Buonanno Hall, Room 206

Pull up a chair and gather 'round—just like we would around a campfire. Join us for a heartfelt and inspiring session focused on personal development through the lens of fatherhood. In this relaxed, fireside chat-style gathering, a group of staff members will each share brief reflections—stories, lessons, or values—about their fathers, grandfathers, or other significant male role models. Others may speak about their own journey as fathers.

Whether you're a dad, hope to be one someday, or simply appreciate the impact of fatherhood in your life, this session offers a space to listen, reflect, and share. After the stories, we’ll open the floor for attendees to contribute their own thoughts or ask questions.

Come be encouraged and uplifted by the power of shared experiences, generational wisdom, and the warmth of community—like conversations around a fire.

Plant Environmental Center Tour: An Inside Look
Presenter: Nicholas Vasques, Research Greenhouse Manager 
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: IBES Greenhouse, 85 Waterman St

We will tour the group through the plant environmental center.  We will explain the origin of the collection and its uses and how over time it has evolved to serve the current course work offered by the university.  We will also touch on how the control systems function keep the plants in each zone happy and healthy.

URI Master Gardener Presents Composting 101
Presenter: Susan Besse, URI Master Gardener 
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Friedman Hall, Room 102

Composting is easy. It can be large-scale or small. Fast or slow. Anyone can turn kitchen scraps and lawn debris into garden gold! Join URI Master Gardener Susan Besse to learn about successful techniques and tricks for composting at home.

Weather Impacts on Southern New England
Presenter: Christopher Harwood, Director of Emergency Management, Resilience, and Business Continuity
Frank Nocera, Senior Forecaster at US National Weather Service Boston, MA
Time: 10:15 am to 11:30 am 
Location: Salomon Center, Room 001

Southern New England experiences just about every kind of weather hazard there is. This session will take a look back at some historic weather events in Rhode Island and discuss the potential for a range of impactful weather in the future.

Enhancing Your Executive Presence
Presenters: Ed Barrows, Professor of the Practice of School of Professional Studies  
Alyson Weiss, Associate Director, Corporate and Executive Education
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm
Location: Friedman Hall, Room 102

As a leader, how are you showing up to work? Does the way you present yourself impact the way your team and colleagues perceive you? Particularly over the last decade, executive leaders have evolved and diversified, and hence executive presence has also been transformed. Today’s leaders look and act differently than how they did even a few years ago.

During this workshop, we’ll explore executive presence and the factors that shape how you are perceived in the office. 

You’ll learn how to:

• Shape a personal appearance and style to both fit in and stand out at work

• Gain awareness of the behaviors that diminish your personal image

• Start projecting greater confidence when interacting with your colleagues 

• Make a plan that continues to enhance your personal brand

Make It Un-Boring, Make it a Story: The Art of Storytelling
Presenter: Katie Liesener, Communications Manager 
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: Smith Buonanno, Room G13 

Learn how to command attention with a well-told story. We’ll dive into the science behind storytelling, the essential ingredients of a good narrative, and ways to use stories both personally and professionally. Instructor Katie Liesener is a professional storyteller who has performed in over 100 live shows, on radio, and on television.

Navigating Networking Events
Presenter: Adeline Wong, Director of Global Partnerships and Programs, Office of Global Engagement
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: Smith Buonanno, Room 207 

Ever wondered how to "network" at an event - meeting new people, exchanging information, and juggling food, drink, and awkward ice-breaking conversations at the same time? Join this session to learn practical tips on how to make the most of networking events, including navigating small talk, opening conversations, creating connections and most importantly, actually growing your network!

"No" is Your Friend: Setting Healthy Work Boundaries
Presenter: Amy Cohen, Department Manager, Department of Molecular Biology
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: Petteruti, Stephen Robert Campus Center 

This session will be a facilitated group discussion focused on our collective successes and challenges in setting healthy work boundaries. Participants are encouraged to read the book "The Power of a Positive No" by William Ury in advance.

The Evolution of Phishing and Online Scams
Presenter: Cory Crew, Information Security Awareness and Training Specialist
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: Zoom (Virtual Session) 

Cybercriminals, and the tactics they use, are constantly evolving. With the help of artificial intelligence and increasingly sophisticated methods, scammers are refining how they target us. This session explores how phishing and online scams are changing, how AI is making them more convincing, and what red flags to watch for, using real-world examples, including scams that have targeted members of the Brown community. Attend to stay ahead of the curve and learn practical tips to protect yourself.

Dear Survivor: A Haven Box Letter Writing Session
Presenter: Alana Sacks, BWell Associate Director of Response Services
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: Salomon Center, Room 202 

Haven Box is a local non-profit organization that provides comfort boxes to survivors of sexual assault in the hospital and offers post crisis support events for survivors to find empowerment supporting a survivor’s mind, body, spirit, and community connection throughout their healing journey. Join Haven Box Board President, Alana Sacks-West, for a heartwarming workshop that will focus on creating personalized letters and affirmation cards for survivors of sexual assault that will be added to Haven Boxes' comfort boxes and college care kits. Participants will craft letters or cards that offer support, encouragement, and positivity, providing a meaningful way to uplift and empower through thoughtful messages and artistic expression, and to "collectively support survivors of sexual and relational harm and their journeys forward.

Fun-tastic Day at Children's Friend
Presenter: Children’s Friend 
Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Location: 70 Union Ave, Providence, RI 02909

Join this session for a day of fun at Children's Friend. Volunteers will be coming to two of the Children's Friend sites. Activities may include painting a wall, engaging in sports or gross motor activities, doing arts and crafts and/or joining in on playground games with the kids.

Helping the Farmers at WestBay Farm – Warwick
Presenter: WestBay Farm, 1351 Centerville Road, Warwick, RI 02886
Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm 
Location: WestBay Farm 

Helping the Farmer by working on several projects during this opportunity. Specific tasks will be identified a week before the project. Volunteers can choose from a variety of hands-on farming tasks that may include preparing the land for planting, planting crops, weeding and laying materials to prevent weeds, moving woodchips in wheelbarrows, spreading compost, harvesting crops, and preparing crops for distribution.

Support Veterans and Their Families by Volunteering at Dare to Dream Ranch
Presenter: Dare to Dream Ranch 
Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm 
Location: Dare to Dream Ranch, 12 Snagwood Rd #1451, Foster, RI 02825

All Dare to Dream Ranch project tasks will occur outdoors and help improve and expand the grounds for clients visiting and participating in programs. Possible tasks include conducting outdoor and trail clean-ups, installing drainage, putting up fencing, preparing and maintaining vegetable and flower gardens, continuing to build a stone wall, and preparing a memorial walkway made of memorial bricks. 

Support The Flower District - Olneyville/Providence
Presenter: The Flower District 
Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm 
Location: The Flower District, 63 Magnolia St, Providence, RI 02909

Volunteers may build floral bouquets that will be delivered to bring cheer to nursing homes, senior centers, and more. Training is provided. Buckets of flowers are placed on tabletops, and volunteers choose which of the flowers to place in their handmade bouquets, which are then prepared for transport. Volunteers may also work in the gardens and perform various tasks as needed. 

The Power of Dignity for Life and Leadership
Presenters: Alicia Burke and Madeleine Jones, Dignity Index
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: The Joukowsky Forum, Watson Institute for International Affairs 

The Dignity Index shows us how we can interact with people in all facets of life– from public, political and workplace conversations -- to any daily interactions with those who are different from us or who hold views we don’t share. Join us for an inspiring, interactive and game-changing conversation about how The Dignity Index – a scale for measuring how we talk to each other when we disagree –can help us be more effective leaders, disagree better, and enhance workplace culture.

The Power of Perspective: Building Bridges Through Understanding
Presenter: Natalia Roman Alicea, Assistant Director of Alumni Belonging
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: Friedman Hall, Room 208 

Join us for an engaging and interactive session designed for Brown staff to explore both the challenges and rewards of working across diverse perspectives. This workshop will provide practical strategies to foster meaningful connections, enhance communication across differences, and strengthen collaboration in both personal and professional settings.

The Two Faces of Curiosity: Seeking Knowledge, Embracing Mystery
Presenters: Patricia Holland, Assistant Professor of the Practice of Behavioral and Social Sciences 
Lia Antico, Postdoctoral Research Associate in Behavioral and Social Sciences
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: Zoom (Virtual Session) 

Curiosity is often seen as a drive to acquire knowledge—but what if it’s also an invitation to rest in the unknown? This engaging and experiential workshop explores two distinct forms of curiosity: deprivation curiosity, which seeks to resolve uncertainty through answers, and interest curiosity, which finds energy and meaning in the unfolding mystery.

While both forms have value, research suggests that embracing the unknown through interest curiosity can lead to greater openness, creativity, and transformative insight. Blending leading-edge research, reflective inquiry, and experiential practice, we’ll examine how different modes of curiosity shape our thinking, interactions, and capacity to engage with awe and wonder.

Participants will:

• Learn to distinguish between interest curiosity and deprivation curiosity

• Explore how each form influences learning, perception, and decision-making

• Engage in guided practices to cultivate curiosity as a tool for deeper awareness

• Apply insights to personal and professional life to foster creativity, adaptability, and wonder

Building Community and Reconciling Differences through the Baha'i Faith
Presenter: Paul Smith, Religious Life Affiliate, Baha'i Faith (Chaplains and Religious Life)
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: Smith Buonanno, Room 206 

You are invited to contribute to an uplifting conversation that aims to help bring about unity and justice in a very divided world. Members of the Baha'i Faith (www.bahai.org) encourage and welcome people of all spiritual backgrounds (including none at all). Baha'is believe that all people can be welcomed into the activities of a worldwide grassroots community-building effort, based on the equality of women and men, the harmony of science and religion, the elimination of prejudice of all kinds, racial and social justice, and the oneness of all humankind. Since 1844, the independent worldwide Baha'i community has been building a new global civilization from the ground up following these teachings, person by person, neighborhood by neighborhood.

Creating New Possibilities for the Racial Justice Resource Center
Presenters: Soljane Martinez, Director of Library Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Tiffini Bowers, Assistant Director of Special Collections for Art and Exhibitions
Kimberly Toney, Coordinating Curator for Native American & Indigenous Collections
Lorna Dawes, Exploration and Research Librarian
Tarika Sankar, Digital Humanities Librarian
Chance Boas, Senior Library Specialist-Access Services -Circulation-Rockefeller-Sciences-Orwig
Nadine McAllister, Senior Library Specialist-Special Collections-Digital Services
Emily Ferrier, Head, Academic Engagement Liaison Services
Ashley Champagne, Director, Center for Digital Scholarship
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: Simmons Center, Rockefeller Library, Second Floor 

We invite Brown community members to visit the Racial Justice Resource Center at "The Rock" Library to explore the space and share their ideas on how we can collaboratively bring the RJRC's mission to life. 

The Racial Justice Resource Center is a space for members of the Brown community to create new possibilities for advancing research, instruction, learning, and community around ideas of racial justice. 

Brown community members are invited to make use of the space and its resources for deeper understanding of the crisis of structural racism, bias, and violence against people of color. 

Attendees will engage with Library staff to learn about the center and help ideate on ways their units can deepen their knowledge and engage in the work of exploring race-based oppression, discrimination, policy, and the activism and efforts to confront them across disciplines.

Explore Your Drag Identity
Presenter: Keri McDonough, Assistant Director for the LGBTQ Center and Graduate Student Engagement
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: Sayles Hall, Room 105 

Hello, my Kings, Queens, and Things! 

Want to try Drag but unsure how to create your Drag Identity? Drag King Cliff Hanger is here to help with an interactive workshop on developing your Drag persona. With so much to explore (name options, look/style, song choice, and stage presence), it will surely be a fun way to get you in the mood for Pride Month!

Fashioning Your Identity
Presenter: Erika Holshoe, Events and Outreach Coordinator, Modern Culture and Media
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: Smith Buonanno, Room G01 

What do your clothes say about you? In this workshop, participants will explore the entanglement of fashion and identity to develop a better understanding of what our wardrobes communicate about us, our values and our communities.

Restorative Research: Ethical Approaches to Indigenous Scholarship and Community Engagement

Presenters: Wunneanatsu Lamb-Cason, Assistant Director of Native American & Indigenous Studies
endawnis Spears, Practitioner in Residence for Tribal Engagement 
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: Smith Buonanno, Room G18 

What does it mean to work with and for tribal scholars and communities using an Indigenous-centric framework? Are you empowering Indigenous voices or extracting and using Indigenous knowledge in your research? In this session, co-facilitated by Native American and Indigenous Studies Assistant Director, Wunneanatsu Lamb-Cason (Schaghticoke/HoChunk) and Practitioner in Residence for Tribal Engagement in the Office of Community Engagement, endawnis Spears (Diné/ Ojibwe/ Chickasaw/ Choctaw), participants will explore how centering Indigenous values can be transformative beyond research and scholarship. These frameworks are essential for fostering learning environments rooted in reciprocity, knowledge regeneration and place-based anti-colonial practices.

Sonic Tour of the Sayles Hall 1903 Pipe Organ
Presenter: Mark Steinbach, Distinguished Senior Lecturer in Music
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: Sayles Hall Auditorium 

University Organist Mark Steinbach will demonstrate some of the many sonic and visual wonders of the historic 1903 Hutchings-Votey pipe organ in Sayles Hall. With over 3,200 pipes, it remains the largest Hutchings-Votey pipe organ in the world.

A Partnership for Productivity: Enhancing Comfort through Ergonomics & Accommodations
Presenters: Stephanie Santucci, Assistant Director of Occupational Health & Safety  
Debi Horvath, Assistant Director, Leave and Accommodation Services
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: MacMillan Hall 115 

The University’s HR Leave & Accommodations Services and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Ergonomics teams have partnered to offer guidance on employee accommodations and ergonomics. These valuable University resources are worth exploring if you or your colleagues experience discomfort at your workstation. During this session, you'll learn about the accommodations process, focusing on workplace ergonomics and assistive technologies. EHS will also share helpful tips and strategies to make your office and department workspaces more ergonomic.

Bootcamp/HIIT Fitness Class
Presenter: Olga Gervasi, Fitness and Wellness Coordinator
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: Nelson Fitness Center 

Get ready to sweat in this fast-paced Bootcamp/HIIT-style class! Designed to challenge all fitness levels, this session combines strength, cardio, and functional movements for a full-body workout. Expect high-intensity intervals, dynamic exercises, and plenty of motivation to push your limits. Come ready to move, burn energy, and leave feeling stronger!

Followed by a complimentary Massage by Massage Envy in the Lobby!

Caring for the Caregiver: From Helpless to Hopeful
Presenters: Deanna Upchurch, Adjunct Faculty, The Warren Alpert Medical School & Janet Isserlis, Assistant Director, Curricular Resource Center
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: Smith Buonanno, Room G12

This session will explore innovative ways those who are caring for a loved one can turn their caregiving inward. No matter what stage a caregiver is in, knowledge and support can be the difference between feeling helpless to feeling hopeful. Improved self-care leads to better caregiving outcomes. Join us to learn how to care for yourself when caring for others and how to sustain a self-care plan throughout the caregiving experience.

Get a HEAD of Things!
Presenter: Dolores Cox, Executive Assistant 
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: Smith Buonanno, 101 

Hair loss happens gradually or suddenly. What can you do to prepare for this? It is devastating to many when it happens but it doesn't need to be. Lets discuss ways to keep our hair healthy and ways to cope with hair loss.

Nelson Fitness Center Tour
Presenters: Jemal Yarbrough, Membership and Operations Manager 
The Membership Services Team
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: Nelson Fitness Center 

Join us for an engaging tour of the Nelson Fitness Center, where you’ll explore state-of-the-art workout facilities, strength and conditioning spaces, and group fitness areas. Whether you're a new employee or have been here for years, this session will give you an inside look at the resources available to help you stay active and healthy. Come discover how the Nelson can support your wellness goals!

Followed by a complimentary Massage by Massage Envy in the Lobby!

Recovery Ally Training with the Dean for Recovery and Substance-Free Student Initiatives
Presenter: Lindsay Garcia, Associate Dean of the College for Junior/Senior Studies & Recovery and Substance-Free Student Initiatives
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: Friedman Hall, Room 003 

Brown University boasts the oldest collegiate recovery program in the nation, the Donovan Program for Recovery and Substance-Free Initiatives. The program provides social, emotional and educational support for students, faculty and staff who identify as being in recovery, practice harm reduction strategies or embody a substance-free lifestyle for any reason. This session will introduce staff members to important concepts in addiction, recovery and harm reduction as well as describe some of the ways to advocate against stigma. Additionally, this session will highlight the recovery and harm reduction advocacy and support landscapes on campus, in Rhode Island and nationally, including some of the recent changes that affect people with substance use disorder and their allies.

Spend an Hour, Save a Life, Stop the Bleed 
Presenters: Brooke Wyeth, Community Emergency Response Coordinator, Brown Emergency Medical Services 
Amy Sanderson, Director of Emergency Management for Student Health and Wellness
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: Ambulance Bay, Health and Wellness

Bleeding is the No. 1 cause of preventable death from injuries. This simple training on how to control life-threatening bleeding can save a life. After the course, you will receive a certificate for Stop the Bleed®.

Unwind and Experience Community Auricular Acupuncture 
Presenters: Tanya Sullivan, Associate Clinical Director/Nurse Practitioner, Student Health Services
Daisy Ferreira, Registered Nurse
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: Health and Wellness Multipurpose Room 

Auricular (ear) acupuncture is a tool for community support and change. The Five-Needle Protocol (5NP) used helps modulate nervous system response. It is an amazing and efficient way to access groundedness even in chaotic settings. Auricular acupuncture is most effective in group and community settings, given the resonance that happens when groups of people sit together with the shared goal of rest, recovery and healing. 

Yoga Class
Presenter: Anita Bevans, Certified Yoga Instructor 
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: Nelson Fitness Center, Studio 2

Unwind and recharge with a refreshing yoga session designed for all skill levels. This guided practice will focus on breath, movement, and mindfulness to help improve flexibility, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced yogi, come flow with us and leave feeling centered and rejuvenated.

Followed by a complimentary Massage by Massage Envy in the Lobby!

Applying Brown’s Visual Identity
Presenters: PJ Centofanti, Senior Visual Designer
Jaci DaCosta, Art Director
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: 225 Dyer, Room 475 & Zoom (Hybrid Session) 

Join us for an overview of Brown’s visual identity and learn how to apply the different elements to your everyday work. We will provide examples of different deliverables and how to use the visual identity appropriately on each. You will leave with a toolkit of examples as well as a great selection of resources to help you succeed in your design needs.

FM 101: How to Get Things Done with Facilities
Presenters: Tom Wegner-Foskett, Project Manager, Facilities Management 
Andrew Avery, Manager, Structural Trades
Rachel Hampton, Senior Campus Planner
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: Zoom (Virtual Session) 

A fun and informative session on how Facilities Management is organized. We will discuss the who’s and what’s, and the where and how’s to unravel all the FM mysteries. Understand who can help you with repairs and projects you need to get done!

From First-Year Feels to Commencement Cheers: Understanding Brown’s Students & Families
Presenters: Mikele St-Germain, Director of Parent and Family Engagement
Mary Jordan, Director of New Student Programs and Community Initiatives
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: Friedman Hall, Room 201 

Join Brown's Director of Parent & Family Engagement and Director of New Student Programs & Community Initiatives for an insightful session on the evolving profile of our students and their families. This session will explore key trends among today’s Gen Z students, how these trends shape their experiences at Brown, and the shifting dynamics with their primarily Gen X parents and families. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of family engagement in the Brown context and learn practical strategies for effectively connecting with both students and their support networks.

Haffenreffer Museum: On the Move
Presenters: Christina Hodge, Associate Director 
Thierry Gentis, Head Curator, Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology
Kellie Bowers, Associate Curator, Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: Friedman 202 

Join Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology (HMA) staff as they share exciting updates on the museum’s future. Since 2005, the gallery at Manning Hall has been the HMA’s campus home, welcoming thousands of people every year to exhibits, classes, workshops, talks and more. The gallery has now closed, but it isn’t the end for HMA’s gallery and CultureLab — these programs will thrive again at HMA’s new facility at 1 Davol Square in downtown Providence, a public museum and research center set to open in early 2027. Staff will share perspectives on the past and future of Brown’s museum and answer community questions.

Local Beer and Natural Wine 101 
Presenter: Robert Noyes, Director of Retail Operations, Brown Dining Services
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: Josiah's Dining Hall, 114 Power St, Providence, RI 02912

Learn all about local beers and natural wines from Robert Noyes, Director of Retail Operations, Brown Dining Services. Followed by pub-style trivia!

Project Management Panel Discussion – Brown Project Management Community of Practice
Presenters: Wendy Wallace, Director of Civic Engagement, Office of Community Engagement (OCE)
Kelly Haley, Senior Project Manager, Office of Information Technology (OIT)
Rob McCabe, Program Manager, Energy Transition and Campus Utilities Infrastructure
Erik Ocean, Project Manager, Center for Alcohol & Addiction Studies
Mete Tunca, Director, IT Products at  Fidelity Investment
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: Kasper Multipurpose Room & Zoom (Hybrid Session)

Join us for an engaging panel discussion with Brown project managers from across the University as well as a distinguished former Brown IT project manager who has successfully advanced his career beyond the University. We’ll discuss project management best practices, how to get started as a project manager, and the nuts and bolts of project management. The panel discussion will have an active Q&A section, and will wrap up with networking and socializing after the panel concludes. This session is for you if you are interested in expanding or acquiring project management (PM) skills, or want to learn more about becoming a PM.  

Sarah Doyle Center 50th Anniversary Trivia and Zine-Making
Presenters: Felicia Salinas-Moniz, Director, Sarah Doyle Center for Women and Gender
Madyson Crawford, Assistant Director, Sarah Doyle Center for Women and Gender
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: Friedman Hall, Room 108 

Opened in 1975, the Sarah Doyle Center for Women and Gender is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year! Join us to learn about the history of the center and play a round of trivia for a chance to win some prizes (we’ll be using Kahoot!, so please bring your smartphone to play). Participants will also contribute to a co-created zine that we will place in our 50th anniversary time capsule.

Tour Brown's Beautiful Grounds 
Presenters: Nick Mol, Grounds Superintendent 
Nick Orn, Assistant Grounds Superintendent
Kelly Burke, Assistant Grounds Superintendent
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: Van Wickle Gates 

Join Grounds Superintendent Nic Mol for a tour of Brown's extensive grounds, historical quads and ceremonial gardens. You'll learn how the Grounds team maintains it all. The tour will start at the Van Wickle Gates and will be held rain or shine.

Tour of Sharpe Refectory
Presenter: Steve Oswald, Director of Residential Operations 
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: Sharpe Refectory 

Did you know that the Sharpe Refectory serves 3,000 to 5,000 meals daily during the academic year? Participate in a rare, behind-the-scenes look into one of the largest kitchens in Rhode Island. Join us for a tour of both the back and front of the house, including the bakeshop and catering operations, along with a quick history of the dining hall.

Remember When Writing Was Actually Fun?
Presenter: Jenna Morten-Aiken, Senior Associate Director for Writing and English Language Support
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: Science Library, Room 520 

You might need to go back all the way to first grade, but there was probably a time when writing brought you joy. In this session, we'll do a quick warmup, chat a bit about how we can find that joy again, and then let you write whatever you want (articles, scripts, songs, fan fiction; anything is welcome!). We'll conclude by talking about how it felt to write like that again but we will not ask you to share the writing itself. Bring your favorite writing equipment (laptop, notebook, headphones, etc.), your imagination and curiosity, and be sure to leave the pressure and shame somewhere else.

Skywarn Storm Spotter Training
Presenter: Frank Nocera, Senior Forecaster at US National Weather Service Boston MA
Christopher Harwood, Director of Emergency Management, Resiliency and Business Continuity
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm 
Location: Salomon 001 & Zoom (Hyrbrid Session) 

The National Weather Service each year hosts SKYWARN Storm Spotter training across Southern New England. This will be a shortened version of that class that will include: basics of thunderstorm development, how to identify potential severe weather features, and basic severe weather safety.