Center for Cross-Cultural Research Speaker Series Presents: Germs of Rot

Internalized Oppression and Mental Health Among Historically Oppressed Communities

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Event Details

When:

-

Location:

Online: Zoom

In-Person at WWU:
Academic West, Room 210

Presentation
4:00-500 PM PT

In Person Reception
5:00-5:45 PM PT

Price:

Free

Brought to you by:

Center for Cross-Cultural Research, Psychology Department, The Foundation for WWU & Alumni

Description

Check out this video to watch the Germs of Rot.

Centering the experiences of Filipino Americans and other historically oppressed peoples, this talk will discuss the mental health implications of internalized oppression and how this insidious phenomenon may exist and operate outside of our awareness, intention, or control.

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Featuring:

E.J.R. David is a medium-skinned male with a dark bear and glasses. He wears a knit cap and blue hoodie.

E.J.R. David, Speaker

Professor, Author, Speaker, Consultant

Dr. David obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Alaska Anchorage (2002), and Master of Arts (2004) and Doctoral (2007) Degrees in Clinical-Community Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is a tenured Professor of Psychology at the University of Alaska Anchorage, with his primary duties being with the PhD Program in Clinical-Community Psychology that has a Rural, Cultural, and Indigenous Emphasis.

Learn more about Dr. David.

Accommodations and Other Details

Contact The Foundation for WWU & Alumni for if you have questions or need disability accommodations by calling (360) 650-3353 or emailing Alumni@wwu.edu

Advance notice for disability accommodations and special needs is greatly appreciated. Please indicate your special needs on the registration form.

There will be auto-captions available for the Zoom webinar.

Limited paid parking is available in the C lots at the south end of campus and in lots 6V and 7G at the north end of campus. Western provides comprehensive parking details—including lot locations, applicable fees, and campus map. Please note that parking in the C lot and 12A by Fairhaven College is free after 4:30pm on weekdays and all hours on weekends.

The views expressed by our speakers do not necessarily reflect those of Western Washington University.