We have a full itinerary packed with interesting events for all audiences. We would like to encourage you to approach these events with an open mindset as you engage with the stories from within the community, gain practical tools to lead when these situations occur, and raising your awareness and understanding of your own frame. We are stronger when we embrace differences and understand each other. We hope you feel the strength of your community this week.
Speak Out LBS is brought you by the Student Association, Diversity Clubs, Sundowners, and the Rugby Clubs and is supported by LBS.
Monday Feb 21 | 19:00-20:30
44% of LBS students say they have experienced exclusionary events during their time at LBS. Join us for a growth minded discussion as we examine and discuss quotes from within the LBS community. Hosted by the SA, this event will feature star faculty such as Assistant Professor Aneeta Rattan. Dean François will also be in attendance, so your voices will be heard.
Refreshments will be provided
Please submit stories and quotes here
WLT, Sussex Place and Virtual
Tuesday Feb 22 | 11:00-16:00
Stop by the stalls hosted by the Women's and Men's rugby teams to pledge that your hands won't do any harm.
Nash Lounge, Sussex Place and SOC Student Lounge
Wednesday Feb 23 | 11:15-12:30
In a recent SA survey it was found that students felt most discriminated against because of their socioeconomic status. Michelle Alvarado, who spearheaded FLII club at LBS, and our guest speaker, and Bernice Maldonado, an experienced first generation advocate and researcher, will make a quick presentation about the challenges of being a FLII student in LBS.
LT1, Sussex Place
Wednesday Feb 23 | 19:00-22:00
Join us for a screening of the film, "Promising Young Women", a psychological thriller that explores some of society's most difficult topics such as sexual assault and trauma through a new and creative lens. OiB will host a discussion following the movie, with food and refreshments served. We hope to see you there!
Dining Room, Sussex Place
Thursday Feb 24 | All day
Don your favourite blue t-shirt to show your support for anti-bullying and harassment.
All over LBS Campus
Thursday Feb 24 | 11:15 - 12:30
Conversation led by Arpita Dutt, employment, equality & whistleblowing lawyer and Advisory Committee Member of Rights of Women. Learn about sexual harassment in the workplace and corporate strategies to tackle it, as well as what to do if you whiteness something or what are your rights if you are ever in the scenario. WiB will be hosting this event and providing afternoon tea.
Dining Room, Sussex Place
Thursday Feb 24 | 18:30-20:30
Join us in the Nash for our favourite LBS tradition of Sundowners, this time with #LBSagainstharassment theme. Alcohol is often used as an excuse for harassment – something we want to change.
Nash Lounge, Sussex Place
Friday Feb 25 | 11:15 - 12:30
Learn about how to prevent incidents from occurring by partaking in active bystander training led by an expert from Communities Inc. This will be followed by lunch and a student panel of WiB Allies highlighting the realities of being an active bystander in the LBS community.
Dining Room, Sussex Place
The events and content during Speak Out LBS may trigger past traumas. We encourage people to educate themselves but to be mindful of the impact on their mental health. There are a plethora of resources available through Wellbeing services.
LBS' new Bullying and Harassment Policy, Belong and Thrive Statement, and Trans Equality Policy
To report any incidents please use the safe reporting tool or call 0800 915 1571
Wellbeing services have a plethora of tools which can be found on their canvas page or by emailing wellbeing@london.edu.
