Dr Carmel de Nahlik
In this interview we talk to Dr Carmel de Nahlik about why she enjoys working at Aston and the research she is working on.
Racism: It's the little things that count
I chair Four Front, a council comprised of minority student organizations, and I work closely with the student-run inclusivity initiative, One Mizzou. In case it isn't obvious, diversity is my jam.
February is the trickiest month to be a diversity aficionado, since apparently, Black History Month brings out the worst in white people. 2010 gave us cotton balls strewn in front of the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center (I hope the symbolism is obvious), and in 2011, the sculpture in front of Hatch residence hall was vandalized with racist language. Given the trend, it's no wonder I had every organization I work with on lockdown before Feb. 1 in case the worst might happen.
February did not disappoint. Imagine me, sitting at the MSA inauguration, carefree, when I hear news of another racist incident. My immediate thoughts are "Shit," "Not again" and "I just want to eat cake." Side note: University Catering has some kick-ass cake.
Most of the students involved with One Mizzou were present at the inauguration. We proceeded to frantically text and call our peers as we tried to plan the next move while the rest of the crowd cooed at the speeches made by the MSA executive cabinet.
Getting lost on your way home from chamber bonding then having your phone die
@Nahlik and if I can't find one, I'll ask Natalie to.