The unprecedented events in our nation are actively challenging us to choose between comfort or courage in how we learn, teach听and work. The loss of connection has impacted the ways we interact in a physically separated world. The theme of this semester鈥檚 virtual Diversity and Inclusion Summit is The Power of Community鈥擟ourage, Healing, and Unity.
Who: Students, faculty and staff
What: Spring 2021听Diversity and Inclusion Summit
When: Tuesday, March 9, 9 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Where: Virtual
The goal of the summit is to provide a foundation to help the university听build community resilience, foster mutual respect听and promote empowerment, visibility, validation and unity among students, faculty and staff. We will explore the multiple intersecting events that affect our campus community, because they also impact the broader community of our region and our nation.
Virtual sessions
- The Power of Community: A 鈥淏oulder鈥� Talk Show
- Gratitude with attitude: Queer community anywhere and everywhere
- Practicing Courage: Microaggressions and So You Want to Talk About Race with Nikki McCord
- A Wild Heart: The Path to Healing
Our need for a more inclusive, diverse and equitable environment has deepened the importance of courage, healing听and unity as we move forward together through these uncertain times. We hope you will join us remotely to engage with, draw strength from听and be inspired by the power of our community.
Visit the summit webpage to learn more about this semester's sessions and register to attend.
