Top reasons to attend the Diversity and Inclusion Summit on Feb. 25
Whether you're a CU student, staff or faculty member, here are some of the top reasons and sessions for you to attend at the 2020 spring Diversity and Inclusion Summit Feb. 25. The sessions below will be held in the University Memorial Center.
Why should you go?
To meet the need for belonging, something we all want to feel
Suggested session:
Listening to International Students Voices
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 12:30–1:45 p.m.
To learn how to embrace others' differences
Other featured sessions
- The Feelings Behind a Resolution: Boulder Mayor Sam Weaver and City Council Member Mary Young
- Music and Diversity Lecture: Aaron Dworkin and Afa Sadykhly Dworkin
- Nothing 91ÖÆƬ³§ Us Without Us: Leadership and Undergraduate Research
- Everything You Wanted to Know about Creating Gender Inclusive Spaces, but Are Afraid to Ask
- Students Unplugged: Communicating Effectively and Authentically
- A $23,000+ Impact: Ensuring Everyone is Counted in the 2020 Census
To move from awareness of diversity and inclusion to action
Suggested session:
The Feelings Behind a Resolution
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 1–2:50 p.m.
To bridge the gap and lessen the divide between intent and impact
To engage with the campus Inclusion, Diversity and Excellence in Academics (IDEA) Plan
To experience the breadth and depth of inclusivity
To learn more about inclusive pedagogy
Suggested session:
Finding the "Us" in Inclusion: What Do You Need to Be an Inclusive Educator?
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
To take time and space to recognize realities, even if it’s difficult
To come to one space to see what is happening on campus related to diversity and inclusion activities
To take action. If not now, when?
Suggested session:
Make Space, Don't Take Space
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2–3:15 p.m.
To be shamelessly and positively authentic​