Events
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Events
Throughout the year, The Office of EDI holds webinars, information sessions, performances and panels on a number of EDID focused topics. Information of upcoming events as well as information on past events are available for viewing, unless otherwise expressed as being a non-recorded event.
Upcoming Events
Celebrating International Women's Day 2024
The Role of Empathy and Vulnerability in Leadership w/ Terri Givens
Date: March 8 2024
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Zoom Virtual
Terri Givens is a Professor of Political Science at McGill University and formerly the CEO of the Center for Higher Education Leadership. As the author of the book “Radical Empathy: Finding a Path to Bridging Racial Divides,” she is a sought after consultant and speaker on issues related to leadership and inclusion. She has more than 30 years of experience in higher education, politics, international affairs, and nonprofits. She is an accomplished speaker and uses her platform to develop leaders with an understanding of the importance of diversity and inclusion, while encouraging personal growth through empathy.
Inspiring Inclusion Through Understanding Resistance and Building Support
Date: March 15 2024 12 – 1 PM
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Zoom Virtual
Felicia A. Henderson (INSEAD) and Zoe Kinias (Ivey at Western) will share insights from their research projects and impact work in an interactive dialogue. The conversation will focus on Felicia's insights on why resistance to EDI efforts emerges and Zoe's findings on how to develop broader support for EDI. They will also share perspectives on how social categories relate to resistance, support, and impact in inclusion efforts.
Authentic Trans Allyship: Special Focus on Trans Day of Visibility
Date: April 2 2024
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Zoom Virtual
Learn tangible tools for visible and active solidarity with Trans' communities:Building strong communities means being visible allies to Trans’ friends, families, coworkers, and community members! Join The 519's Education & Training team to learn tangible skills for actionable allyship and advocacy. Take your team’s commitment to allyship to the next level by investing in communities where Trans joy can thrive.
