Diversity Days keynote with Adora Nwofor

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Photo caption: Diversity Days 2019 keynote with Adora Nwofor

Maya Angelou

Courageous Conversations

A University of Calgary speaker series that is part of ongoing awareness programs offered by the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. It is designed to spark a national conversation around equity, race, systemic racism and anti-racism. 

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OEDI Events Calendar

Explore upcoming events and workshops hosted by the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (OEDI). Stay informed about opportunities to engage in meaningful discussions, training sessions, and community-building activities designed to promote inclusivity and drive positive change. From educational workshops to special events, discover how OEDI fosters a culture of equity and diversity across various topics. View our full calendar and register for events that inspire learning and growth.

 

UCalgary EDI News

Women UCalgary MBA students build community to navigate industry

Events such as April 15 mixer vital for networking

Collegiate Recovery Week aims to reduce stigma surrounding mental health and addiction

Events at UCalgary highlight the importance of recovery-support systems in higher education

“Neurodivergent people are already here”: The compatibilities between neurodiversity and academia

A neurodivergent associate professor at the Cumming School of Medicine reflects on his inclusive vision for the future of higher education

Schulich student hopes to ‘push boundaries’ for the future of engineering

Amanda Tamakloe honoured to receive Violet King Engaged Scholar Award

Q-and-A on suicide with award-winning journalist Anna Mehler Paperny

Reporter and author answers questions from UCalgary community about her experiences

OEDI media


CBC radio:

History was made in the US over the weekend. CBC checks in with a political scientist, Dr. Malinda Smith on the historic election of Kamala Harris to Vice President-elect.

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Calgary Herald:

Compelling Calgarians: Dr. Malinda Smith helping the University of Calgary take a bold step as vice-provost of equity, diversity and inclusion. 
 

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Edmonton Journal:

Political scientist Malinda Smith, now the University of Calgary’s vice-provost of equity, diversity and inclusion, says while COVID-19 has meant people need to be physically distant, it also means more people can join, participate and learn virtually. 

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University Affairs:

Addressing anti-Black racism on campus
One year after a mass reckoning, we examine what universities are doing to address anti-Black racism in their own institutions.
 

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