News & Events
Photo caption: Diversity Days 2019 keynote with Adora Nwofor
Caste-Based Discrimination Initiative Virtual Panel Series
A collaboration between the University of Calgary and the University of Alberta
Dalit-Bahujan Feminist Knowledges and Praxis
Wednesday, March 8th, 2023
International Women’s Day
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The Problem of Caste in the North American University
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
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.
Calendar of EDI year dates
Recognizing human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion
This calendar highlights days that raise awareness about creating a more equitable, inclusive and just society.
This is a living calendar, and members of the community are welcome to reach out with additions and updates or to let us know about any errors. To send an inquiry about the calendar, please email equity@ucalgary.ca.
UCalgary EDI News
2023 Journey Update shows that kinship goes beyond human relations
Event marks anniversary of UCalgary’s Indigenous Strategy and renewal of commitment to truth and reconciliation
Former Ghanaian president visits campus, praises UCalgary’s diversity
John Mahama promotes West Africa as a hub for innovation and economic growth
UCalgary's Journey Update reinforces commitment to ‘becoming good relatives’
Join UCalgary Nov. 28 to celebrate progress, foster relationships, and advance truth and reconciliation through education
Women Breakthrough Award winner turns waste into economic opportunities
Atinuke Chineme’s research looks at waste management through a gender lens
Cenovus advances inclusion while building leaders, empowering through research, and committing to innovation at UCalgary
$2M investment addresses barriers to equity
Nominations for 2024 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Awards now open
Until Nov. 15, nominate colleagues for their remarkable contributions toward advancing and embedding equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility at UCalgary
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.
Calgary Herald:
Compelling Calgarians: Dr. Malinda Smith helping the University of Calgary take a bold step as vice-provost of equity, diversity and inclusion.
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.
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.