This virtual exhibition of art-science works by internationally recognized artists opened March 1. Situating contemporary genetics within a spectrum of past,...
Dismantling Oppressive Systems: Building Just Communities
July 26, 2021 – July 29, 2021
The aim of the 2021 Diversity Forum, “Dismantling Oppressive...
Feeling respected in the workplace is of paramount importance. Earning and maintaining that respect can sometimes be challenging. In this seminar, we will...
Dr. Keisha N. Blain will be joined by panelists for a broad conversation on American racism and how it has shaped the experiences of various groups,...
Speakers:
Melissa Miklos, Associate Director, HRPO
Maggie Soncini, ECO-HSR Coordinator
Join Maggie and Melissa for this primer on informed consent. The...
Presenters: Camarie Shepard
Ableism is the oppression of disabled people, which exists at a systematic, and interpersonal, and intrapersonal level. This...
Presenters: Karen Enomoto, Alyssa Khieu, Angela Le, Josh Nguyen
W hen discussing the rise of hate toward East and Southeast Asian Americans, the state...
Presenters: Mary C. Parker
Together, we will identify and define common racist practices that are present within Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), and...
Presenters: Camica Credle and J. Lamont Harris
Go beyond traditional diversity, equity, and inclusion practices to boldly create a lasting impact in your...
Presenters: Marianne Novy, Lori Delale-O'Connor, Jerry Dickinson, Christina Newhill
This workshop will help people in adoptive families and those who work...
Presenters: Stacie Dow, Program Manager of Student & Faculty Engagement at the University Honors College at the University of Pittsburgh; Jasmin Perrier...
Presenters: Omid Fotuhi, Research Associate, Learning Research and Development Center; Kevin R. Binning, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology and...
Democratizing Research Monies for Nonprofits and Advancing Equitable Research
Presenters: Dr. Faith R. Kares, Patrizia Santos
This workshop interrogates...
Presenters: Andrew McCormick MD, Sylvia Choi MD, Jessica Garrison MD, Grace Slater MD & Ben Miller MD
Inspired by the national social justice movement in...
Presenters: Dr. Sheena Mason
When unrealized or unchecked, unconscious bias—or stereotypes individuals form outside of their conscious awareness—can be...
Design methods for long-term visions
Presenters: Hillary Carey & Rachel Arredondo
Visions of better futures are powerful in motivating people through...
Presenters: Kirsten Ivey-Colson and Lynn Turner
This workshop will introduce participants to The AntiRacist Table 30 Day Challenge--A long form, self-paced,...
Social Media and Student Activism in Black Lives Matter Movement
Presenters: Ying-Tung (Ivy) Chou
This workshop aims to analyze cases of college students'...
Presenters: Malea Lash, Noah Trantel
An important first step of dismantling oppressive systems is recognizing one's own privileged identity within them....
Presenters: Kim Le, Gloria Kehinde
The majority of liberal arts education, from primary school to higher education, is focused on American or European...
Presenters: Ben Greene
In this speech, I will share my story as an openly transgender man who came out at 15 -one of the first to do so in my entire town....
Presenters: Dr. Markenya L. Williams
This session will empower educators with knowledge of the historical context & research of systemic barriers/issues...
Thomas Hageman will present his DNP project, “A Program Evaluation of a Buprenorphine Program in a Private Psychiatric Office-Based Practice Before and After...
This session will focus on understanding the experience of transgender people within the broader social landscape we share, and how we can shift the cultures...
Presenters: Heather Tomko
You may have heard of #HotGirlSummer, but what about #DisabledGirlSummer? If this past year has taught us anything, it’s how much...
Presenters: Latonya Latamore
The attendee will learn the benefits of using tools to embed diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into daily practices....
Presenters: Joanne Baird, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA; Ketki D. Raina, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Systemic racism is deeply ingrained within the education system and requires...
Presenters: Dr. Amy S Walker
Impostor syndrome and racial gaslighting are becoming more and more prevalent, particularly in underrepresented populations....
Presenters: Jennifer Barnes
This workshop will describe the FY21 Diverse Spend Goal-Setting process and key findings. At the 2020 Pitt Diversity Forum,...
Investing in strengths and social identity
Presenters: Drew Harris and Esther Rosbrook, Ed.D.
This workshop provides a vision for advisitingdiverse student...
Presenters: Susan Lucas and Roberta Mendonça De Carvalho
Redlining began in the 1930s when the Home Owners Loan Corporation (HOLC) produced housing security...
How institutional composition contributes to racial oppression on college campuses
Presenters: Leah Reynolds, Ed.D; Tanyka M. Barber, J.D
Participants will...
Presenters: Dr. Sharon E. TavernoRoss & Dr. Patricia I. Documét
Promotoresde salud (community health workers) are trusted members of their communities. They...
A guide to growing your activist identity
Presenters: Dr. Gyasmine George-Williams
At the turn of the 21st century, society witnessed Black citizens losing...
Presenters: Lora McKnight, COO and Vice President, Programs and Services, Vibrant Pittsburgh, Allegra Elson, Director of Training and Development, Vibrant...
Presenters: Ahmed Ghuman and Emiola Jay Oriola
This workshop will focus on the impact that microaggressions have on perpetuating harmful stereotypes about...
“….we must address injustices that are occurring in our world, and we must determine ways to interrupt injustices in order to situate education — in our...
