On April 16, 2013, I was one of three panelists for an event celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where the theme was “Reflections on Diversity and Excellence – OAMI Through the Years”, and the panelists were asked to answer 4 questions that touched on that … [Read more...] about Envisioning a Successful Learning Environment for ALL Students
Women’s Minds and Bodies: Soup and Substance Series
Join us Wednesday, April 24th at noon for the Women’s Minds and Bodies: Curricular Diversity in Fashion and Science Soup & Substance Series at Ryerson University. During this session, experts in fashion and science discuss their experiences with diversity in their respective fields. The Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at Ryerson University … [Read more...] about Women’s Minds and Bodies: Soup and Substance Series
Being Aboriginal@Ryerson: Soup and Substance Series
Join us Wednesday, March 27th at noon for the Being Aboriginal@Ryerson Soup and Substance Series at Ryerson University. In this session, students, staff and faculty discuss their experiences in the mainstream post-secondary system and envision wholistic and inclusionary strategies for change. The Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at Ryerson University … [Read more...] about Being Aboriginal@Ryerson: Soup and Substance Series
Women and Leadership – Doing it Her Way
March is Women’s History Month, and it is a designated time to reflect on the accomplishments of women as leaders, and how much farther we have to go. On Ryerson University’s campus we celebrated Viola Desmond Day and International Women’s Day. Both celebrations underscored how women leaders are essential to advancing the status of women in North America. Julia … [Read more...] about Women and Leadership – Doing it Her Way
Represent. at Ryerson – International Women’s Day 2013
Ryerson University's Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion & Media Action Media present Represent. at Ryerson: International Women's Day 2013. A series of events that are designed to initiate ongoing discussions about gender equity and representations of women in the media. This celebration is intended to be inclusive to all genders, with a focus … [Read more...] about Represent. at Ryerson – International Women’s Day 2013