By Antoinette Mercurio (Reposted with permission; some links added by the Institutional Diversity Blog) The monthly Soup & Substance series isn’t shying away from covering any topics in the equity, diversity and inclusion category including the latest session on race and racism. The conversation at the recent Soup & Substance has turned to Canadians and … [Read more...]
EDI Tech Corner: Understanding the Link Between Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Social Media
The Institutional Diversity Blog is presenting the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Tech Corner Series to provide a better understanding between the field of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and its link to the technology that helps to promote the EDI message of creating a more diverse and inclusive society. Within this series, we’ll discuss the evolution … [Read more...]
Increased Gender Diversity in Military: “Not Your Father’s Army”
I work with both male and female military veterans as a psychologist at a large urban healthcare system with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Women are the fastest growing segment of the U.S. Military, as they represent 14.5% of the U.S. active duty force. This change in demographics represents an increase in the diversity of the military, and brings … [Read more...]
Ryerson University’s Soup and Substance Series: Fall 2013
The Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at Ryerson University presents the Soup & Substance Series, a series of noon hour moderated panel discussions held on the 7th Floor of Heaslip House at 297 Victoria Street. While enjoying a warm bowl of soup and refreshments, participants will engage panelists in an open conversation on a range of diversity related … [Read more...]
The Role of Education in Shaping Diversity in One’s Professional Life
On April 16, 2013, I was one of several panelists, along with Andrew Adams, III, JD and Damon A. Williams, PhD, for an event celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. The theme was “Reflections on Diversity and Excellence – OAMI Through the Years”. The … [Read more...]