My spouse and I were married in 1988. We had our first child in ’89 and second in ’94. He has been a great dad to our two children. He practically raised them both. While I was getting my Ph.D., he was making sure they were well cared for. I had no need to worry. For a short time, several of my peers didn’t even know I had kids because we were able to keep that aspect of … [Read more...]
100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women GALA Event and Book Launch
When I arrived in Canada to start my new post at Ryerson University, I was very excited and looked forward to working in one of the most diversity cities in the world. Ryerson was willing to take the risk and hire an African American women from the Midwest to lead the country’s first Equity, Diversity and Inclusion division as the Assistant Vice President/Vice … [Read more...]
2016 Pioneers for Change Award Winners Announced
(From CNW, A PR Newswire Company; some links and styling added by The Institutional Diversity Blog) TORONTO, May 11, 2016 /CNW/ - Skills for Change is proud to announce the recipients of 2016 Pioneers for Change. Now in its 24th year, Pioneers for Change Awards support the vision of a diverse and inclusive Canada. At Skills for Change, we champion leadership and innovation … [Read more...]
Ryerson University’s Soup and Substance Series: Winter 2016
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 at Podium (POD) 250 (unless otherwise noted). 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...]
ICYMI: January and February 2016 Archives of the Ryerson University Soup and Substance Series
In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): On Thursday, January 28th and Tuesday, February 23rd, the Ryerson University Soup and Substance Series held the following events: Freedom of Expression: Power, Privilege, and Perspective - Panelists explored perspectives on freedom of expression and how power and privilege influence who truly has access to this freedom. The discussion explored … [Read more...]