About a year ago I moved from the United States to Canada and became an expatriate (expat for short). When growing up in the United States, I primarily lived in the Midwest – Illinois, Michigan and Nebraska; with short stents in New Jersey, New York, and Mississippi, but I never imagined living in another country until a few years ago. Before 9/11, my family took … [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...]
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...]
25th Anniversary Symposium: Reflections on Diversity and Excellence – OAMI Through the Years
The staff of the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) at the University of Michigan cordially invite you to attend a symposium entitled, “Reflections on Diversity & Excellence: OAMI Through the Years”. The symposium will be held on Tuesday, April 16th from 8:30am-1:00pm in the Rogel Ballroom of the Michigan Union. This is the closing event of a … [Read more...]
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...]