(Republished with permission of Ryerson University; Some links and text style edits added by The Institutional Diversity Blog) New position created to provide strategic leadership in equity, diversity and inclusion TORONTO, April 28, 2017 --- Ryerson University is pleased to announce that Denise O’Neil Green, whose leadership and advocacy have helped to establish … [Read more...]
Ryerson University’s Soup and Substance Series: Winter 2017
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...]
100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women 2016: The Book
The impetus for this book came when we, three Black Canadian women (Dr. Jean Augustine, Dauna Jones-Simmonds, & Dr. Denise O’Neil Green), were at a breakfast meeting and the question arose, “Where are all the accomplished Black Canadian women?”. We realized that Black Canadian women have had a long history of quiet accomplishment that has, for the … [Read more...]
An Expat’s Experience in Canada – Part III
In this video post, I discuss my experience as a U.S. expatriate living in Toronto, Canada as a Diversity Professional. Inspired by America's recent presidential election and subsequent crash of the Canadian immigration website, I've decided to answer the following questions for my audience: What has it been like to live in Canada as an expat? What's it like … [Read more...]
Ryerson University’s Soup and Substance Series: Fall 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...]