DEI Happenings

The DEI Committees and our department sponsor a range of events to expose our community to issues, stimulate discussion and foster an inclusive environment.
Upcoming Activities
Understanding Racial Equity Workshop - May 16, 2022 at 1 pm
This workshop is hosted by the Neuro DEI Committee, who invite Microbiology to participate.
This workshop will help participants:
- Gain insight in your own racial and ethnic identities
- Increase awareness around shared and individual life experiences
- Improve communication and collaboration skills
- Acquire shared language to talk about racism
Book Club Reading - May 19 at 4 pm
The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Us and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee
Room: Jaharis 508
This discussion will focus on Chapters 1 through 5.
Book Club Reading - June 30 at 4 pm
The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Us and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee
This discussion will focus on Chapters 6 through 10.
Get to Know You Event - September 12 at 12 pm
Get to Know Sandra Sanchez, Postdoctoral Scholar - Ng lab
Room: M&V 412