Arts and Science faculty workshop: Diversity and Empowerment
Presented by: University of CalgaryCategory: Other Event
Price: $0
Date: April 21, 2016 – April 21, 2016
Address: 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4
Website: http://www.ucalgary.ca/
Arts and Science faculty are invited to take part in an interactive workshop presented by the Faculty of Arts Equity and Diversity Committee and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Protected Disclosure. Diversity and Empowerment: Are you an Ally? Being an ally is an essential element in addressing diversity and inclusion and fostering change. Becoming an effective ally is not an easy task and requires self-awareness, reflection on privilege, critical thinking and building alliances. Through experiential and didactic learning, group discussions and case studies, this interactive workshop will help participants to: • Build greater awareness about what an ally is • Increase knowledge about what it means to be an effective ally • Explore the benefits of being an ally for change Thursday, April 21, 2016 9:00 – 12:00 Please RSVP @ artsrsvp@ucalgary.ca by Monday, April 11, 2016.
Location:
Hotel Alma – Senate Room
Speaker:
Linda Kongnetiman BSW, MSW, PhD(c)
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/arts-and-science-faculty-workshop-diversity-and-empowerment