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Inclusive campuses the theme of 2014 Diversity Summit

Systemwide event to feature all-CU participants, presenters
By Staff
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Registration is open for the CU system’s 2014 Diversity Summit, which is set for Oct. 24.

The theme, “Developing Our Capacities as Inclusive Campuses,” aligns with the university’s commitment to diversity. All participants and presenters will be staff and faculty members of the CU community.

The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Denver, 3203 Quebec St.

Online registration is open at http://fs25.formsite.com/OIOUCDenver/Diversity-Summit/index.html.

Registration is free, though seating is limited.

The goals of the summit are to increase attendees’ knowledge about diversity topics and resources, and to enhance their communication skills. The summit is designed for staff and faculty in all roles.

The summit will include numerous cross-campus collaborations, including interactive displays and presentations on institutional research, library resources, Ombuds offices, international affairs and disability services.

Attendees may choose from a wide range of workshop topics, including cultural competence, online teaching and diversity, unconscious bias in hiring, LGBTQ safe zone training, medical professions and diversity, religion at work, health humanities, first generation students, and injustice in research.

 

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