Opportunities to Participate
All Faculty and Staff are required to complete a minimum of ONE of the following by mid-April 2009. It is not necessary for students to attend any of these offerings, however students are welcome and encouraged to attend.
You are welcome to come to ALL of them.
The Dean’s Advisory Council for Diversity and Inclusiveness is excited to announce the 2009 - 2010 Program for Diversity and Inclusiveness which began with the workshop during faculty welcome back week in August. Please join us for any of the following:
August 28, 2009 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Workshop facilitated by Stan Byrd
“Creating an Environment of Inclusivity at the School of Nursing”
Location: 1W501
October 5, 2009 from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
“Praying with Lior”
A DVD on how a whole community rallied to include someone who was different for a very important occasion in his life. Lior has Down’s Syndrome and he wants to fully participate in his Bar Mitzvah. His family and his whole community contribute to make this possible. This movie has won several awards and would also be relevant for its content in family relations, blended families, grief issues in families, and families of children with special needs.
Location: HWH 1-502
November 30, 2009 from 12:00 – l:30 p.m.
“My Spirit Took Care of Me”
A powerful video clip from the University of North Carolina conference on “Disparities in Health Care”, featuring Karina Walters, MSW, PhD, William P. and Ruth Gerberdine University Professor at University of Washington Indigenous Wellness Research Institute. Her scientific presentation highlights historical trauma and health care risks and outcomes among Native Americans including Gay and Lesbian persons.
Location: HWH 1-502
February 15, 2010 from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Discussion of article “Diversity: Creating an Environment of Inclusiveness” by Jane Swanson in Nursing Administration Quarterly, Volume 28 (3) pp 207-211.
Location: Room TBA
March 29, 2010 from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
An event involving panel of local nurses, SON faculty and Staff, University faculty and SON alumni
Location: Room TBA
May 3, 2009 from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
“Worlds Apart”
A DVD on how four persons from diverse contexts and backgrounds experience the Health Care Systems to which they are connected.
Location: Room TBA
