This is the kickoff event to the U of U's MLK Week! Volunteer in support of local community organizations to honor Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King's dedication and commitment to justice, service, and equity.
With Dr. King’s footsteps forging the pathway towards equity, we march to commemorate his legacy and the work of many activists during the Civil Rights movement. Join us for a rally and march (from East High to Kingsbury Hall) celebrating the legacy of MLK!
Join members of the Resistance Revival Chorus to talk about the role of arts in activism, both from a historical perspective and the ways in which current activists are employing art in their causes.
Whether it was growing up in segregated Georgia, working with leaders across the country during the Civil Rights Movement, leading a congregation at Calvary Baptist Church, or teaching an ethnic studies class at the U, Reverend France A. Davis has lived the theme of "choosing love over hate." Join us for an in-person Q&A discussion with Reverend Davis to learn about his experiences and discuss "choosing love" in navigating today's challenges.
Join us for an evening sure to breathe joy and hope as the Resistance Revival Chorus takes the stage in an uplifting performance. Born out of the 2017 Women’s March, the Resistance Revival Chorus is a collective of more than sixty women and non-binary singers whose mission puts women’s voices at the center. The Resistance Revival Chorus has been honored to perform with Kesha at the 2018 Grammys and on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, along with many other artists.
Reframing the Conversation brings together experts from across campus and the community to spark important conversations around racism, othering, and safety.
"Till" is a profoundly emotional and cinematic film about the true story of Mamie Till-Mobley's relentless pursuit of justice for her 14-year-old son; Emmett Till; who; in 1955; was lynched while visiting his cousins in Mississippi. In Mamie's poignant journey of grief turned to action; we see the universal power of a mother's ability to change the world.
The hashtag #LivingWhileBlack first appeared as a social media hashtag to mobilize attention to incidents where White people called the police on Black people for engaging in non-criminal, everyday activities. Professor Jefferson-Jones will discuss why policymakers need to consider the intersections of property law and criminal law, and the historical origins of these types of incidents, in order to craft effective responses.
Melissa Wood Bartholomew is a scholar who is earnestly committed to eradicating racism and oppression and advancing healing and societal transformation through spiritually-engaged, heart-centered multifaith and multidisciplinary strategies rooted in love.
Grab a bite while gleaning insight from local food justice
experts. Lunch will be provided by the Urban Pioneer Cafe. The event is free, but registration is required.
End MLK Week on a high note and celebrate with our community at the BCC.
First Year Experience presents: How to create a Research Poster! The Diversity Scholars Peer Mentor Melika Moeinvaziri will be presenting and guiding us on how to create a research poster.
Hosted by Women in Health, Medicine, & Science (WiHMS), the panel conversation and networking hour will be focused on women faculty, particularly from health sciences fields. We welcome all who are interested in advancing gender equity.
Participants will the basics of Climate Justice: what it means, where it comes from, and why it's important to our communities. Come and enjoy coffee, sweet treats, and critical conversation!
Join the American Indian Resource Center for a celebration of its 27th anniversary at the University of Utah.
Eccles Inclusion Week celebrates our diverse community and aims to strengthen the inclusive culture at the David Eccles School of Business. Join us for a week of amazing events, service projects, and activities to highlight a broad spectrum of equity, diversity, and inclusion topics. Our kickoff begins in the SFEBB Lobby on Monday!
Join Amelia Stillwell, Assistant Professor, Management, for a discussion about the impact of racial microaggressions in groups. This event is part of Eccles Inclusion Week. Lunch provided.
This seminar will cover the topic of trans feminine bottom surgeries including vaginoplasty and vulvoplasty.
Aligning with the platform of One U Thriving, the goal of these quarterly meetings is to draw connections between the colleges, units, and divisions’ diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies.
Join a panel of representatives from Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion resources across campus. Find out what’s available and ask questions. This event is part of Eccles Inclusion Week. Lunch provided.
High School Conference is geared towards self-identifying Black/African/African-American high school students but all students are welcome to attend! Lunch will be provided for students and there will be learning sessions related to the black experience, campus culture, major exploration, & college preparation.
Dynamic professionals from the U.S. Department of Commerce, ShePlace/SheMoney, and Qualtrics discuss navigating imposter syndrome, especially in traditionally male-dominated fields. Hosted by Women in Business and Women in Finance. This event is part of Eccles Inclusion Week. Lunch provided.
Started as a place to grieve and honor George Floyd, this is a space for employees at the U who self-identify as BIPOC to experience community, share struggles and solutions, and celebrate being who they are. Drop-ins are welcomed.
Join Eccles Alumni for a forum on Inclusion in the Workplace. Panelists will discuss how EDI improves business performance, the experience of marginalized people in the workplace, and practical steps to implement corporate inclusivity. This event is part of Eccles Inclusion Week. Lunch provided.
Join us for a celebration of our multicultural communities! All students are welcome. Enjoy lots of food, activities, cultural entertainment, and networking! This event is part of Eccles Inclusion Week.
Have a talent you want to test in front of an intimate audience? You can sing, do poetry, comedy, anything really. We have a mic for you and an audience. Come to a very Intimate Open Mic Night put on by the Black Cultural Center and UBLAC (Utah Black Artist Collective) and the Union Programming Council.
Friday Forums is a commitment to the state and region in elevating national conversations and showcasing models of disrupting complicit racism. Each session welcomes national thought leaders to lead discussions and provide opportunities for participants to share ideas on actionable items towards a diverse, equitable and inclusive campus.
Celebrate the opening of Many Wests: Artists Shape an American Idea. Preview this stunning exhibition examining the perspectives of 48 modern and contemporary artists who offer a broader and more inclusive view of the American West.
The Women's Resource Center is excited to announce a new Healing Art Group for Spring 2023. This 12-session group will be held on Tuesdays from 11 am – 12 pm, starting February 7th. We will be exploring themes of identity and personal growth through various guided art projects.
The University of Utah’s Day of Collective Action is set to take place on Wednesday, Feb 8, 2023. The planning committee has opened a call for proposals for University of […]
Drop by the CSBS Student Success Center for a Gallery Walk during the Day of Collective Action on February 8. Outside of our Center (located in GC 2455), we will have posters hanging in our windows which outline just some of the ways our students, staff and faculty promote equity, diversity and inclusion in the College of Social & Behavioral Science (CSBS).
This event is part of the Day of Collective Action. Drop by the CSBS Student Success Center to write a letter to a person who is working to project human rights through the Write for Rights Amnesty International campaign.
Reframing the Conversation brings together experts from across campus and the community to spark important conversations around racism, othering, and safety.
Come and join the Black Cultural Center for a collaborative discussion involving black undergrad students, grad students, staff, and faculty, focusing on what Black culture looks and can look like at the U!
Join librarian Allyson Mower for a discussion of the books "The ABCs of Black History" and "Golden Ax", both by author Rio Cortez.
Register now for the LGBT Resource Center's VERY Fabulous Friday: Glam Night in partnership with the Black Cultural Center, Women's Resource Center, and Utah Beauty Project! For the first part of the event, we'll be having a critical discussion with beauty industry professionals about how societal standards of beauty and desirability are shaped by systems of oppression. After our discussion, UBP will lead us through an inclusive makeup tutorial in which students will have the opportunity to experiment with makeup, creativity, and self-expression!
Join the Black Student Union (BSU) and the Center for Equity & Student Belonging (CESB) as they celebrate Black History Month and fundraise for BSU.
Join the national movement of transcribing and exploring records on Douglass Day!
The Women's Resource Center is excited to announce a new Healing Art Group for Spring 2023. This 12-session group will be held on Tuesdays from 11 am – 12 pm, starting February 7th. We will be exploring themes of identity and personal growth through various guided art projects.
The GCSC seminar series presents some of the best researchers--from around campus and across the country--whose work sheds light on global change and sustainability. Danae Hernandez-Cortes is an Assistant Professor at the School for the Future of Innovation in Society and the School of Sustainability in Arizona State University.
Join a special edition of Transform’s monthly Communi-Tea. We will interview Dr. Ella Myers, Associate Professor in Gender Studies and Political Science, on her recent book "The Gratifications of Whiteness: W. E. B. Du Bois and the Enduring Rewards of Anti-Blackness."
Started as a place to grieve and honor George Floyd, this is a space for employees at the U who self-identify as BIPOC to experience community, share struggles and solutions, and celebrate being who they are. Drop-ins are welcomed.
The Women's Resouce Center & the LGBT Resource Center are teaming up to present the Queer Femme Film Series this Spring. We'll screen three films that showcase queer & femme narratives by queer & femme filmmakers. Our first film will be Cheryl Dunye's The Watermelon Woman - credited as the US's first narrative feature film by an out Black lesbian. Join us for this iconic film, pizza, and a discussion to follow.
In a dramatic portrayal of Chaplain Allen Allensworth, Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army, he will deliver one of Chaplain Allensworth’s most notable and frequently delivered speeches: “The Battle of Life and How to Win It”.
Join the Black Graduate Student Association for an AfrojeSudi dance lesson and learn how to dance to Afro-beats!
NBA All Star Weekend is coming to Utah and will be in our very backyard for the NBA x HBCU Classic at the Jon M. Huntsman Center! Come watch Grambling State University and Southern University face off and continue their storied rivalry! Book your tickets quickly for what will be an amazing event.
The Women's Resource Center is excited to announce a new Healing Art Group for Spring 2023. This 12-session group will be held on Tuesdays from 11 am – 12 pm, starting February 7th. We will be exploring themes of identity and personal growth through various guided art projects.
Candid, intimate, and irreverent, Judy Heumann’s memoir about resistance to exclusion invites readers to imagine and make real a world in which we all belong.
Join the conversation to listen, be heard, and reflect with others about relevant topics with your fellow peers and community members.
This seminar will cover the topic of trans feminine surgeries including facial feminization and breast augmentation.
Join ASUU and the Black Cultural Center for a Movie Night and Discussion for Black History Month! We will be watching "One Night in Miami..." highlighting the friendship between Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Sam Cook, and Jim Brown!
Join for a Spotlight Series featuring Dr. Torrence Wimbish, who will be speaking on Black Mental Health: A Guide to Healing.
Attendees will explore the specific impacts of the climate crisis on frontline communities including Indigenous peoples, climate refugees, and the unhoused community, as well as what Climate Justice means to them. Come and enjoy coffee, sweet treats, and critical conversation!
Join the Black Graduate Student Association for games, socializing, and an invention/arts showcase!
Late Night Disco Skating with BSU for Black History Month! Roller skate rental is included and snack bar will be open.
In collaboration with the Black Faculty and Staff Association and the Office of Alumni Relations, the Black Cultural Center honors Black faculty, staff, and alumni for their work on campus and in the community with the Black Faculty and Staff Awards each Black History Month (February).
Come and engage with scientists and artists alike as we gather over lunch and discuss how they engage with science and/or art as a means of acting for our climate.
A roundtable discussion addressing how students interact with spirituality and/or religion and the transformative nature of community, the internet, and space.
In this discussion, panelists will explore the role that policies, such as Title IX, play in continuing to secure equitable workplaces and learning spaces. How are college athletics being affected—and what role can administrators and educators play in making sure that campus cultures (on the field and in the classroom) are more inclusive? Finally, how can we ensure that the policies we adopt are serving students rather than leaving them feeling neglected, unsupported, and undervalued?
The Women's Resource Center is excited to announce a new Healing Art Group for Spring 2023. This 12-session group will be held on Tuesdays from 11 am – 12 pm, starting February 7th. We will be exploring themes of identity and personal growth through various guided art projects.
In many Indigenous communities, women hold important societal responsibilities that foster the well-being of their community. This session will highlight five local Indigenous women working in various leadership capacities. Panelists will engage in questions pertaining to their experiences as Indigenous women navigating their personal identities, representation, activism, and maintaining well-being.
When a Black mother dies, there is a ripple effect. Following the deaths of two young women due to childbirth complications, two bereaved families galvanize activists, birth-workers, and physicians to reckon with one of the most pressing American crises today: the US maternal health crisis. Directed by Paula Eiselt and Tonya Lewis Lee.
Women in Health, Medicine, & Science (WiHMS) is hosting a webinar as part of the Women's Week 2023: Making Public Policy Personal events. Our discussion will focus on the cultural components that shape public policy and how those, in turn, affect access to comprehensive reproductive health care.
Reframing the Conversation brings together experts from across campus and the community to spark important conversations around racism, othering, and safety.
How does public policy address gender-based violence and what more is needed? Join this conversation with experts Dr. Sonia Salari and Dr. Annie Isabel Fukushima to learn more about the history of policies enacted in Utah and the nation. Moderated by Mary Dickson, the event will also provide details on the history of the anti-violence movement and challenges faced in Utah in reducing violence.
Seminars are led by our providers who will discuss the different services we offer in our program and highlight community partners we work with to deliver gender affirming care. This seminar will cover the topic of trans feminine bottom surgeries including vaginoplasty and vulvoplasty.
What is the West to you? What’s your story? How do those stories intertwine? Join us as we celebrate the original caretakers, memory makers, and boundary breakers and uplift the voices in our community who stake a claim in the West.
From the impact of historical anti-Blackness in the Dominican Republic to discussions about the politicization of the afro and its relationship to the Black Lives Matter movement, this event will challenge attendees to think about the ways in which they can use hair as an entry point into other related topics, including (but not limited to) self-love, anti-Blackness, healing from racial trauma, feminism, and community relationships.
Twice named one of the top 100 most influential people in Philadelphia and named one of the top 50 feminists in the world, Feminista Jones is a feminist thought leader and social media influencer honored for online activism.
Started as a place to grieve and honor George Floyd, this is a space for employees at the U who self-identify as BIPOC to experience community, share struggles and solutions, and celebrate being who they are. Drop-ins are welcomed.
This event will provide an opportunity to engage with the 2023 Women’s Week Keynote Speaker, Feminista Jones. Join us for drinks, light appetizers, and the opportunity to connect with campus and community leaders.
“Another Brown Girl Poem” is a writing workshop that explores womanhood and intersectional identities. This interactive event is meant to examine the lived experiences of women on a daily basis- and celebrate the ways in which we resist, on a worldwide level, the systems of oppression that expect compliance.
Join us for a conversation about the economy of caregiving and what conversations are happening at the macro and micro level to support working families.
The Women's Resource Center is excited to announce a new Healing Art Group for Spring 2023. This 12-session group will be held on Tuesdays from 11 am – 12 pm, starting February 7th. We will be exploring themes of identity and personal growth through various guided art projects.
Mark Vonnegut is not the first to warn that “he current conflict between the money of medical care and the mission of medical care is a major public-health issue.” He is, however, a talented storyteller who draws upon more than 40 years as a practicing pediatrician to support his argument. The myriad short chapters that make up his memoir range from poignant stories of patients he treated to stinging criticism of the corporatization of health care to pithy, ironic wisdom gleaned during his 75 years, including memories of his well-known father, novelist Kurt Vonnegut. We’ll begin our discussion by sharing chapters that had the most impact on each of us and entertaining questions we’d like to pose to the pediatrician-writer.
We’re dismantling stereotypes in STEM careers to support diversity. Enough with the preconceived notions—STEM is for everyone! Join fellow students for an hour of networking tips and success stories. Then, practice networking with U alumni from STEM industries and enjoy an appetizer buffet!
Education researcher Brian Burt visits the U to talk about how research experiences can support underrepresented students.
Should we be satisfied knowing that some of our students (e.g., underrepresented students of color) consistently report experiencing an unhealthy and hostile academic community? What role should I play in making our academic community more welcoming?
The Women's Resource Center is excited to announce a new Healing Art Group for Spring 2023. This 12-session group will be held on Tuesdays from 11 am – 12 pm, starting February 7th. We will be exploring themes of identity and personal growth through various guided art projects.
This panel event features contemporary leading thinkers, civil rights activists, community organizers, and Utah’s Black history organization who on June 11, 2022 provided the opportunity for all Utahns to come together in broader awareness and understanding of injustice, violence, and racism present in Utah’s past. Come learn about their experiences organizing a soil memorial ceremony in Salt Lake City, hear what the soil ceremony represented, and the type of history that necessitated the healing.
This event for students is an opportunity to receive a free haircut while accessing mental health services that are available at the U.
Join us to learn about EDI initiatives from all departments housed in the Union. Students, let your voice be heard!
This is part of an ongoing series with Professional Development. Event are open to all, especially those on U of U campus looking to continue their professional development.
Mariela Daby is an associate professor of Political Science at Reed College, Portland, Oregon.
Her research interests include social movements, political participation, reproductive rights,
distributive politics, and gender in Latin America. Her most recent publications focus on
abortion decriminalization in Latin America and the gender gap in political clientelism. Previous
work has examined the incentives that contribute to the persistence of clientelism in consolidated
democracies. Her book “Mobilizing Poor Voters: Machine Politics, Clientelism and Social
Networks in Argentina” (Cambridge University Press) explains why candidates use clientelistic
strategies to mobilize poor voters using network analysis and quantitative and qualitative data.
Dr. Sanders has more than 25 years teaching, administrative and leadership experience in higher education. He earned tenure at SLCC as a chemistry instructor, and since 2000 he has held several administrative posts including Division Chair for Natural Sciences, Dean of Science, Mathematics and Engineering, and Interim Vice President for Workforce and Literacy. As Provost for Academic Affairs, Dr. Sanders leads several college and Academic Affairs initiatives in education reform, learning advancement, workforce education, inclusivity and diversity and training, and guided pathways.
are led by our providers who will discuss the different services we offer in our program and highlight community partners we work with to deliver gender affirming care. This seminar will cover the topic of reproductive health and family planning.
Started as a place to grieve and honor George Floyd, this is a space for employees at the U who self-identify as BIPOC to experience community, share struggles and solutions, and celebrate being who they are. Drop-ins are welcomed.
How do we really learn about money? What is your money personality type? Do you ever wonder why you buy certain items? Come find out more about how these money decisions are part of your background and ways to transform your future financial goals.
Engagement with nature is increasingly recognized as being beneficial for human physical, mental, emotional, and physical health, but access to nature is not equitable across ethnic, economic, and cultural groups.
Kim Stanley Robinson is a New York Times bestseller and winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus awards. He is the author of more than twenty books, including the bestselling Mars trilogy and the critically acclaimed 2312, Shaman, New York 2140, and The Ministry for the Future. He traveled in Antarctica twice, courtesy of the US National Science Foundation. In 2008, he was named a “Hero of the Environment” by Time magazine, and he works with the Sierra Nevada Research Institute. His most recent work, The High Sierra: A Love Story was released in May 2022.
The Male Success Initiative will be hosting their first-ever "Lean on We" Retreat, which strives to create a sense of belonging and community amongst male-identifying students of color at the U.
The 2023 Black State of the U, hosted by the Black Advisory Council and moderated by Ms. Emma E. Houston, Assistant Vice President for EDI and Chief Diversity Officer, will address numerous opportunities and concerns facing Black students, staff, and faculty at the university. Topics of discussion include recruitment and retention of BIPOC staff and faculty, support for Black events and initiatives, implementation of better communications methods, metrics for tracking pertinent data, illustration and practice of shared leadership values, as well as establishing ways to monitor and celebrate success.
The Women's Resource Center is excited to announce a new Healing Art Group for Spring 2023. This 12-session group will be held on Tuesdays from 11 am – 12 pm, starting February 7th. We will be exploring themes of identity and personal growth through various guided art projects.
Racial Epistemologies explores knowledge as a tool for living and surviving racial oppression, building on race scholarship that centers perspectives and identities of oppressed peoples. This rhetorical essay investigates W.E.B. Dubois’s contribution to knowledge formation, his intellectual reverberations becoming resources for living and acting within oppression.
Friday Forums is a commitment to the state and region in elevating national conversations and showcasing models of disrupting complicit racism. Each session welcomes national thought leaders to lead discussions and provide opportunities for participants to share ideas on actionable items towards a diverse, equitable and inclusive campus.
Pride Week at the U is an annual event honoring LGBTQIA+ histories, cultures, and lives! Join us for this week-long series of events to learn, celebrate, and be inspired.
What it is like to be an LGBTQ+ person in the workforce? Meet local LGBTQ+ professionals who are U of U Alumni and hear from them about their experiences being out in the workplace. This will be a panel discussion and networking event for both U of U students and alumni.
The Women's Resource Center is excited to announce a new Healing Art Group for Spring 2023. This 12-session group will be held on Tuesdays from 11 am – 12 pm, starting February 7th. We will be exploring themes of identity and personal growth through various guided art projects.
Celebrate the start of Pride Week with food, music, and some remarks!
How can the U improve its support for students from the Black community to pursue degrees and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)?
The Pride Week committee is pleased to take the time and space to spotlight the unique talents of our LGBTQIA+ faculty and staff with a talent showcase and award ceremony.
Join us for Pride Week and a Dive-In Movie Night! Featuring: Legend of the Underground. Free food will be available in the HUB at 7 PM. The movie starts at 8 PM in the Crimson Lagoon. Please RSVP for the free food. See you there!
Gender Justice Scholars (GJS) will facilitate open dialogues among peers, faculty, and staff on a variety of gender/pride-related topics. The topic and GJS facilitator will change every hour each of the days between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wouldn’t it be convenient if LGBTQIA+ and ally vendors were brought right to you? Well, you are in luck! This market-style event will be an opportunity to shop with local businesses and creators who identify as or create things for LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Join the conversation to listen, be heard, and reflect with others about relevant topics with your fellow peers and community members.
Celebrate Pride Week by joining Taylor Brorby, Annie Clark Tanner Fellow in Environmental Humanities for a reading and discussion of "Boys and Oil: Growing Up Gay in a Fractured Land," a New York Times Editors’ Choice.
Experience the U is an event designed for high school juniors and seniors who identify as African American, Black, Native, Indigenous, American Indian, Asian, Asian American, Latinx, Chicanx, Pacific Islander, Multiracial, LGBTQ+, Neurodiverse, and/or Disabled to participate in a mock lecture of a University of Utah class for a day to experience what it's like to be a real university student before they ever start their first day of school. Parents are encouraged to come and participate in parent workshops to learn how to better support their students.
Bring Something, Take Something: Clothing swap/drive where students and staff can stop by and get some new clothing items. We will also have a salon station where you can do your nails, add hair color, and grab some makeup!
Gender Justice Scholars (GJS) will facilitate open dialogues among peers, faculty, and staff on a variety of gender/pride-related topics. The topic and GJS facilitator will change every hour each of the days between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
For this event, we will hear from Chris Finan, executive director of the National Coalition Against Censorship, as he discusses his book, "How Free Speech Saved Democracy: The Untold History of How the First Amendment Became and Effective Tool for Securing Liberty and Social Justice."
Join us for a workshop specifically designed for queer students that is focused on understanding power dynamics in dating and sexual relationships, recognizing how many discussions of dating and sexual violence exclude and harm queer folks and exploring how queer joy can transform harm within communities.
Join us for a showcase of Utah’s most talented performers, as we celebrate unstoppable queer identities in our community. Hear from our cast of university alumni and Salt Lake legendary drag kings, things, and queens who have prepared a dazzling show for you.
LatinXoxo is Migguel Anggelo’s nonconforming and self-accepting rallying cry: a break from “Latin Lover” clichés and his own Venezuelan father’s gendered expectations. With indelible precision, weaving in and out of the audience, the artist connects past and present while unraveling the stereotypes that would otherwise constrain him.
Bounce into the BSU Classic Basketball Tournament! Join the BSU on April 1st at the U of U Student Life Center for a day of fun, competition, and giving back to the community.
Get ready for The Unstoppable Queer Prom with queer and trans students of color! This space is organized in collaboration with the Latinx Student Union, M.E.Ch.A., and others.
Come dance the night away at the Unstoppable Queer Prom – part of the University of Utah’s 2023 Pride Week. We want to see face, face, face, lewks, and what being ‘unstoppable’ means to you!
This is a Hinckley Institute of Politics forum where panelists from Voices for Utah Children and from the Departments of Economics will be speaking on the gender inequalities in the workforce.
The Women's Resource Center is excited to announce a new Healing Art Group for Spring 2023. This 12-session group will be held on Tuesdays from 11 am – 12 pm, starting February 7th. We will be exploring themes of identity and personal growth through various guided art projects.
A panel discussion hosted by the Women's Outdoor Leadership Initiative (WOLI) that will discuss inclusivity in the outdoors and provide education and tools for audience members on why inclusive spaces are important in the outdoors, and gain tools on how to create them. This event is open to all members of the salt lake (and greater) community in person or over Zoom.
Kyle Whyte's work focuses on the problems and possibilities Indigenous Peoples face regarding climate change, environmental justice, and food sovereignty.
Seminars are led by our providers who will discuss the different services we offer in our program and highlight community partners we work with to deliver gender affirming care. This seminar will cover the topic of trans feminine surgeries including facial feminization and breast augmentation.
David Taylor and Marcos Ramírez ERRE'S collaboration DeLIMITations, featured in Many Wests: Artists Shape an American Idea, is a massive collection of photographs with a striking obelisk that marks the 2,300-mile site-specific intervention following the 1821 boundary between the U.S. and Mexico. Hear about their process of creating and documenting at the April 5 artist talk.
Started as a place to grieve and honor George Floyd, this is a space for employees at the U who self-identify as BIPOC to experience community, share struggles and solutions, and celebrate being who they are. Drop-ins are welcomed.
Jean Cayrol was among the first concentration camp survivors in France to publish literary reflections on his experience. However, in the late-1960s, Cayrol’s texts turned towards questions of urban space and geography. By reading Cayrol’s concentration-camp writings in continuity with his writings on space and place, this talk will illuminate the shared stakes of reflections on the legacy of the Holocaust and postwar urban life.
We hope to see you at the WRC (Union 411) on Thursday 4/6 from 4:30-6 PM for the screening of the third film in our Queer Femme Film Series, But I'm a Cheerleader (1999)! All are welcome at this event! RSVP now by clicking here. Food will be provided.
The ceremonial Grand Entry is a cultural and spiritual tradition where a parade of participants enters the dance circle hosted by northern and southern drummers.
The University of Utah Pow Wow is an opportunity for tribal members throughout the Intermountain West to meet and honor the cultural and religious practices of their communities.
The ceremonial Grand Entry is a cultural and spiritual tradition where a parade of participants enters the dance circle hosted by northern and southern drummers.
The ceremonial Grand Entry is a cultural and spiritual tradition where a parade of participants enters the dance circle hosted by northern and southern drummers.
This is a Hinckley Institute of Politics Forum. Author of "The Afterlife of Race: An Informed Philosophical Search", Lionel McPherson, will be speaking on his argument that the perpetual stigmatized, wealthless condition of Black America is best understood as a caste phenomenon. In addition, Erin I. Kelly, will also be speaking on how the politics of blame tracks American Caste.
In “Risk Communication about a Pandemic: Race, class, and health disparities during COVID-19”, Dr. Huiling Ding focuses on how COVID disproportionately affected racial and ethical minorities with lower socio-economic status and what policy changes can be made to address long-standing issues of health disparities and social injustice.
The Women's Resource Center is excited to announce a new Healing Art Group for Spring 2023. This 12-session group will be held on Tuesdays from 11 am – 12 pm, starting February 7th. We will be exploring themes of identity and personal growth through various guided art projects.
Manifest Disaster will explore how climate and perceptions of climate and climate change shaped the history of the United States. It will demonstrate that the diverse inhabitants of North America have long held contesting ideas about and perceptions of the continent’s climate.
Join the conversation to listen, be heard, and reflect with others about relevant topics with your fellow peers and community members.
The Stegner Center and Department of Communication have partnered to present a screening of John De Graaf’s documentary: STEWART UDALL: THE POLITICS OF BEAUTY. The new 78-minute documentary celebrates the life and legacy of former Interior Secretary Stewart L. Udall, arguably the most effective environmentalist in American history. He fought tirelessly for the protection of our planet and its natural beauty and was the first public official to speak out about global warming!
Seminars are led by our providers who will discuss the different services we offer in our program and highlight community partners we work with to deliver gender affirming care. This seminar will cover the topic of trans masculine top surgery and how to safe binding practices.
"Joan Is Okay" investigates issues such as the de-humanizing potential of a career in medicine, the challenges of being an immigrant in the U.S., and the difficulty of balancing a personal and professional life, especially for women. Add to this mix, the beginnings of the COVID-19 pandemic and Joan’s acerbic wit, and you have an entertaining and thought-provoking novel that is both funny and serious.
Muslim women are among the most disadvantaged and understudied groups in the U.S. Meeting the healthcare needs and understanding the values of this growing population in clinical trials, at least from the social justice perspective, is important. In my research, I will answer questions such as whether clinical trials need to consider the cultural practices of a group, like Ramadan fasting, and if it would make a difference in drug metabolism analysis.
In this workshop, participants will learn about accountability practices and anti-oppression justice frameworks, such as restorative and transformative justice, that are key to ending sexual violence and creating a world where sexual harm has neither place nor power.
Join the Women's Resource Center and Sustainability Office for their third Coffee and Conversation of the spring semester! In this final session of the semester, participants will be spending time in the Edible Campus Gardens talking about climate-related anxiety and grief.
This workshop is a community space for folks with marginalized identities to explore how self-compassion is critical for promoting justice. We will explore and practice strategies for responding authentically and intentionally to issues of marginalization, such as invisibility, impostor syndrome and micro-aggressions.
Join the Black Cultural Center April 14 at The Shop (coworking space) for our professional mixer in partnership with the Utah Black Chamber of Commerce, Northwestern Mutual, L3 Harris, Career and Professional Development Center. This is not your ordinary networking event, dress up, come gain new perspectives, meet students and professionals, listen to some great music, eat and have some fun!
The L.O.V.E. Retreat is for those that identify as Black Women and their allies. More details to come.
Aligning with the platform of One U Thriving, the goal of these quarterly meetings is to draw connections between the colleges, units, and divisions’ diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies. This session has been created as a place where diversity, equity, and inclusion practitioners can share successes and challenges – a place where we can discuss our work; engage colleagues; share resources and initiatives on racial equity, social justice, and community engagement.
The Women's Resource Center is excited to announce a new Healing Art Group for Spring 2023. This 12-session group will be held on Tuesdays from 11 am – 12 pm, starting February 7th. We will be exploring themes of identity and personal growth through various guided art projects.
Reframing the Conversation brings together experts from across campus and the community to spark important conversations around racism, othering, and safety.
Started as a place to grieve and honor George Floyd, this is a space for employees at the U who self-identify as BIPOC to experience community, share struggles and solutions, and celebrate being who they are. Drop-ins are welcomed.
The Women's Resource Center is excited to announce a new Healing Art Group for Spring 2023. This 12-session group will be held on Tuesdays from 11 am – 12 pm, starting February 7th. We will be exploring themes of identity and personal growth through various guided art projects.
Come join us to celebrate World IP Day on April 26th! We will be joining the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and tech transfer offices across the world celebrating World Intellectual Property Day. This year’s focus is on “Women and IP: Accelerating innovation and creativity” and celebrating the “can do” attitude of women inventors, creators and entrepreneurs around the world and their ground-breaking work.
Join the conversation to listen, be heard, and reflect with others about relevant topics with your fellow peers and community members.
Seminars are led by our providers who will discuss the different services we offer in our program and highlight community partners we work with to deliver gender affirming care. This seminar will cover the topic of trans masculine bottom surgeries including phalloplasty and metoidioplasty.
Many Wests, UMFA’s latest special exhibition which closes June 11, asks us to explore the perspectives of the original boundary breakers, memory makers, and caretakers of the American West. Join us in the Katherine W. and Ezekiel R. Dumke Jr. Auditorium as we explore the West via the poignant and powerful poetry of Paisley Rekdal from her latest book, West: A Translation. Stay for a book signing with the author and to explore the exhibition.
Lavender Graduation is an annual ceremony conducted on numerous campuses to honor graduating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual/Aromantic, and Ally students.
The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Graduation is a celebration that honors our beautiful and complex histories, experiences, communities and families.
We invite you to attend our student-led symposium on Wednesday, May 3, 1-3 pm in the Crocker Science Center – Room 205. Students of SCI 3900/HONOR 3990 Being Human in STEM have worked on projects aimed at increasing inclusivity in STEM on campus.
Started as a place to grieve and honor George Floyd, this is a space for employees at the U who self-identify as BIPOC to experience community, share struggles and solutions, and celebrate being who they are. Drop-ins are welcomed.
The University of Utah Staff Council is hosting a quarterly EDI book club. We are reading "From Equity Talk to Equity Walk" by Tia Brown McNair, Estela Maria Bensimon, Lindsey Malcom-Piqueux, and Lynn Pasquerella.
This is part of an ongoing series with Professional Development. Event are open to all, especially those on U of U campus looking to continue their professional development.
This is an annual Symposium sponsored by the Center of Excellence in Women's Health.
Started as a place to grieve and honor George Floyd, this is a space for employees at the U who self-identify as BIPOC to experience community, share struggles and solutions, and celebrate being who they are. Drop-ins are welcomed.
What happens to communities when their histories are not told? Come to this panel discussion about the power that comes from gathering and preserving stories. Panelists include leading experts as well as practitioners in building and providing access to community collections.
The Mountain West Transforming Care Conference is a regional interdisciplinary conference that brings together primary care providers, advanced care clinicians, mental health providers, and more to advance the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ communities.
Friday Forums is a commitment to the state and region in elevating national conversations and showcasing models of disrupting complicit racism. Each session welcomes national thought leaders to lead discussions and provide opportunities for participants to share ideas on actionable items towards a diverse, equitable and inclusive campus.
In this Sight & Sound, we invite you to explore Many Wests: Artists Shape An American Idea, while the galleries reverberate with music, storytelling, and dance from Rhonda “Honey” Duvall. Honey, an Indigenous musician, motivational speaker, pow wow dancer, and the community and cultural specialist at the Urban Indian Center, is a leader in Salt Lake City’s Navajo community. Honey describes her music as R&B with a mix of Hip Hop and Soul and in her art, she pays homage to the Diné culture.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion will host a Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony at the Park Building. The program will feature remarks by Betty Sawyer, president of the Ogden NAACP, and a keynote address by Utah State Rep. Sandra Hollins, sponsor of the bill to make Juneteenth a state holiday and the first Black woman to serve in the Utah Legislature.
The Juneteenth Summit will gather for a series of panels and presentations on Black excellence, achievement, education, and freedom–featuring a keynote by Dr. Sidni Lloyd-Shorter of the Utah Black Chamber of Commerce.
Women of color face a multitude of disparities from conception to postpartum. These disparities are not due to biological differences but are attributable to systemic bias and inequalities. For example, Black women are twice as likely to experience infertility and perinatal mood disorder and statistically less likely to receive care for these conditions. Please join BPOU and the University of Utah Department of OB/GYN as we take a deeper dive into these concerns and screen the films "Black Motherhood" and "When the Bow Brakes" as a community.
The Native Excellence Gala brings together Tribal Nation heads of state, community partners and members, educators, and students to celebrate changemakers and leaders who are making a positive impact on behalf of the Indigenous community.
Join the J. Willard Marriott Library on National Buffalo Soldiers Day for an actor portrayal of “How Negro Soldiers Fought for the Flag” written by Allen Allensworth, Lt. Col. Retired, Utah’s Buffalo Soldier Chaplain of the 24th Infantry of Fort Douglas. Included are talented musicians portraying his wife Josephine and daughters Eva & Nella for a celebratory and informational afternoon of the Black American Soldier.
Vice Chair Dr. Q Nguyen would like to invite any faculty interested JEDI and health equity work to come together and form community.
Join the University of Utah Staff Council for their next book club discussion on "Blind Spot: Hidden Biases of Good People."
Catholic Mass and Holy Communion are offered weekly on Wednesdays in the Infinity Chapel (Level A, Main Hospital). All are welcome to attend.
Sacrament is offered weekly on Sundays in the Infinity Chapel (Level A, Main Hospital). All are welcome to attend.
Black Physicians of Utah (BPOU) wants to be intentional in our support of Black Medical Trainees by creating courageous and safe sharing connections, promoting mindfulness and encouraging relationships grounded in resiliency as learners to navigate micro and macro aggressions at the various stages of their medical education! Join us as we discuss methods to mitigate training stress through journaling, yoga, nourishing food and much more!
The University of Utah Health Transgender Health Program invites you to attend our monthly seminars open to the public. This seminar will cover the topic of advocating for yourself in the medical setting.
The New Leadership Academy will host two information sessions on the NLA Fellows Program, including logistics, and allow time for Q&A. Please register for a session.
Catholic Mass and Holy Communion are offered weekly on Wednesdays in the Infinity Chapel (Level A, Main Hospital). All are welcome to attend.
Dr. James Ballard has been a faculty member in the Department of Physical Therapy since 2004. He is currently a clinical assistant professor and the clinical director of the University Balance and Mobility Clinic (formerly Rehabilitation and Wellness Clinic). Dr. Ballard is a board-certified clinical specialist in geriatric and women's health physical therapy. His chief clinical interests are Parkinson's disease, male and female pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, balance evaluation and training and vestibular rehabilitation. He is a member of the Deep Brain Stimulation Team at the University Health.
Sacrament is offered weekly on Sundays in the Infinity Chapel (Level A, Main Hospital). All are welcome to attend.
Make DIY Stress Balls with CESB's Scholarship Coordinator, Alejandro Rodriguez, and Native American Engagement Coordinator, Kyri Duncan.
In honor of CESB Spirit Week, Lucas and Joss will be hosting a Just Dance competition in the back space of CESB on a Nintendo Switch. Students can come and participate for a chance to win a prize. The higher your score you get, the higher your chance of winning a prize. Prizes include CESB and U of U Gear.
