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 final EDI Partners session will discuss some of the potential aftereffects of HB261 and explore some of the ways in which this new law will impact our campus.
The Pow Wow 101 session will go over Native American Pow Wow culture, share about various dances, etiquette, and information about the upcoming Pow Wow that will be held on the U of U campus.
Step into the realm of creativity! Join us for 'What's Behind the Blue Door?'—a virtual writing workshop where imagination knows no bounds. Let your words unlock new worlds and stories.
Join us for an insightful session during Women's Week, where we will delve into the unique aspects of women's aging. Explore the prevalent issue of ageism, challenges of the 'sandwich' generation, and intersection of women and dementia. Don't miss this opportunity to engage in a meaningful conversation about the diverse experiences of women as they age.
Unsung Heroes at the U Event Organizer: Women have consistently demonstrated an unwavering spirit, from the unsung heroines who toiled in the shadows of history to the contemporary trailblazers breaking barriers in every field. Join us for an inspiring panel to honor the heroic women and femmes who have shaped our state and institution. These […]
Join Librarian Allyson Mower and Associate Museum Curator Emily Lawhead for a brief discussion of Minè Okubo (author of "Citizen 13660" and held at Topaz Utah) and other artists part of the current exhibition at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts "Pictures of Belonging." Then watch Betty LaDuke’s classic 1996 documentary "Persistent Women Artists."
Gender bias can show up in health care in many ways but its prevalence has led to women being misdiagnosed, overmedicated, or dismissed altogether. As additional identities are intersected with gender identity, self-advocacy can become more difficult or impossible. The audience to walk away with tools to better advocate for themselves as patients as well as how to use that advocacy power with other women, especially those whose agency has been taken away.
Come hear from Rockstar game developer Alexander Allen and developer Jarryd Huntley, as well as Black U of U games alumni and current students on games and its impact on the culture.
Join the Black Physicians of Utah for a Night of Legislative Advocacy! This empowering event aims to amplify the voices of Black healthcare professionals, fostering positive change in healthcare policies. Engage in crucial discussions with legislators, addressing disparities in healthcare and advocating for equitable solutions. The evening will feature Maryann Martindale, Representative Sandra Hollins, and Dr. Richard Ferguson highlighting the impact of systemic issues on the Black community's health. By participating, you contribute to a collective effort to drive legislative change and promote health equity. Don't miss this opportunity to be a catalyst for change.
To ensure that the “sky is the limit” for all professionals regardless of gender, the Women in Health, Medicine, & Science (WiHMS) endeavors to promote faculty development, mentoring, and advocacy of women faculty in all stages of their careers to ultimately create a climate that fosters the success of all faculty.
Join us for a compelling and informative webinar as we delve into the critical topic of heart disease and it's impact on the Black and Marginalized Communities of Utah.
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 those interested in diversity, equity, and inclusion 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.
Join us for a compelling and informative webinar as we delve into the critical topic of cervical cancer awareness and prevention, with a specific focus on the impact within the African-American community. Cervical cancer disproportionately affects women of color, and this session aims to shed light on the importance of early detection, prevention strategies, and the role of HPV vaccination in reducing cervical cancer rates.
Much of the discussion around antisemitism typically issues from scholars or official organizations like the ADL. But what about the experiences of college students? In this event, co-led by Professor Emeritus, Jay Jacobsen and Hillel for Utah, the leading organization for Jewish life on campus, we will focus on what students are saying about their own experiences of antisemitism on campus, online, and elsewhere. We’ll hear about what student experiences have been like—and what they wish others knew about the situation. Finally, we’ll examine what we can do to support our Jewish scholars and combat antisemitism in college settings. Please join us for a special discussion.
The Mountain West Transforming Care Conference is a regional interdisciplinary event that brings together primary care providers, advanced care clinicians, mental health providers, and more to advance the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ communities.
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 those interested in diversity, equity, and inclusion 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.
Experts are emphasizing the need to encourage understanding around neurodiversity—and that there is no one “right” way of thinking, learning, understanding, or behaving that works for everyone.
Zebadiah Hall is the Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the University of Wyoming (UW). Prior to his appointment at UW, he was the Director of Student Disability Services (SDS) at Cornell University. He shifted SDS to a civil rights for social justice model instead of the medical model approach to determining accommodation.
Dr. Elizabeth Joy's research and advocacy interests lie in the areas of physical activity assessment and promotion, the Female Athlete Triad, air quality and health, and diabetes prevention.
In Native communities, aunties often function in multiple roles, including serving as an additional mother to children, a family and community helper, a healer and a source of strength, a back-stop in times of need, and “an extra person in your corner.” Utilizing this concept of family strength, the innovative California-based My Two Aunties (M2A) program has employed the values of “helping and healing, as if it is your own family,” to drastically reduce the need for foster care, prevent child maltreatment, and enhance overall family wellness in Native communities. Join the founding “auntie” behind this program, Karan D. Kolb, as she discusses how M2A supports strengthening families, instills cultural family values, and addresses trauma and adverse childhood experiences.
Join the UU Staff Council Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Committee Book Club as we discuss the ideas from this book. No need to read the book before attending.
This webinar will focus on perimenopausal, menopausal, and post-menopausal health. With our panel of experts, we will have a discussion that breaks down the barriers associated with talking about menopause, normalizing the changes that happen to our bodies as we go through it, and becoming more empowered as patients, providers, and supporters.
Have any health equity questions for University of Utah Health leaders? The MEDiversity Week Town Hall provides a chance for the community to ask an extraordinary panel about their thoughts and expertise on health equity, diversity, and inclusion at the University of Utah.
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 understanding your health insurance.
We are thrilled to announce that the University of Utah is the newest member of the Age-Friendly University Global Network. Membership in the Age-Friendly University Global Network is open to degree-granting institutions of higher education throughout the world who endorse the Ten Principles of the Age-Friendly University and is granted by the Executive Council of the Age-Friendly University Global Secretariat. Please celebrate with us as we discuss what the Age-Friendly University designation means now and for our future.
Dr. Brangman's presentation will review the impact of ageism in the setting of academic medical centers with a focus on our missions of clinical care, education, and research. We will discuss approaches for addressing ageism so that we can improve care for our older patients.
Dr. Kathie Supiano is a Professor at the University of Utah (U of U) College of Nursing, and the Director of Caring Connections: A Hope and Comfort in Grief Program. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, earning a BS in Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Child and Family Studies (Human Development) and a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Guidance. Kathie earned a PhD from the UofU College of Social Work in 2012. Kathie is a PhD-prepared licensed clinical social worker and have been a practicing psychotherapist in geriatrics, palliative care and grief therapy for over 40 years. Her clinical practice includes care of older adults with depression and multiple chronic health concerns, end-of-life care, and bereavement care. In addition to counseling, Kathie has worked in the areas of elder abuse and neglect, geriatric care management, nursing home advocacy and smoking cessation. Prior to joining the faculty in 2007, she served as social worker to the U of U Hospital Palliative Care team.
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 top surgery (also known as chest masculinization and double mastectomy).
Attend this session to learn about intersectional frameworks and how researchers utilize it in their own research and practice.
Anne Asman is the Program Manager for the Geriatric Psychiatry Clinic at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute at the University of Utah, and facilitates presentations and trainings on caregiving, dementia, the aging brain, social isolation and loneliness, and many other best-practice geriatric topics.
What does it mean to do genuinely intersectional research on disability, race, Indigeneity and ethnicity? Five scholars explain their current projects and discuss their intersectional topics and methods.
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 the role of a gender affirming mental health provider in your gender journey.
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.
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 those interested in diversity, equity, and inclusion 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 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 gender affirming voice therapy.
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.
