Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Diálogos Virtuales
A Lecture-Discussion Series on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & the International Dimensions of Education
Through this academic-year long series, the College of Education promotes the continued development of a visible culture of intellectual advancement, critical dialogue, and community engagement and activism amongst education students, faculty, staff and other allied service professionals interested in advancing diversity, equity-justice, and inclusion in higher and PK-12 education at local, regional, national, and international levels.
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Fall 2021 Schedule
| Date/Time | Topic | Speakers/Facilitators | Flyer | Zoom Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, September 13th (12:00 - 1:00 p.m. PST) |
"Combating Ableism in Higher Education." | Sonia Peterson, Ph.D. Toni Ann Saia, Ph.D. Joseph Stramondo, Ph.D. |
Learn more | Zoom Meeting Registration |
| Wednesday, September 15th (7:00 - 8:15 p.m. PST) |
"JEDI Discussion Circle: Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month." | Mariano Lozano Soto, MA, Doctoral Student Naomi Ramírez, MA, Doctoral Student |
Learn more | Zoom Meeting Registration |
| Monday, September 20th (12:00 - 1:00 p.m. PST) |
"Beyond the Designated Multicultural Education Course: Integrating Antiracist Pedagogical Approaches into Science Methods and Other University Courses." | Kathleen Schenkel, Ph.D. Lucyann Atkins, Senior Student |
Learn more | Zoom Meeting Registration |
| Monday, September 27th (12:00 -1:00 p.m. PST) |
"Akin´s Afro in Afro-Brazilian Children’s Literature: Toward an Ancestral Eco-Pedagogy." | Kiusam de Oliveira, Ph.D. Carolina Marchi, Teacher-Artist |
Learn more | Zoom Meeting Registration |
| Monday, October 4 (4:00 – 5:00 p.m. PST) |
"An Indigenous Worldview Can Preserve Our Existence: Implications for Education." | Wahinkpe Topa - Four Arrows (a.k.a) Donald Trent Jacobs, Ph.D. |
Learn more | Zoom Meeting Registration |
| Monday, October 25th (12:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST) |
"The Unlearning Oppression & Alliance-Building Workshop" | Beth Blue Swadener, Ph.D. Joy Anderson, Ph.D. |
Learn more | Zoom Meeting Registration |
| Monday, November 1st (12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST) |
"Internationalizing Curriculum in the College of Education: Neoliberal, Liberal, &
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Cristian Aquino-Sterling, Ph.D. | Learn more | Zoom Meeting Registration |
| Monday, November 8th (12:00 – 1:30 p.m. PST) |
"Spanglish Decolonial Healing" | marcela polanco Nilufer Akman, MFT Graduate Student Guadalupe Villarreal Ontiveros, MS, AMFT Tri Nguyễn, Ph.D. Navid Zamani, MS, LMFT |
Learn more | Zoom Meeting Registration |
| Monday, November 15th (12:00 - 1:00 p.m. PST) |
"International Students’ Challenges and Coping Strategies." | Chichun Lin, Psy.D. | Learn more | Zoom Meeting Registration |