Racial Equity Professional Development

Racial Equity Professional Development

To find current professional development options that focus on racial equity, please log in to Cornerstone and check the calendar.

On the calendar items that are designated as focusing on racial equity are marked with a graduation cap. 

 

If you have a idea for a racial equity event that requires funding, you can submit this form to see if your event is eligible for funding. Funding is limited.

Racial Equity Resources

Upcoming Events

  • Award-Winning Documentary “ᏓᏗᏬᏂᏏ” (“We Will Speak”) 

    • Thursday, Nov. 21, 3p.m. to 5 p.m. 
    • Marsee Auditorium
  • Screening and Q and A of the documentary film One Person, One Vote? by Maximina Juson
    • The film is 60 min with 15 min for Q and A. There are three screening options.
      (1) 8-9:25 am (2) 9:45-11:10 am (3) 11:30 am-12:55 pm
    • Tuesday, November 5th
    • East Dining Room (above the bookstore)
    • One Person, One Vote? unveils the complexities of the
      Electoral College, the uniquely American and often misunderstood mechanism for electing a president. The documentary
      follows four presidential electors representing different parties in Colorado during the intense 2020 election.

Non- ECC Events

  • Understanding Autism in Indigenous Communities ( Nov. 15th 8:00am-9:00am Via Zoom)

    • In this webinar, the National Autism Coordinator, Dr. Susan Daniels, will host an illuminating conversation with clinical psychologist and parent, Dr. Crystal Hernandez (Cherokee), advocate Jim Warne (Oglala Lakota [Sioux] Nation), and autistic self-advocate Jules Edwards (Anishinaabe), who will talk about the intersection of their Native American heritage with their professional and lived experiences with autism. They will discuss needs across indigenous communities in the U.S. and recent projects and initiatives to increase outreach and provide resources to help Native Americans with autism and other developmental disabilities.

Past Events

Congratulations to our 2024 D.E.I.A. Champions! 

  • Nina Bailey (Veterans Resource Center)
  • Laurie Dawdy (Athletics)  
  • Arturo Hernandez (Mathematical Sciences)
  • Amina Humphrey (Ethnic Studies)
  • Martin leyva (Sociology) 
  • Rene Lozano (Counseling)
  • Mele Makalo (MANA Program)
  • Elizabeth Nolasco (Student Equity & Achievement)