Published: Feb. 21, 2020

Whether you're a CU student, staff or faculty member, here are some of the top reasons and sessions for you to attend at the 2020 spring Diversity and Inclusion Summit Feb. 25. The sessions below will be held in the University Memorial Center.

Why should you go?

To meet the need for belonging, something we all want to feel

Suggested session:
Listening to International Students Voices
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 12:30–1:45 p.m.

To learn how to embrace others' differences

Other featured sessions

  • The Feelings Behind a Resolution: Boulder Mayor Sam Weaver and City Council Member Mary Young
  • Music and Diversity Lecture: Aaron Dworkin and Afa Sadykhly Dworkin
  • Nothing About Us Without Us: Leadership and Undergraduate Research
  • Everything You Wanted to Know about Creating Gender Inclusive Spaces, but Are Afraid to Ask
  • Students Unplugged: Communicating Effectively and Authentically
  • A $23,000+ Impact: Ensuring Everyone is Counted in the 2020 Census

See The Full Schedule & Details

 To move from awareness of diversity and inclusion to action

Suggested session:
The Feelings Behind a Resolution
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 1–2:50 p.m.

To bridge the gap and lessen the divide between intent and impact

To engage with the campus Inclusion, Diversity and Excellence in Academics (IDEA) Plan

To experience the breadth and depth of inclusivity

To learn more about inclusive pedagogy

Suggested session:
Finding the "Us" in Inclusion: What Do You Need to Be an Inclusive Educator?
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

To take time and space to recognize realities, even if it’s difficult

To come to one space to see what is happening on campus related to diversity and inclusion activities

To take action. If not now, when?

Suggested session: 
Make Space, Don't Take Space
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2–3:15 p.m.

To be shamelessly and positively authentic​