4 years ago
UNC System Racial Equity Task Force invites you to a Virtual Town Hall
The UNC System Racial Equity Task Force invites you to participate in one of the remaining Virtual Town Halls taking place October 23-29.
Category: Diversity
4 years ago
Jean Marie Mwiza on #BlackInCardioRollCall Twitter for #BlackInCardioWeek
Celebrating Black excellence in the cardiovascular field. Raising awareness on cardiovascular diseases in the Black community. Trending on Twitter for #BlackInCardioWeek October 19-25, 2020.
4 years ago
The PROMISE Study is a multi-site collaboration between UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University
The PROMISE Study is a multi-site collaboration between UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University. PROMISE seeks to address the widespread under-representation (UR) in the biomedical (behavioral and biomedical health related) research workforce, including underrepresentation of several racial/ethnic groups.
4 years ago
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Update from Dr. Burks
UNC Health CEO Dr. Wesley Burks provides an update on the system’s work to build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture, highlights the recent DEI survey, the work of the System Executive DEI Council, and some immediate actions already underway.
4 years ago
UNC SOM Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Update From Dr. Burks
Wesley Burks, MD, CEO of UNC Health and Dean of the UNC School of Medicine, provides an update on the system’s work to build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture, highlights the recent DEI survey, the work of the System Executive DEI Council, and some immediate actions already underway. Read or watch the message.
4 years ago
Meet the Executive Board for the new Society for Black Biomedical Scientists
In August 2020, the Society for Black Biomedical Scientists (SSBS) was formed at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Meet the executives for the SBBS executive board: Society for Black Biomedical Scientists A graduate student lead organization at UNC Chapel Hill dedicated to supporting the needs, aspirations, and success of Black biomedical scientists. …
4 years ago
UNC SOM Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update
Please read an update on the ongoing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts within the UNC School of Medicine. Faculty are also encouraged to consult your department's diversity liaisons who are excellent sources for updates and progress regarding this ongoing work.
4 years ago
Message from UODI: Jacob Blake and Racial Trauma
Special Advisor to the Provost & Chancellor for Equity & Inclusion/ Interim Chief Diversity Officer, Sibby Anderson-Thompkins, and Senior Director of Education, Operations and Initiatives, Gretchen C. Bellamy, have prepared a message that addresses the continuing racial atrocities against Black people that are occurring across the country. The cumulative impact on the mental, emotional and physical well-being of Black, Indigenous and People of Color is profound. Over the course of the next few months, the University Office for Diversity and Inclusion will continue to drive efforts to challenge systemic racism and support collective healing. Click below for the entirety of the message and details about these efforts.
4 years ago
Faculty of Color, Administration Seek Common Ground on Racial Equity
More than 1,200 people across the campus have signed the Roadmap for Racial Equity calls for action on a list of items intended to increase the presence of people of color in the faculty; rename buildings that bear the names of people associated with white supremacy; and have a heightened level of dialogue with the University’s top leaders.
4 years ago
Summer 2020 DEI training opportunities
Do you feel bored of your daily routine? Want to change things and don’t know how? Take a break and give a look into these incredible training opportunities that Carolyn Clabo put together specially for us!! Thanks and Have a great evening!! Dr. Silvia Ramos AAMC Webinar: Understanding Intersectionality: bringing visibility to the experiences and …
4 years ago
UNC-IMSD WELCOMES NEW ASSISTANT DIRECTOR AND LAUNCHES PEER MENTORING INITIATIVE TO INCREASE SUPPORT FOR NEW STUDENTS DURING UNPRECEDENTED START TO GRAD SCHOOL
In June 2020, the UNC Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (UNC-IMSD)** welcomed Dr. Debra Ragland as the new Assistant Director of the program. After earning a BS in Chemistry (NCA&T) and PhD in Structural Bioinformatics (UMass Medical Center), Dr. Ragland completed her postdoctoral training at the UNC SOM. She has returned to the UNC SOM from Clemson University where she served as faculty in the Department of Genetics and Biochemistry.
4 years ago
Invitation to serve on the BCBP Diversity Committee
If you are part of any particular group or not, but above all, would like to be part of the BCBP Diversity Committee please send me a brief email. We hope to have students, post-docs, staff and faculties represented. Time commitment is 1h a month and we will be working remotely. We all appreciate your …