Diversity and Inclusion Seminar Series

Mark your calendars for the February speaker series "Diversity and Inclusion: Education, Collaboration and Transformation.”

This series of talks—to be held each Tuesday in February—is hosted by the deans of UC Academic Health Center’s four health colleges and features different speakers each week. Topics include UC’s diversity and inclusion plan, health disparities, and culturally competent care, among others.

Light snacks will be provided.

Tuesday, Feb. 4

Noon to 1 p.m., Kresge Auditorium

Hosted by Greer Glazer, PhD, Dean, College of Nursing

  • "UC’s Diversity and Inclusion Plan for the Future,” presented by Bleuzette Marshall, PhD, chief diversity officer, University of Cincinnati
  • "Coaching Across Cultures,” presented by Tommie Lewis, president and CEO, Make It Plain Consulting, LLC

Tuesday, Feb. 11

1 to 2 p.m., Medical Sciences Building, Room E-351

Hosted by Elizabeth King, PhD, Dean, College of Allied Health Sciences

  • "Culturally Competent Care," presented by Charla Weiss, PhD, human resource consultant, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
  • "Diverse by Design,” presented by Mary Stagaman, executive director, Agenda 360

Tuesday, Feb. 18

Noon to 1 p.m., Kresge Auditorium

Hosted by Neil MacKinnon, PhD, Dean, James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy

  • "Health Disparities,” presented by Stephen Wilson, MD, internal medicine/pediatrics physician, MercyHealth
  • "Culture and Environment,” presented by James Page, vice president, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Tuesday, Feb. 25

Noon to 1 p.m., Kresge Auditorium

Hosted by Thomas Boat, MD, Dean, College of Medicine

  • "University of Cincinnati Open School,” a panel discussion presented by UC Open School faculty and students

Download the complete listing of events

(PDF)

Download the detailed Feb. 4 listing, which includes continuing education information

. (PDF)

For questions, contact Kelly Lyle, health affairs program officer, at

513-558-7424

or

kelly.lyle@uc.edu

.

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