2014 Vermont Diversity Conference

The Conference will explore the challenges and possibilities that are faced in the workplace today. It will also seek to explore the leadership roles that are exercised as we try to empower ourselves and our communities of color. The speakers will include public intellectuals and scholars who are able to address diversity and inclusion.

When: March 31, 2014

Where: Hilton Hotel, 60 Battery Street, Burlington, Vermont

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There will also be a Minority Job Fair at this Conference; students, immigrants and refugees are welcome! For employers, this is a great opportunity to recruit candidates from a diverse background. Please contact GBMRC at (802) 657-5219 or email at Patbw@hotmail.com to learn more.

 

Agenda

8:00 Registration

9:00 Opening Keynote: Dr. J.W. Wiley
Director of the Center for Diversity, Pluralism and Inclusion
State University of NY, Plattsburgh

9:40-11:45 Participants will engage each other at table discussions:

  • Diversity in Education
  • Diversity in the Workplace
  • Diversity in the Community
  • Policing in a Culturally Diverse Community

Each table will choose one participant to present a summary to the full audience.

12:00 Lunch

12:30 Lunch Speaker: Professor Rula Quawas
Feminist/Activist & Former Dean of the Faculty of Foreign Languages
University of Jordan

1:30 Continuation of individual  table presentations

Afternoon Speakers

3:00 Closing Keynote

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or contact UVM Conference & Event Services, 656-5665 or conferenceregistration@uvm.edu. For more information about the conference, please contact 657-4219 or info@gbmrc.org

Mission

The Mission of the Greater Burlington Multicultural Resource Center (GBMRC) is to increase awareness and provide opportunities to celebrate, promote and support cultural diversity within our community. The GBMRC acts as a clearing house for information on multicultural and diversity issues. It provides support and resources for individuals, schools, social service organizations and other Vermont and government supported programs. To learn more about the range of services the GBMRC offers, click here.