EDI Campus Initiatives

May 2024 Campus Events

2SLGBTQ+ STEM 2024 national conference
May 2-4, 2024
Celebrating equity, diversity and inclusion in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. All members of the campus community are welcome at our keynote talks and panel discussions, either in-person in the Research and Innovation Centre room 119, or on Zoom using the Zoom link below.

https://uregina-ca.zoom.us/j/99284791444?pwd=ZWQxZUkyM3plMHY5VmdEWlluQ1VKdz09
Meeting ID: 992 8479 1444
Passcode: 167767

Keynotes
"Slaying Stereotypes: Navigating Science Through Drag and Discovery" by Shawn Hercules (he/they) - Thursday May 2, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
"SOGIESC Equity in Mathematics and Beyond" by Hermie Monterde (she/her) - Thursday May 2, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
"Increasing representation and belonging for the 2SLGBTQ+ community in phytopathology" by Edel Pérez-López (he/him) - Friday May 3, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
"Trans-Inclusive STEMinism" by Veronica Merryfield (she/her), Friday May 3, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
"In a Galaxy Near Nearby: Learning about Ancient Supernovae in the Closest Neighbouring Galaxies using High-Resolution Spectroscopy" by Fletcher Waller (he/they), Saturday May 4, 8:30 am - 9:30 am

Panel Discussions
"Education and Advocacy," Friday May 3, 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
"Science is Queer and Trans," Saturday May 4, 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Rainbow Market
In addition to academic events, this conference features a market celebrating local 2SLGBTQ+ and allied businesses. Between 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, the Multi-Purpose Room in Riddell Centre will be home to the Rainbow Market. Drop by to help celebrate Pride in our community and to support small local businesses.

EDI Discussion Series – Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy
May 15, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Embracing Minds: Building a Neuro-inclusive Public Service
Featuring:
Greg Linzmeyer (he/him), Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Public Service Commission, Government of Saskatchewan
  • Brendan Newton (he/him), Registered Psychologist, Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan
  • Diandra Nicolson (she/her), Inclusive Employment Consultant, Autism Resource Centre
  • Alberto Ortiz Rosillo (he/him), Senior Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant, Public Service Commission, Government of Saskatchewan
  • Christine van der Merwe (she/her), ADHD Coach, PCAC, Academic Strategist, Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan
Moderated by Ramona Kyabaggu (she/her), Assistant Professor, JSGS
Complete event details can be found online by clicking here.