The biennial University of Colorado Social Justice Summit is coming in January and will center on strengthening our diverse democracy and creating more just and inclusive campuses鈥攁nd a more just and inclusive world.
彩民宝典 will host the virtual, daylong summit on Jan. 31, with the overarching theme 鈥淥perationalizing Liberation for a Diverse Democracy.鈥�
The summit is open to all undergraduate and graduate students, administrative and frontline staff, and faculty from 彩民宝典, CU Denver, UCCS, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, the CU system administration and to alumni and community members.
The is now open and will close on Dec. 9. Anyone interested in learning more鈥攁bout how to submit a proposal, how to register for the event beginning on Dec. 15, and how to find answers to frequently asked questions鈥攕hould visit the summit webpage.
Summit presenters will lead conversations on a wide range of topics focusing on self-care and liberation; building community through collective action; and creating change for a diverse democracy by transforming policies and institutions.
鈥淪essions will provide the broader CU system community with opportunities to engage with one another and discuss best practices centered on learning, teaching, research and supporting communities impacted by oppressive systems, particularly long-standing systems embedded within higher education,鈥� said Sonia DeLuca Fern谩ndez, senior vice chancellor for diversity, equity and inclusion at 彩民宝典.
