On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down colleges’ use of race-conscious admissions processes nationwide. At the University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH), we believe that having people with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences on college campuses is an advantage for everyone and builds deeper knowledge and understanding. We're committed to nurturing the next generation of public health leaders who represent and serve every community. During the September 2023 community form, we’ll bring together the SPH…
Find out more »In 2021, we launched our five-year Strategic Plan for Antiracism (SPAR). With a clearly defined set of goals and actions, the plan focuses on embedding antiracism, equity, and inclusion into our school’s policies, practices, and decisions. Join us for this special event where we will celebrate the progress we have made as a school over the past two years and reinforce our commitment towards antiracism. All faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members are encouraged to attend. Agenda 1-1:30 p.m.…
Find out more »Join us to hear from SPH’s new Assistant Professor in the Division of Environmental Health Sciences, Kyle X. Hill present his research on climate change and health equity within Indigenous Communities. Racism and climate change have disproportionate effects on the lives of minoritised people both within countries and between the Global North and the Global South. Dr. Hill’s research aims to address this through three main aims: Show the unequal health impacts of climate change due to racism, xenophobia, and…
Find out more »Bring your lunch and join other faculty and staff in the Dean's Office Conference Room from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. The DEI Office will provide light refreshments. While this event is open to all faculty and staff, regardless of race, ethnicity, or national origin, it will center the experiences of Black, Indigenous, people of color, and American Indian faculty and staff.
Find out more »Bring your lunch and join other faculty and staff in the Dean’s Office Conference Room from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. The DEI Office will provide light refreshments. While this event is open to all faculty and staff, regardless of race, ethnicity, or national origin, it will center the experiences of Black, Indigenous, people of color, and American Indian faculty and staff.
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