About the Symposium
The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Symposium is part of the College of Health's commitment to advancing health equity and justice in Alaska and beyond.
The 2024 DEI Symposium is being planned by the COH Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Committee. It’s being separated into three sessions throughout the Spring semester. The first session, Creating Safe, Equitable, and Affirming Spaces to Advance Student Health and Well-Being, will explore how DEIJ efforts at UAA support students during their education and beyond. Join us February 23rd from 11AM-1PM in person or online!
Symposium History
The symposium started in 2021 as a virtual event spearheaded by a COH planning committee.
It included a full day of presentations from students, faculty, staff and university
leadership that centered around the topic Committing to Racial Equity & Justice.
In 2022 a planning committee organized another virtual symposium with the theme Shaping the Process, Impacting Change. Presentations were separated the event into three short sessions over three months each with a different focus
February: Dynamics of Inclusion in our University Environment
March: Highlighting UAA Research & Creative Activities: DEI in the Classroom and Beyond
April: Creating a College Culture of Belonging
Past DEI Symposium Organizers
Leonidas Medal
Junland Navarro
Vicki Nechodomu
Tammy Sandoval