Navigating DEI Challenges in Higher Education
Thursday, April 3, 2025 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Description
Join Renee Madison, Colgate’s Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, and Colgate students for this brown bag event that focuses on recent discussion surrounding DEI and the restriction of DEI efforts in higher education institutions. Students will engage in a thoughtful discussion on the implications of DEI policy changes.All are welcome.
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