BRIEF: Diversity and Multicultural Conference is hosted at Washburn

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The “Michael Tilford Conference” provides an opportunity for educators to collaborate with business leaders to look into diversity within education and business. This conference will be held Oct. 6-7, 2022.

Looking for something new to do on campus this week? The “Michael Tilford Conference” takes place Oct. 6-7 in the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center, White Concert Hall, LLC, Memorial Union and more.

Focusing on diversity and multiculturalism, the conference provides an opportunity for educators to collaborate with business leaders to look into diversity within education and business. This conference will discuss the challenges and opportunities that diversity offers to the community.

The Kansas Board of Regents states that during the conference, three main goals will be accomplished: “Listening to visionary leaders who will inspire you to promote equity and awareness at your institution, participating in workshops to learn about challenges teaching diverse populations on Kansas campuses, sharing your passion for teaching and interacting with students regardless of race, gender, religion and national origin.”
Edited by LeSha’ Davis, Glorianna Noland