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“Diversity in the Workplace” to Discuss Higher Education and Preparing Students for Collaborative Success

Published by Colin Shevlin on September 23, 2010 in Presentations and Program News. 0 Comments

The College of Arts and Sciences along with the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action will present a panel of experts to discuss diversity in the workplace. The event will take place in the Saint Louis Room on Monday, September 27, at 6 PM. Jennifer Scheessele in the Office of Diversity and Afirmative Action describes the event:

Three accomplished leaders in diversity and inclusion initiatives will share their insights during a panel entitled “Diversity in the Workplace: The Role of Higher Education in Preparing Critical Minds for Collaborative Success.” The panel discussion, will focus on the role of higher education in preparing students to engage with and successfully contribute to a diverse work environment.

The panel discussion will be moderated by Karla Scott, Ph.D., the chair of the Department of African-American Studies. The panelists include Bernadette Gray-Little, Ph.D. (A&S ’68), Chancellor of the University of Kansas; Karen Kalish (A&S ’67), President of Kalish Communications and Founder and Executive Director of Cultural Leadership; and Emily Roberts-Pitts, Principal for Diversity and Inclusion of Edward Jones.

Beverages and deserts will be served.

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Pre-Medical and Pre-Professional Health Studies Offers Student an Opportunity for a Pre-Health Committee Evaluation

Published by Colin Shevlin on September 1, 2010 in Program News. 0 Comments

Are you a Junior and and a Pre-Medical or Pre-Professional Health student? If not, I won’t be mad if you stop reading. If so, read what Erick Wirick sent in:

Attention: Junior Pre-Professional Health & Pre-Medical Students! If you plan on entering medical, dental, optometry, podiatry or veterinary school in 2012, please attend an informational session about the Pre-Health Committee on Evaluation Process. Students who have completed biology, chemistry, organic chemistry and are currently taking (or have taken) physics, with a cumulative and math/science GPA of 3.0 should attend one of the informational sessions. Students will have the opportunity to register for a Pre-Health Committee Evaluation at these sessions. Professional schools of medicine, dentistry, optometry, podiatry and veterinary generally prefer evaluations from pre-health professions committees. Questions? Please contact Pre-Professional Health Studies at 314-977-2840,prehealth@slu.edu or stop by Verhaegen 314.

The meetings will take place on Friday, September 10 from 2 to 3 PM in BSC 256; Wednesday, September 15 from 11 AM 12 PM in BSC 256; and Thursday, September 16 from 3 to 4 PM in BSC 251 B.

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SLU Presents the Social Change and Innovation Conference

Published by Colin Shevlin on January 15, 2010 in Leadership, On Campus and Program News. 0 Comments

On campus here at SLU, we’re surrounded by people who have innovative ideas about making St. Louis better. If you’re one of those people, there’s good news: you may be able to win up to $2,000 to get your idea off the ground.

The Saint Louis University Social Change and Innovation Conference, which takes place January 30 from 10 am -5 pm, seeks to bridge the gap between ideas and implementing them. Participants will gain a broader understanding of social issues, seek to find solutions to social problems, and participate in social change by collaborating with others for a common purpose.

After the conference, students will have the opportunity to apply for a bright idea grant, and have the chance to earn up to $2,000 to help implement their plan and make it a reality.

For more information and to register for the Social Change and Innovation Conference, check out the conference’s website.

 

Diversity Leadership Cabinet to host “I AM: PC”

Published by Colin Shevlin on November 9, 2009 in BSC Activities, Program News and Student Group News. 0 Comments

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Saint Louis University’s Diversity Leadership Cabinet (DLC) in collaboration with FSA, ISA, HALO, BSA, ASIA, KSA, MSA, HSC, Rainbow Alliance, UNA, and Amnesty International (basically every organization on campus), will be hosting the “Identity, Discover, Define” workshop on November 10th at 7-9pm in the BSC Ballrooms Room 173.

This year, our theme is: “I AM: PC [politically correct]”

Come find out what it means to be politically correct.

John Hodgman and Justin Long will not be present.

 

Mini Law School for the Public

Published by Colin Shevlin on March 2, 2009 in General News, On Campus, Presentations and Program News. 0 Comments

The Missouri Bar and the SLU School of Law are sponsoring a Mini Law School for the Public.

The series will include seven evening sessions about a wide range of legal topics. The cost is $25 for all seven sessions. The topics will be covered by lawyers, judges and law professors. 

If you’re considering a career in law, this is a great program to get yourself acclimated to the profession. For more information, visit wwww.mobar.org/minilawschool.

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