As the world continues to build a sense of belonging across a diversity of spaces, it is important to cultivate community that will assist us in facing the challenges of bias, inequality and systems of oppression. Missouri State University’s 2023 Collaborative Diversity Conference will help connect citizens to community resources in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) … [Read more...] about Join us at the annual Collaborative Diversity Conference
The last two years have brought about many challenges. Some have phrased it as addressing the “pandemic within a pandemic.” Missouri State University’s 2022 Collaborative Diversity Conference theme is “Contemporary issues in DEI: Where do we go from here?” This year’s conference will help identify and examine the ongoing challenges in the field of Diversity, Equity and … [Read more...] about Be part of the virtual Collaborative Diversity Conference
In the absence of trust, differences plant seeds of resentment—and, ultimately, conflict. That’s why Missouri State University’s 2021 Collaborative Diversity Conference theme is “How to revive dialogue in a time of deep division.” This year, anyone can attend the virtual conference for free, thanks to event sponsors. About the plenary The conference will … [Read more...] about Join the virtual Collaborative Diversity Conference for free
Since 2013, the Collaborative Diversity Conference (CDC) has shared Missouri State University’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion to area leaders and businesses. The 2019 conference theme, “Bridging the Cultural Divides,” continues that mission. “The conference gives us an opportunity to showcase programs, projects and efforts that promote the value of inclusion,” … [Read more...] about Bridging the cultural divides
The topic of racism will take center stage at Missouri State University’s Collaborative Diversity Conference this year. Themed “Facing Racism in 2018 and Beyond: A Changing Dynamic,” the conference will take place from April 25-27 in the Plaster Student Union on campus. Wes Pratt, chief diversity officer and assistant to the president at MSU, offers more information about the … [Read more...] about Diversity Conference takes on racism