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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit

February 27, 2020 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Faculty, staff and students are welcome

Thursday, February 27 (tomorrow) | 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Viewing location moved to East 212 at WSU Tri-Cities
Also view via Zoom

Each semester, the Division of Student Affairs brings together representatives from across the WSU system to provide updates and showcase exemplary research and practice within diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Join us as we hear about and discuss:
Spaces Between: Equity in Scholarship and Place


A social justice framework for campus master planning case study (Tri-Cities). Building spaces that celebrate our students’ commitment to a socially just world and demonstrate our commitment to make that world a reality.
  • Kate McAteer, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Clinical Associate Professor ofBiology
  • Ray White, Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration

Utilizing space for celebration, recognition, and ongoing education within the Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center.
  • Zoe Higheagle Strong, Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology, Executive Director of Tribal Relations, and Special Assistant to the Provost/Executive Vice President

ADVANCE at WSU: From NSF funding to sustainable programming. Supporting women and diverse faculty in all disciplines, especially in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM).
  • Masha Gartstein, Professor of Psychology

Championing works from under-represented populations in classical music to thecommunity.
  • Aaron Agulay, Clinical Assistant Professor of Music and Voice

Updates from the 5 working groups and formation of the President’s Commission on Campus Culture and Climate.
  • Jaime Nolan, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs

Closing remarks
  • Kirk Schulz, President
  • Mary Jo Gonzales, Vice President of Student Affairs