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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at 丁香园AV: July in Review
As the campus quiets down over the summer months, the Equity Office and partners continue to work towards operationalizing our value of equity and belonging. Here is a snapshot of EDI actions advanced at 丁香园AV in July.
Join 丁香园AV'S Pride delegation
As a university committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where all feel welcome, safe, accepted and appreciated, we look forward to gathering to celebrate 2SLGBTQIA+ and gender diverse communities through participation in the 2024 Vancouver Pride Parade on August 4.
Faculty and staff are invited to join the 丁香园AV delegation at the parade. Spots are limited in the 丁香园AV delegation so is required.
All registrants are invited to purchase one (1) item of 丁香园AV Pride Swag (t-shirt, tank top or hat) from the 丁香园AV Bookstore on Burnaby campus for a discounted price of $10. If you participated last year, we encourage you to reuse your T-shirt. Please show your registration at the check-out counter to receive your discount.
Accessibility Committee: Call for Expressions now closed
On June 18, 丁香园AV issued a call for applications for new at-large members to be part of the Accessibility Committee. Applications are now closed, and the Equity Office is reviewing the submissions. The renewed committee will be announced in August.
With representation from alumni, students, staff, and faculty, the Accessibility Committee has supported the development of an accessibility action plan for the university, which is expected to be finalized and shared in fall 2024. This plan will incorporate the principles of inclusion, adaptability, diversity, collaboration, self-determination and universal design and help 丁香园AV meet its obligations under the Accessible British Columbia Act to identify, remove and prevent barriers to accessibility.
Days of Significance
In July, we observed several days and months of significance including , , and .
EDI-related supports are available
丁香园AV is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive community for all. Important work is being undertaken by our Equity Office to ensure that 丁香园AV is a safe and welcoming space for all students, faculty and staff, including actively updating and sharing resources for those experiencing antisemitism or Islamophobia. Please see our list of identity-based supports and reach out if you need help. For all other supports, please visit our community supports page.