About the Series

Immerse yourself in thought-provoking dialogues that drive Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion (DEAI) to new heights. Our series of sessions feature DEAI speakers from diverse disciplines across UNO.

All are welcome to attend. Once you have submitted your form, a confirmation email with a calendar invite, will be sent.  If you have any questions or did not receive a confirmation email, please contact Mishala Lewis at mlewis@unomaha.edu.

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Schedule

September 1 | Noon - 1 P.M. | 201 Community Engagement Center

Dr. Nuri Heckler, Monica Lea, Jonathan Wong, Rachael McLeod, and Shawn Maxwell, School of Public Administration, Social Equity in Government and Nonprofits.

September 15 | Noon - 1 P.M. | 127 Community Engagement Center

• Dr. Thang Tran, Department of  Counselling, Cultural Humility in Working with Students of Color: Lessons from White School Counselors in the Midwest
• Dr. Nikae Perkinson, Department of Chemistry, Baking DEIA into the Curriculum.

September 29 | Noon - 1 P.M. | 216 Mammel Hall

• Dr. Amy Ellefson, Department of Communication, Listen to me! ¡Escuhame! Improve your life by listening and being responsive to others
• Dr. Nikitah Imani, Department of Black Studies, Plato's Boxes.

October 13 | Noon - 1 P.M. | 231 Community Engagement Center

Dr. Lyn Holly, Sources and impacts of internal and external Ageism

October 27 | Noon - 1 P.M. | 216 Mammel Hall

• Dr. Christina Dando, Department of Geography/Geology, How Racially Restrictive Housing Covenants Shaped Omaha
• Toni Monette, Volunteer and Civic Engagement Coordinator, Volunteerism and Civic Engagement: How DEIA + History Informs the "Service" of Today.

November 10 | Noon - 1 P.M. | 231 Community Engagement Center

• Emillio Herra, LCSW, Counseling, and Psychological Services, Conflict:  How to Navigate Today's Adversarial Cultural Landscape
• Matthew Steed, Family Planning Benefits for Same-Sex Couples

November 17 | Noon - 1 P.M. | 216 College of Business Administration

• Dr. A.T. Miller, Chief Diversity Officer, DEAI and Sustainability
• Clare Maakestad & Mike Gutierrez-Madrigal on Healthcare (TBD)

December 1 | Noon - 1 P.M. | 201 Community Engagement Center

Emillio Herra, LCSW, Counseling, and Psychological Services, Living with Identity-Based Trauma