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EVMS Diversity and Inclusion is pleased to announce the lineup for its Fall 2022 Virtual Meeting series on issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion. Events, along with date and times, are listed below.

"This is an exciting and dynamic lineup of speakers and topics that members of the EVMS community will find timely and meaningful to their ongoing work," says Mekbib Gemeda, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion. "We are eager to share this important knowledge and begin and continue engaging conversations with all members of the campus community."

Pre-registration is required. Confirmation emails with log-in information will be shared via email ahead of each session.

BNGAP Academic Medicine Writing Workshop

Saturday, Oct. 22

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Why Academia Needs Latina/o/x/e, Hispanic, and Spanish Identified Faculty and Leaders

The session comes as a follow-up to celebrations honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month

Monday, Oct. 24

6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

Social Murder and the Geographies of Injustice: Compounding Socio-Environmental and Health Impacts of Racial Segregation in Southeastern Virginia

Wednesday, Nov. 16

6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

This is a hybrid event. In-person attendees will gather in 135 Lester Hall.

The Role of Health Professionals in Documenting Human Rights Abuses and Advocating for Asylum Seekers

Wednesday, Dec. 14

6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.