As part of the 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. week of celebration and remembrance, we are delighted to have Penny Blue as a guest speaker.
According to Joetricia Humbles, a Lead Agent for Appomattox for Equality and an advocate for medical and mental health services, "The double standards used against not only African American athletes, but especially African American women have an impact on their mental health. Words have power in our society!" Humbles is a mother of two and […]
Efforts to become a more inclusive and equitable community have raised awareness about race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality as important to identity. But how often do we think about religion and spirituality as a crucial part of the DEI equation and which forms of spirituality do we include? This conversation will explore the importance of […]
Understanding the psychological, emotional, and mental health of students, faculty, and staff in higher education, preK-12, and broader communities is essential to academic, social, and professional success and achievement. The workshop focuses on helping those in attendance build tools to identify and cultivate mental health. Particular attention will be on the ways in which (in)equity […]
Please join guest panelists for this special courageous conversation during Black History Month. This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Office of Equity and Inclusion and Student Affinity Groups.
This event will showcase people performing spoken word, poetry, songs, or any other art form. We hope you will be able to join us for this evening event celebrating Black History Month. This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by The Office of Equity and Inclusion.
Conversations around race, gender identity, and socioeconomic status can be difficult. But what happens when the demographic characteristics of people are quantified and used in research? Does the conversation around race and gender become easier when it’s scientific? What happens when the research is the top story in the news and on social media? Does […]
The Flynn Center of Equity and Inclusion cordially invites you to engage with Mr. Dalton Cooper, '16 on Tuesday, September 20 @ 6pm, in the West Room of the Drysdale Student Center. In this Courageous Conversation, Mr. Cooper will share how BIPOC communities are most affected by our current climate crisis. Come join the conversation […]
This panel discussion will begin with a short video titled "Life Lessons From the Woman Who Conquered Wall Street." Afterward, we will hear from members of the University of Lynchburg and City of Lynchburg communities. They will talk about the lessons learned throughout their journeys to success.
Join us for our training on philanthropic grant writing with Erika Mork, Lynchburg's director of institutional giving! This event is geared toward novices learning how to identify prospects, interpret guidelines, write competitive proposals, and manage relationships with philanthropic grant makers over time.
Persons needing accommodations for disabilities at a University of Lynchburg event should contact the Center for Accessibility and Disability Resources at least one week before the event.
