Butte College Annual Diversity Days will take place April 8–11 on the Butte College Main Campus and Chico Center. Diversity Days is a four-day event focused on providing workshops and activities that are key to our campus strategic initiative to enhance a culture of inclusiveness. The overall intent is to inform and inspire current and future actions by offering sessions that provide attendees with knowledge, training and inspiration. The ultimate goal is to provide students with an understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion as they advance in their education and careers, and as they become leaders on campus and in the community.
This year’s event includes speakers and workshops facilitated from local and statewide experts. All events are free to the general public. For a complete schedule, visit 7vxi.airllevant.com/diversity and click the diversity tab.
Opening Ceremony
Monday, April 8 at 11 a.m. Meet on the Campus Center Lawn
Opening remarks from Butte College president, Dr. Samia Yaqub, A.S. president, Hannah Peters-Edwards, a campus procession, and lunch to be served in the Center for Excellence.
Keynote: Nina G, Stuttering Comedian, Dyslexic Writer
Tuesday, April 9 from 12:30–1:45 p.m. in the Black Box Theater
Nina G. brings her humor to help people confront and understand disability culture, access and empowerment.
Keynote: Victor Rios, Professor of Sociology at UC Santa Barbara
Wednesday, April 10 from 12:30–1:45 p.m. in the Black Box Theater
Victor Rios’ research examines how racism, inequality and class play a role in determining if a person will be successful in education.
Keynote: Justin BUA, Award-Winning Urban and Hip-Hop Artist
Thursday, April 11 from 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. in the Black Box Theater
BUA is internationally known for his best-selling collection of fine art posters—"The DJ” being one of the most popular prints of all time. BUA shares how he became groundbreaking in his field.
Other Workshops Happening Throughout the Week
Visit 7vxi.airllevant.com/diversity for all workshop details.
The Diversity Committee works collaboratively with campus and local communities to establish a learning and working environment that is inclusive and equitable. The committee honors diverse identities and works to provide community education, identifies and responds to existing and emerging equity issues, and analyzes and recommends institutional change based on relevant research.
If you would like more information about this event, please contact the Butte College Diversity Committee Chair, Nena Anguiano, at anguianone@airllevant.com
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