Registration is now open for the College of Education Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conference
Courageous Conversations: Engaging in Dialogues that Bring People Together
- 8:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Friday, March 24
- UGA Hotel and Conference Center
Registration is now open!
About the conference:
This half-day conference is designed for students, faculty, staff, and community members to engage in dialogue and collaborative learning about the current multicultural and social justice issues of our times. The purpose of this dialogue and learning is to build a more just and equitable environment within our college and the community.
The event begins with a keynote from Derald Wing Sue, followed by break-out sessions examining issues of poverty, race/ethnicity, disability, privilege, religion/spirituality, and other important issues of our society. Sue will then facilitate a closing panel exploring next steps in addressing inequity and injustice in our communities.
**About the keynote speaker: **
Born in Portland, Oregon, Derald Wing Sue is the son of parents who emigrated from China. Early childhood memories of being teased due to his ethnicity led to his fascination with human behavior. His deep interest and passion led him to becoming one of the most prominent voices in cross cultural studies. With over 150 publications under his belt, he is the most-cited multicultural scholar today.
He received a bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University and a PhD in counseling psychology from the University of Oregon. The civil rights movement was the foundation for his interest in multicultural studies. Sue, along with his brother and fellow psychologist, Stanley Sue, wanted to emphasize the importance of understanding the culture of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders, making sure that they too received attention and accurate mental health services. In 1972, Sue co-founded the Asian American Psychological Association with his brother. Both felt there was a need for others to understand the experience of Asian-Americans and this was the beginning.
Now, Sue is a professor of psychology at Teachers College, Columbia University. Aside from his interests in multicultural counseling and diversity training, he is the recipient of many awards and honors, such as The Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues with the Mentoring and Leadership Award. He held numerous positions in the APA, including president of Division 45, Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity and Race. Sue has written several books, including “Microaggressions in Everyday Life: Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation,” “Counseling the Culturally Diverse: Theory and Practice,” and “Overcoming Our Racism: The Journey to Liberation.”
Registration:
Cost: Registration is $49 for College of Education faculty, staff, and students.
Registration for attendees from across UGA and the general public will open March 7. The final registration deadline is March 17. See more information on our website.