Equity and Social Justice Symposium | Schedule & Locations

Carroll University's 5th annual Symposium will begin in Shattuck Auditorium for the opening invocation, keynote speaker and a guest panel. Following the lunch break in the afternoon, there will be a series of concurrent sessions taking place at several locations across campus. Use the information on this page to plan your experience!
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Time
Location
Description
Time 8:30 a.m.
LocationShattuck Auditorium
DescriptionArrival/Breakfast
Time9 a.m.
LocationShattuck Auditorium
DescriptionOpening Invocation- Rev. Elizabeth McCord
Time 9:15 a.m.
LocationShattuck Auditorium
DescriptionWelcome- Dr. Cindy Gnadinger, 15th President of Carroll University
Time9:30 a.m.
LocationShattuck Auditorium
DescriptionOpening Poem- Cedric Hoard, CDH Speakers
Time10 a.m.
LocationShattuck Auditorium
DescriptionKeynote Speaker-Making Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Everyone’s Job, Dr. Chia Youyee Vang, Vice Chancellor, Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Time10:30 a.m. 
LocationShattuck Auditorium
DescriptioniRespectU Award Announcement- Mohammed Bey, VP for Institutional Inclusion
Time10:45-11 a.m. 
LocationShattuck Auditorium
DescriptionBreak
Time11 a.m.
LocationShattuck Auditorium
DescriptionPanel Discussion- Building Community and Fostering Belonging, Facilitated by Adrienne Reese, Carroll University: Panelists: Dr. Chia Vang, UW-Milwaukee; Robert Davis, Green Bay Packers; Lavonne Moon, Eaton Corporation; Austin Ashe, MIT; Marybeth Alvarez, Medical College of Wisconsin; Michelle Cloud, University of Wisconsin- Madison
Time12-1 p.m.
LocationMain Dining Room
DescriptionLunch
 
In the afternoon, there will be a series of concurrent workshops. Please note that each session is open to everyone, however the audience of a particular workshop may be targeted specifically towards Carroll students, faculty and staff.
Time
Location
Topic
Speaker
Audience
Time1:20-2:20 p.m.
LocationHastad 140
TopicSession 1A- DEI is Not Supplemental: Strategies for Intentional Inclusion and Cultural Responsiveness in the Classroom
SpeakerDr. Vanessa Hintz, Carroll University
AudienceFaculty
Time1:20-2:20 p.m.
LocationOak Room
TopicSession 1B- The Intent to Include!: Inclusive Recruiting and Hiring Processes
SpeakerLavonne Moon, Eaton Corporation
AudienceAll
Time1:20-2:20 p.m.
LocationRecital Hall
TopicSession 1C- The Protective Effect of Community on Mental Well-Being
SpeakerDr. Marybeth Alvarez, Medical College of Wisconsin
AudienceAll
Time1:20-2:20 p.m.
LocationHastad 145
TopicSession 1D- Beyond Safe Spaces: Cultivating Brave Conversations for Inclusive Communities
SpeakerAlvaro Rodriguez, Carroll University
AudienceAll
Time1:20-2:20 p.m.
LocationMain B11
TopicSession 1E- "From Campus to Catalyst: Empowering Students as Agents of Change"
SpeakerAustin Ashe, MIT
AudienceStudents
Time1:20-2:20 p.m.
LocationHastad 160
TopicSession 1F- Redefining Success
SpeakerPaige Hunt, Johnson Controls
AudienceStudents
Time1:20-2:20 p.m.
LocationShattuck Auditorium
TopicSession 1G- Maintaining Locker-Room Cohesiveness and Acclimating to Roles on and off the Field
SpeakerRobert Davis, Green Bay Packers Organization
AudienceStudents
Time1:20-2:20 p.m.
LocationHumphrey Chapel
TopicSession 1H- “So You Think You Need a Land Acknowledgement”
SpeakerMichelle Cloud, University of Wisconsin- Madison
AudienceAll
Time2:40-3:40 p.m.
LocationHastad 140
TopicSession 2A- Support our Neurodiverse Students: Strategies for the Classroom, Advising and Mentoring
SpeakerPatrick Grayshaw, Carroll University
AudienceAll
Time2:40-3:40 p.m.
LocationOak Room
TopicSession 2B- Leadership Lessons in Advancing Equity
SpeakerSumaiya Clark, Milwaukee County
AudienceAll
Time2:40-3:40 p.m.
LocationRecital Hall
TopicSession 2C- Empowering Women for Wellbeing, Equity and Bold Success
SpeakerTiffany Yvonne, CPA, Playmakers Solutions
AudienceAll
Time2:40-3:40 p.m.
LocationHastad 145
TopicSession 2D- Creating Affirming Spaces: Supporting Trans, Nonbinary, and Gender-Diverse Community Members
SpeakerShannon Skaistis, Carroll University
AudienceAll
Time2:40-3:40 p.m.
LocationHumphrey Chapel
TopicSession 2E- Forensic Nursing: Services for Victims of Sexual Violence
SpeakerDeb Donovan, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
AudienceNursing Students
Time4 p.m.
LocationStackner Ballroom
TopicClosing Reception
Speaker
AudienceAll
 
 
 
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