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2024 Juneteenth Commemoration Recap: connecting art and history with health and healingThe Heersink School of Medicine Office for Diversity and Inclusion, in collaboration with its Black and African American Faculty Association, hosted its second annual Juneteenth Commemoration on June 17, 2024. Roughly 200 students, faculty, and staff gathered in the Margaret Cameron Spain Auditorium for this significant event.
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Pride Month spotlight: how ODI’s LGBTQ+ Faculty Association promotes inclusive healthcare at UAB year-roundThe Heersink School of Medicine Office for Diversity and Inclusion LGBTQ+ Faculty Association wants to wish you a happy Pride Month. The worldwide commemoration of LGBTQ+ culture and rights kicked off on June 1 with events around the globe celebrating progress made in the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement.
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Celebration hosted honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander HeritageThe month of May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. In commemoration of this rich cultural heritage, Heersink Office for Diversity Inclusion AAPI Faculty Association hosted an educational and celebratory event open to everyone at the school.
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Recap of Addressing conflicts: Triage in the workplaceEach quarter, the Heersink School of Medicine Office for Diversity and Inclusion hosts Staff Grand Rounds, featuring guest speakers who provide educational content to staff. This quarter on April 30, Michelle Horvath, J.D., university ombudsperson at UAB, delivered the presentation for Staff Grand Rounds.
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Honoring women faculty promoted in 2023 with annual ReceptionThe Heersink School of Medicine Office for Diversity and Inclusion hosted the annual Women in Medicine and Science Promotion Reception April 11, which recognized women faculty promoted at the end of 2023. The honorees and their guests were greeted by Heersink leadership to celebrate their remarkable achievements.
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Unlocking conflict resolution during the next Staff Grand RoundsThe Office for Diversity and Inclusion is excited to host the next Staff Grand Rounds session featuring UAB’s University Ombudsperson. Michelle R. Horvath, J.D., will discuss practical strategies to navigate workplace conflicts effectively.
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