A collection of news, features and opportunities regarding equity and diversity at the College of Biological Sciences and beyond.
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Date: Friday, February 1, 2019
Time: 12-2 p.m.
Location: Appleby 102
Grab lunch and connect with other indigenous students and students of color in CBS. Come and go as your schedule allows. Please contact Mimi Tran at tranx864@umn.edu for accomodations or with any questions.
Coming up on February 2, 2019, the Student National Medical Association chapter of the University of Minnesota Medical School will be hosting a whole day of immersion for students interested in medicine. This event is geared towards pre-medical students wishing to gain valuable information about applying to medical school, medical curriculum, and interesting aspects in the medical field through our speakers and unique workshops. Students from underrepresented groups and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
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The Tri-Institutional MD-PhD Program of Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan Kettering is currently accepting applications for its Summer 2019 Gateways to the Laboratory Program.
The program is aimed at supporting underrepresented minority and disadvantaged college freshmen and sophomores (rising sophomores and rising juniors) who wish to pursue MD-PhD degrees.
Registration is NOW OPEN for the iMen (Indigenous and Males of Color) Retreat! The retreat will be on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m., with check-in and breakfast starting at 8 a.m. This retreat is FREE and open to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students who identify as indigenous and/or a student of color at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Photo credit: Chris Cooper
In a time when our differences so often foster conflict, misunderstanding, and divisiveness, Melat Weldeselasie takes a decidedly different approach.
This fall, the University launched a new education and research program that aims to build bridges in the world of higher education.
