CANCELLED | SciSpark 2020
Five minutes, five slides, no limit to the fascinating things you will learn about the living world!
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Equity + Diversity
A collection of news, features and opportunities regarding equity and diversity at the College of Biological Sciences and beyond.
Spring 2020 - CBS Affinity Group for Indigenous Students & Students of Color
Grab food and connect with other indigenous students and students of color in CBS. Come and go as your schedule allows.
Spring 2020 Dates
February 4, 18
March 3, 17, 31
April 14, 28
May 12
Location & Time
41 Appleby Hall, from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Help ensure success in grad school Apply to Prep@UGA
Are you interested in doing a PhD in the life sciences but want more research experience and professional development to be successful in grad school? PREP@UGA may be a fit for you!
Apply to become a 2020 McNair Scholar
Get paid to conduct research, master the graduate school application process, and receive course credits.
Facilitating fitness
After her research showed barriers to participation for Somali women, CBS student Fahima Osman successfully campaigned for women-only workout spaces on campus.
Celebrate First-Gen Week, Nov 4-Nov 8
Join CBS, the University of Minnesota and colleges across the U.S. as we celebrate the presence and experience of first-generation college students, faculty, and staff on campus! The national First-Generation College Celebration Day takes place on November 8, the anniversary of the Higher Education Act of 1965. We celebrate all week, Nov 4 - Nov 8. Be sure to see the full list of activities across campus.
Team Shares Inclusive Science Communication Efforts
Representatives across multiple colleges recently presented at the Inclusive Science Communication Symposium in Kingston, RI.
Can we leverage the power of Story (from The Story Collider) to impact how students view who does science? The short answer is, yes. Prof Sehoya Cotner (BTL), recently co-presented these findings with Azariah Yonas (3rd year student in College of Liberal Arts) at the national symposium.
iMen Retreat II: -Cultural Collectivism in the 21st Century
Registration is NOW OPEN for the iMen Retreat II: Cultural Collectivism in the 21st Century! The retreat will be on Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 9:30am-4:30pm, with check-in beginning at 9:30am and the retreat beginning promptly at 10am. 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.
Reclaiming AAPI Stories Workshop Series
HECUA Information Sessions
HECUA Information Session
- Thursday, February 21, 12:00-1:00 p.m.; 303 Coffman
- Wednesday, March 6, 12:00-1:00 p.m.; 303 Coffman (course instructors will be attending)
HECUA is a social justice based program where students take courses in the community paired with an internship. HECUA is great for students:
- who are looking for an internship
- want to get more involved in the community
- who are interested in social justice
- looking for something different
HECUA has four main tracks:
- 1 of 5
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