[Ucr-sdrc] Fwd: Save the Date: UCR Symposium: At the Crossroads of Identity and Discrimination: A Pedagogical Symposium (March 4th)

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SAVE - THE - DATE

At the Crossroads of Identity and Discrimination:

A Pedagogical Symposium

University of California Riverside

March 4th, 2026
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Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: Highlander Union Building, 3rd Floor

Registration:

 https://forms.gle/MY1SNZoWH5bmMyfn9 <https://forms.gle/MY1SNZoWH5bmMyfn9>

*This is a free event, but registration is required.

At the Crossroads of Identity and Discrimination: A Pedagogical Symposium
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Morning Keynote:

Royel Johnson, PhD <https://www.royeljohnson.com/>

Renowned scholar on student success, racial and gender equity in education,
and academic care for foster youth and formerly incarcerated.


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Afternoon Keynote:

Paulette Granberry Russell, JD
<https://www.nadohe.org/stories/biogranberryrussell>

Immediate Past President of the National Association of Diversity Officers
in Higher Education (NADOHE) and leader in gender equity in STEM, campus
climates, and institutional strategies.

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Session Topics:

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   More Than a Percentage: What it Means to be an MSI
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   Connecting the Dots: Shared Struggles toward Institutional Change
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   Bias in the Lab, Field and Library
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   Crossing Borders, Building Community
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   The Role of R1 Research in Social Justice Work
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   Beyond Binaries and Colorism


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Why Attend?

This symposium is designed to move beyond theory and into practice. By
bringing together students, staff, and faculty, we aim to explore how UCR’s
diverse identities navigate systemic barriers and how our collective
research, teaching, and advocacy can address inequalities in the Inland
Empire and beyond.

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Who Should Attend?

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   Students looking to strengthen their network of partners committed to
   social justice.
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   Faculty interested in how R1 research capacity can be a tool for equity
   and seeking to improve their inclusive teaching practices.
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   Staff and Administrators navigating institutional barriers and seeking
   community-based solutions.


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Meals & Networking:

A continental breakfast, full catered lunch, and networking breaks will be
provided to all registered attendees.

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For More Information  <megan.rush at ucr.edu>
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