2012 diversity conference highlights social justice

Learn about innovative research from UVic faculty, staff and students at the Provost’s Diversity Research Forum, Critical Conversations: Living Social Justice, taking place on campus Jan. 23 and 24, 2012. Engage in critical conversations on gender, race, identity, ability, Indigenous knowledge, mental health, sexuality, international topics and more.

This year's program features keynote speaker Her Honour Gwendolyn Point and dynamic panel presentations, including:

• Associate vice-presidents’ forum: Social justice and the UVic Strategic Plan
• “Just” sustainability: Balancing environmental protection and human rights
• Pursuing social justice in institutional contexts
• Perspectives on Indigenous wellness
• Walking the talk: Navigating by narrative and
• Learning without borders: Promoting social justice through the internationalization of teaching.

Registration is free and includes deliciously diverse meals, and all rooms are accessible. Everyone is welcome: faculty, staff, students and community members. Register soon as space is limited.

For more information visit the website at www.uvic.ca/diversity2012 or contact diverse@uvic.ca.