2019 Diversity & Inclusion Conference on the Webster Groves/St. Louis campus. The annual forum is open to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to share their own experiences and learn about new research and emerging trends. 

Walk-up registration is encouraged. Pre-registration is closed. Free and open to the public.

Tuesday, February 26

Luhr Building
475 E Lockwood Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119

9:00 to 9:30 a.m.
Registration

9:30-9:45 am
Opening Remarks
Dr. Elizabeth (Beth) J. Stroble & Dr. Julian Schuster

9:45-10:45 am
A Conversation with Jackie Joyner-Kersee: Champion for All Winner
Interviewed byDarieana Hunter, Webster University sophomore and member of Women’s Basketball team and Brandyn Robinson, Webster University senior and member of Men’s Track & Field team. 

10:45-11 a.m.
Break

11:00 a.m. - Noon
What’s Up with Pronouns These Days?  Insights into the Experiences of Trans Students at Webster

Facilitated by John Buck, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students and

Chester Bacon, Senior, Game Design and Sociology Major 

This panel discussion will feature Webster students who identify as trans, queer or other non-binary ways. Our interactive discussion will help attendees understand the unique challenges and experiences our students have at Webster, as well as introducing essential terminology and perspective necessary to best support students who identify in these ways. Whether you see yourself as a novice to this topic or a strong ally already, everyone is welcome to attend.

Noon-1:00 p.m.
Black Panther: Embracing Race & Gender in Filmmaking

Presented by Dr. Rosalind (Roz) Norman, Adjunct Professor, Walker School of Business & Technology       

Lunch provided with advance registration

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Decolonizing the University: Towards a Culturally Responsive Curriculum
Presented by Dr. Emmanuel Balogun, Assistant Professor, International Relations

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Disabilities & Success: What the Students Say

Panel discussion moderated by Sarah Schwegel, Youth Transition Coordinator, and Jason Hartsfield, Adult Career Services Coordinator of the Starkloff Disability Institute

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Title IX Roundtable:  The Evolution of Title IX and Where Do We Go from Here

Moderated by Phillip Storm, Webster University Title IX Coordinator

4:00 – 4:15 p.m.
Closing Thoughts