The Racial Equity Academic Symposium

Presented by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Division of Faculty Affairs in the Office of Academic Affairs,

The inaugural Racial Equity Academic Symposium promotes intellectual discourse and scholarship in the aspects of race and equity. As part of the university’s Black History Month  activities, and in response to current critical issues, the focus of the inaugural symposium is the impact of racial equity on the Black community.

The symposium will be held virtually and includes a full schedule of events such as student and faculty scholarly research and creative works’ presentations, performances, events, workshops, and social activities:

• Equitable Economic Development:  What Does the Smart City Designation Mean for BIPOC in the City of Syracuse?
  February 22, 2:30 PM-4:00 PM
• A Discussion with Eddie S. Glaude Jr – The State of Black America
  February 23, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
• The Economics of Racial Equity with Julianne Malveaux
  February 24, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Fifth Annual Sankofa Alumni Lecture Series: “Mental Health Challenges in the Black Community
  February 24, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
• Sandy and Emma:  Tough Talks Made Easier Through Storytelling
  Presented by the Syracuse University Libraries and the Office of Multicultural Advancement
  February 24, 7:00 PM-8:00 PM
• How to Identify the Right Mental Health Resource
  February 25, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
• Racial Equity in Action – Diversifying the Libraries’ University Archives and Art Collection
  February 25, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
• “Clubhouse” Syracuse University:  Talk, Listen, and Learn
  February 25, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
• Renée Crown University Honors Program Spring Symposium: Transformative Resiliency Building – Multi-Disciplinary Reponses to the COVID-19 Pandemic
  February 26, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Marc Lamont Hill:  Voter Suppression and the Impact of Black Voters
  February 26, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Spoken Word Poetry Institute – Featuring Nikki Giovanni and Keisha-Gaye Anderson ‘96
  Presented by the Office of Multicultural Affairs
  February 26, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
• Racial Equity Academic Symposium Student and Faculty Presentations – Panel 1
  February 27, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Spoken Word Poetry Institute – Writer’s Workshop
  Presented by the Office of Multicultural Affairs
  February 27, Noon to 2:00 p.m.
• Racial Equity Academic Symposium Student and Faculty Presentations – Panel 2
  February 27, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Racial Equity Academic Symposium Student and Faculty Presentations – Panel 3
  February 27, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Racial Equity Academic Symposium Student and Faculty Presentations – Panel 4
  February 27, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

The Racial Equity Academic Symposium is sponsored by: Syracuse University Student Association, The College of Law, The Maxwell School of Syracuse University, The Division of Faculty Affairs in the Office of Academic Affairs, The Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Department of Communications and Rhetorical Studies – College of Visual and Performing Arts – Syracuse University,  The Lender Center for Social Justice – Syracuse University, Office of Multicultural Advancement