The 2023 SUNY Cortland annual student Diversity Conference will take place Saturday, November 4th.
Importance of Diversity
Diversity promotes inclusivity, understanding, and innovation in society. Teaching diversity helps individuals learn about diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives encourages people to be more inclusive and open-minded, reducing discrimination and prejudice.
Exposure to diverse narratives and experiences can cultivate empathy and compassion, fostering better relationships and cooperation among people. Overall, teaching diversity is essential for building a more inclusive, equitable, and harmonious society, while also unlocking the full potential of human collaboration and creativity. Because it encourages inclusion, comprehension, and innovation in society, diversity is significant. Individuals benefit from learning about different backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints. As well as be inspired to be more accepting and tolerant, which lowers bias and discrimination. Exposure to various stories and experiences helps develop empathy and compassion, promoting stronger interpersonal connections and teamwork.
Teaching Diversity
A more inclusive, equitable, and harmonious society can only be created via teaching diversity, which also helps to unleash the full potential of human creativity and cooperation. “This conference allows participants to problematize, conceptualize, research, and present across a wide range of disciplines. Diversity-related topics may involve but are not limited to race/ethnicity, class, gender, culture, sexuality or orientation, disabilities/abilities, religion, or age, explored through the prism of the presenter.” The purpose of the conference is to examine the commitment that the SUNY Cortland Community has to diversity and all of its facets, including the celebration of multiple identities, inclusion, and avenues for developing deep connections and mutual celebration.
What the conference will Offer
“The conference will offer sessions that will enable participants to:
• Articulate the advantages and impact of a diverse society;
• Exhibit respect and preserve the dignity of others;
• Recognize social systems and their influence on people;
• Affirm and value the worth of individuals and communities.”
Jade Entien, a student, will talk in the Corey Union Function Room at 9:50 a.m.
Interested in presenting?
“Session proposals are due Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. Presentations should be 50 minutes in length. Submissions are open to all undergraduate and graduate students.
Successful sessions must support participants in their development in at least one of the following areas:
• Articulating the advantages and impact of a diverse society
• Exhibiting respect and preserving the dignity of others
• Recognizing social systems and their influence on people
• Affirming and valuing the worth of individuals and communities
Proposals must include:
• Name(s) of presenter(s)
• Departmental and/or Organizational affiliation
• Connection to learning outcomes, listed above
• Method of Presentation
• Abstract (Minimum of 250 words)
• Works Cited References”
Interested in attending?
“Registration closes on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Anyone can attend the conference. There is no registration cost for the SUNY Cortland Community. The registration cost for non-SUNY Cortland students is $25. The registration cost for non-SUNY Cortland faculty/staff, alumni, and community members is $30.”