AVC Guest Presentation: "Why equity, diversity, and inclusion?"
The AVC is pleased to invite you to a guest presentation entitled “Why equity, diversity, and inclusion?” on Wednesday, January 26, at 12:30 p.m. AST, featuring Dr. Carlton Gyles, professor emeritus, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph. Dr. Gyles will describe the importance of the terms equity, diversity, and inclusion, and will review efforts made by Canadian universities to develop and implement procedures to create a culture of equity on their campuses. He will focus on activities in professional schools and highlight the ongoing work in the five Canadian veterinary schools.
Finally, he will speak about the Black Veterinary Association of Canada and introduce its plans to contribute to equity in Canadian veterinary education and the profession. At the conclusion of his presentation, he will be joined by Dr. Jennifer Ogeer who will speak about initiatives happening in the United States. Although this presentation is targeted towards veterinary students, the veterinary community, or pre-veterinary students, anyone is welcome to attend.
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