Conversations on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The Conversations on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (COEDI) series focuses on the complexities of group and individual identities and how they influence one another.
Sponsored by the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Department of Multicultural and Gender Studies
2022 - 2023 Schedule
All COEDI sessions are planned to occur in person for the 2022-2023 Academic Year. Please join us in the BMU 210 or on Zoom (Meeting ID: 824 5102 4694 Passcode: COEDI) on the following days and times to join in on the conversation. Please check this site often for programming updates.
November 9 - 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM - Dr. Shawn Schwaller
December 7 - 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM - Dr. Gloria Lopez
February 8 - 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM - Dr. Nandi Crosby and Dr. Heather Altfield
March 8 - 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM - Dr. Evelyn Pruneda
April 12 - 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM - Dr. Robert De'Von Jiles
May 10 - 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM - COEDI Awards
- Past CODI 2020–21
September 2
CODI Kickoff: Confronting Racial Injustice
Facilitated by: CODI Planning CommitteeSeptember 16
Confronting Whiteness
Facilitated by: Alicia Trider, Multicultural and Gender Studies, and Micah Lehner, Graduate StudiesSeptember 30
Home is Here: The DACA Experience
Facilitated by: Teresita Curiel, Latinx Equity and Success; Jesse Ramirez, Wellcat Counseling Center; and Elli Alaniz, Financial Aid, and ScholarshipOctober 14
Check-in | The Marathon Continues
Facilitated by: CODI Planning CommitteeDecember 2
Beyond Symbols and Statues: The Fight Over Public Memory and Memorials
Facilitated by: Ali Meders-Knight, Member of the Mechoopda Tribe, Artist, and Educator
Nathan Heggins Bryant, EnglishNovember 18
Decolonizing Thanksgiving: Combating Discriminatory Practices
Facilitated by: Browning Michael Neddeau, Education and Multicultural and Gender StudiesFebruary 3
#AdultingWhileBlack on Campus: A Discussion About Identity and Black Student Success in College
Facilitated by Sarah Kutten, University of OregonFebruary 17
Muerte Silenciosa (film and discussion)
Translation: Quiet Death
Facilitated by Jesse Dizard, Department of AnthropologyMarch 10
The Alchemy of Whiteness: Race, Immigration, and Identity in the 19th and 20th Centuries
Facilitated by Peter Owens, Office of Institutional ResearchApril 7
Designing Confidence: Dealing with the Imposter Syndrome
Facilitated by the First-Gen Faculty and Staff AssociationApril 28
The Foster Youth Experience
Facilitated by Marina Lomeli-Fox and Dawn Carini, PATH Scholars (Foster Youth Program)May 5
16th Annual Conversations on Diversity and Inclusion Awards
Facilitated by Tray Robinson, Office of Diversity and InclusionCongratulations to the 2021 Recipients
Pulling us Together Award
Recipient - Laura Nice and the Book in Common Planning TeamTaking it to the Streets Award
Recipient – Juanita MotleyPromising New Comer Award
Recipient - Shawn BatesThe Teach Back Award
Recipient - Malik DuffyTaking it to the Classroom Award
Recipient - Felipe RestrapoBehind the Scenes Award
Recipient - Jason NiceAfter Chico Award
Recipient - Mia ColacionWalk the Line Award
Recipient – Black Faculty and Staff AssociationLifetime Achievement Award
Recipient - Tray Robinson
COEDI Awards
Each year, individuals committed to equity, diversity and inclusion are given Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Achievement Awards.
About COEDI
For several years interested faculty and staff have collaborated to host a variety of sessions on diversity topics for the campus community. The Conversations on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion series (COEDI) focuses on the complexities of the group and individual identities and how they influence one another.
COEDI has been the committee's attempt to expose and treat the various ills we see reflected on our campus and in our community--xenophobia, homophobia, racism, sexism, classism, ignorance, apathy, etc., as well as celebrate our differences. In providing a forum for the many voices on our campus to be heard, we hope that, through education and conversation, we can bring about enlightenment, understanding, and acceptance.
Semester Themes
Each semester has had an overall theme so that the conversations are related to or build on one another over the semester.
Themes from previous semesters include:
- highlighting collaborations between faculty/staff, students, and community members to create change
- teaching diversity in the university classroom and
- revealing and combating stereotypes.