February 2021 Events

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Black History Month Alumni Round Table

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

This year as part of Black History Month, join us in celebrating the stories, experiences, and accomplishments of some of our Distinguished Black Alumni through a Virtual Round Table. Alec D. Gallimore, the Robert J. Vlasic Dean of Engineering, will kick-off the event and we will introduce our special alumni guests. After the introductions, you

Friday, February 19, 2021

[Rackham] L.E.A.D.: Chief Diversity Officers as Anti-Racism Advocates

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

LEAD, Leading Equity And Diversity, is a series of conversations where attendees have the opportunity to hear from a diverse group of guests who lead and/or support DEI and social justice initiatives. Given the events of the past year—including the racial disparities exposed by COVID-19 and the social justice uprising against racism—the role of

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

"How to Give a Great Oral Presentation" presented by Dr. Bob Dickson

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Oral presentations are an important tool to communicate research results and are also essential for career growth.  If you have ever felt uninspired by your powerpoint presentations or are looking for a way to deliver content more effectively, this webinar by

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Diversity in STEM: Rackham North Workshop

9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

This workshop discusses the impact diversity has on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and the importance of academic success, cultural competence, and socio-political consciousness. This session provides an overview of how persons from a diverse background can obtain and maximize grants, social support, mentoring, and training

Thursday, February 11, 2021

OHEI Community Conversation: Happy Lunar New Year

11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Please join Stacey Nguyen and Linda Tam for the 2/11/21 OHEI Community Conversation to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year, and participate in a discussion around Asian identity and belonging. ALL are welcome!