ASU events promote wellness and equity for Sun Devils
Welcome back Sun Devils! During these hectic times, it is more important than ever to stay informed on current events and to take care of your mental and physical well-being. Here at the Graduate College, we want to highlight events for graduate students focused on equity, inclusion and well-being to help you thrive this semester. Consider taking advantage of the virtual event opportunities below, and visit the ASU Events page to see all events this spring.
Equity and inclusion events
Disability and Advocacy in Higher Education Colloquium Series
Wednesday, January 13, 3-4 p.m.
Virtual SCETL Martin Luther King Jr. Day Address
Wednesday, January 20, 12-1 p.m.
Education: A RaceB4Race Symposium
Thursday, January 21, all day - Saturday, January 23, all day
Whose Fourth of July? Blacks and the American Project
Monday, February 1, 5-6 p.m.
Current Political Landscape and Tribal Priorities
Thursday, February 18, 2-3:30 p.m.
School of Art’s JEDI lecture series 2020-21 — Sarah Lewis
Thursday, February 18, 5-6 p.m.
The Enduring Power of White Guilt
Monday, February 22, 5-6 p.m.
Sports Betting & Mobile Betting and the Future of Online Tribal Economic Development
Thursday, February 25, 2-3:30 p.m.
Health and wellness events
Tuesday, January 19, 12-12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 20, 10-10:30 a.m.
Thursday, January 21, 12-1 p.m.
Saturday, January 23, 9:30-10:30 a.m. (repeats weekly)
Wednesday, January 27, 10-10:30 a.m.
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