Every year, Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Classroom to Career (C2) Hub invites Auraria Campus students, faculty members, staff members and employer or community partners to come together for a one-day opportunity to connect with one another on topics related to workplace diversity, equity and inclusion.
Date: Feb. 8
Time: 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Location: Tivoli Student Union Baerresen Ballroom (320s)
The Workplace Equity Summit’s theme is “The Power of Our Stories,” featuring keynote speaker Donna ChrisJohn, Indigenous–education consultant and former co-chair of the Denver American Indian Commission.
Panelists scheduled to appear include:
- Gregory Muckerson, director of Cultural Integrity and People Equity for JD Finish Line
- Terri Gentry, engagement manager for Black communities at History Colorado
- Sumayyah Emeh-Edu, principal leadership and cultural consultant for Embedded Consulting
- Olivia Omega, senior director of Marketing and Communications for the Denver Scholarship Foundation
- Destiny Hardney, co-founder of Dream Create Inspire Tour
Registration is free for Auraria Campus students, faculty and staff. General registration for non-Auraria community members is $25, which includes admission, food and parking.