VITALS Past Events Catalog

Events Collage

 

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Excellence extend a warm welcome to all of you to explore our meticulously curated VITALS (Virtual Inclusive Talks and Lecture Series) past events catalog. By simply clicking on the name of the presentation you're interested in, you can unlock a wealth of insights, ideas, and inspiration shared by our esteemed presenters. We hope you find this catalog both enriching and captivating. Happy exploring!

*Not recorded intentionally. This approach aims to encourage and motivate you to participate in these meetings firsthand, to truly experience the essence of our community.

Month & Year

 Celebration

Presentation/Event Details

Presenter(s)

June
2023 

Juneteenth

What Juneteenth Means for Urban Health Care Equity (Hybrid)
Juneteenth Reception
Juneteenth Photo Narratives

Dr. Gregory Hall
June
2023 
Pride  DEIE Safe Zone Training (Online)*
DEIE Trans Allyship Training 101 (Online)*

LGBTQ+ Health Across Our Campuses Panel Discussion (Online)
LGBTQ+ Wine & Cheese Social

CWRU LGBT Center



Multiple Presenters 

 

May
2023 

Asian American Heritage  Healing in Solidarity and Community Support (Hybrid)
AAPI Festival
Naomi Sigg, MS
May
2023 
Mental Health Awareness  Restorative Justice: Application of Restorative Justice in the Health Professions (Online) Juri Sanchez, MSW and Dr. Corina Iacopetti, MA

March
2023

Women's History  Celebrating Women in Academic Medicine: Telling Our Truth (Online) Dr. Sherita Hill Golden

January 2023

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Advancing Health Equity; Making the connection with Social Justice and Health Disparities (Online) Dr. Quinn Capers

December 2022

Lecture Series Racism as a Public Health Crisis, Envisioning the Future (Online) Dr. David Margolius
October 2022 Lecture Series Advocacy through Cultural Humility and Community Outreach (Online)
 
Dr. Monica Yepes-Rios, FACP
June
2022
PRIDE 
How Far We've Come 50 Years of Pride! (Online)
 
Dr. Laura J. Mintz, PhD

March
2022

Women's History  Bias, Bravery and Burnout: The Journey of Women in Medicine (Online) Dr. Lipi Roy
December 2021 Health Disparities Health Disparities for Women of Color and Infant Mortality (Online) Dr. Arthur R. James
November 2021 Native American Awareness Native American Healthcare: Past, Present, and Future (Online) Dr. Jonathan Baines, PhD
October 2021 Hispanic Heritage Awareness  R.E.A.L: Race, Ethnicity, and Language (Online) Margarita Diaz, MSN, RN
August 2021 Health Disparities Health Disparities in Latinx and COVID-19 (Online) Dr. Monica Vela
July
2021
Health Disparities The Effects of COVID-19 on Women in the Academy (Online) Dr. Cynthia Kubu
June
2021
Health Disparities The Asian American Experiences of Racism during COVID-19 (Online)