Upcoming Events
March 2026
Inclusive Mentoring with Dr. Irene Salinas
Date: Thursday, March 5, 12–1 p.m. (Online)
A talk by Dr. Irene Salinas, Evolutionary Immunologist and Professor of Biology at the University of New Mexico, on strengthening inclusive mentoring practices.
Collaborator: Larner College of Medicine (LCOM)
Join via Zoom: Inclusive Mentoring Session
UVM Our Common Ground Symposium: Building Resilience through Connection
Dates: Monday–Thursday, March 16–19
CNHS faculty and staff may attend for free using registration code CNHS. Speakers include Michael Benitez, Yassin “NARCY” Alsalman, Dr. Joel Davis Brown, and Professor Rhonda Magee.
Event Information: Symposium Details
Narratives of Gender Affirming Care in the United States
Date: Wednesday, March 18, 12–1 p.m. (Online)
Speaker: Theresa Graziano, Ph.D.
Focus on the impact of minority stress and health disparities affecting sexual and gender minorities.
Join via Zoom: Gender‑Affirming Care Lecture
Inclusive Excellence Workshop for CNHS & LCOM Staff
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 12–1 p.m.
Location: HSRF 200
Facilitator: Sherwood Smith, Ph.D.
Professional development session for staff on inclusive excellence.
Kaleidoscope Spring Semester Cultural Taste Tasting
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 5:30-7 p.m.
Location: Marsh 233 – Nutrition & Food Sciences Food Lab
Cooking session featuring Ghanaian red red (plantains and beans). Priority for CNHS students. RSVP by March 20 to participate.
April 2026
Microaggressions Workshop
Date: April 22, 12–1 p.m.
Speaker: Dean Noma Anderson, Ph.D.
Workshop for faculty and staff on addressing microaggressions in academic and clinical settings.
Join via Zoom
Kaleidoscope Spring Semester Cultural Taste Tasting
Date: Thursday, April 23, 5:30-7 p.m.
Location: Marsh 233 – Nutrition & Food Sciences Food Lab
Cooking session featuring Mexican food. Priority for CNHS students. RSVP by March 20 to participate.
Past Events
February 2026
Black Healthstory Month Lecture & Trivia
Date: February 19, 11:45–12:45 p.m.
Location: Rowell 103 & Zoom
Speaker: Keke Fairfax, Ph.D.
Topic: Developing biomedical training programs to increase students’ success in the translational research workforce.
CNHS and LCOM Student Trivia Night
January 2026
MLK Health Equity Lecture
Dates: January 21 & 28
Speaker: Keith Wailoo, Ph.D.
Topic: Pain and Politics in American Life
CNHS Staff Event: Lecture Viewing & Discussion
CNHS and LCOM Student Event: Blanket Knitting
CNHS Inclusive Excellence Committee Movie Night
December 2025
Health Equity for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Date: December 3 (Virtual)
Speaker: Alyssa Smith
Focus on promoting health equity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their care partners.
November 2025
Promoting Cultural Heritage & Nurturing Leadership Skills Among Students
Date: November 20, 12–1 p.m. (Virtual)
Speaker: Sefakor Komabu‑Pomeyie
CNHS Student Event – Cultural Taste Test
October 2025
Panel & Film Discussion: Indigenous Food Sovereignty
Date: October 13 (Hybrid)
Location: John Dewey Lounge, Old Mill 325
Film: Gather
Health Equity Summit
Dates: October 23–24
Hybrid sessions on strategies to advance health equity.
September 2025
Pride Parade Participation
Date: September 7
CNHS, LCOM, and UVMHN participation.
Imbasciani LGBTQ Health Equity Lecture
Date: September 8
Event Information: About the Lecture
Hispanic American Healthstory Trivia Night
Date: September 10
In collaboration with LMSA.
Linguistic Diversity in Clinical Practice
Date: September 17, 12–1 p.m. (Virtual)
Speaker: Darin Woolpert, Ph.D., CCC‑SLP
Recording: View the Session
UVM Weekend
Dates: September 26–28
Details: UVM Weekend
CNHS Staff Appreciation Month – Music from Different Cultures
August 2025
Orientation Mixer & Kaleidoscope Recruitment
Date: August 13 (In‑person)
Held during the OIE orientation session to welcome new students.
July 2025
Disability Healthstory Campaign
Format: Virtual Museum Feature – Museum of Disability History
Social media campaign highlighting disability‑related stories and resources.
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