• Conference logo & quote from Dolores Huerta: "Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minutes a chance to change the world."

BUILDING A BETTER ACTIVIST: SOCIAL CHANGE EDUCATION FOR THE ACTIVIST IN YOU

Saturday, March 30, 2019
1 pm - 6 pm                                                                                                                 UVM Davis Center (590 Main Street)

Join area students and others for this half-day conference to develop and deepen insights, passion, tools and connections to create an inclusive, equitable society.

The conference planning committee

includes members from the Interfaith Center; The Mosaic Center for Students of Color; Prism Center; Women’s Center; Alianza Latinx; Asian Student Union; The Black Student Union; Queer Student Union; Asian Student Union; Black Student Union; Queer Student Union; SGA Committee on Diversity, Inclusion, & Equity; Women of Color Coalition; Critical Race & Ethnic Studies; Gender, Sexuality & Women's Studies; UVM Hillel; Student Life; and The Peace and Justice Center.

 

We will have two, 90-minute workshop sessions over the course of the afternoon. We will also be holding one conference intensive that will offer an in-depth exploration of a topic. Available spaces for each workshop will be on a first come, first serve basis, as you will sign up for your desired workshop when you check in at registration on Saturday. You may want to identify your top two choices for each session, as available space for each workshop may be limited due to room capacity, by reviewing the Workshop Selection Guide.

Check-in/registration opens at 12:30 pm.

Register for the conference by securing a ticket at UVM Tickets. For accommodation needs, please contact Student Accessibility Services at 802.656.7753.

When you arrive at the conference, please be mindful of wearing either no, or low, scents (e.g., cologne/perfume/essential oils, scented body/hair care products). This helps create an inclusive environment for participants with allergies or other sensitivities.

Please contact Laura if you have any questions regarding the conference.