UND will host its second Biennial Multicultural Conference for Belonging and Inclusion on Oct. 7 and 8 at the Memorial Union.
First hosted in 2022, its purpose is to bring students, faculty, staff, community members and social activists together to discuss how to advance belonging and inclusive practices in teaching, research and service.
The conference is free for all UND students, faculty and staff.
Scholars and students alike are encouraged to submit symposia, papers and posters along the conference themes, but all presentations contributing to belonging and inclusion in education are welcome.
The deadline to submit proposals is Sept. 13.
Further information is available on the conference’s website.
Conference topics and themes:
- Information technology.
- Teaching pedagogy.
- Service and practice.
- Infusing inclusion and belonging in clinical work and practice.
- Research in all areas of education (K-12 and higher education).
- Improving health equity.
- Addressing health inequities.
- Mental health.
- Higher education policy.
- K-12 education policy.
- Mentorship/supervision for underserved student communities.
- Inclusion and belonging considerations in the workforce.
- Supporting Indigenous training and research in higher education.
