Posts Tagged ‘diversity’

Updated 3/21: The deadline for nominations has been extended to Friday, April 5. OHSU’s Center for Diversity & Inclusion seeks nominees for several 2013 Diversity & Inclusion awards, including an Outstanding Research Award. The Outstanding Research Award recognizes completed or ongoing research work that has contributed substantially to the literature and to the field, focusing on health disparities among underserved populations, social determinants of health, issues of diversity among varied racial and ethnic backgrounds, ageism, … Read More

The OHSU African American Employee Resource Group is hosting a talk by Urban League of Portland CEO Michael Alexander, to commemorate Black History Month. Mr. Alexander’s talk, “We Live the History We Make,” will be presented from 11:45 am to 1 pm on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at the Vey Auditorium. He will discuss the history and contributions of African Americans in the workforce, and present ideas on effective retention and recruitment. A light lunch featuring … Read More

Sara Laschever, co-author of Women Don’t Ask and Ask for It, is coming to OHSU next Thursday, September 13 to give a talk in the OHSU Auditorium at noon. In addition to her noontime talk, she will also be meeting with smaller groups of employees throughout the day. We have reserved 3 to 4 p.m. for a Q & A session with our research community. The session will be held in Old Library, Room 217. … Read More

OHSU resarchers have been invited to a lecture and workshop by Sue V. Rosser, Ph.D., Provost at San Francisco State University and expert in bridging women’s studies and the sciences, at Oregon State University in Corvallis on April 30, 2012. The talks will be about advancing opportunities for women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Her workshop for STEM faculty and administrators focuses on how National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation grants have especially helped women … Read More

Applications are available for OHSU’s 2012 Equity Summer Research Program, an exciting opportunity for disadvantaged students to spend 8 to 10 weeks over the summer working with faculty and graduate students in a research setting, learning new skills and gaining experience. Students will participate in weekly seminars and meetings, have an opportunity to give an oral presentation of their summer research, and receive career mentoring from OHSU faculty. A paid stipend is available for all … Read More

On Monday, November 21, 2011, a panel of OHSU Native American faculty members will participate in a panel discussion on their roles in community, research, education and collaborative activities. The panel will take place from 12 to 1:15 p.m. in the OHSU auditorium. An OHSU/Tribal Exhibit Fair will run concurrently from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the auditorium foyer. Panelists will include: R. Dale Walker, MD, Professor, Departments of Psychiatry, and Public Health and … Read More

OHSU’s Center for Diversity and Multicultural Affairs will be sponsoring several events over the next few weeks in conjunction with the 68th National Congress on American Indians Annual Convention and Marketplace, taking place in Portland from October 30 to November 4, 2011. Specifically, an OHSU Native Research Panel is slated for November 21, 2011 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. in the Old Library auditorium. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information on OHSU-specific … Read More

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) seeks applications for its dissertation-awards program (R36) from students with backgrounds underrepresented in science, including students from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds, students with disabilities, and students who come from health disparity populations. Research topics of interest include: Basic research on the biology of aging; Chronic, disabling, degenerative diseases of aging, such as Alzheimer’s; Multiple morbidities; Individual behavior and social changes with aging; Caregiving; Longevity; and Consequences of an … Read More

This June, a new Diversity Story Wall will be unveiled on the 9th floor of Kohler Pavilion (in the walkway to the Portland Aerial Tram). The purpose of the Story Wall is to celebrate the rich legacy of OHSU, in the context of key moments in science, education, and medicine. You have until this Friday, March 11, to share your ideas and stories. Visit the Staff Thoughts blog for examples of what the Story Wall … Read More

Researchers, research staff, and IRB members are invited to attend a webinar titled: “Lessions from Researchers: Best Practices for Respectful Engagement with Minority Communities.” The webinar will take place Wednesday, March 2, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in MRB 310. The webinar is part of a federally funded initiative based out of the University of Maryland’s Center for Health Equity to increase diversity in biomedical and public health research. Please note that space is limited. … Read More