Eye on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is designed to share relevant information and upcoming events to support our commitment to promote equity and fairness among our physicians, scientists, trainees and staff members. | |
Celebrate Diversity Month
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JOIN US IN CELEBRATING DIVERSITY 365. Nationally, April is Celebrate Diversity Month—but here at Duke Health, we celebrate our diversity 365 days a year. We’ve made diversity one of our core values because we know it’s the source of our strength. Being able to draw upon a rich blend of ideas and perspectives is what makes us a world-class institution. Advancing health together happens best when all of us can bring our full selves to the table: our backgrounds, our cultures, our identities and our experiences. So this month, and every month, we say to every person at Duke Health: “Be you.”
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April
Sports Eye Safety Month is a reminder for both athletes and spectators to take precautions when attending sporting events! According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, it is estimated that 9 out of 10 sports-related eye injuries could be avoided by wearing protective equipment!
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April 2
A day to highlight the need to help improve the quality of life of those with autism so they can lead full and meaningful lives as an integral part of society.
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April 14
The Day of Silence commemorates the annual student-led demonstration advocating for more LGBTQ+ inclusion in both the academic and community setting.
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April 22
An annual holiday to celebrate a healthy environment and show support for environmental protection.
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April Interfaith Calendar and Inclusive Holiday Observations | |
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Palm Sunday (April 2): A Christian feast falling on the Sunday before Easter that commemorates Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
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Passover (April 5-13): A major Jewish holiday commemorating the exodus of the Israelite people from slavery in Egypt. Passover lasts for seven days and eight nights and is traditionally held with a dinner called a Seder on the first night.
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Good Friday (April 7): A Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus, held the Friday before Easter Sunday.
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Easter (April 9): A major Christian holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after his burial and crucifixion.
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Eastern Orthodox Easter (April 16): Many Greek, Russian, and other Orthodox churches will observe Easter on Sunday on April 16 this year.
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Eid al-Fitr (April 21-22): A Muslim holiday marking the end of Ramadan, celebrated with presents, new clothes, prayer, and visiting friends.
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Root Causes Fundraising Gala
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You're invited to the Root Causes Fundraising Gala on Friday, April 14th 7-9pm at Trent Semans Center for Health Education. Root Causes is an innovation hub for student-led interventions addressing social drivers of health. Their programs provide food to patients who are experiencing food insecurity, support patients experiencing homelessness in their housing journeys, and provide patients with metabolic diseases access to free exercise programs (among many other things!) | |
Duke Office for Institutional Equality (OIE) is offering a series of free foundational and topic specific workshops this spring for the Duke community. The spring workshops will run through May 9, 2023. | |
If you would like an opportunity to participate in discussions related to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, click here. "National Chats for Change" is a monthly webinar designed to facilitate important discussions around EDI on a national level and is provided through Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. It's available to anyone interested and generally meets from 12:00-1:00pm EST. | |
Duke Eye Center Statement on Racism and Discrimination
Duke Eye Center is comprised of a diverse community of physicians, scientists, trainees and staff members devoted to providing high quality care, innovative research, and first-class education. We welcome and fully engage people of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives, and strive to provide a safe and secure space for all. We strictly prohibit discrimination and do not tolerate harassment based on age, education, skin color, disability, gender, gender expression and identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We are honored to serve Durham, the broader community of North Carolina, and beyond. Contact Us: DukeEyeDiversity@duke.edu
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