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.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lecture

Join us for the Annual Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lecture - Headwinds and Headway: Striving for Best Outcomes in All Our Patients

Tamara R. Fountain, MD

Professor of Ophthalmology

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, Illinois

Tuesday July 18, 2023

5:30pm

AERI Auditorium

Duke Eye Center

July Observances

Independence Day

July 4

A federal and Duke holiday commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States, on July 4, 1776.

World Populace Day

July 11

This holiday, established by the United Nations is dedicated to focusing on the importance of population issues.

Islamic New Year

July 18

Also called the Hijri New Year or Arabic New Year, is the day that marks the beginning of a new lunar Hijri year, and the day on which the year count is incremented.

National Disability Independence Day

July 26

This holiday commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Upcoming Events

Discussion of "The Book of Goose" w/ Prof. Eileen Chow

July 20 • 7:00p.m. -8:00 p.m.

Virtual

APSI's Summer Book Club returns for 2023. The second book in the series is "The Book of Goose" by Yiyin Li, award-winning author of "Where Reasons End." Prof. Eileen Chow of AMES will lead us in a discussion of this epic exploration of fame, fortune, and terrible loss. APSI book club events are open to the Duke community and general public, so register to join us for the conversation!

Equity Advancement Symposium 2023

July 27 • 9:00a.m - 5:30 p.m.

Trent Semans Center for Health Education

Featuring Keynote Speaker David Asai, PhD, Senior Director for Science Education, Howard Hughes Medical Institute; Theater Delta Performance; and BioCore Student Poster Presentations. Hosted by Duke University School of Medicine IDEALS Office and the Office of Equity, Diversityand Inclusion.

Visit the Duke Events Calendar for a Listing of EDI Events Across Campus

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.

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Upcoming Events

View a list of Diversity and Inclusion events on the Duke Event Calendar

Please email dukeeyediversity@duke.edu if you would like to suggest adding a holiday or event to our calendar of events.

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