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. | |
National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx Americans from all of Latin America. | |
BOOST Program Visits Duke Eye Center | | |
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Duke Eye Center had the privilege of hosting scholars from the BOOST program earlier this month. The scholars spent time with members of our faculty and staff to learn about ophthalmology, the eye and different career paths available in the field.
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Laura Enyedi Hosts Mend the Gap Podcast | Laura Enyedi, MD and pediatric ophthalmology fellow, Olivia Killeen, MD participated in a conversation on the topic of sexual harassment in the field of ophthalmology for an episode of Mend the Gap podcast. | |
Return of Employee of the Month! | Duke Eye Center is bringing back Employee of the Month recognitions. If you have a co-worker you would like to nominate, please use the form below. Employees who receive nominations will be eligible for a gift card drawing each month. | |
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September 4
A federal holiday celebrated on the first Monday of September to honor the American labor movements and its contributions to the United States.
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September 15-17
The Jewish new year, traditionally celebrated with attending synagogue, personal reflection, and eating apples dipped in honey to evoke a sweet new year.
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September 24-25
A Jewish day of atonement and repentance for one's personal sins and to many Jews the most important holiday of their faith. Jews traditionally observe Yom Kippur with fasting, attending synagogue, resting, and atonement.
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September 26-27
A day celebrating the birth of the Prophet Muhammad in the Islamic faith, starting the evening of September 26 and lasting until the following sunset.
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September 29-October 6
Sometimes called the Feast of Tabernacles, is a seven-day Jewish holiday of thanks for the fall harvest.
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AAPI Affinity Group Mural Block
Painting: Duke Raleigh Hospital
September 14 • 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
North Pavilion Lobby
Help Duke's Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Affinity Group create a mural out of painted wooden blocks! All skill levels are welcome!
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Latinx Challenges Toward Racial Justice
September 14-15
Sponsored by Organizing Against Racism (OAR) Durham, this in-depth, two-day workshop is for people of all racial identities who are working in solidarity to end racial disparities in our institutions and end racism in our society.
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Duke Sexual and Gender Minority Wellness Symposium
September 18-19
Experts from around the country will discuss topics including global sexual and gender minority health and human rights and emerging intersectionality in SGM health research.
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Pride: Durham, NC
September 23
Pride: Durham, NC serves as the annual celebration of community, family, pride, and activism in Durham and across the state.
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DCRI Research Forum
September 26 • Noon-1 pm
Join the Duke Clinical Research Institute Research Forum featuring a Fireside Chat with National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) Director Eliseo J. Pérez-Stable, MD.
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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: [email protected]
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