Burian lecture, Diversity and Inclusion Conference scheduled for February

Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to save the date for the 2017 Burian University-Community Lecture Series and 2017 Diversity and Inclusion Conference. The Burian lecture will take place Thursday, Feb. 23, with the conference on the following day, Feb. 24.

Edna Kane-Williams, senior vice president at the American Association of Retired Persons in Washington D.C., will deliver the Burian lecture and is also slated to be the keynote speaker at the conference. Her experience and perspective will greatly add to the conversation about health care and inclusion.

About the events

The Bill Burian University-Community Lecture Series focuses on community and educational issues in health and human services from a problem-solving perspective. It brings together students, faculty, community professionals and service providers, and the citizens of southwest Michigan to interact with leaders of national stature.

The 2017 biennial Diversity and Inclusion Conference is titled Health and Well-Being within a Diverse Health Community. The CHHS Committee on Diversity and Inclusion is accepting proposals for poster presentations and workshops. More information about submitting proposals is available on the committee's website.