Engaging Allies: The 2017 Sally Dickson Lecture on Diversity, Inclusion and Reflection
Tim Wise, nationally renowned essayist, author of several books including White Lies Matter and educator and a prominent voice on racism, inequality and white privilege, will be the keynote speaker for the 2017 Sally Dickson Lecture on Diversity, Inclusion and Reflection. The theme of the lecture is “Bridges Over Troubled Waters – Engaging Allies in Times of Crisis.”
The evening also will include a panel discussion and a post-event reception.
Panel Discussion
Moderated by Aimee Allison, Senior Vice President of PowerPAC+
- Shakti Butler, Filmmaker and Founder & President of World Trust
- Jeff Chang, Executive Director of the Institute for Diversity in the Arts
- Marisa Franco, Director of Mijente and Not1More Deportation
The Sally Dickson Lecture on Diversity, Inclusion and Reflection was created in 2015 by the vice provost for student affairs to honor the contributions of Sally Dickson, former associate vice provost for student affairs and dean of educational resources. Dickson's work in Student Affairs was dedicated to community-building and engagement among students, faculty and staff.