DEIB Initiatives and Events

Throughout the academic year, the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging hosts events designed for learning and social engagement at WPI. Faculty and staff have opportunities to present their scholarly research in their areas of expertise, while also connecting aspects of equity, justice, and belonging on campus. Check out some of our highlights from this year and stay tuned for upcoming events!

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Location: Boynton Hall
Phone: 508-831-5470

Bi-Annual DEIB Wellness Day Symposium

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November 2023

Elevating Belonging For Everyone in the University

On Monday, November 6, 2023, The DEIB Wellness Day Symposium, coinciding with Wellness Day at WPI, offered a unique opportunity to destress, connect, and engage in meaningful DEIB conversations. Those who joined engaged in thought-provoking discussions, wellness activities, and the chance to build a more inclusive campus community. 

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Event Highlights

  • Keynote panel discussion on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), featuring Founder & CEO of InnoPsych, Dr. Charmain Jackman.
    • The New "Silent Killer": Racial Trauma in the Workplace and the Impact on Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing
  • Fireside chat between President Grace Wang with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, President Emerita of Spelman College and author of Why are all the black kids sitting together in the cafeteria?
  • Wellness activities, including Zentangle, Pot Your Own Plant, and more.
  • Awards Celebration to honor WPI champions of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
This symposium, intentionally coinciding with Wellness Day at WPI, offers a unique opportunity for all of us to unwind, center ourselves, and connect in person while engaging in meaningful discussions about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
  • Tony Laing, PhD
  • Assistant Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Chair, DEIB Wellness Day Symposium Committee
Tony Laing

Lunch and Learn

Preview Staff speaking at WPI DEIB lunch and learn
Preview Staff speaking at WPI DEIB lunch and learn

The Lunch & Learn series is designed for members of the WPI community to share research or discuss important topics relative to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Faculty or Staff who wish to sign up for a session for the Fall 2024/Spring 2025 year, please contact Bwann Gwann (bgwann@wpi.edu).

Faculty & Staff of Color Reception

Preview Bwann Gwann speaking at Faculty and Staff of Color Reception
Preview Faculty and staff at faculty and staff of color reception
Preview Grace Wang and other faculty or staff member speaking at faculty and staff of color reception
Preview Tony Liang speaking at Faculty and Staff of Color Reception
Bi-Annual

The Office of DEIB hosts a small reception twice a year to connect with faculty and staff of color on campus and to discuss DEIB initiatives.

Fireside Chats

2024-2025 DEIB Fireside Chats

Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming Fireside Chats.

DEIB Co-Sponsorships

Bridging Perspectives: Understanding the Roots of Antisemitism and the Middle E…
Stand Against Racism
Continuing Our Campus Conversation: Understanding Islamophobia
Worcester LGBT ASYLUM Gala