Butler Center talk on Nov. 13 to focus on structural racism in higher education

The Susan Bulkeley Butler Center for Leadership Excellence is inviting the Purdue community to a panel session on "Inclusionary Practices: Addressing Structural Racism in Higher Education" on Nov. 13.

Two crises have challenged universities: the devastating effects of COVID-19, with the disproportionate impacts on African Americans and the racism faced by Asian Americans, and the racial injustices amplified by the death of George Floyd. Speakers will address racism in institutions of higher education and as appropriate its intersections with sexism, classism, ethnocentrism, homophobia by discussing strategies for transformation. How can institutions of higher education confront racism and address privilege? What kinds of strategic actions – policies and practices – can facilitate inclusion? How can leaders remain cognizant about their own positions to address systemic racism?

The panelists are Natasha Warikoo, professor of sociology at Tufts University, and OiYan Poon, program officer at The Spencer Foundation.

The live virtual talk is scheduled for noon-1:30 p.m. All faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend. 

Registration is required and may be completed online. Registrants will receive an email containing the virtual link two days before the session. For more information, contact butlercenter@purdue.edu.