Latest Past Events

Industry Insights: Civic Engagement

Join Tuesday, July 21 at 6 pm for a virtual panel discussion on the importance of civic engagement. Hear from Highlanders that have made it their career’s work to make a difference in their communities.

Racism is a Public Health Issue: Examining the Impact of Police Brutality on Black Communities in the Age of COVID-19

When news of a novel coronavirus arrived in the United States in early January, xenophobia was not far behind. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, reports of racist attacks against Asian Americans increased. As the number of confirmed cases exploded in America, racial disparities in health outcomes became starker. The hardest hit are often Black, Latinx, […]

Ethnic Studies Webinar Series: Asian American Studies

The third webinar in the Ethnic Studies Informational Series focuses on Asian American Studies. Hosted by State Superintendent Tony Thurmond, it features Dr. Karen Korematsu, educator, civil rights advocate, and daughter of late civil rights icon Fred Korematsu. She’s also the Founder and Executive Director of the Fred T. Korematsu Institute, a nonprofit that educates […]