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Welcome to the Psychology Department’s EDI Working Group webpage

In Psychology, we are working to build an equitable and inclusive community in which all human rights are respected.Ìý Students, staff, and faculty are invited toÌýengage with informational resources,Ìýon-going discussions, andÌýdepartment initiatives toÌýfacilitate understanding and address systemic barriers to equity, inclusion, andÌýdecolonization.Ìý

The information you find here focuses on the Psychology Department community. We also encourage you to take advantage of theÌýmany resources and events listed through theÌýUniversity of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’sÌýOffice of Human Rights, Equity, and Inclusion.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming events include:

Stay tuned for more EDI-focused events!

Ongoing and Past Events

Past events include:

  1. 2025
    1. Apr
      1. Student Q&A Session with Dr. Jiaying Zhao

    2. Mar
      1. "Getting Involved in Research" student panel; pizza social (co-hosted w/ PsychSoc)

    3. Feb
      1. Black History Month Lunch n Learn: Decolonizing Psychology

    4. Jan
      1. Research Talk: Practical Accessibility & Inclusivity Strategies for Research Dissemination (with Dr. Erin Maloney & Fraulein Retanal)

  2. 2024
    1. Nov
      1. Student Q&A with Dr. Sonia Kang

      2. Student Q&A with Dr. Ashleigh Rosette

    2. Oct
      1. Personal Statement Workshop

    3. Jul
      1. Psychology Department Volunteers Host WISC Soup & Bannock Lunch
    4. Jun
      1. Decolonial R's of Research: EDI Group Webinar Session

      2. Equity-Minded Mentoring Relationships Workshop

    5. Mar
      1. Getting Involved in Research Information Panel

  3. 2023
    1. Nov
      1. Personal Statement Workshop
    2. Oct
      1. Grad School Information Session
    3. Jul
      1. Graduate Student Support Group

    4. Apr
      1. Faculty Gender Inclusion Workshop
    5. Mar
      1. Student Support Group

    6. Feb
      1. Black Excellence in Psychology

  4. 2022
    1. Nov
      1. Personal Statement Workshop

    2. Sep
      1. Student Q&A with Dr. Mesmin Destin

    3. Feb
      1. Student Q&A with Dr. Sylvia Perry
  5. 2021
    1. Dec
      1. Student Q&A with Dr. Stephanie Fryberg
    2. Nov
      1. Personal Statement Workshop

    3. Oct
      1. Social Justice and Solidarity Week
      2. Engaging with EDI Content in Graduate School