The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council
2024 Adirondack Diversity Initiative Symposium
You’re invited to join the Adirondack Diversity Initiative (ADI) in Paul Smiths, N.Y. on November 12 for the return of the 2024 ADI Symposium! From beginning to end, this symposium will delight your senses, inspire, challenge, and invigorate as we explore new ideas and implement practices that help us better serve our communities.
This community gathering will empower residents, organizations and businesses to increase understanding and awareness and enact positive change toward a more welcoming and inclusive Adirondack North Country.
Join us as we engage, listen, and grow in our interconnectedness to ensure a vital and sustainable future for our region.
- What: 2024 ADI Symposium: Creating Inclusivity in North Country Communities
- When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 10 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.*
- Where: Paul Smith’s VIC, 8023 NY-30, Paul Smiths, NY 12970
* Arrive early for coffee and networking at 9:00 a.m. Stay late to participate in outdoor activities from 3:30 until 5:00 p.m.!
Our Commitment
Paul Smith’s College is making strides towards implementing ways to create and support a diverse and inclusive community on campus.
Why is Diversity Important to Our Students
- Diversity expands our experience
- Diversity enhances social development
- Diversity prepares students for future career success
- Diversity prepares students for work in a global society
- Interactions with people different than ourselves increases our knowledge base
- Diversity promotes creative thinking
- Diversity enhances self-awareness
- Diversity enriches the multiple perspectives developed with academia
2024 Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Award
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Paul Smith’s College First Nation Club
Paul Smith’s College Pride Club
The mission of the Pride Club is to foster a safe and supportive environment for all students regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. The club seeks to achieve this mission through education, awareness, and connecting with allies in the student body staff, and faculty. All are welcome.
For more information, contact Deb Naybor dnaybor@bjqzgy.com for more information.
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