The UNLV Office of Diversity Initiatives will host two Diversity Leadership forums this spring. The forums bring together community and campus leaders to offer perspectives on key social and economic issues impacting various communities in Southern Nevada. Panelists will focus on education, healthcare, and job employment challenges. The events are free and open to the public. Event sponsors include the Asian Pacific American Staff and Faculty Alliance, UNLV Women's Council, and UNLV Women's Research Institute of Nevada. For more information, call the Office of Diversity Initiatives at (702) 895-5580.

March 8, 2012
Women's History Month Diversity Leadership Forum

Where: UNLV Greenspun Hall Auditorium
4505 S. Maryland Parkway
Off of University Road and Maryland.
Free parking available after 7 p.m.
When: Reception 6-7 p.m., panel discussion 7-8 p.m.,
Q&A 8-9 p.m.
Topic: Recession's effect on Southern Nevada women

Panelists:

• Former Nevada Congresswoman Dina Titus, moderator
• Ramona Denby Brinson, associate professor, UNLV School of Social Work; senior resident scholar, The Lincy Institute at UNLV
• Dr. Robi Burns, obstetrician-gynecologist, co-owner of A Woman's Place
• Edith Fernandez, director, College of Southern Nevada student success initiatives
• Joanne Goodwin, associate professor, UNLV department of history; director of the UNLV Women's Research Institute of Nevada
• Inga Hickman, owner, Sisters Helping Sisters
• Shannon Monnat, assistant professor, UNLV department of sociology

April 12, 2012
Asian Pacific American Islander Heritage Month Diversity Leadership Forum

Where: UNLV Greenspun Hall Auditorium
4505 S. Maryland Parkway
Off of University Road and Maryland.
Free parking available after 7 p.m.
When: Reception 6:30-7 p.m., panel discussion 7-8 p.m.,
Q&A 8-9 p.m.
Topic: Recession's impact on Asian-American community

Panelists:

• Marie Mortera, moderator, anchor, KSNV-TV News 3 in Las Vegas
• Kathleen Blakely, Chair, Honorary Consul General for Japan for Nevada
• Sue Fawn Chung, professor, UNLV department of history
• Rozita Lee, Commissioner, U.S. President's Commission on Asian American and Pacific Islanders
• Gerri Schroder, Councilwoman, city of Henderson
• Swadeep Nigam, Commissioner, Nevada Equal Rights Commission