The Diversity Forum Series connects community and campus leaders to provide perspectives on current social economic issues that affect communities in Southern Nevada.
Following the panel discussions, there will be opportunities for the audience to ask questions to the speakers. These events are free and open to the public.
The Educational Needs of Hispanic Youth in Southern Nevada
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When: 3 p.m., Oct. 11
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Where: Greenspun Hall, first-floor auditorium
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Speakers: Isaac Barron, North Las Vegas City Councilman; Ivet Santiago, director of the Latino Youth Leadership Conference; Jose Melendrez, assistant vice president for the UNLV Office of Diversity Initiatives and member of the Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce board of directors.
Addressing Violence in Indian Country: Context, Consequences, and Solutions
The forum will be moderated by Dr. Michelle Chino, associate professor of the UNLV Department of Environmental and Occupational Health.
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When: 10 a.m., Nov. 18
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Where: Greenspun Hall, first-floor auditorium
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Speakers: Judge William Thorne, Utah Court of Appeals; Professor Sarah Deer, William Mitchell College of Law
