The first semester of Shine a Light: Promoting Conversation on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has ended. This talk series was developed at UAF's Northwest Campus in partnership with UAF's Department of Equity and Compliance and Nanook Diversity and Action Center.

The sessions seek to encourage understanding, build empathy and engage everyone in thinking critically about our worldviews. Did you miss one? Click here for recordings of this semester's speakers.

"Uncivilized: A Context for Alaska Native Equity"
with Evon Peter — Jan. 25

"Black in Hindsight: A Review of Black History in Alaska"
with Jo Malbert Narváez — Feb. 22

"Who is Elizabeth Peratrovich, Our Alaska Native Civil Rights Leader?"
with Jaqueline Kus.een Pata — March 29

"Finding Value at Home"
with Ana Hoffman — April 19

"The Complexities of Anti-Asian Racism"
with EJ David — May 17

"Beyond Stonewall: Past and Present Movements for LBGTQ+ Equality"
with Ronnie Houchin — June 21

The Shine a Light speaker series will kick off this fall live from the Troth Yeddha' Campus, in Fairbanks, at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 23. Keep an eye out for talks to continue throughout the fall semester at a new time slot — noon on the third Tuesday of the month. Mark your calendar!