Dear GW Business Community,
As we wrap up the fall semester and the year 2024, December offers a time for reflection and an opportunity to embrace the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and community. The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) highlights the importance of accessibility and removing barriers, while Human Rights Day (December 10) reinforces the principles of dignity, freedom, and justice for all. National Giving Month and International Volunteer Day (December 5) encourage acts of generosity and service, emphasizing the power of collective efforts to address inequities. Celebrations of Bodhi Day, Christmas, Hanukkah, Las Posadas, and Kwanzaa underscore the values of compassion, resilience, togetherness, and unity, reminding us of the importance of fostering inclusive and equitable communities.
Looking ahead to the new year, we are excited to announce the upcoming Diversity and Allyship Week, a time to celebrate the richness, diversity, and unity that make our community so vibrant. From February 3–7, 2025, we will host our 3rd annual Diversity and Allyship Week, a dynamic event dedicated to fostering connection, inclusion, and mutual understanding. This week will feature engaging activities, meaningful discussions, and opportunities to reflect on the values that bring us together. Please mark your calendars.
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2025 Diversity and Allyship Week (February 3-7, 2025)
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February 3rd Monday:
Global Culture Day
February 4th Tuesday:
Panel on Neurodiversity: Empowering Differences: Neurodiversity in Education, Leadership, and Beyond
Career Town Hall: The Future of Recruiting
February 5th Wednesday:
Indigenous Heritage Celebration
February 6th Thursday:
George Talks Business/Maxon Lecture: Rayvon Fouche on Cultural Representation, Racial Identity, and Technoscientific Design
February 7th Friday:
Book Club Discussion: Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabelle Wilkerson
For the book club, books will be made available for students interested in joining the book club discussion. Copies can be picked up at the front desk of the Dean’s Office (Duques 660) on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.
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Finally, I want to express my deepest gratitude to the members of the Dean’s Diversity Council and members of our community working tirelessly on our initiatives for their unwavering passion and commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Your efforts are a driving force in our shared journey toward building a more equitable and inclusive society.
Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season and a bright start to 2025.
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Şenay Ağca, Ph.D.
Professor of Finance, and of Decision Sciences
Chief Diversity Officer
Chair, Dean’s Diversity Council
George Washington University School of Business
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