Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Events
Celebrating Difference Week 2025
Monday, March 3, 7–8 a.m.: Open to all
5th Annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lectureship in Surgery
Ala Stanford, MD, FAAP
Professor of the Practice of Biology; Regional Director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services of the Mid-Atlantic; Founder of the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium
Bruce Schroffel Conference Center Auditorium, Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion 2,
University of Colorado Hospital
Monday, March 3, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.: Open to all with RSVPs
TED Talk – "Don't Take the Exit on People: A Diversity & Inclusion Approach"
Justin Jones-Fosu
RSVP by Wednesday, February 26 – Pizza and Drinks will be provided
Mt. Yale, 2nd Floor Conference Center, Children’s Hospital Colorado
Tuesday, March 4: Invitation Only
Student Engagement
Children’s Hospital Colorado Conference Center Lobby
Wednesday, March 5: Invitation Only
Connect with MC2 – Social Event
An opportunity for MC2 alumni to interact with physicians and providers to share insight into their career and educational paths with high school students from underrepresented backgrounds who aspire to pursue healthcare professions.
Thursday, March 6, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.: Open to all with RSVPs
Team Member Resource Group (TMRG) Mixer Event
Celebrate the richness of our differences and connect with the Team Member Resources Group at a networking event. Let’s foster meaningful connections, learn from one another and have fun! Activities include engaging icebreakers and opportunities to hear about TMRG's work. Plus, enjoy delicious food and exclusive giveaways!
Reserve your spot today – let’s make a difference together.
Mt. Princeton, 2nd Floor Conference Center,
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Thursday, March 6: Invitation Only
Faculty dinner with Dr. Michael DeBaun
Friday, March 7, 12:30–1:30 p.m.: Open to all
Pediatric Health Equity Grand Rounds
"Academic Activism: Choosing the Right Time and the Right Place"
Michael R. DeBaun MD, MPH
J.C. Peterson Chair in Pediatrics
Director, Vanderbilt-Meharry Center for Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease
Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine
Vice Chair for Clinical and Translational Research
Department of Pediatrics
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Please join us in person! Lunch provided
Mt. Oxford, 2nd Floor Conference Center
Children’s Hospital Colorado or via Zoom
Saturday, March 8, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.: Open to families with children in grades 5 through college
Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit Flyer
Join CU School of Medicine & Black Men in White Coats for an exciting day of mentorship, medical exposure and networking, as we strengthen the future of healthcare! The Youth Summit is open to all, but specifically designed for 3rd grade–college students and their families. The day is completely free with breakfast and lunch provided.
RSVP today
Anschutz Health Sciences Building, CU Anschutz Medical Campus
