Vet Med to host Southeast Regional Diversity Matters Symposium

Published: August 24, 2020

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The College of Veterinary Medicine will host the Southeast Regional Diversity Matters Symposium—a biennial conference featuring topics related to diversity and inclusion in veterinary medicine—on Aug. 29. This year’s conference is sponsored by Zoetis Inc. and Banfield Pet Hospital and will be held in a virtual format due to state and university safety protocols related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

As host institution, Auburn’s conference planning committee is composed of faculty, staff and students from Auburn Vet Med, along with representatives from other southeastern colleges of veterinary medicine. The conference is open to all veterinary faculty, staff and students, but the focus is on promoting regular dialogue among regional peers. The theme of the 2020 conference is “Building Comprehensive Wellness Programs through a Climate of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.” Wellness and life balance are crucial topics in veterinary medicine; therefore, the goal of this conference is to assist attendees in designing and maintaining wellness programs that incorporate key concepts of diversity, inclusion and equity.

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Submitted by: Jayne Hart