Join HxA for a conversation on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) featuring Prof. David Gill. DEI and anti-racism programs in higher education originated in prestigious American universities and were justified mostly by American historical narratives about racial inequality. But what happens when those programs get imported to settings with very different histories and present conditions? Dr Gill will discuss the impact that MUN’s Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism policies along with Indigenization and Decolonization efforts are having on academic freedom, student voice, and community connections.

When: Wednesday, March 26 at 7:00-9:00pm

Where: Memorial University of Newfoundland - OISE 6-184 (6th Floor), 252 Bloor St. W.

About David Gill:

An Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at Memorial University of Newfoundland., Dr. Gill has taught at Amalgamated Academy in Bay Roberts, developing and facilitating technology integration projects at provincial, national, and international levels. He has been a technology learning resource and e-learning specialist, science, and social studies teacher for the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District. Dr. Gill has won the Certificate of Excellence Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence, his provincial Teachers’ Association Barnes Award for his Professional Development programs, and the Canadian Association for Teacher Education’s Dissertation Award of Recognition for his work on technology education. Since joining MUN’s Faculty of Education in 2015, Dr. Gill has investigated pedagogical impacts of technology on teacher education and student engagement, critical thinking, and problem solving.  He also likes chickens.