Speaker Cornel West, a Harvard University professor, bestselling author, political activist and leading diversity speaker told a UB audience via Zoom that “love warriors” must step up to fight systemic racism in society. This conversation took place at “Beyond the Knife,” the Department of Surgery’s... Read More
In early March, the University of Minnesota Duluth began its three-day summit on equity, race, and ethnicity. The virtual event featured a top diversity keynote speaker lineup, workshops, and an art exhibit, highlighted by top anti-racism speaker Tim Wise.Wise discussed why it is crucial to remain c... Read More
To communicate with an audience for various social causes and express sentiment, poets tend to use mindfully chosen language. Poets are considered to be the literary voices of the current day and these voices are being heard from all around the world. Among these influential voices include poet and... Read More
After experiencing such a significant change in the way conferences were held this past year, many organizations were forced to transition to virtual conference speakers. After these unique circumstances, many are now able to see the positive aspects of the virtual transition according to a story pu... Read More
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, event planners who were anticipating holding in-person security conferences were faced with the decision to move their events online, postpone them, or cancel them entirely. Looking into this new year, event planners are now deciding if they should hold in-person events o... Read More
As we prepare to host virtual conferences this new year, we must take a look at how the transition to the digital space influenced the expectations of virtual attendees. After almost a year of becoming more accustomed to a strong reliance on technology and remote work, many individuals have set expe... Read More
A multitude of businesses have been required to adjust to a more digital way of life this past year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since large, in-person gatherings were halted, how events are hosted today has been significantly changed; events such as fundraisers, conferences, meetings, etc.... Read More
At this point in time, the world could use all the affirmation it can get. As unfortunate as it is, finding a credible source of positivity and optimism can be quite a difficult task; thankfully, motivational speakers exist.As life brings us a hoard of surprises, some triumphs, and some tribulations... Read More
