![The Calgary Pride Parade continues to grow and engage more and more people every year. Last year, 13 UCalgary faculties, numerous student groups and more than 350 members of the UCalgary community participated in the parade, demonstrating a strong commitment to inclusion, diversity and fun! Photo by Riley Brandt, University of Calgary](/news/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2019-06/180902_pride-parade-023-1_0.jpg?itok=SGL8y8I4)
The Calgary Pride Parade continues to grow and engage more and more people every year.
Riley Brandt, University of Calgary
March 1, 2019
The Calgary Pride Parade continues to grow and engage more and more people every year.
Riley Brandt, University of Calgary
Continued effort to become a more inclusive and accessible campus has earned UCalgary national recognition as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the third consecutive year.
The finalists chosen as best diversity employers represent the country’s leaders and trailblazers in inclusiveness — which is why Dru Marshall, provost and vice-president (academic), says the university is proud to receive this distinguished recognition for the third year running.
“It is an honour to receive this national award, and we share it with the students, faculty and staff who contribute their diverse talents, backgrounds and knowledge to our institution.” Marshall says. “The university continuously strives to support the inclusive spaces, respectful actions and diverse points of view that make up our thriving campus community.”
Diversity in action
To be named Canada's Best Diversity Employers, employers must showcase diversity and inclusive initiatives in multiple areas across five groups: women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal peoples and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender/Transsexual (LGBT+) peoples. In the application, UCalgary included institution-wide initiatives like:
Get involved in diversity on campus
Large diversity initiatives on campus guide the institution through its commitment to inclusiveness, but it’s the individuals who make the largest impact on the community as a whole. Get involved and be a diversity advocate on campus by learning with these programs:
Other campus resources
If you are feeling harassed or threatened, you can confidentially contact the ODEPD at 403-220-4086 or visit the office in the Administration Building, room 116. All members of the university community can also contact Confidence Line, an external service that allows individuals to anonymously report sensitive issues in the workplace, at 1-800-661-9675.