Equity Symposium 2023 Recap

OLYMPIA – The Evergreen State College’s two-day Equity Symposium took place on April 19th and 20th. Each year, this event brings the Evergreen community together with speakers, performances, workshops and social events to inspire, teach and celebrate.

Students, staff and faculty attended sessions over the two days to continue building a vision of equity, belonging and social justice across the college’s two campuses and beyond. This year’s theme was “You Are Enough: Healing Towards Belonging and Collective Liberation.”

Check out photos from this year's Equity Symposium below!

Equity Symposium Plenary in the House of Welcome with students, staff, and faculty. — Equity Symposium opening Plenary in the House of Welcome.

EVP Dr .Dexter Gordon addresses the Evergreen community at the opening Plenary. — Dr. Dexter Gordon shares opening remarks.

Dr. Leticia Nieto leads the Equity Symposium Plenary session with the Evergreen community. — Dr. Leticia Nieto leads the Equity Symposium Plenary session.

Session: Geographic Indigenous Futures - Dr. Niiyokamigaabaw Deondre Smiles — A session in Purce Hall, Geographic Indigenous Futures featuring Dr. Niiyokamigaabaw Deondre Smiles.

Geographic Indigenous Futures - Dr. Niiyokamigaabaw Deondre Smiles — A session in Purce Hall, Geographic Indigenous Futures featuring Dr. Niiyokamigaabaw Deondre Smiles.

Film: Rhythms of the Land screening and talk back with director. — Film screening of Rythms of the Land including a talk back with the director.

Care-Oriented Relaxation Station Drop-In at the Social Justice Center — Care-Oriented Relaxation Drop-In at the Social Justice Center

Community gathering in Evans Hall + Drag Story Telling and Performance — Community gathering in Evans Hall with Sofie's Scoops.

Meet and Greet with ALOK — Meet and Greet with Keynote Speaker ALOK.

Stay tuned for additional photos from ALOK's Keynote Address. See you next year at the Equity Symposium!