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In September, the Dean of our Faculty, Ramin Shadmehr (PhD Candidate), attended "Innovate & Inspire: An Entrepreneurial Journey", an event hosted by Empowering Diversity. They brought together community leaders from Vancouver to discuss how innovation creates opportunities and shapes a more inclusive future. Ramin Shadmehr (PhD Candidate) was on their panel, and shared some words of wisdom to all attendees: "I ask you to be open-minded. [...] If you have an idea, you are going to have some barriers, especially regarding diversity and inclusion. Being open-minded allows you to acknowledge the existence of those challenges. Instead of fighting them, you have to find a solution for them." ➡️ Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is part of our core values at the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts and Capilano University. To read more about our efforts, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/e9eDvWFF Follow our page to keep up with everything #CapUFAA related! ✨ #DiversityEquityInclusion #DEI #MondayMotivation #CapUFAA #CapilanoUniversity
On September 19, 2024, Empowering Diversity hosted Innovate & Inspire: An Entrepreneurial Journey, bringing together thought leaders from Vancouver to explore how innovation creates opportunities and shapes a more inclusive future. The event highlighted the power of collaboration and the impact of diversity in driving change. A special thank you to our panel members—Ramin Shadmehr (PhD Candidate), Celine Bacani and Kavie Toor —for their inspiring insights, which motivated all attendees. We are also grateful to our sponsors: Faculty of Fine & Applied Arts – Capilano University, Langara School of Management, Skilled Immigrant InfoCentre at the Vancouver Public Library, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada / Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada, and WelcomeBC. Your support made this event possible. Head to our YouTube channel to watch the event highlights and hear the powerful stories shared. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe as we champion diversity, innovation, and empowerment. https://lnkd.in/gXw5RrbK #EmpoweringDiversity #DiversityDrivesInnovation #CollaborationMatters #InnovationForAll #InclusiveFuture #ThankYouSponsors #StayInspired