Rice Business’ annual diversity, equity and inclusion conference set for Oct. 28

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HOUSTON – (Oct. 20, 2022) – Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business will host its annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) conference on campus Oct. 28.

The best business decisions are informed by a multitude of perspectives. Part of Rice Business’ mission is to create a rich learning environment that considers and appreciates different viewpoints — a critical mindset and leadership skill in today’s increasingly global and inclusive workplace. The conference is designed to provide a forum for awareness, dialogue and skill-building.

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What: Rice Business event, “Sparking Success: The Intersection of Business and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.”

Who: Peter Rodriguez, dean and professor of strategic management at Rice Business; Maureen Berkner Boyt, founder and CEO of The Moxie Exchange; Aisha Washington, vice president and chief DEI officer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Luziris Pineda Turi, associate vice provost for DEI at Rice; Brian Riedel, associate director of Rice’s Center for the Study of Women, Gender and Sexuality; and Ijeoma Nwaogu, chief executive officer of Everlead LLC.

When: Friday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Where: Rice’s McNair Hall, home of the Jones Graduate School of Business. Register here. Parking directions can be found here.

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