Fulbright Canada Speaker Series
Safeguarding and Including Gender Minority Students and Colleagues in Higher Education and Research
Dr. Chris Chevallier, Fulbright Canada Killam Fellowship Program Alumni (2011)
Please register online: fulbrightcanada.zoom.us/webinar
We are pleased to present our next speaker series event set to take place on August 18 at 5:00 PM (EDT). The featured speaker is Dr. Chris Chevallier, a graduate of American University, Stockholm University, and Trinity College Dublin and currently affiliated with the National LGBT Federation (NXF) in Ireland as a Project Leader. Since 2018, Chris has worked with Drs. Conor Buggy (NXF/University College Dublin) and Susan Murphy (Trinity College Dublin) to further gender minority rights in education and broader society alongside NGO and educational partners. While at American University, Chris received a Killam Fellowship and spent a semester at Mount Allison University.
Chris plans to provide an overview of survey results from Trans, Non-Binary, and Gender Non-Conforming students, as well as additional research, that provides insights into their lived experiences. The talk will also highlight major types of harassment, how to be an effective ally and an overview of pressing issues in Canada. A Q&A session will follow.
“These students have the same dreams, aspirations, and educational goals as another other student. However, they often face politicisation, misinformation, and numerous barriers. At this pivotal moment in history, we must protect this community and cherish the beautiful diversity it adds to academia.” – Dr. Chris Chevallier
Fulbright Canada is honoured to showcase the important work alumni like Chris do and wants to thank Chris for taking the time to share knowledge and expertise with the Fulbright Canada community.
We encourage you to share this public event with members of your network, either directly or via social media. Further, if you have any questions about the event, please contact Alanna Blackie DeMos, Coordinator of Public Affairs and Alumni Relations, at (613) 688-5514 or ablackiedemos@fulbright.ca.
Fulbright Canada is pleased to be presenting a speaker series focused on the post-COVID world. In bringing Fulbright Canada subject-matter experts to our broader community, our goal is to create opportunities for thoughtful discussion on a range of critical issues such as supporting social cohesion and inclusion, enhancing public health and wellbeing, and contributing to digital transformation and economic recovery. Stay tuned for upcoming events!