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Welcome to the Psychology Department’s EDI Working Group webpage

In Psychology, we are working to build an equitable and inclusive community in which all human rights are respected.  Students, staff, and faculty are invited to engage with informational resources, on-going discussions, and department initiatives to facilitate understanding and address systemic barriers to equity, inclusion, and decolonization. 

The information you find here focuses on the Psychology Department community. We also encourage you to take advantage of the many resources and events listed through the University of Waterloo’s Office of Human Rights, Equity, and Inclusion.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming events include:

Applying to Graduate School in Psychology: Personal Statement Workshop

Join us on October 8th at 11am to learn about what makes a compelling personal statement in graduate school applications.

There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and receive feedback on your own personal statements.

This event aims to provide insight into the graduate school application process in order to enhance opportunity and access for students from traditionally underrepresented and marginalized groups, but all interested students are welcome to attend.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 8th at 11am

WHERE: Hagey Hall 373

Ongoing and Past Events

Past events include:

  1. 2024
    1. Jul
      1. Psychology Department Volunteers Host WISC Soup & Bannock Lunch
    2. Jun
      1. Decolonial R's of Research: EDI Group Webinar Session

      2. Equity-Minded Mentoring Relationships Workshop

    3. Mar
      1. Getting Involved in Research Information Panel

  2. 2023
    1. Nov
      1. Personal Statement Workshop
    2. Oct
      1. Grad School Information Session
    3. Jul
      1. Graduate Student Support Group

    4. Apr
      1. Faculty Gender Inclusion Workshop
    5. Mar
      1. Student Support Group

    6. Feb
      1. Black Excellence in Psychology

  3. 2022
    1. Nov
      1. Personal Statement Workshop

    2. Sep
      1. Student Q&A with Dr. Mesmin Destin

    3. Feb
      1. Student Q&A with Dr. Sylvia Perry
  4. 2021
    1. Dec
      1. Student Q&A with Dr. Stephanie Fryberg
    2. Nov
      1. Personal Statement Workshop

    3. Oct
      1. Social Justice and Solidarity Week
      2. Engaging with EDI Content in Graduate School