Entries in ICDC (18)

Tuesday
Nov212023

SAVMA GRANTS: ICDC

The Integrative Communication and Diversity Committee recently awarded these amazing students with the Travel Grant Supporting Diversity and Communications:


“Thank you SAVMA  I am so very grateful for this generous grant! It will help me pay for the expenses associated with this life-changing externship!”- Tasha Desiderio

 

 

 

 “Thanks to this grant, I was welcomed into a global community of OneHealth experts, the Wildlife Disease Association (WDA), who is committed to DEI and wildlife health by prioritizing the knowledge of First Nations and Indigenous peoples when it comes to disease monitoring”- Mieko Temple 

 

 

“Externships have been my favorite aspect of being a vet student but they're so expensive. Grants like these make it possible for me to have these experiences and I'm so thankful!”- Nia Powell

Monday
Jul032023

DEI SHOWCASE 2023

Submissions are open to all student-run clubs that wish to highlight a specific event they hosted that promoted diversity, equity, and inclusion. We want to show our support for student organizations that strive to empower underrepresented groups in veterinary medicine and foster a more inclusive environment! ICDC will be reviewing submissions and selecting ten winners from ten student organizations that best exemplify DEI. If you have any questions, reach out to savma.icdc@gmail.com

Amount: One $300 award to top recipient, plus nine $200 awards will go to their student organization for their efforts. 
Deadline: July 7th, 2023 
Link to apply: https://forms.gle/eeQb3yNhYpqHS3UD9 

Please note: By making a submission, you are giving us permission to share any aspect of your submission on our social media platforms, as the "showcase" aspect of this project! 

STUDENTS: 

ICDC is seeking to recognize individual veterinary students who have gone above and beyond to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within their institution, local community, and beyond. The ideal applicant may be involved in instituting DEI initiatives at their school, providing for underserved communities through public service, or even promoting political change on a broader scale. Do you know of someone who has put in the work to make veterinary medicine a more equitable place? Nominate them below! Self-nominations are also accepted. All SAVMA members are eligible for nomination.

Amount: Three winning submissions will be awarded $200. All nominees will receive a pin to recognize their efforts. 
Deadline: July 7th, 2023 
Link to apply: https://forms.gle/QKjgPUUVD4EiXTRa7 

FACULTY: 

ICDC is seeking to recognize faculty members who have gone above and beyond to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within their institution, local community, and beyond. The ideal applicant may be involved in DEI initiatives at their school, providing for underserved communities through public service, or even promoting political change on a broader scale. Do you know of someone who has put in the work to make veterinary medicine a more equitable place? Nominate them below! 

Amount: One winning submission will receive a pin and certificate to commemorate their work. 
Deadline: July 7th, 2023 
Link to apply: forms.gle/6BzfsQ1tnvtpyMnm9 

CHAPTERS: 

ICDC is seeking to recognize SAVMA Chapters that have gone above and beyond to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within their institution, local community, and beyond. The ideal chapter may have instituted DEI initiatives at their school, implemented ways to serve underserved communities, or even promoted political changes on a broader scale. Has your chapter put in the work to make veterinary medicine a more equitable place? Nominate them below! 

Amount: One winning submission will receive a $200 award to continue their efforts.
Deadline: July 7th, 2023 
Link to apply: forms.gle/aDNG5DGDXvUwcWCw5 

Monday
May222023

SAVMA GRANT

ICDC Travel Grant Supporting Diversity and Communications

Chelsea Drumgoole, North Carolina State University

"This grant will be helpful because it will allow me to fully immerse myself in the wonderful opportunities this trip has to offer!!"


Tuesday
May112021

SAVMA ICDC Presents Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Showcase

SAVMA's Integrative Communications and Diversity Committee (ICDC) is excited to announce our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Showcase!

Submissions are open to all student-run clubs that wish to highlight a specific event they hosted that promoted diversity, equity, and inclusion. We want to show our support for student organizations that strive to empower underrepresented groups in veterinary medicine and foster a Divmore inclusive environment! ICDC will be reviewing submissions and selecting ten winners from ten student organizations that best exemplify DEI. Each winning submission will receive a $200 award to their student organization.

Here is the link for submissions: https://forms.gle/EXkcrgUoQiimvKSM9

Please note: by making a submission, you are giving us permission to share any aspect of your submission on our social media platforms, as the "showcase" aspect of this project!

You can direct any questions to savma.icdc@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Thursday
Feb252021

Communication Development Grant 

 

ATTENTION CREATIVE MINDS! Next up for our SAVMANewsletter highlight: the Communication Development Grant brought to you by the Integrative Communications and Diversity Committee.

The Integrative Communication and Diversity Committee (ICDC) would like to assist you and your organization in hosting an event that will encourage the development and improvement of communication in veterinary medicine. The ICDC can grant up to five grants ranging from $200 to $500 to organizations that need monetary assistance in hosting such events. The application deadline is March 15th, 2021.

Applicants are required to produce a creative work such as a video, poster, piece of art, etc. that demonstrates how their event will encourage growth in communication. The creative work will be submitted within the google form application found below, along with more details regarding the event itself, an outline of their budget and the need for monetary assistance, as well as the names of the organization(s) hosting the event and the associated university. If you have any questions please contact the Integrative Communication and Diversity Committee at savma.icdc@gmail.com.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY