Diversity Week - Dental school hosts tours, panel discussions and mini festival

The West Virginia University School of Dentistry will participate in the university's Diversity Week set for October 9-14, 2022. The annual event aims to promote celebration, education and understanding of different identities and experiences present on our campuses. 

Visitors can browse the dental school's multicultural mini festival Oct. 10, 12 and 14 where there will be art, music, dance and more. Click to add to your calendar. 

The display will also include work from students and some faculty designed during a welcoming event for first-year students in August. It was called "Paint your state ... of mind". Festival features will take place in HSC North adjacent to the Pylons and between the WVU Dental Clinic entry and HSC N elevators. Click to add to your calendar.

Additionally, the dental school will welcome Muslim and African American Student Association from 4pm - 5pm October 12 and 13. They will tour the state's only dental school and participate in discussions about professions in oral healthcare.