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Foundations of a Society
The Inaugural BLISTS Conference
Friday, May 28th 2021
Foundations of a Society will be held on May 28th, 2021. This year’s conference will bring together students, faculty, staff and alumni from the iSchool community, to reflect on the origin, purpose and impact of BLISTS, and mark the beginning of the BLISTS national organization. The conference will include open discussion, presentations, panels, and opportunities for networking. Foundations of a Society will serve as a launchpad for future collaborations, and provide insight to iSchools seeking to expand their support for Black and Latinx students interested in the information field.
About Foundations of a Society
Welcome Address
10:00am - 10:30am
Welcome conference attendees, introduction of BLISTS, and overview of conference
The Blueprint Panel
10:30am-11:30am
A deep dive into the purpose, strategy, and accomplishments of BLISTS and the experiences of those who have held leadership roles throughout the decades
Breaking Barriers Discussion
11:30am-12:30pm
A discussion around inclusive innovation, and those who have used their information background to forge new paths in education, entrepreneurship and public policy
iSchools IDEA
1:00pm-1:30pm
Presentation by iSchool officers about IDEA (Inclusions, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility) initiatives, and opportunities for student involvement
Student Networking
1:30-2:00pm
Student Jamboard session centered on future of BLISTS as a national society and vision for future collaborations
Keynote Address
2:00pm-2:30pm
Keynote address and conference closing