On Saturday, May 16th, Berkeley Carroll will host the annual Diversity Awareness Initiative for Students (DAIS) Conference. This day-long event is an opportunity for students to have meaningful and challenging discussions and attend interactive workshops about a variety of diversity-related topics. All 8th-12th grade students from independent schools around New York City are invited to attend.
The schedule for the day can be found below:
11:00 - 12:15 Registration (School Picture ID's will be required)
12:15 - 1:00 Opening Ceremony
1:00 - 2:15 Workshop I
2:15 - 2:30 Snack Break
2:30 - 3:45 Workshop II
3:45 - 5:00 Group Activity
5:00 - 6:00 Talent Show/Open Mic and Closing
6:00 - 7:30 Dinner
7:30 - 11:00 Dance/Game Room
Workshop topics include race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, cultural identity, socio-economic status, and the power of social media. You can read more about these topics here.
If you would like your child to attend, please complete the registration on the day of the event. The cost of the event is covered by Berkeley Carroll.
Each school with students attending the conference is asked to send volunteers to help during the course of the day. Berkeley Carroll faculty members will be present throughout the day, and we are also looking for parent volunteers. This link takes you to the page where you can learn more about volunteer responsibilities and sign up for a time slot.
We are excited to host this event and to welcome students, teachers, and parents from around the city to our school. Volunteering is a great way to support our school and to help make this day a success.
Please reach out with any questions.
Brandie Melendez
Director of Community and Inclusion
