Celebrating Diversity, Cultivating Inclusion
April 7 – 11, 2025
The Graduate Business Council (GBC), Rotman Student Clubs, and the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Office (EDIO) welcome you back for another Rotman on Inclusion (ROI) Week.
During ROI Week we celebrate Rotman’s diverse community while fostering a stronger sense of belonging. We invite community members to immerse themselves in Rotman’s rich cultural fabric by participating in a series of events. The complete schedule is listed below.
We invite all Rotman students, faculty and staff to participate!
Schedule
DAY 1 MONDAY, APRIL 7
Global Village
Rotman is a vibrant melting pot of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and communities! To kick off ROI Week, participate in a culture fair proudly presented by Rotman’s culture and community clubs. Dive into the richness of our community with exciting activities including delicious food, fun games, prizes, and more!
EVENT SCHEDULE
- 2:30pm: Registration
- 3pm: Welcoming remarks
- 3:15pm Food service & culture fair
- 5pm: End
HOSTS
- Equity, Diveristy & Inclusion Office (EDIO)
- Graduate Business Council (GBC)
- Latin American Business Association
- Rotman Asian Business Association
- Rotman African Caribbean Business Club
- Rotman Indigenous Business Association
- Rotman Pride
LOCATION
- Fleck Atrium, 105 St. George Street
DAY 2 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9
Day of Pink: Unapologetically Us
Day of Pink developed from an anti-bullying initiative lead by students in Nova Scotia. Students of Central Kings Rural Highschool wore pink shirts to school the day after witnessing a gay peer be harassed for wearing the same. Now, every second Wednesday of April, millions around the globe wear pink shirts to stand in solidarity against anti-2LGBTQ+ hate. This year, stand with Rotman Pride and celebrate resilience, love, and unity!
Show your support by purchasing an Rotman exclusive Day of Pink t-shirt, designed by Rotman Pride. Proceeds go to supporting The 519, a non-profit dedicated to 2SLGBTQ+ well-being. Their services include counselling, education and training, youth programming and more.
EVENT SCHEDULE
- 4:30pm: Registration
- 5pm: Welcoming remarks
- 5:15pm Food service
- 5:30pm: Trivia quiz & prizes
- 5:45pm: Drag performance
- 6:15pm: Speak out choir
- 6:35pm: Keynote
- 7pm: End
HOSTS
- Rotman Pride
- Equity, Diveristy & Inclusion Office (EDIO)
- Graduate Business Council (GBC)
LOCATION
- Fleck Atrium, 105 St. George Street
DAY 3 FRIDAY, APRIL 11
Inclusion Celebration
EVENT SCHEDULE
ROI Week concludes with an Inclusion Celebration. This evening highlights students’, staff and faculty’s efforts in fostering a sense of inclusion and belonging. We welcome staff, faculty and students to recognize students embodying this commitment by nominating them for the Inclusive Leadership Award, which will be presented during the celebration.
Come out to connect with colleagues and peers, savor a delicious dinner, witness wonderful performances, and celebrate the inclusive initiatives across Rotman’s community.
- 4:30pm: Registration
- 5pm: Welcoming remarks
- 5:15pm Food service
- 5:30pm: Dinner & Entertainment
- 6pm: Inclusion Celebration
- 6:30pm: End
HOSTS
- Equity, Diveristy & Inclusion Office (EDIO)
- Graduate Business Council (GBC)
LOCATION
- Desautels Hall, 105 St. George Street
PHOTO SUBMISSION
Have photos to share?
We need your help highlighting the Rotman community’s commitment to EDI! If there are photos capturing you and/or your team’s EDI efforts, send them to us and be showcased during our Inclusion Celebration.
Photos will be managed and curated by Rotman’s GBC and EDIO.
QUESTIONS?
NOMINATE A STUDENT
Inclusive Leadership Award
This year, we present the Inclusive Leadership Award to three students who have cultivated a culture of inclusion and advocated for equity.
Students will be selected from a list of nominations provided by members of the Rotman community. Respondents can submit a nominee by clicking the ‘submit here’ button below. Please include the nominee’s contact information along with 1-3 examples that demonstrate their commitment to fostering inclusion within the Rotman community.
QESTIONS?
PRESENTED BY
Contact
Lola Adegbamiye
Vice President of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, GBC
lola.adegbamiye@rotman.utoronto.ca
Rotman EDIO
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Office at Rotman School of Management
EDIO@rotman.utoronto.ca
