Dr. Asma (Dalal) Sayed

Canada Research Chair in South Asian Literary and Cultural Studies @crc_crc; VP Equity & Incl Communities @KPU; Member @RSCTheAcademies; PastPres @caclals_ca

[Dr. Asma (Dalal) Sayed @DrAsmaSayed]

And then, this happened...

[KPU News @KPUmedia]

Dr. Asma Sayed is @KwantlenU's new Vice-President, Equity and Inclusive Communities. Sayed, who led KPU's Task Force on Anti-Racism, is looking forward to building a strong community of people committed to justice.

Read more: https://t.co/1jWOcpMLgK

[WorldLiteratureToday @worldlittoday]

Asma Sayed reviews this novel inspired by the story of Pakistani theoretical physicist Abdus Salam that “reads like a blend of science fiction, philosophical treatise, political intrigue, and a family drama of love, infidelity, and betrayal.”

https://t.co/LGNuTkY4r8

[KPU News @KPUmedia]

KPU is proud to celebrate Ann Marie Davison, @GregChan_Ink and Destiny Lang for their commitment to building an inclusive university community. Read more about KPU's annual JEDI Awards here: https://t.co/6fRwgQTPxX

#EquityAndDiversity #EDI #Accessibility #EqualityAndInclusion

[Dr. Asma (Dalal) Sayed @DrAsmaSayed]

I had the honour of co-hosting our second annual South Asian art festival yesterday. KPU students rock!

[KPU News @KPUmedia]

The second annual South Asian Arts Festival was celebrated at @KwantlenU this week to honor the rich South Asian cultural heritage. The festival featured poetry readings and traditional music and dance performances by students and alumni.

Read more: https://t.co/ej8qFnbj21

[Dr. Asma (Dalal) Sayed @DrAsmaSayed]

An amazing day yesterday as we hosted our Second Annual Symposium on Anti-Racism at KPU.

[Mable Elmore @mableelmore]

Marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination with ⁦@myKPU⁩ 2nd Annual Anti-Racism Symposium ⁦@JasminZine⁩ ⁦@rajchouhan⁩

[Dr. Asma (Dalal) Sayed @DrAsmaSayed]

Happening next week at KPU...

[KPU News @KPUmedia]

Islamophobia is a global phenomenon and we are witnessing its repressive and deadly manifestations around the world, says @JasminZine, keynote speaker at a March 21 anti-racism symposium at @KwantlenU. Free admission, preregistration required.

Read more: https://t.co/pg8Wv2Nl7g

[Dr. Asma (Dalal) Sayed @DrAsmaSayed]

This is an in-person event. Register here: https://t.co/x7MmSUCBs4

[Dr. Asma (Dalal) Sayed @DrAsmaSayed]

Some news...

[KPU News @KPUmedia]

Recognized by @CloverdaleCOC for a commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment, @KwantlenU strives to offer opportunities, supports, and resources for all employees and students of equity-denied groups.

Read more: https://t.co/t6OFBv4bhx

[Dr. Asma (Dalal) Sayed @DrAsmaSayed]

Join us Nov 28

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Hosting this conference today and tomorrow.

[KPU News @KPUmedia]

Award-winning author M.G. Vassanji speaking today at @KwantlenU #SurreyBC at a symposium on literature and culture in the Indian Ocean region. Conversation with the author and his new book, Everything There Is, is Oct. 25.

Story with registration link: https://t.co/qbLp0vsNn9

[KPU News @KPUmedia]

Award-winning author M.G. Vassanji will deliver a keynote and discuss his new book Everything There Is at a @KwantlenU literary conference on the Indian Ocean region, focusing on importance of the east-to-east cultural interchange.

Read more: https://t.co/qbLp0vsNn9

[Dr. Asma (Dalal) Sayed @DrAsmaSayed]

I am organizing this conference and book launch event next week. Please share. Registration links in the story.

[KPU News @KPUmedia]

Award-winning author M.G. Vassanji will deliver a keynote and discuss his new book Everything There Is at a @KwantlenU literary conference on the Indian Ocean region, focusing on importance of the east-to-east cultural interchange.

Read more: https://t.co/qbLp0vsNn9

[Dr. Asma (Dalal) Sayed @DrAsmaSayed]

I will be talking to M G Vassanji as we launch his latest novel, Everything There Is, on October 25. BC folks, if you are around, please join us. This event is in-person. Please register: https://t.co/ht7WgMljn8

[Dr. Asma (Dalal) Sayed @DrAsmaSayed]

Looking forward to this conversation...

[Royal Roads @RoyalRoads]

Join us Weds., May 31 at 9 a.m. as we welcome @KwantlenU’s @DrAsmaSayed for a special online guest lecture in celebration of #AsianHeritageMonth. She will explore the role of South Asian Art in advancing social justice.

It’s free and open to everyone: https://t.co/DJ7uuifLrX

[Pancouver @PancouverMedia]

This week is Anti-Racism Awareness Week! Here is MLA @mableelmore urging us "to get involved in addressing racism and discrimination in their local communities."

https://t.co/VTsadQw3sQ

[Dr. Asma (Dalal) Sayed @DrAsmaSayed]

Just finished recording this with @RafiqueRamisha for the Bonington Gallery, Nottingham. Available June 1.
https://t.co/vSlEL9BOs4

[Dr. Asma (Dalal) Sayed @DrAsmaSayed]

An excellent new book by my fabulous colleague @ShelleyBoyd3

[KPU News @KPUmedia]

Canadians are the #1 consumers of @kraftdinner. @ShelleyBoyd3 digs into this statistic in her new book to see what bowls of KD mean in literature. Co-authored by @CookeNathalie, Canadian Literary Fare explores why food matters in literature.

Read more: https://t.co/nuRYXyIP1l

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Looking forward to our presentation tomorrow at SAIT in Calgary.

[Polytechnics Canada @PolyCan]

We’re excited to hear @KwantlenU’s presentation at our Showcase! They will delve into the transformative initiatives they’ve implemented to address the needs of marginalized communities, opening a broader dialogue on the role of post-secondaries in advancing social justice.

[Dr. Asma (Dalal) Sayed @DrAsmaSayed]

I am now officially a JEDI :)

[KPU News @KPUmedia]

For their commitment to building an inclusive university community, @KwantlenU is recognizing four social justice leaders. 'Building a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion at KPU makes us stronger,' says KPU President Dr. Alan Davis.

Read more: https://t.co/uRKjehQhDv