New Diversity and Inclusion Initiative to Host Inaugural Networking Event Thursday, Oct. 19
Diversifying the Hill Project Established to Increase Workplace Diversity

Syracuse, NY — A newly launched initiative, Diversifying the Hill, has been created to unite institutions and agencies to provide community, educational, networking and recruitment opportunities to increase workplace diversity among organizations located on ‘The Hill,’ the area of Syracuse surrounding the campus of Syracuse University.

The seven founding member institutions are: Crouse Health; Cuse Culture; SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry; Syracuse University; University Hill Corporation; Upstate Medical University; and Veterans Administration Medical Center.

“The platform provided through this initiative will allow the participating organizations to do more together as a community when focusing on how they attract talent, work, grow and network on the hill,” states Twiggy Eure, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Recruitment and Retention Coordinator at Crouse Health.

The organizations will host an inaugural networking event Thursday, Oct. 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Nancy Cantor Warehouse at 350 W. Fayette St. All members of the Central New York community are invited to meet the leaders of the Diversifying the Hill initiative. Music will be provided by Henninger High School Jazz Band & Elijah Harris. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be provided. Refreshments and Cash Bar will be available. If you require other accommodations or have dietary needs, please email Twiggy Eure at twiggyeure@crouse.org or RSVP to 315-470-2762 by Oct. 16.

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EVENT PARKING INFORMATION:

In addition to on-street parking, the gate arms will be up on both of The Warehouse parking lots operated by SU. Please click on http://parking.syr.edu/warehouse-lots-directions/ for lot directions.

Information about the Connective Corridor Bus: http://connectivecorridor.syr.edu/free-bus/schedules-2/

Paid parking also available in the Washington Street Garage.