Our first event (Episode 1) of Nerd Nite Calgary’s fourth season happens on Thursday, September 21:

When: Thursday, September 21, 2017 (Doors open at 6:30pm, Event ~7pm)
Where: Wild Rose Brewery
Tickets: $10 online + fees (SOLD OUT – waitlist option available)
This is an 18+ event.

SPEAKERS

Providing Syrian Refugees the Right Information at the Right Time
Dr. Leah Hamilton & Dr. Mohammed El Hazzouri, Mount Royal University

Dr. Leah Hamilton

Dr. Leah Hamilton

 

Since November 2015, approximately 40,000 Syrian refugees have arrived in Canada, with roughly 2,000 resettling in Calgary. In our presentation, we will discuss important insights into services and programs that support the integration of Syrian refugees in Calgary.

Feeling Excluded! Minority Consumers May Not Always Prefer Inclusive Advertising
Dr. Mohammed El Hazzouri, Mount Royal University

Dr. Mohammed El Hazzouri

Dr. Mohammed El Hazzouri

Nowadays, it is common to see advertisements that include models who belong to ethnic minorities. Ethnic minority consumers like advertisements that include their own ethnic group and appreciate brands that use such advertising. However, ethnic minority consumers may not always prefer inclusive advertising. I will be presenting why this may be the case along with potential solutions.

Did you really just say that!? Responding to prejudice from a social psychological perspective
Dr. Cara C. MacInnis, University of Calgary

Dr Cara C. MacInnis

Dr Cara C. MacInnis

Although people commonly report desire to challenge everyday prejudiced comments, actually doing so is uncommon. Why is it so difficult to respond to these comments? And how can we do so effectively? This presentation will involve potential answers to these questions and a chance to “try it out.”