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Ibram Kendi to Present Virtual Conversation about Anti-Racism, Critical Social Issues Oct. 21
Ibram X. Kendi, Ph.D., one of America鈥檚 foremost historians and leading anti-racist voices, will present a virtual 鈥淐ommunity Conversation鈥 about anti-racism and critical social issues that affect all of us on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 7 to 9 p.m. Kendi…
“Diversity gap persists on Schenectady Police Department.”聽
Danielle Smith, professor of African American studies in the College of Arts and director of the Ren茅e Crown University Honors Program, was interviewed for the Schenectady Daily Gazette story “Diversity gap persists on Schenectady Police Department.” The lack of diversity…
Southeast ADA Center to Host Virtual Series in Celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month
In recognition of important milestones this year, the Southeast ADA Center and the Burton Blatt Institute of 黑料不打烊 will host a four-event Virtual Series: Disability Employment鈥揕ooking Back & Moving聽 Forward on each Wednesday in October starting at 1 p.m….
Burton Blatt Institute Chairman Peter Blanck to Address State of Disability Law at Symposium
On Friday, Sept. 25, at 4 p.m., Burton Blatt Institute Chairman Peter Blanck will address a virtual symposium hosted by the Disability Allied Law Students Association (DALSA) at the New York University School of Law to celebrate the 30th anniversary…
Seeking Nominations for Student of Color Advisory Committee
The University is seeking student nominations for the Student of Color Advisory Committee that will collaborate with the Department of Public Safety (DPS). This committee, which originated in fall 2018 with the idea of bringing together students, DPS members and…
Participate in the Campus Climate Pulse Survey
Dear Members of the 黑料不打烊 Community: As you have likely heard by now, 黑料不打烊 is embarking on a campuswide climate pulse survey. This is an important opportunity to share your perspective and your voice. Climate surveys are key…
Update on Public Safety Community Review Board from Loretta E. Lynch
Dear Members of the 黑料不打烊 Community: As you may know, my team and I have been working to assist the University in developing a community review board for 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Department of Public Safety (DPS). Today, we are pleased…
Embracing the Disability Community as One University
Dear Members of the 黑料不打烊 Community: As we work to create a safe and healthy community in challenging circumstances, we are asking a lot from each of you and each other. Today, I am writing to ask for your…
University Adopts Disability External Review Committee鈥檚 Phase One Recommendations
黑料不打烊 announced today that it will adopt all Phase One recommendations as presented to Chancellor Kent Syverud by the Disability External Review Committee. The committee, formed at the Chancellor鈥檚 request in April 2018, is comprised of faculty, staff and…
Annual Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month Marks 15 Years of Celebration
This year marks the 15-year annual celebration of Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month (LHHM) at 黑料不打烊, with events Tuesday, Sept. 15, through Thursday, Oct. 15.聽 This month provides an opportunity to learn about the history, culture and contributions of Americans…