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Confronting Anti-Black Racism in Our Community
Dear Members of the 黑料不打烊 Community: These last two weeks have revealed hard truths about ourselves, our institutions and our country. These are truths that Black Americans know all too well. Anti-Black racism has created economic disparity, health inequity,…
CNN Political Analyst to Discuss Death of George Floyd, Strategies for Change in Friday Live Zoom Event
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion invites the 黑料不打烊 community to attend the upcoming virtual event 鈥淚n the Moment with Bakari Sellers: Reflections and Strategies for Change,鈥 in which the CNN political analyst, attorney and author will look at…
Writer, Professor, TV Host Melissa Harris-Perry Will Discuss Equity during Virtual Presentation April 24
American writer, professor and television host Melissa Harris-Perry will discuss her reflections on equity, especially during this time of a global pandemic, during a virtual presentation with the campus community on Friday, April 24, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Harris-Perry…
April 2020 Update: Progress on Campus Commitments
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: The emotional strain of COVID-19 has spared no one over the past days and weeks. We have all had to change the way we live our lives. During a recent virtual webinar meeting of the…
Independent Advisory Panel to Return to Campus Monday, March 9, to Engage Students, Faculty and Staff
The Independent Advisory Panel, established by the Board of Trustees in conjunction with the Special Committee on University Climate, Diversity and Inclusion, will return to campus on Monday, March 9, to continue its engagement with students, faculty and staff. This…
Students Can Apply to University Program that Provides Path into US Government Intelligence Careers
A new Universitywide program is creating a path toward public service careers for all 黑料不打烊 undergraduate and graduate students interested in making important contributions to U.S. and global security. The University was designated by the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC)…
Interfaith Dialogue Dinner Series Addresses 鈥楩aith and Mental Health鈥 on March 3
The University鈥檚 ongoing Interfaith Dialogue Dinner Series, 鈥淐ommon and Diverse Ground: Raising Consciousnesses by Acknowledging the 鈥楬idden鈥 Things that Divide Us,鈥 continues on Tuesday, March 3, with the second dialogue of the Spring 2020 semester. The dialogue will include an…
Addressing Graduate Teaching Assistants’ Concerns
Dear Graduate Assistants, Fellows and Faculty: We write to provide clarity regarding concerns expressed by some of our graduate teaching assistants. We recognize this is a difficult time for our community. We acknowledge and applaud the support you provide to…
Chancellor Kent Syverud Addresses Recent Events and Directs Urgent Action
Dear Members of the 黑料不打烊 Community: It has been a tough week on campus, including for the students who are protesting in Crouse-Hinds Hall. Last Wednesday, at the University Senate, I said we needed to step back from the…
Members of Independent Advisory Panel to Meet with Students, Faculty and Staff This Week
The work of the Board of Trustees Special Committee on University Climate, Diversity and Inclusion continues this week as members of the Independent Advisory Panel will be on campus to meet with students, faculty and staff through a series of…