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Decolonizing Thanksgiving
November is National Native American Heritage Month and offers many opportunities to move past one-dimensional representations. Thanksgiving is an opportunity to also go beyond the harmful “pilgrims and Indians” narrative and focus on common values: generosity, gratitude, and community. Join SDI on November 17th at 5 pm for dinner and to discuss ways to be […]
Read More »Discussing the 13th
Join Student Diversity Initiatives on November 5th at 5 pm for a discussion surrounding the 13th Documentary. If you were unable to join us for the Netflix party viewing you can still view the documentary on Netflix or for free on YouTube prior to the discussion night. We are excited to host Dr. David Cunningham, […]
Read More »RSVP for study night and free food
Join NSBE, SHPE, and SWE for a night of studying and free food on November 11, 4:00-6:00 pm, in McNutt 206, 210, 211, 212, and 216! Please RSVP by November 6th.
Read More »Discussing the 13th
Join student diversity initiatives 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, for a discussion surrounding the 13th documentary. If you were unable to join the Netflix party viewing, you can watch it on Netflix or for free on YouTube prior to the discussion night. Two experts from Washington University in St. Louis will share their thoughts on the documentary and discuss racial inequality and mass incarceration in Missouri.
Read More »Join 13th documentary Netflix watch party
Join our Netflix Party on 10/13 at 5pm to watch the Academy Award Winner documentary, “13th”, which explores race and the criminal justice system in the United States. Register here. The Netflix party code and instructions will be sent the day of the event. This is also free to view on YouTube if you do […]
Read More »Trivia with the allies
Join Spectrum and Student Diversity Initiatives as we celebrate the LGBTQ+ Community and learn how to be better allies with a trivia game and free food! This event has a maximum capacity. Please RSVP before 10/12 if you would like to attend.
Read More »Learn about antigay hate crimes on Matthew Shepard Awareness Day
Content Warning: LGBTQ+ hate crimes
Join student diversity initiatives at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, via Zoom to watch a short film featuring interviews with experts who describe why crimes against gays have reached such a boiling point.
Read More »LGBTQ+ History Month coming up
October is LGBTQ+ History Month. The student diversity initiatives (SDI) staff will celebrate International Pronouns Day on Wednesday, Oct. 21, and would like to offer you the opportunity to participate in pronouns training.
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Rock the International Day of Peace
Stop by the Diversity House or Southwest Bell Cultural Center from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, to decorate a rock with something that, to you, symbolizes peace. Keep an eye around campus and find rocks decorated by your peers on Monday, Sept. 21, the International Day of Peace.
Read More »Join SDI for a grab n’ go picnic!
Welcome back! Join Student Diversity Initiatives Wednesday, August 26th at 5:30-7:30 p.m. for a grab n’ go picnic, meet SDI staff, and learn more about what we do! This event is grab and go in an outdoor setting. Please stick to social distancing guidelines (6 ft apart / face coverings).
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