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Fall 2019 Campus Lifestyle

October Note from Liz

Friday, October 1, 2021
Written by
Liz Tovar
Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Andre Perry hired as the director of arts, engagement and inclusion and senior advisor

Thursday, August 26, 2021
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Charlie Taylor
University of Iowa
2021 Iowa Edge Group Shot

Welcome Back!

Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Written by
Liz Tovar
University of Iowa Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Reflection

156 years in June

Wednesday, June 16, 2021
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Liz Tovar
Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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A quick June update in a Note from Liz

Friday, June 4, 2021
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Liz Tovar
Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
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Liz Tovar
Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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ASC/BUILD: The Culture Behind Sexual Assault, Replacing Rape Culture with Consent Culture

Monday, December 6, 2021 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Virtual
This workshop is part of the Advocating for Safer Communities (ASC) certification program for people wanting to learn more and/or serve as allies and ambassadors for RVAP. The Culture Behind Sexual Assault interrogates the way that our society is set up to both subtly and overtly support sexual violence and offers participants a framework to challenge rape culture in their own lives. The session discusses the repercussions of not challenging rape culture, gives participants tools for critically…
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SHPEP Iowa 2022 Info Session

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 6:00pm to 6:45pm
Virtual
A free six-week Summer Health Professions Education Program with housing, meals, stipends, travel assistance, guidance and so much more? Say less! First and second year undergraduates interested in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or public health are encouraged to apply. This session will explain eligibility requirements, the application process, and a sample SHPEP schedule. Visit shpep.org or contact monique-galpin@uiowa.edu for more info!
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Authoritarian Tendencies Across the Globe

Thursday, December 9, 2021 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Virtual
As a follow-up to Professor Timothy Snyder’s Ida Beam lecture "History and Freedom: The Past, Present, and Future of Tyranny," International Programs, the Department of French and Italian, and the European Studies Group will host a roundtable of international experts for a discussion entitled "Authoritarian Tendencies Across the Globe," on Thursday, December 9, at 2:00 p.m., via Zoom.  With Associate Provost and Dean of International Programs Russ Ganim serving as moderator, panelists will…
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Hawks of Color

Friday, December 10, 2021 4:00pm to 6:00pm
University of Iowa Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Hawks of Color is a place of welcome and community building while celebrating excellence! Formerly Faculty and Staff of Color, Hawks of Color is a re-envisioned community space. Gather with faculty, staff, postdocs, and students at our December in-person social event. Light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be provided. Our December event will be an in-person social at 2750 University Capitol Centre Iowa City 52240.  Register here Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all…
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SHPEP Iowa 2022 Winter Break Info Session

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 12:00pm to 12:45pm
Virtual
A free six-week Summer Health Professions Education Program with housing, meals, stipends, travel assistance, guidance and so much more? Say less! First and second year undergraduates interested in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or public health are encouraged to apply. This session will explain eligibility requirements, the application process, and a sample SHPEP schedule. Visit shpep.org or contact monique-galpin@uiowa.edu for more info!
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NCBI: Leadership for Equity and Inclusion

Friday, January 14, 2022 9:00am to 4:30pm
University Capitol Centre
The National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) workshops and principles are being used on hundreds of campuses, K-12 schools, corporations, law enforcement programs, communities, domestic and international political organizations, and peace negotiations. At the University of Iowa, our team offers courses, free of charge, to the campus and community. The Leadership for Equity and Inclusion session is a full-day workshop that invites participants to reflect on how identity has shaped their…
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