University of Iowa Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Name changes for the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Center for Diversity and Enrichment and Diversity Resources units highlight new focus on service to the university community.
University of Iowa Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The division of diversity, equity, and inclusion is entering the next phase of the UI’s evolving campus climate survey project. The division will release reports from 2021 student data over the six weeks and then launch a new campus-wide climate survey for students, faculty, and staff on March 29, 2022.
University of Iowa Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
University of Iowa students, faculty, and staff will have the opportunity to participate in a new program focused on free speech and navigating challenging conversations starting in mid-February.
University of Iowa Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Happy New Year, and welcome back to campus! While it is cold outside, we are excited to see everyone back on campus to begin the spring semester. My hope is everyone had a safe and enjoyable winter break.
Each year during the MLK Jr. Human Rights Week Celebration, the University of Iowa community comes together through service projects to serve our community in meaningful and tangible ways, alongside local non-profits. In addition, community members can engage in lectures, discussions, and cultural arts presentations. Read more about all of the planned activities.
On behalf of Green Iowa AmeriCorps, they will be hosting an Undergarment Drive. They are looking for community members to donate Socks, Underwear, Undershirts, and Thermal Underwear, in all sizes (Adults, Toddler, Children, +Size Adult). All donations will benefit the Shelter House and Open Heartland. Donations are being accepted now thru January 21st, 2022. Please contact 319-339-5399 or fill out this online form to arrange for pick up.
“Human Trafficking and Healthcare: Our Role Beyond the Clinic and Hospital Walls”
Friday, January 21, 12:00pm
Kimberly Chang, MD, MPH - Director of Human Trafficking and Healthcare Policy at Asian Health Services (AHS) - Oakland, California
Dr. Chang is a Family Physician and Director of Human Trafficking and Healthcare Policy at Asian Health Services (AHS) in Oakland, California. She trained thousands of front-line multidisciplinary professionals on the human trafficking healthcare...
In commemoration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the College of Law, the UI Center for Human Rights, BLSA, and the Law DEI Committee welcomes Camille deJorna and Steff Reed for a special virtual lecture. Camille deJorna is deputy for legal education at the Law School Admission Council, who had previously served at the University of Iowa. She has spoken nationally and internationally on the subject of diversity and inclusion and recently was awarded the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Lifetime Achievement...
The LGBTQ Safe Zone Project is a campus-wide program that offers a visible message of inclusion, affirmation, and support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in the university community.
Phase I introduces basic LGBTQ terms and concepts, helps participants develop an appreciation for the experiences of the LGBTQ people, and brings an overall awareness of LGBTQ issues. Participants will be encouraged to think about how they can create a more inclusive environment and...
The Obermann Center for Advanced Studies at the University of Iowa welcomes applications for two academic year graduate dissertation fellowships with a stipend of $20,938 each (tuition scholarship up to $750 per semester, 50 percent of mandatory fees, and a contribution towards their health and dental insurance) for dissertation research, funded through the generosity of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The fellowships are for the 2022-2023 academic year and include participation in the Mellon...
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!
*Note: participants MUST REGISTER to attend* https:/...
The Building University of Iowa Leadership for Diversity (BUILD) initiative is an opportunity for UI faculty, staff, postdocs, and graduate students to gain strategic knowledge and skills to contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. By completing a series of workshops, participants will earn a certificate demonstrating their commitment as leaders for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and classroom.This introductory workshop will allow participants to understand...
Local Libraries LIT (Listen, Initiate, Talk) will feature author Jennine Capó Crucet on January 26, 2022 at 7:00 PM. This is the fifth free virtual event in the series, which is offered by public libraries in Johnson County as well as the University of Iowa Libraries and Kirkwood Community College Libraries (Iowa City Campus) with support from the Community Foundation of Johnson County and The Tuesday Agency.
As the daughter of Cuban immigrants, Jennine Capó Crucet was the first person in her...
The Building University of Iowa Leadership for Diversity (BUILD) initiative is an opportunity for UI faculty, staff, and graduate students to gain strategic knowledge and skills to contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. By completing a series of workshops, participants will earn a certificate demonstrating their commitment as leaders for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and classroom.
Participants will learn about different types of conversations and...
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day the Office of Community Engagement remembers the words of Dr. King, "Whenever you are engaged in work that serves humanity and is for the building of humanity, it has dignity and it has worth," and thanks all University of Iowa instructors, students, and partners who are lifting up communities throughout Iowa through community engagement.
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