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December 2021 Note from Liz

Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Liz Tovar, AVP of the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Iowa drops a December Note of thanks to the campus.
Fall Campus Scenes Oct 2020

UI Campus prepares for Spring Semester DEI Initiatives

Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Hubbard Park and Iowa River Drone

2021 Diversity Seed Grant Awards Announced

Thursday, December 2, 2021
2021 University of Iowa Diversity Seed Grant Awards
Pentacrest Summer

Update: University begins renaming process to support new Office of Institutional Equity

Tuesday, July 20, 2021
The University of Iowa is taking action to streamline the process to report free speech violations, bias, discrimination, equity, and sexual misconduct by forming the Office of Institutional Equity.
Old Cap Late Afternoon

Tabitha Wiggins named Director of the Center for Diversity and Enrichment

Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Announcement of Tab Wiggins appointment to the full-time role of Director of the Center for Diversity and Enrichment.
Pride Flag falling from the Old Capitol

LGBTQ+ Student Organization Changes Name to Honor History

Thursday, June 17, 2021
Spectrum UI changes the name of its organization to Queer Liberation Front, honoring the history of the organization. The organization was founded under the name Gay Liberation Front in 1970. 
Reflection

156 years in June

Wednesday, June 16, 2021
A new Note from Dr. Liz Tovar, AVP of DEI at the University of Iowa on Juneteenth.
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Nine Minutes.

Tuesday, May 25, 2021
A note from Liz on the anniversary of George Floyd's death.
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Letter to the university community on the Derek Chauvin Trial

Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Letter to the University Community
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2021 Diversity Catalyst Awards Announced

Thursday, April 15, 2021
The University of Iowa Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion announces the 2021 Diversity Catalyst Award winners and details April 21, 2021, DCA virtual reception.
FLOWERS

Support your fellow Hawkeyes during this time - a note from Liz

Wednesday, April 14, 2021
A Note from Liz on Daunte Wright - April 14, 2021
Herky Kickoff

Dr. Tovar appears on the HERkys' Voice Podcast

Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Dr. Tovar appears on the HERKys's Voice Podcast