News

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Week of Welcome and the Community of Color event kickoff the new semester!

Monday, August 16, 2021
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.
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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.
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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A quick June update in a Note from Liz

Friday, June 4, 2021
A quick June update in a Note from Liz
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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.
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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
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Dr. Tovar appears on the HERkys' Voice Podcast

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

MEMORANDUM regarding Bmindful calendar updated to correct dates listed for Passover

Thursday, April 1, 2021
MEMORANDUM to UI Faculty, Staff, and Students regarding Bmindful calendar updated to correct dates listed for Passover
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An open letter to transgender students

Wednesday, March 31, 2021
An Open Letter to Transgender Students from the University of Iowa Transgender Council, March 2021