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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Denver, online or in person

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Denver, online or in person

Submit your smartphone film to First-Ever Día de Los Muertos Short Competition, listen to artist conversations at History Colorado, enjoy free day—en español—...
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Online course free to CU community examines race and social justice
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Online course free to CU community examines race and social justice

A new course available free to the CU community aims to stimulate meaningful discussion and engagement on the topics of racial discrimination and social...
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What is learned here leaves here — the role of the public university in the fight for racial justice

What is learned here leaves here — the role of the public university in the fight for racial justice

Recent events have crystalized the fact that racism impacts everyday life for millions of Americans. To deny this truth would be harmful.
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Moving Beyond Statements: The Role of the Public University in the Fight for Racial Justice

Moving beyond statements: The role of the public university in the fight for racial justice

On Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, from 11 – 1 p.m. MST (1 – 3 p.m. Eastern), the Office of Diversity and Inclusion will hold its second Social Justice Teach-In, “...
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CU Board of Regents
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Board Given Update on Diversity Resolution

The CU Board of Regents did not vote on a proposed resolution that had been referred to its Governance and University Affairs committees last month, noting...
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Kennedy, Cook

CU is Putting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Forefront

CU on the Air talks to CU President Mark Kennedy and CU Chief Diversity Officer Theodosia Cook about what is in the works, what is being planned and what still...
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Regents hear progress report on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts
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Regents hear progress report on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts

Current and future efforts to address issues of diversity, equity and inclusion within the University of Colorado community are broad and deep, CU leadership...
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From Selfies to Being Seen: Doctor Honors Women of Color on Front Lines

From selfies to being seen: Doctor honors women of color on front lines

Dr. Sarah Rowan, associate professor of infectious disease, celebrates unsung heroes of pandemic with portrait project
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ICE decides not to block international students; CU lauds decision
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ICE decides not to block international students; CU lauds decision

Hours after a letter from CU President Mark Kennedy, the four campus chancellors and many other Colorado higher education leaders was sent asking for the...
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white coats for black lives

White Coats for Black Lives a movement, not a moment

Since George Floyd’s killing at the hands of police on May 25, and the senseless deaths of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor and others, the country has been...
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CU President Mark Kennedy
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President Kennedy on racial injustice, Supreme Court’s discrimination ruling

CU President Mark Kennedy CU President Mark Kennedy says recent social justice protests and the events that inspired them can inform and guide the university...
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Faculty council
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Letter to CU community from Faculty Council Committee for Racial and Ethnic Equity

Dear CU System and University Leadership and Campus Communities, We, the Faculty Council Committee for Racial and Ethnic Equity ( CREE ), are outraged and...
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Be an ally

How to be an ally to the Black community and communities of color

Acts of systemic racism continue to deeply affect our communities, and many of us may be wondering how we can help. Here are some tips for how you can be an...
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Chancellor Don Elliman: Our commitment to action

Chancellor Don Elliman: Our commitment to action

We are confronted today with a world, our world, that is scarred. The horrific killings of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd shocked us to our...
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Social Justice Teach-In

Register for Friday’s Social Justice Teach-in: Anti-Black Violence

Over the next year, The Office of Diversity and Inclusion will hold monthly social justice teach-ins. Teach-ins have a long history in our country that goes...
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Faculty Council Committee on Racial and Ethnic Equity offers COVID-19 message
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Faculty Council Committee on Racial and Ethnic Equity offers COVID-19 message

The CU Faculty Council’s Committee on Racial and Ethnic Equity (CREE) has teamed with colleagues from other committees to produce a video message in support of...
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CU President Mark Kennedy
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President Kennedy reaffirms university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion

CU President Mark Kennedy CU President Mark Kennedy today published a statement that reiterated the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, citing...
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Strategic planning goals: ‘aspirational and achievable’
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Strategic planning goals: ‘aspirational and achievable’

CU’s strategic planning process continues to move forward, with leaders compiling a list of metrics that could eventually be employed to measure progress...
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Takeaways from Black Education Impact Conference 2020

Takeaways from Black Education Impact Conference 2020

CU Denver hosted 62 youth and 20 adults on February 21 for the 2020 Black Education Impact Conference. High schoolers participated in career workshops and...
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Three reasons to attend the free Inclusive Sports Summit on Feb. 26

Three reasons to attend the free Inclusive Sports Summit on Feb. 26

This year’s Inclusive Sports Summit (ISS) will explore privilege, inclusion and diversity within sports and recreation. CU Boulder Athletics and Recreation...
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Chief Diversity Officer search on track for February announcement
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Chief Diversity Officer search on track for February announcement

The search for a chief diversity officer for the CU system is advancing on schedule, the Faculty Council was told during its Jan. 23 meeting at 1800 Grant St...
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Faculty Council delving into diversity, inclusion with Brenda Allen
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Faculty Council delving into diversity, inclusion with Brenda Allen

Brenda Allen In an effort to boost knowledge and gain expertise in best practices as related to diversity and inclusion, Faculty Council has partnered with...
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Regent Coverage
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CU Denver | Anschutz pursuing Hispanic-Serving Institution designation

CU Denver | Anschutz is likely to pursue federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), a distinction that could lead to increased funding. At...
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Faculty Council Committee Corner: LGBTQ+
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Faculty Council Committee Corner: LGBTQ+

Editor’s note: This is part of an ongoing CU Connections series in which the Faculty Council highlights each of its committees and their efforts. See past...

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