2021 Lavender Graduation
2021 Lavender Graduation celebrating LGBTQIA+ and allied student contributions.
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Diversity / Equity / Inclusion Events
The Model Minority: History, Myths & Lived Experience
In 1966, Asian Americans were labeled the “model minority”: law-abiding, economically successful, and assimilating. This image of Asian Americans has deep historical and policy roots. Today, the idea still strongly persists, furthering racial division and concealing the diverse backgrounds and needs of Asian Americans. Prof. Heidi Kim will outline the history of the term and … Read more
Dismantling Racism in Academia – Journal Club & Discussion Group
Registration required. Zoom link will be provided the day prior with an automated reminder email. Sponsor: Training Initiative for Biological and Biomedical Sciences (TIBBS) - Dismantling Racism in Academia (DRA)
reflect in silence 9 minutes and 29 seconds
On Tuesday, May 25 at noon, the Bell Tower will ring an additional nine times in recognition of George Floyd’s final trauma. We invite you to take 9 minutes and 29 seconds at that time to reflect in silence on the violence inflicted upon and pain suffered by African American and Black people in the … Read more
Culture of Care Series – Care in the Midst of Chaos: Providing Reasonable Flexibility
onlineThe final event in the “Culture of Care” series, presented by the University Office for Diversity and Inclusion, in partnership with the Center for Faculty Excellence and Student Affairs, this event will focus on flexibility. An unprecedented year has created the need for increased flexibility in our care for students, but what does this “flexibility” … Read more
NC Women of Color Research Network 2021 Annual Symposium
Join NC Women of Color Research Network 2021 Annual Symposium, "Telling Our Stories," May 27, 8:30am-2:30pm for a keynote speaker, panel discussions, research pitches and roundtable networking. Sponsor: NIEHS Register: link below
Standard Safe Zone Training
Zoom online meetingThe Standard Safe Zone is a four-hour training is designed to introduce concepts, terminology and resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. There is a short intermission about half way through. Safe Zone trainees develop: A deeper awareness of personal ideas, stereotypes, and assumptions related to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and … Read more
Memorial Day UNC offices closed
UNC holiday. Administrative offices are closed on Monday May 31, 2021.
Green Zone Training
Green Zone is for faculty, staff, and students who wish to learn more about the military affiliated student experience. The goals are to train members of the Carolina community to know more about the issues and concerns faced by military-affiliated students and to identify individuals who are available to assist this population. Upon completion, participants will … Read more
Forward Together Faculty update on DEI
The next Forward Together update will take place on June 8 and focus on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion imperative of the Forward Together Strategic Plan. The session will be held from 2 – 3 p.m. and feature a panel including Nate Thomas, Stephanie Brown, and Kim Nichols. Click below to view more information: Forward … Read more