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Student-led initiative encourages connection through conversation

April 22, 2021 by Diversity and Inclusion

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The Missouri State University Advertising Team launched Fuse, a comprehensive campaign that prevents and protects against radicalization to white supremacy. This is done through education, bystander empowerment and community support. Fuse strengthens protective factors in our campus community through an informational podcast, online training modules and a conversational card … [Read more...] about Student-led initiative encourages connection through conversation

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Cultural and religious observances – April 19-25, 2021

April 16, 2021 by Diversity and Inclusion

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Ridvan Festival Culture/religion: Bahá’í Date: April 20-May 1 Ridvan is a 12-day festival, celebrated as the most holy festival in the Bahai’ faith. The festival marks the anniversary of the days Bahá’u’lláh spent along the River Tigris in Baghdad. During those twelve days, in a garden he called “Ridvan,” meaning “paradise,” Bahá’u’lláh announced that he was God’s … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – April 19-25, 2021

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Cultural and religious observances – April 12-18, 2021

April 9, 2021 by Diversity and Inclusion

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Ramadan Culture/religion: Islamic Date: April 13-May 11 Ramadan occurs in the 9th month of the Islamic calendar and is one of the holiest months of the year for Muslims. During Ramadan, Muslims commemorate the revelation of the Qur’an and fast from food and drink during the sunlit hours as a means of learning self-control, gratitude and compassion for those less … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – April 12-18, 2021

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2021 Collaborative Diversity Conference (the virtual edition)

April 6, 2021 by Diversity and Inclusion

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We understand how difficult this past year has been for many people and that there is still some uncertainty, so through the generosity of our sponsors, we are excited to offer this year's virtual Collaborative Diversity Conference free for everyone, including the Facing Racism pre-conference on April 21.More information & registration Pre-conference: Facing Racism in 2021 … [Read more...] about 2021 Collaborative Diversity Conference (the virtual edition)

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Cultural and religious observances – April 5-11, 2021

April 1, 2021 by Diversity and Inclusion

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National Tartan Day Culture/religion: National observance Date: April 6 National Tartan Day was first recognized in the United States in 1997, but it was only a single-year U.S. Senate Resolution. In 1998, the day was given permanent recognition when the U.S. Senate passed a resolution marking April 6 as National Tartan Day. In 2005, the House of Representatives passed … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – April 5-11, 2021

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