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Black History Month 2023

February 1, 2023 by Diversity and Inclusion

Cultural & religious observances header image. A photo in the upper left hand corner is a stained glass image of Mary holding Jesus. The photo in the upper right hand corner is a woman wearing a burqua standing near a fence. The image on the bottom left corner is a monk, and the image on the bottom right corner is a mandala sand painting.

Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, is a month-long celebration of contributions African Americans have made to American history, as well as a time to recognize their struggle with adversity while fighting for freedom and equality. Black History Month is celebrated in February each year. The Origin of Black History Month In the summer of … [Read more...] about Black History Month 2023

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: Black History Month, national observance

Initiatives help university retain diverse faculty members 

January 17, 2023 by Diversity and Inclusion

Dr. Horton teaching a media class.

Colleges across the nation struggle to retain diverse faculty members, especially those with terminal degrees.   Missouri State University’s Faculty Diversity Composition Initiative (FDCI) is designed to help recruit and retain diverse faculty members at the university.   The initiative lessens the financial burden on diverse candidates by paying for their terminal degree … [Read more...] about Initiatives help university retain diverse faculty members 

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Bears LEAD, faculty spotlight, FDCI, Leonard Horton

Cultural and religious observances – January 16-22, 2023

January 13, 2023 by Diversity and Inclusion

Cultural & religious observances header image. A photo in the upper left hand corner is a stained glass image of Mary holding Jesus. The photo in the upper right hand corner is a woman wearing a burqua standing near a fence. The image on the bottom left corner is a monk, and the image on the bottom right corner is a mandala sand painting.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Culture/religion: National observance Date: January 16 The third Monday of each January is dedicated to commemorating the achievements of Martin Luther King, Jr. King advocated the use of nonviolent means to end racial segregation, first coming to national prominence during the bus boycott of African Americans in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955. … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – January 16-22, 2023

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: Chinese heritage, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day, Lunar New Year, national observance

Cultural and religious observances – December 26, 2022-January 1, 2023

December 23, 2022 by Diversity and Inclusion

Cultural & religious observances header image. A photo in the upper left hand corner is a stained glass image of Mary holding Jesus. The photo in the upper right hand corner is a woman wearing a burqua standing near a fence. The image on the bottom left corner is a monk, and the image on the bottom right corner is a mandala sand painting.

Kwanzaa Culture/religion: African American/Pan-African heritage Date: December 26-January 1 Kwanzaa is an African American and pan-African holiday celebrating family, community and culture. Kwanzaa is an annual celebration beginning December 26 and ending January 1. It combines communitarian values and practices of Continental African and African American … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – December 26, 2022-January 1, 2023

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: African American/Pan-African heritage, Christianity, Japanese heritage, Kwanzaa, national observance, New Year's Day, Shogatsu, Solemnity of Mary

Call for artists

December 16, 2022 by Diversity and Inclusion

art supplies, paintbrushes, chalk

The Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DDEI) is looking for artwork from diverse student artists to be featured at the 2023 Collaborative Diversity Conference and showcased in the DDEI suite in Carrington Hall during the spring and fall 2023 semesters. The details: Submission deadline: February 1, 2023 You must be a current student at Missouri State … [Read more...] about Call for artists

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