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Sarah Willie-LeBreton to Speak at 40th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Sarah Willie-LeBreton, the 12th president of Smith College and daughter of Syracuse University’s first Black full professor, department chair and vice president Charles Willie G’57, H’92, will serve as featured speaker for the 40th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King…
What Does Seventh-Generation Thinking Mean?
When Haudenosaunee gather for a meal or event, they begin with the Thanksgiving Address. “Today we have gathered and we see that the cycles of life continue,” opens this statement of values, translated from the Mohawk version to English. “We…
University Celebrates Native Heritage Month 2024
Each November, the Intercultural Collective’s Native Student Program leads students, faculty and staff in the celebration of Native Heritage Month (NHM). NHM events celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions and histories while also acknowledging the important contributions of Indigenous people…
University Celebrates First-Generation Week Nov. 4-8
National First-Generation College Celebration Week is Nov. 4-8, and provides an opportunity to celebrate first-generation students whose parents have not attended a higher education institution. Around 20% of Syracuse University students identify as first-generation. The campus community is invited to…
Diversity and Inclusion Vice President Mary Grace A. Almandrez to Host Campuswide Forum Oct. 30
The University community is invited to a campus forum on Wednesday, Oct. 30, to learn about Universitywide diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) efforts. Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion Mary Grace A. Almandrez will provide key updates about DEIA…
Empower Your Career: Join the Staff Mentoring Program
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion invites early career staff professionals and administrators to join its Staff Mentoring Program. The initiative facilitates the partnership of early career staff and administrators for one year. Mentees gain enhanced institutional knowledge, learn new…
Celebrate and Reflect During LGBTQ+ History Month
This month, the University community is invited to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month through a range of special events. The University officially kicked off the month’s events Oct. 2 at the Intercultural Collective. The LGBTQ+ Resource Center, along with students and…
5 Questions With Diversity and Inclusion’s New Director of Learning and Development Carrie Murawski
Carrie Murawski started a little over two months ago in her role as the inaugural DEIA director of learning and development for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI). Already immersed in expanding learning experiences on campus to advance diversity,…
2 New Staff Members Selected for Office of Diversity and Inclusion Administrative Fellowship
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) has selected Diane Crawford and Qingyi Yu as the recipients of this year’s ODI Administrative and Research Fellowships, respectively. Earlier this year, ODI invited staff members to apply for the administrative fellowship as…
CBT at Falk College: Empowering Women, Creating Inclusive Environments
When Tatiana Warren ’04, G’06, was a student-athlete at Syracuse University, she received support from all corners of campus: her track and field coaches; faculty and staff in the Department of Exercise Science; and her advisors in the Ronald E….