DEI Minute

Microaggressions are brief, behavioral, verbal, and environmental insensitivities by potentially well-meaning individuals that convey insults to individuals of marginalized groups. It is different from everyday rudeness or incivility because they

Within the academic realm, the influence of gender on knowledge-seeking is a dynamic interplay shaped by historical legacies, societal expectations, and ongoing initiatives for inclusivity. Traditionally, gender norms have guided the access to

National Transgender Awareness Week, Nov. 13 – 19,  is a time to celebrate, uplift and honor our transgender friends, family, students, staff, and faculty. The week concludes on November 20th with the Transgender Day of Remembrance;

CU Boulder has issued a few statements on the Israel-Hamas War, including one on October 11 which states “We stand against all acts of violence and human suffering, and recognize the profound effects of the crisis on people living in the region, as

The term “neurodivergent” refers to those whose mental or neurological function differs from what is considered “typical” or “normal.” It is an umbrella term for people with ADHD, autism, OCD, dyslexia, etc. Because neurodivergent students’ brains

In June 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court significantly limited the consideration of the racial identity of individual students during the college admissions process. Noting the importance of racially diverse campuses, the Department of Education last

Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year! We are so excited to see all that we will accomplish this year. The DEI Minute is a bi-weekly department newsletter distributed by the CEAE JEDI Committee with the goal of educating our readers on topics related

This will be our last DEI minute until the Fall 2023 semester! Thank you to all those who contributed content and to those who’ve read these minutes.  The CEAE Department is excited to announce an inaugural photo contest! We welcome students,

At the end of the month of Ramadan, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, also known as the Festival of Breaking the Fast. It is a joyous occasion that marks the end of the month-long fast and a time for Muslims to come together with family and friends to

The University of Colorado Boulder has prioritized diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) excellence across many facets of the university (e.g., climate, infrastructure, and leadership) and outlined its blueprint in the CU Boulder IDEA Plan1. Groups