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Graduate School announces initiative for recruiting underrepresented students, building a more diverse community

Oct. 15, 2020

To increase the diversity of its student population, the Graduate School is incentivizing departments to redesign and expand their recruiting efforts for attracting, supporting and funding students from underrepresented groups.
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How to be a Buff: Tips for being an ally

Oct. 7, 2020

As a part of the Buff community, there are things we can do to create and maintain an inclusive campus environment. Get tips for being an ally and addressing harmful language or actions when you see or hear them, on or off campus.
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CU Boulder issues statement against proposed change to duration of status policy

Oct. 2, 2020

In support of international students, CU Boulder strongly opposes proposed changes to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s longstanding duration of status policy.
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5 ways to address racial trauma

Sept. 30, 2020

Racial trauma happens when individuals witness or experience racial discrimination, threats to safety or societal shaming due to the color of their skin or ethnic group affiliation. Here are five ways to begin addressing it.
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You're invited to weekly discussions on reducing polarization

Sept. 30, 2020

Join on Fridays for a series of discussions aimed at building empathy and understanding across political and other divisions. Regular participants so far have included faculty, staff, students, regents and others.
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Unmask the Racism: CU students challenge anti-Asian racism through social media campaign

Sept. 28, 2020

Unmask the Racism is a social media campaign created by CU Boulder students to bring awareness to xenophobia and racism against people of Asian heritage around the country and to support local Asian businesses.
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IDEA Council holds inaugural meeting, sets initial priorities

Sept. 28, 2020

A group of students, faculty and staff members who will lead the implementation of the Inclusion, Diversity and Excellence in Academics Plan recently met with university leaders to discuss the next steps they will take to help build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive campus community.
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As a campus, we condemn all acts of racist violence and discriminatory behavior

June 5, 2020

A series of racist, discriminatory and threatening social media messages – some posted by current and incoming students – have come to light in recent days. We have seen these cruel, thoughtless and hurtful posts, and we reject this offensive behavior. Read more about the actions our campus is taking to combat systemic racism and bias-motived behavior

Be Inclusive Every Day

May 21, 2019

Inclusive Excellence Belongs to All of Us! In early May 2019, the Inclusion, Diversity, and Excellence in Academics (IDEA) Plan steering committee released an update in CU Boulder Today regarding the status of the revised draft IDEA Plan. Visit the ODECE website to read the draft plan . As noted...

Spring Diversity and Inclusion Summit, pedagogy workshops on the horizon

Jan. 31, 2019

A wellspring of activities will provide students, faculty and staff with many opportunities to learn how the university continues to engage the community at all levels to make excellence inclusive at CU Boulder. The spring Diversity and Inclusion Summit will take place on Feb. 12 and extend the theme explored...

Scene at CU: CU system Diversity and Inclusion Summit

Nov. 15, 2018

There was something for everyone at the CU system Diversity and Inclusion Summit. Attendees heard from best-selling author Beverly Tatum, CU leadership and peers at a variety of compelling sessions ranging in topic from student support through remote presence technology to women in the workplace, global "Englishes," being unapologetically oneself...

Eva Lacy, left, an academic advisor, introduces herself to Beverly Daniel Tatum following Daniel Tatum's conversation with University of Colorado Chancellor Phil DiStefano to kick off a two-day, system-wide summit on diversity and inclusion. (Cliff Grassmick / Staff Photographer)
CU Boulder turns focus to diversity at two-day seminar

Nov. 13, 2018

Eva Lacy, left, an academic advisor, introduces herself to Beverly Daniel Tatum following Daniel Tatum's conversation with University of Colorado Chancellor Phil DiStefano to kick off a two-day, system-wide summit on diversity and inclusion. ( Cliff Grassmick / Staff Photographer ) Imagine posing for a group photo. The first thing...