/news-archive/tag/diversity-council/ 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Thu, 24 Mar 2022 13:00:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /news-archive/2022/03/24/climate-survey-forum/ Thu, 24 Mar 2022 13:00:09 +0000 /news/?p=81186 ... All Voices Welcome to Attend Open Campus Climate Survey Forum]]> This web-based survey was conducted by the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Survey Research Center in April 2021.听The survey was commissioned by the Diversity Council in hopes that the data would create meaningful change at the university by learning more about campus attitudes and experiences regarding diversity, discrimination, and barriers. The official survey results can be viewed here. Chancellor Christina Drale, DEI Fellow Dr. Melvin Beavers, and several Diversity Council members will be present to answer questions about the survey. To submit questions or comments in advance, fill out the online form found on the Diversity Council website.  ]]> /news-archive/2022/03/21/host-heather-mcghee/ Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:08:25 +0000 /news/?p=81166 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock to Host Author Heather McGhee in Inaugural Inclusive and Inspiring Speaker Series on April 13]]> The virtual conversation, which is free and open to the public, will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. McGhee, a political commentator and racial justice advocate, will discuss her award-winning book, 鈥淭he Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together.鈥� McGhee is a New York Times bestselling author and recipient of the National Book Award and Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction. Her book, 鈥淭he Sum of Us,鈥� was on the Washington Post and TIME magazine must-read list in 2021. 鈥淭he Inclusive and Inspiring Speaker Series is intended to be an annual opportunity for our campus community to hear from a variety of voices on subjects that advance our understanding around issues of national and global importance,鈥� said Chancellor Christina Drale. Dr. Melvin Beavers, the chancellor鈥檚 inaugural DEI fellow, and Lauren Wilson, assistant director of the Multicultural Center, will join McGhee in a discussion about her book, work as an educator, and research on the racial and socioeconomic factors that drive systemic inequality. 鈥淲e are looking forward to hosting Heather McGhee鈥� Dr. Beavers said. 鈥淗er book is a must read for anyone interested in furthering the conversation around social justice issues because she primarily focuses on how systemic racism impacts everyone negatively.鈥� McGhee is a visiting lecturer in urban studies at the City University of New York鈥檚 School of Labor and Urban Studies. A leader in organizational change and racial equity, she has a strong track record in transforming companies and institutions looking to deepen their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. She holds a B.A. in American Studies from Yale University and a J.D. from the University of California at Berkeley School of Law. McGhee is the chair of the board of Color Of Change, the nation鈥檚 largest online racial justice organization, and also serves on the boards of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, the Open Society Foundations鈥� US Programs and Demos. She is the recipient of honorary degrees from Muhlenberg College, Niagara University, and CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy. McGhee鈥檚 writing has appeared in the Washington Post, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Politico. She has made frequent appearances on NBC鈥檚 鈥淢eet the Press,鈥� MSNBC鈥檚 鈥淢orning Joe,鈥� 鈥淒eadline White House,鈥� and 鈥淎ll In.鈥� For more information about Heather McGhee, please visit . An audience question-and-answer session will follow the live discussion. Registration is required. Participants may register for the event and submit questions for McGhee . The event is sponsored by the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Multicultural Center, Diversity Council, and the Office of the Chancellor. Email multicultural@ualr.edu for more information.]]> /news-archive/2020/09/03/campus-community-to-join-new-race-and-ethnicity-committees/ Thu, 03 Sep 2020 22:03:24 +0000 /news/?p=77474 ... Chancellor Drale invites campus community to join new race and ethnicity committees, announces new campus-wide book discussion]]> The Racial Barriers Committee, recommended by the Student Government Association, will review policies and processes for potential unintended racial barriers and field complaints, concerns, and suggestions from students concerning race and ethnicity issues. The committee will report to the chancellor and may also recommend new policies and procedures intended to promote equity and fairness. The committee will be made of 18 members, including three undergraduate and three graduate students, four faculty members, four staff members, two administrators, a member of the Diversity Council, and the dean of students. Faculty and staff may also join the Chancellor鈥檚 Race and Ethnicity Advisory Committee. This group will meet with Chancellor Drale twice a month to continue the conversation about race and ethnicity and to identify areas for continuous improvement. Those who are interested in joining either committee may fill out this online interest form by Sept. 11. The second diversity initiative involves the launch of the first campus-wide book discussion on the topic of race and ethnicity. Those who would like to join may fill out this online form. The first 100 people who sign up will receive a free copy of the book. The 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock community and the Diversity Council were asked to provide recommendations on books for the new discussion group. After careful consideration, 鈥淪o You Want To Talk About Race鈥� by Ijeoma Oluo has been selected as the first book for the new Campus Read Discussion Group. Members of the campus community are also encouraged to form additional reading groups for the other top book selections: 鈥淐aste: The Origins of Our Discontents鈥� by Isabel Wilkerson and 鈥淗ow to Be an Antiracist鈥� by Ibram Kendi. Those who are interested in reading more books on race and ethnicity can view a list of all the books recommended by students, faculty, staff, and the Diversity Council. The new committees and Campus Read Discussion Group were formed in response to feedback from students and employees during two open forums in July that centered on issues related to race and ethnicity. The initiatives will improve diversity, inclusion, and student retention at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. Follow-up open forums will be held for students from 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, and for faculty and staff from 3-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10.]]> /news-archive/2019/04/08/mosaic/ Mon, 08 Apr 2019 19:17:40 +0000 /news/?p=73935 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Concert Choir to perform “A Mosaic of American Voices”]]> 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 Diversity Council will co-sponsor a performance of 鈥淎 Mosaic of American Voices鈥� by the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Concert Choir on Thursday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall in the Fine Arts Building. The performance will feature choral works from a diverse range of American composers including Eric Whitacre, Aaron Copland, and Ysaye Barnwell. Dr. Vicki Lind will serve as guest conductor, with piano accompaniment provided by Dr. Naoki Hakutani and Dr. Rolf Groesbeck and percussion from Groesbeck and Stephanie Gimenez. A small reception will follow the performance, which is free and open to the public. For more information, check out the ]]> /news-archive/2019/01/31/black-history-month-2/ Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:39:50 +0000 /news/?p=73271 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock to celebrate Black History Month]]> This February, 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock will join the rest of the nation in celebration of the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. Several events will be held throughout the month to celebrate Black History Month. Events will kick off on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a Sisterhood Brunch at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Downtown. The brunch will provide an opportunity for women to learn preventative measures against cardiovascular diseases as well as pay tribute to those who have been lost to them. Tickets are $10, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Heart Association. The 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock National Pan-Hellenic Council and the Multicultural Center will host a For the Culture Kickback on Monday, Feb. 4, from 6-8 p.m. in Ledbetter Hall in the Donaghey Student Center. Attendees will learn how to tie their own headwraps, play Black History trivia, and enjoy free food, door prizes, and much more. On Tuesday, Feb. 5, at noon, the Anderson Institute on Race and Ethnicity will host the latest lecture in it鈥檚 Plain Talk Lecture Series with 鈥淭aking West Rock: The Removal of Little Rock鈥檚 Westernmost Black Suburb鈥� by Dr. Brian Mitchell. That same day at 1 p.m. in the Donaghey Student Center Leadership Lounge, Student Affairs Success Initiatives will host a 鈥淏ecoming鈥� Book Club for a series of discussions on Michelle Obama鈥檚 latest book with light refreshments provided. A cultural competency program, 鈥淢ore Than A Word Part 2,鈥� will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the Donaghey Student Center Leadership Lounge. A screening of 鈥淣otes from the Field鈥� will take place in Ledbetter Hall on Monday, Feb. 11, at 6 p.m. In this one-woman show, Anna Deavere Smith dramatizes the first-hand accounts of students, parents, teachers, and administrators affected by America鈥檚 school-to-prison pipeline. Epiphany 鈥淏ig Piph鈥� Morrow, a Stanford-educated international emcee, speaker, and community builder will present his one-man show, 鈥淭he Glow: The Hopes and Ambitions of a Rhymer,鈥� in the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall in the Fine Arts Building on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 6:30 p.m. Through songs, visuals, and stories, join him on his mission to shake up the universe in a show where crowd participation is a must. The Anderson Institute will host a second Plain Talk lecture, 鈥淲ords and Race: Does Black English Matter?鈥� presented by Dr. Jeffrey Nash, on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at noon in Ledbetter Hall.]]> /news-archive/2019/01/29/world-hijab-day-jan-31/ Tue, 29 Jan 2019 23:14:37 +0000 /news/?p=73228 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock to celebrate World Hijab Day Jan. 31]]> The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will celebrate World Hijab Day on Thursday, Jan. 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Donaghey Student Center Diamond Caf茅 area. This will be the Muslim Student Association鈥檚 third annual celebration of the event, sponsored by the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Diversity Council, which recognizes millions of Muslim women who choose to wear the hijab and live a life of modesty. Members of the public and 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock community are invited to experience the hijab for one day. Participants are invited to select a garment from hundreds of scarves donated by Muslim women in the Little Rock community and take pictures to raise awareness for those who have been discriminated against because of their choice to wear the hijab. The club will also hold a balloon launch at 12:30 p.m. in honor of victims of discrimination. Once a scarf is chosen, a member of the Muslim Student Association will wrap the hijab around a student or faculty member鈥檚 head and escort him or her to a mirror. Afterward, the pair will take a photo using props labeled #EndDiscrimination. Each participant who wore the hijab is allowed to keep the scarf. For more information, contact Muslim Student Association President Taibah Alnadawi at ttalnadawi@ualr.edu.]]> /news-archive/2018/10/31/mitchell-diversity-council-lecture/ Wed, 31 Oct 2018 13:23:31 +0000 /news/?p=72490 ... Mitchell to discuss Elaine Massacre in Diversity Council lecture]]> The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Diversity Council will host a lunch and learn session with Dr. Brian Mitchell, professor of history, who will discuss the 1919 Elaine Massacre.听 The event will begin at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 7, in Donaghey Student Center Ledbetter A. The event is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided to the first 30 participants. The Elaine Massacre is remembered as one of the deadliest racial conflicts in the country. In September 1919, representatives of the Progressive Farmers and Household Union of America met with approximately 100 African-American farmers at a church to discuss unionizing. When a group of white men interrupted the meeting, two white men were shot. The sheriff organized a posse. A mob of an estimated 500 to 1,000 white people stormed through Phillips County, killing black men, women, and children on sight. In his lecture, Mitchell will relate this historical event to present-day issues around fear, propaganda, and the power of words. Mitchell was recently about his research that helped the family of Leroy Johnston, an Elaine Massacre victim and World War I veteran, receive his WWI military honors. Additionally, he was a featured expert in the New York Post鈥檚 documentary about the Elaine Massacre, 鈥淒ark History.鈥�]]> /news-archive/2018/08/27/diversity-nominations/ Mon, 27 Aug 2018 14:07:17 +0000 /news/?p=71612 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock accepting nominations for Diversity Council]]> The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking nominations for the Diversity Council.听 The mission of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Diversity Council is to improve diversity, inclusion, equality, and global understanding with the campus community by promoting dialogue, providing information, and fostering respect for all students, faculty, and staff. Nominations are due by Friday, Aug. 31. Between 18 and 22 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock faculty, staff, and students make up the council. Members are appointed by the chancellor for two-year terms and may serve three consecutive terms. The council鈥檚 goals include:

• 聽聽聽聽聽Developing strategies to strengthen faculty, staff, and student support and retention
• 聽聽聽聽聽Examining the campus climate with a broad definition of diversity, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, ability, sexual orientation, economic status, and/or religious and spiritual practices
• 聽聽聽聽聽Commenting on policy-related issues, including ways in which current policy strengthens or detracts from the diversity of the composition of the faculty, staff, and student body
• 聽聽聽聽聽Presenting recommendations to the chancellor that includes strategies, individuals responsible for specific actions, timelines for implementation, and measurable outcomes that reflect continuous improvement of campus climate and diversity

The council will hold an education committee responsible for producing educational events, a data committee, which oversees data collection and surveys, as well as a policy committee that reviews institutional policies and makes recommendations about diversity-related policy issues. To nominate a member of the campus community or to self nominate, send a short statement describing why the nominee is a good candidate for the committee to Mia Phillips, communications and special projects coordinator, at mdphillips@ualr.edu. The nomination should include the nominee鈥檚 full name, department or unit, and contact information. ]]> /news-archive/2018/05/14/nominations-diversity-council/ Mon, 14 May 2018 15:38:19 +0000 /news/?p=70477 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock accepting nominations for Diversity Council]]> The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking nominations for the Diversity Council.听 The mission of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Diversity Council is to improve diversity, inclusion, equality, and global understanding with the campus community by promoting dialogue, providing information, and fostering respect for all students, faculty, and staff. Nominations are due by Friday, Aug. 31. Between 18 and 22 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock faculty, staff, and students make up the council. Members are appointed by the chancellor for two-year terms and may serve three consecutive terms. The council鈥檚 goals include:

• 聽聽聽聽聽Developing strategies to strengthen faculty, staff, and student support and retention
• 聽聽聽聽聽Examining the campus climate with a broad definition of diversity, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, ability, sexual orientation, economic status, and/or religious and spiritual practices
• 聽聽聽聽聽Commenting on policy-related issues, including ways in which current policy strengthens or detracts from the diversity of the composition of the faculty, staff, and student body
• 聽聽聽聽聽Presenting recommendations to the chancellor that includes strategies, individuals responsible for specific actions, timelines for implementation, and measurable outcomes that reflect continuous improvement of campus climate and diversity

The council will hold an education committee responsible for producing educational events, a data committee, which oversees data collection and surveys, as well as a policy committee that reviews institutional policies and makes recommendations about diversity-related policy issues. To nominate a member of the campus community or to self nominate, send a short statement describing why the nominee is a good candidate for the committee to Mia Phillips, communications and special projects coordinator, at mdphillips@ualr.edu. The nomination should include the nominee鈥檚 full name, department or unit, and contact information. ]]> /news-archive/2018/03/19/diversity-week/ Mon, 19 Mar 2018 13:18:48 +0000 /news/?p=69825 ... Diversity Week set for March 26-30]]> 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 Diversity Council started the annual Diversity Week celebration in 2015 as a way to highlight the university鈥檚 commitment to diversity and inclusion. The event is held each spring, although the council is considering expanding the event to once per semester. This year鈥檚 event will be significantly larger than in years鈥� past. 鈥淭he Diversity Council planned five activities, and then we opened it up to the campus community for additional workshops and events,鈥� said Sharon Downs, assistant vice chancellor for Student Affairs and the Diversity Council chair. 鈥淭he response was overwhelming. There are now 13 events.鈥� This year鈥檚 Diversity Week events include: Monday, March 26 Lunch & Learn, Death By Dialect: Oppression of Language is Still Oppression, 12-1 p.m., DSC meeting room D Human Library, 2-5 p.m., Ottenheimer Library, 1st Floor The Human Library is designed to build a positive framework for conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. Black Panther Movie Panel Discussion, 6-7 p.m., DSC C Tuesday, March 27 鈥淎尘谤别别办补,鈥� a film about the Arab American immigrant experience followed by discussion, 10:50 a.m.-1 p.m., SSC Auditorium Lunch & Learn: Deaf panel, 1-2 p.m., DSC meeting room D LGBTQ Ally 101, 3-4 p.m., DSC Leadership Lounge Discussion about Safe Zone training content for employees and how students can be good allies to the LGBTQ community. Wednesday, March 28 鈥淚 See You: Blind contour drawings from Basic Drawing class,鈥� 9-10:50 a.m., mall area 鈥淚 See You鈥� is a social practice project by the Windgate Center for Art and Design’s Basic Drawing students. Come get a quick portrait drawn of yourself, or draw a portrait of someone else. Lunch & Learn: Hidden in Plain Sight, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., DSC meeting room G Discussion: Subculture of low socioeconomic citizens in the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock community Safe Zone training for faculty and staff, 1-5 p.m., Dickinson 502 Thursday, March 29 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 WorldFest: A Food & Music Experience, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 聽DSC and surrounding outside areas Lunch & Learn: The Voice of Cesar Chavez and the Impact on Hispanic/Latinx communities, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., DSC Leadership Lounge Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace workshop, 12:30-1:30 p.m., DSC D Job seekers will learn what to look for when choosing companies that value diversity and inclusion, including what questions to ask during a job interview. Anderson Institute lecture series: 鈥淗ow Can Black Parents Rear Their Children to be Black Americans in a Color Conscious Society?鈥� 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Ottenheimer 2nd floor 鈥淭e Ata鈥� movie, 4-6 p.m., Ottenheimer 535 Produced by the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma, the film tells the story of Te Ata (1895-1995), internationally known Chickasaw actor and storyteller, who traveled the world educating audiences about Native American cultures. Expressing S鈥橫ore Values, 7-8 p.m., Commons Great Room Students will discuss and compare their key values, create a display board showing values that are important to the students at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. 聽At the end of the event they will make s鈥檓ores. Friday, March 30 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 WorldFest: A Food & Music Experience, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., DSC and surrounding outside areas (mall area) The schedule is also online.]]>