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��Vlog��ý Little Rock Grad Honored as LULAC Student of the Year

John Hill — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 14:23:24 +0000

Christine Jones, a graduating student at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has been honored as the LULAC Student of the Year. The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council 750 honored Jones with the award for the second year in a row during a Nov. 5 dinner celebrating the 17 ��Vlog��ý Little Rock students who received LULAC scholarships for the 2022-2023 school year. “We have a really good group of students that are involved and really want to get things done,” said Jones, who serves as president of ��Vlog��ý Little Rock’s LULAC chapter. “We recently elected our new board that will begin next year. I’m just really excited for the future of the chapter. I felt honored that they think me worthy of being Student of the Year again.” Jones was also among a group of ��Vlog��ý Little Rock students who attended the LULAC National Convention this summer in San Juan, Puerto Rico. They were the first students from the university to attend the conference since 2016 and raised more than $11,000 for the trip, where they learned valuable skills in leadership, education, career preparation, and networking. Jones, who lives in Cabot, will graduate in December with a Master of Arts in Professional and Technical Writing degree and plans to work as a communications specialist. She said that living in a homeless shelter is what convinced her to go back to college to change her life for the better. “In November 2010, I moved into a homeless shelter with 4- and 6-year-old little boys,” Jones said. “I got myself out of the homeless shelter by March and literally climbed out of there. That was my moment of reckoning when I decided to come back to school. I realized I needed to make a change for myself and my boys.” Jones said she joined ��Vlog��ý Little Rock for the flexibility of classes and the focus on nontraditional students. “From the moment I arrived back on campus, I completely jumped into my studies, wholeheartedly,” Jones said. “I enjoyed every course I took and the more and more I excelled, I realized that the Professional and Technical Writing program was a perfect fit for my creativity, which is evident in my work and my 4.0 GPA. Also, I began to join different organizations on campus, wanting to become more involved. As an undergrad, here at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock, I was a single mother with two young boys trying to balance that along with a full-time job and a full course load. Now that my children are much older and more independent, I have some extra time on my hands.” Throughout her time at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock, Jones filled leadership roles in the Graduate Student Association, Student Government Association, the Racial Barriers Committee, and Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, but she cites her time in LULAC as the most memorable.

��Vlog��ý Little Rock students Christine Jones, left, Luis Velazquez, and Kassandra Torres attended the National LULAC convention in July.

“I wouldn’t trade the experience I’ve gained for anything in the world,” she said. “And I will always be grateful to LULAC and every single entity on the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock campus who donated to the cause for helping four LULAC students to raise $12,000 to go to Puerto Rico for the LULAC National Convention, where I was able to accept, in person, the 2022 LULAC National Education Service Centers, Inc. Aspiring Scholar Award. I plan on taking on an advisory role through the parent organization, LULAC 750, after graduation.” In addition to her extracurricular activities, Jones gained valuable professional experience through graduate assistantships. She managed social media and planned engagement activities for Ottenheimer Library, then served as a communications assistant for the Dean’s office in the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education. She spent her final semester as a social media assistant with the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum. As Jones reflects on her time at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock, she is thankful for the education, skills, and confidence she gained to be successful in her future endeavors. “This is the best decision I ever made,” she said. “I’ve been improving our lives in little tiny steps ever since I started college. When I started school, I thought I would try it out and see how it went. I never expected to excel the way I did. I put my mind to succeeding, and there is nothing I can’t achieve if I put my mind to it.”

Jones to Receive National LULAC Award

John Hill — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 12:57:58 +0000

Christine Jones, a graduate student in technical and professional writing at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock, has been selected to receive the Aspiring Scholar Award for her outstanding achievements by the LULAC National Educational Service Centers (LNESC). The award is presented to a LULAC scholarship recipient currently enrolled in college who has exceeded academically and has demonstrated success in their educational pursuits. This individual expresses the promotion of scholarly achievement and is an excellent example of an outstanding leader and role model for peers. “When I first found out that I had won a national LULAC award, I was initially in disbelief,” Jones said. “However, since I’ve had time to let it sink in, I’m so honored that not only has LNESC believed in my abilities from the beginning of my graduate studies by the very generous scholarships that they have afforded me for my continued education, but that they also feel I have far exceeded their expectations with my educational pursuits.” Jones will receive the award during the ceremony July 29 during the 2022 League of United Latin American Citizens Council (LULAC) National Convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The focus will be on participants that have demonstrated academic and professional successes, as well as to acknowledge those who have given back to their communities. Five ��Vlog��ý Little Rock students will attend the LULAC National Convention. Her academic and leadership activities at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock have included maintaining a 4.0 GPA all while serving as chair of the Racial Barriers Committee, president of LULAC Council 771, student vice president of Phi Kappa Phi, past vice president/incoming president of the Graduate Student Association, a senator with the Student Government Association, and a member of the Academic Integrity Committee. “Whether it be raising funds for caps and gowns for students with low incomes, ensuring equity exists among all students and promoting racial healing, or helping raise funds for several LatinX students to fulfill a dream, I feel that I have demonstrated to other students what can be achieved when you really put your heart and mind into something,” Jones said. “I am especially proud, as a Puerto Rican/Dominican LatinX American, to be recognized by the LULAC National Educational Service Centers as a role model for my peers and can only hope that I can continue to be a role model and inspire many more students—especially other LatinX students—to continue in their educational pursuits.”

Jones Selected for $1,000 Scholarship from Hispanic Women’s Organization of Arkansas

John Hill — Thu, 05 May 2022 15:49:27 +0000

The (HWOA) has selected Christine Jones, a ��Vlog��ý Little Rock graduate student, to receive a $1,000 scholarship. “I’m really honored that I was chosen from so many other qualified Hispanic students across the state,” said Jones, a graduate student in the Professional and Technical Writing program from Cabot. “I’m honored to be a representative of my heritage in the state of Arkansas.” Jones is one of 30 Latino college students who have received scholarships from the Hispanic Women’s Organization of Arkansas. HWOA’s goal is to increase the college enrollment and graduation rate of Hispanic students. “We are pleased to celebrate this milestone promoting and supporting higher education of Latinos in Arkansas,” said Margarita Solórzano, HWOA executive director. “Seeing the number of applicants increase every year speaks volumes of the interest among the Latinos families to seek a better life through education.” The students were selected from dozens of applicants for their scholastic achievements, leadership, and community service. The students will be honored during a scholarship presentation from 6-7 p.m. May 7 during the Cinco de Mayo Festival in Springdale, Arkansas. Funds for the scholarship are raised from proceeds from the Cinco de Mayo festival, donations, and the generous support of sponsors and community volunteers. Prior to the ceremony, Jones and Dr. Edma Delgado, assistant professor of Spanish, will set up a recruitment table from 12-5 p.m. during the festival to tell others about ��Vlog��ý Little Rock. “I’m looking forward to the Cinco de Mayo celebration and ceremony, and I’m really honored to be a part of it,” Jones said. “I don’t have a big Hispanic community where I’m from so I am definitely interested in being able to connect with Hispanics across the state and form a tighter community.” Jones will graduate from ��Vlog��ý Little Rock in December 2022. She currently serves as a graduate assistant in the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education Dean’s Office, a CHASSE senator for the Student Government Association, chair of the Racial Barriers Committee, president of the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock chapter of League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), and vice president of the Graduate Student Association at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock.

��Vlog��ý Little Rock Issues Proclamation on National Day of Racial Healing 2022

John Hill — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 14:00:05 +0000

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has issued a proclamation joining the State of Arkansas in designating Jan. 18 as the National Day of Racial Healing 2022. ��Vlog��ý Little Rock will join communities and campuses across the state in celebrating a weeklong schedule of events in observance of the National Day of Racial Healing. The W.K. Kellogg Foundation started the National Day of Racial Healing (NDORH) in 2013 as part of its new Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) initiative aimed at revolutionizing the way that foundations fund nonprofits working on social issues. The ��Vlog��ý Little Rock proclamation urges “all citizens to promote and engage in honest conversations about racism and racial healing. Transformation and change require us to commit to a vision that centers inclusion and equity; this means working together to ensure the best quality of life for everyone.” The proclamation coincides with the State of Arkansas’s observance of the National Day of Racial Healing. This will be the third consecutive year that NDORH has been officially observed in communities throughout Arkansas due to the organizing events of the Arkansas Peace & Justice Memorial Movement (APJMM), which is a partnership between the Washitaw Foothills Youth Media Arts & Literacy Collective and Just Communities of Arkansas. “While we all need to be fully engaged in the act of seeking truth and racial healing, no matter what demographics describe us, this transformational work is not for us,” said Kwami Abdul-Bey, co-convenor of APJMM. “It is for the next seven generations.” ��Vlog��ý Little Rock is joining APJMM, Arkansas Municipal League, the Association of Arkansas Counties, and the University of Central Arkansas to co-host a unique week-long schedule of virtual events planned across the state. In 2019, Gov. Asa Hutchinson issued the first-ever gubernatorial proclamation proclaiming a statewide observance of the National Day of Racial Healing in Arkansas. That same year, Little Rock School District Superintendent Mike Poore also issued the first-ever public school district-wide proclamation. Since then, nearly 150 elected mayors, county judges, university chancellors, college presidents, and school superintendents have joined to issue annual NDORH proclamations. This will also be the first time that ��Vlog��ý Little Rock is hosting National Day of Racial Healing events. The Racial Barriers Committee, in partnership with ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Downtown, the Student Government Association, and the Graduate Student Association, has planned several virtual activities throughout the week to commemorate the National Day of Racial Healing. “The Racial Barriers Committee is very proud of the events we have planned in conjunction with ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Downtown,” said Chrissy Jones, chairwoman of the Racial Barriers Committee. “Our hope is that these events break down racial barriers to bring healing and promote unity on campus. Our purpose is to show our students, staff, faculty, and the world that the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is not just a place for some, but for everyone.” The lineup of events includes a virtual lecture with Dr. David Tell, author of “Remembering Emmett Till,” on Jan. 18, a panel discussion on the state of diversity and equity in Arkansas on Jan. 20, and a virtual open mic night with a theme of racial healing on Jan. 21. Visit this website for more information about ��Vlog��ý Little Rock’s 2022 National Day of Racial Healing events.

��Vlog��ý Little Rock Community Invited to Meet Racial Barriers Committee on Oct. 14

John Hill — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 12:49:51 +0000

The members of the new Racial Barriers Committee will host a hybrid meeting with the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock community on Thursday, Oct. 14. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. in Dickinson Hall Room 100 and online . The in-person meeting is open to the first 60 people . Chancellor Christina Drale will speak about the founding of the Racial Barriers Committee, and Dr. Richard Harper, dean of students and the committee’s advisor, will introduce the committee. The Racial Barriers Committee members will discuss their charge and mission, followed by a question-and-answer session and reception. The Racial Barriers Committee was formed in 2020. Committee members will review campus policies, processes, and practices for elements that may be unintended barriers to access and opportunity for people of color at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock. They will report their findings to Chancellor Drale and will collaborate with parties to reconcile racial barriers. Christine Jones, Dr. Mark Baillie, and Dr. Jennifer Hune will serve as co-chairs of the Racial Barriers Committee. The committee members include Lindsey Baertlein, Hyginus Ukadike, Clara Cardriche, Erin Flowers, Karen Kuralt, and Lakendra Mackey.

Jones Honored with Three Scholarships, Two Internships

John Hill — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:55:05 +0000

Christine Jones, of Cabot, is a blogger, writer, editor, and graduate student in the Professional and Technical Writing Program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Jones stays busy, working as a graduate assistant in communications for the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education Dean’s Office while also interning as a web reporter for K��Vlog��ýR 89.1 FM this summer. She also currently serves as vice president of the Graduate Student Association, senator at large on the Student Government Association, as well as a member of the Academic Integrity Grievance Committee (AIGC) and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC). “It just looks like I’m managing it all. I thrive in situations where I have a lot to do,” Jones said. “My advice for other ��Vlog��ý Little Rock students is to go at your own pace. Do whatever it is you feel that you can do. Don’t take on more than you think you can handle. My most serious piece of advice is write everything down and cross it off as you get it done.” Jones’ achievements have been celebrated over the spring semester through three scholarships at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock totaling nearly $5,000. They include the Clarence and Judy Albers Quality Writing Scholarship, the Douthit Scholarship/Summer Internship for K��Vlog��ýR Public Radio, and the LULAC/JCA Scholarship. “I was blown away by getting all these scholarships. I wasn’t prepared,” Jones said. “I was really blown away when I found out about the LULAC Scholarship. I really am proud that this scholarship will allow me to represent my culture and university at the same time.” Two of the scholarships also come with internships that will provide Jones with valuable experience. In the fall, Jones will intern with Just Communities of Arkansas. She is currently spending the summer as an intern at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Public Radio. “I’m learning a lot. I’m still nervous about putting my voice on the radio,” she said. “I do like the research and writing part of the job, and I do like retraining my mind to go back to journalism. I wrote for The Forum as an undergrad.” Jones also serves as one of the co-chairs of the new ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Racial Barriers Committee. “Right now we are working on introducing ourselves to the campus and establishing ourselves,” she said. “We want to be a place where a student can come to feel safe. There will be a meet and greet event in September that will give the campus an opportunity to meet us and ask us questions.” After earning her associate degree at Arkansas State University-Beebe, Jones transferred to ��Vlog��ý Little Rock to continue her education. “��Vlog��ý Little Rock was my first choice in undergraduate studies,” Jones said. “It suited me in terms of location and flexibility with my schedule. I was a single mom of two kids at the time. When I decided it was time to go for my master’s degree, a ��Vlog��ý Little Rock ad popped up on my social media feed for professional and technical writing. I was already writing for a career. I wanted to get the credit and the representation I deserve. I also hope to get a higher paying job in the future with this degree.” Since graduating with a bachelor’s degree in mass communication in 2018, Jones has worked as a writer and editor for companies like Inuvo, Inc., Team SI, and The Heritage Company. Jones lives in Cabot with her husband Mike, two cats, three children, and four dogs. She plans to graduate with her master’s degree in 2022. Afterward, she would like to work as a writer and editor for a technology company. She credits Drs. Heidi Harris, Cynthia Nahrwold, and Barbara L’Eplattenier from the Department of Rhetoric and Writing as professors who have made a difference in her life. “Dr. Harris is my advisor, and I love her to pieces. She’s very fun and very relaxed,” Jones said. “Dr. Nahrwold and Dr. L’Eplattenier have been great mentors. The two of them are so motivating. They care so much that it was easy to want to do well in their classes. I really appreciated their guidance.”

Graduating SGA President DeKay Headed to George Mason University to Pursue Law Degree

John Hill — Fri, 14 May 2021 16:48:45 +0000

After just three years at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock, Landon DeKay, of Maumelle, has completed his studies one year ahead of schedule and will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in political science this month. “I feel like I just started school, but I’ve loved my time at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock,” DeKay said. “Initially, I was not set in stone in going to ��Vlog��ý Little Rock. I initially wanted to attend a larger university. After studying abroad and doing research with professors and being involved in all the student organizations, I’ve really learned to love ��Vlog��ý Little Rock and all that it offers its students. I’m sad to be leaving, but I’m looking forward to the new adventures I will have in law school.” This fall, DeKay will attend Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University in Arlington, Virginia. “I am planning on concentrating my studies on national security law,” he said. “Throughout my undergraduate tenure, I focused much of my studies on foreign policy and the Middle East. I have also been involved with the Middle Eastern Studies Program at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock and have competed in numerous Model Arab League competitions in the U.S. and in Morocco. I have grown to love studying the implications to our national security following 9/11 and the rise of domestic terror groups here in the United States. To me, national security is one of the most interesting areas to study, and that is why I want to continue learning about how we can better protect our security interests while in law school.” As president of the Student Government Association, DeKay is best known around campus for his work advocating on the behalf of students. “I’ve loved being involved in the SGA and seeing the work I’ve done with different senators come to fruition,” DeKay said. “After the mass protests after the killing of George Floyd, I worked with SGA to advocate for the creation of the Racial Barriers Committee to look at current university policies and procedures that might disproportionately impact students of color at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock. I hope that SGA has inspired positive change at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock.” DeKay’s time as president also included a global pandemic that left most students taking classes from home and some facing emergencies on an unprecedented level. “I knew coming into the school year that my term as president would be impacted by COVID 19, but I didn’t realize how impacted it would be until I experienced it firsthand,” he said. “I met with the leaders on campus to see how COVID-19 impacted our students. I also served on numerous university committees to see how we could help students negatively impacted by COVID 19, like delivering computers for students who needed technology to take classes online.” Since there were few on-campus events during the 2020-21 school year, DeKay said the SGA spent much of its time revising the constitution and donating portions of the SGA budget to student groups on campus who needed funds for projects or events. “It’s essentially been a year of rebuilding SGA,” DeKay said. “We made 11 different changes to our constitution. I hope the next president will see SGA grow exponentially.” In addition to his work with the SGA, DeKay counts conducting research with the Little Rock Congregations Study, a 2020 summer internship with U.S. Rep. French Hill’s office, and a 2019 trip to the International Model Arab League Conference in Morocco among his most memorable college experiences at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock. “I would definitely say my trip to Morocco has been one of my most influential parts of going to ��Vlog��ý Little Rock,” he said. “It was partially funded by the Middle Eastern Studies Program, so having the opportunity to study abroad for a reduced cost was life-changing. This trip was my first time going abroad. I saw firsthand how people in other countries live their daily lives, which was eye-opening. This trip made me even more invested in international service and public affairs.” DeKay highlights Dr. Richard Harper, dean of students, and Dr. Rebecca Glazier, professor of public affairs, as two mentors who made a significant impact on his life at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock. “Dean Harper has been a huge mentor. He’s the advisor for SGA so I worked with him on numerous projects,” DeKay said. “I would also definitely say Rebecca Glazier has been a great mentor. She was also my faculty mentor for my Signature Experience Project. I’ve been in one of her classes every semester I’ve been at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock. She has been one of the most motivating professors I have ever had. I would also like to thank all the professors from the School of Public Affairs, like Dr. Williams and Dr. Giammo. Both of you have made a big impact on my life and have prepared me for my future studies in law school.” As DeKay reflects on his time at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock, his advice for new students is to find and get involved in something they love. “I tell new students not to be afraid to get involved in things they are interested in,” he said. “I know coming to college can be intimidating for new students, but you should take it one day at a time, meet new people, and then go from there.”

��Vlog��ý Little Rock to hold open forums on race and ethnicity Nov. 11 and 12

John Hill — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 22:35:30 +0000

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will hold a new round of open forums on race and ethnicity with faculty and staff on Nov. 11 and 12. The first open forum for ��Vlog��ý Little Rock staff members will be held from 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. The second open forum for faculty members will be held from 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. The two upcoming forums will have a different audience than previous events that held one forum for faculty and staff and another for students. Since participation in the open forums for students has been low, Chancellor Drale will move those discussions to new events that she believes will be more effective in reaching students. The Zoom links for the virtual meetings will be sent out the week of the forums. Anyone who would like to submit a question or comment for the open forums may fill out this online form. The open forums with Chancellor Drale began in the summer as a way to enhance equality and inclusion at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock through thoughtful and constructive dialogue and feedback from students, faculty, and staff. After careful consideration of issues discussed during the open forums, Chancellor Drale announced campus initiatives to improve diversity, inclusion, and student retention at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock. These include the development of implicit bias training for employees and students, best practices on diversity hiring, a salary equity study, and a campus-wide book discussion centered on topics of race and ethnicity. ��Vlog��ý Little Rock is also relaunching the Student Multicultural Center in Otttenheimer Library and hiring a new assistant director as well as relaunching the Student Affairs Diversity Initiatives with an expanded mentoring program with peer and faculty/staff mentors. Additionally, the members of two new committees focused on race and ethnicity, the Racial Barriers Committee and the Chancellor’s Race and Ethnicity Advisory Committee, were announced in October.

Chancellor Drale announces members of new race and ethnicity committees

John Hill — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 13:06:14 +0000

Chancellor Christina Drale has announced the members of two new ��Vlog��ý Little Rock committees focused on race and ethnicity, which are a part of new campus diversity initiatives initiated this fall. “We are launching several diversity initiatives with the intention of improving our learning and working environment,” Drale said. “These committees are designed to uncover unintended barriers to access and inclusion and to help us find ways to improve our environment for all people of color.” 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 members of the Racial Barriers Committee include: Faculty: Lindsey Baertlein, Mark Baillie, Karen Kuralt, and Jennifer Hune Staff: Tiffany McFadden-Kidd, Freta Rogers-Mason, Hyginus Ukadine, and Clara Cardriche Graduate Students: Robin Freeman, Emmanuel Harvey, and Christine Jones Undergraduate Students: William Brown, Jordan Williams, and LaKendra Mackey The additional new committee is the Chancellor’s Race and Ethnicity Advisory Committee, which is based on a similar group started by former Chancellor Joel Anderson. 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. Faculty members on the Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Race and Ethnicity include Laura Barrio-Vilar, David Briscoe, andre’ cummings, Gerald Driskill, Lakeshia Jones, Amar Kanekar, Ronia Kattoum, Jennifer Hune, and Derek Slagle. Staff members include Paula Baker, Regina Wade-Carter, Sharon Downs, Tracy King, Ta’Nice Blackman, Nechelle McClinton, Ross Owyoung, Corrigan Revels, and Dan Shelton. Dr. Amar Kanekar, associate professor and graduate coordinator in health education and promotion, said he is honored and excited to serve on the Chancellor’s Race and Ethnicity Advisory Committee. “As a person of color, I hope to offer my perspectives on a wide variety of issues involving academia and possibly beyond and support and advise the chancellor on any topics she decides to seek counsel,” Kanekar said.

Chancellor Drale invites campus community to join new race and ethnicity committees, announces new campus-wide book discussion

John Hill — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 22:03:24 +0000

As part of the new diversity initiatives beginning this fall at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Chancellor Christina Drale is seeking members of the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock community to join two new committees focused on race and ethnicity issues. 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’s 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 ��Vlog��ý Little Rock community and the Diversity Council were asked to provide recommendations on books for the new discussion group. After careful consideration, “So You Want To Talk About Race” 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: “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” by Isabel Wilkerson and “How to Be an Antiracist” 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 ��Vlog��ý 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.

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����Vlog��ý Little Rock Grad Honored as LULAC Student of the Year