In honor of Black History Month, the Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity Alliance created a community spotlight on Black American contributions. The project, which was shared with the entire º£½ÇÂÒÂ× community in mid-January allowed students, faculty, and staff to share the name of an important African-American figure, along with their contribution
Black History Month is observed every February to honor the achievements of the Black Community. Beyond learning about the historic struggles and successes of this community it’s also a time to celebrate Black culture through the exploration of art, music, food, and more. While these contributions should be acknowledge and
This week (November 13th to 19th) is Transgender Awareness Week, a week where community organizations and individuals work to increase visibility for transgender individuals and shed a light on the issues that members of the transgender community face. The week leads up to Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20th,
Dear º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Community: Today was an important day in the fight against racism. But it’s only a first step. As I watched the media coverage of the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, I was struck by the reactions of so many Black Americans, many of whom warned against celebrating
The 2nd Annual Cultural Competency Conference (CCC) will be held virtually this year on Friday, May 7 from 1:30 to 7:30 PM EST. Below is all the information you need to get prepared to attend! What is the goal of the CCC? The goal of the CCC is to support
The impact that the Black community has had on the world is immense and impressive and should be celebrated and showcased every day of the year. Below are a variety of ways that you can participate in Black History Month in February and continue to celebrate and support Black Americans
Dear º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Students and Colleagues, I am disgusted and pained by the domestic terrorism and racist mob violence our country witnessed on Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol. This attempted insurrection, led by individuals carrying Confederate flags, erecting gallows, displaying racist and anti-Semitic words and symbols, and parading White power symbols
The Cultural Competency Conference (CCC) is an annual conference presented by º£½ÇÂÒÂ×’s Student Engagement team, the Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Alliance (IDEA), and the Psi Chi Chapter at º£½ÇÂÒÂ×. Students, psychologists, and members of the public are invited to attended. This year’s conference will be held virtually on May 7, 2021 and
President Fran Brown wrote to the community with an update on what has been accomplished on diversity and inclusion at º£½ÇÂÒÂ× during Fall semester. Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, As we wrap up the fall semester and the year 2020, I want to take a moment to share information on
At º£½ÇÂÒÂ×, we understand the importance of diverse perspectives to strengthen our community. We’re proud that our º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Board of Trustees brings together diverse clinical psychologists, business administrators, and nonprofit leaders to lead our Institution’s ongoing growth and renewal. The following blog was written by Board Trustee DeAndre Lipscomb, who
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