Stories From 2016
Getting Real: April's Sexual Assault Awareness Month Events Still Needed
April has come around again and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, or SAAM, is still needed. Why? To raise awareness of a critical set of issues many still struggle against. SAAM is commemorated across the nation by community agencies, police departments, local businesses and campus communities. The Women’s Center has planned a full calendar of Sexual Assault Awareness Month programs.
Dare Coulter, Featured Artist in AACC Gallery Opening on March 15
Illustrator and sculptor Dare Coulter, a 2015 NC State Art + Design graduate, will be the next featured artist in the African American Cultural Center's Art Gallery beginning with a Gallery Opening event on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Witherspoon Student Center.
OIED Welcomes Finalists for Two Leadership Positions in Coming Weeks
The Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity will host candidates for two leadership positions over the next month. In the areas of equity and diversity, as with so many facets of the university, NC State is poised to make positive changes that will move the institution forward to greater achievement. States Interim Vice Provost Amy Circosta, "I am not only optimistic but very excited about the opportunities arising for OIED with the transition to new leadership.
Positive, Loving, Empowered Advocates for Sexual Education
If you are not familiar with P.L.E.A.S.E. (Positive, Loving, Empowered Advocates for Sexual Education), it is an organization whose mission is to promote through education the acceptance and appreciation of sexual diversity throughout the campus community. With a sex-positive perspective, they acknowledge that there is a wide range of human and sexual differences among individuals, and that sex, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, nationality, class, sexual orientation, religion, ability, other facets of identity and experiences uniquely shape each person’s sexuality.
Book Review: Taking on Diversity
If you’ve ever wanted to know what NC State students encounter these days in the areas of interpersonal relations and diversity, Taking on Diversity: How To Move From Anxiety To Respect (by NC State Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor of Psychology Rupert Nacoste, Prometheus Books, 2015) provides a close-up look at some of their experiences. In many instances, it ain’t pretty.
Sisterhood Dinner Celebrates 35th Anniversary with Record Attendance
A ticket to this year’s Sisterhood Dinner, held on February 29, 2016, had a bit more cachet than usual due to tickets selling out two weeks earlier than expected. In addition, ten extra tables brought total event attendance to about 600 NC State faculty, staff, students and guests, filling the State Ballroom in Talley Student Union for an evening celebrating women and their accomplishments.
New AACC Assistant Director Dawn Morgan
As the assistant director in the African American Cultural Center, Dawn focuses on a balance of programmatic and administrative responsibilities. She coordinates artists and their work for the African American Cultural Center’s Gallery and advises the AYA Ambassadors.
Tunnel of Oppression: Spend one hour with #TOO16. Gain a lifetime of insight.
It’s time for this year’s Tunnel of Oppression. Do you need to practice recognizing what different forms of oppression look like? Do you have a social justice issue that’s close to your heart?
Another First: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month at NC State!
This year, NC State is celebrating its inaugural Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) History Month with a variety of events that will be hosted by numerous student groups. AAPI History Month also includes a weekend leadership symposium with special guests from the University of Florida’s APIA (Asian Pacific Islander American) Center.
Dr. Jamila Simpson, Assistant Dean, Sciences
Dr. Jamila Simpson is much more than a friendly face for students, although she certainly is that too. The Digest recently found out how this busy NC State diversity practitioner makes a major contribution in her post as assistant dean in the College of Sciences.