Diversity Digest
Clothesline Project Helps Heal Survivors of Interpersonal Violence through Art
During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the emotionally moving Clothesline Project raises awareness about sexual violence. Each of NC State's Campus Community Centers has dedicated space for the project, which features the work of survivors of interpersonal violence who share their experience through art.
APIDA Heritage Month Continues to Grow and Expand
Along with the spring breeze came the flavors of Asian street food from the Asian Night Market in Talley Student Union's Mountains Ballroom, bringing attention to Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month at NC State from March 15 - April 15, 2018. For the third year, NC State celebrated this Heritage Month with efforts from Asian student organizations and support from campus offices, extending the observance from one week to a full month. Additionally, events to celebrate the Desi American population added a new dimension this year.
What is the Opening Doors Diversity Awareness Retreat?
In collaboration with the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will offer its ninth annual Opening Doors retreat. This year’s retreat will be held on September 12-14, 2018 at the Eastern 4-H Center in Columbia, NC. The retreat is absolutely free for all NC State employees and close affiliates.
Focus: Equal Opportunity and Equity
One of three functional areas within the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity, Equal Opportunity and Equity works alongside Diversity and Inclusion and the Campus Community Centers to foster an inclusive campus community of students, faculty and staff who value and inspire personal, academic and professional excellence.
Native American Community Comes Together for Annual Campus Events
NC State’s Native American community hosted two significant events during the spring semester, an end-of-year banquet, held on March 23, 2018, and the annual NC State Powwow, held on April 7, 2018.
Tracey Ray Receives Provost’s Award for Excellence
Assistant Vice Provost for Student Diversity Tracey Ray has received a 2018 Provost's Award for Excellence. At a reception for nominees held in the Ballroom of Talley Student Union on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, Ray was recognized as one of five recipients and the sole EHRA winner out of a field of 17 nominees.
Food and Housing Security Initiative Coordinates Basic Necessities
In February 2018, the NC State Food and Housing Security Initiative shared a report that showed that 14% NC State students experienced food insecurity in the past 30 days and that 9.6% experienced homelessness in the past year.
Second Annual Gender and Equity Symposium Forges New Ground
With a staff of only five, the NC State Women’s Center has proven itself to be a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens by hosting events with big impact, such as last spring’s first campus-wide Gender and Equity Research Symposium. Continuing its mission to change the world for the better beginning with the NC State community, the Women’s Center hosted its second annual Gender and Equity Research Symposium on Monday, April 2, 2018.
Ebony Harlem Awards to Celebrate 25th Anniversary
The Ebony Harlem Awards of Excellence is the annual celebration of Black excellence at NC State. The event began in 1993, making this year’s 25th anniversary the continuation of a legacy of student impact and collaboration.
“Embrace Your Voice” During Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) takes place every April and is part of a national initiative to raise awareness about sexual violence. This year’s theme, “Embrace your Voice,” speaks to the importance of creating a culture that supports survivors of sexual violence. NC State aims to create a campus in which our students believe and support survivors, do not accept acts of violence and join efforts to create a safer campus and a safer world for all of us.