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Diversity initiatives at MU

1961: National Panhellenic Council

NPHC came to MU when the Delta Omega chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi was founded on March 16, 1961. It comprises nine traditionally African-American fraternities and sororities, all of which have chapters at MU. Eight of the fraternities and sororities are active at MU.

1968: Legion of Black Collegians founded

LBC was founded by Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. It focuses on three major methods -- education, motivation, and advocacy -- to combat ignorance and work for positive change for black students at MU. LBC has created a list of demands for MU, some of which have been fulfilled (see Strickland Hall, below), though others (like a fully accredited black studies major) have not.

2004: Chancellor's Diversity Initiative started

The Chancellor's Diversity Initiative works to promote the value of diversity in accord with the MU's four core values. Goals include building a more supportive environment for persons of color at MU and increased representation of persons of color, both domestic and international, among students, faculty and staff.

2006: Multicultural Greek Council established

MGC is made up of sororities with an emphasis in particular cultural or ethnic backgrounds. Sigma Lambda Gamma spent more than three years working for the establishment of MGC.

2007: General Classroom Building renamed Strickland Hall

In its list of demands, LBC included the renaming of a campus building for Arvarh E. Strickland, MU's first African-American professor. The demand was met Oct. 19, 2007.

Source: Previous Maneater reports

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