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Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi visits MU, speaks to student and faculty crowd
By Sarah Darby
Gandhi’s talk focused on topics of history, non-violence, understanding and international reconciliation.
In Print: HALO, LGPN host presentation about stereotypes of Latina women
By Beatriz Costa-Lima
Martinez spoke about how two predominant labels have emerged surrounding Latina women.
MU celebrates MLK with speech by Judge Glenda Hatchett at Missouri Theatre
By Jack Howland
Judge Glenda Hatchett met Martin Luther King, Jr. at a piano recital.
New MLK Memorial replica finds a home in Ellis Library
By Beatriz Costa-Lima
The statue was a gift from MU alumnus Ty Christian.
Blog post: Tuesday ceremony to unveil new MLK Memorial replica
Posted to On Campus by Nassim Benchaabane at 7:05 p.m., Jan. 27, 2013
In Print: MU Faculty Council discusses diversity, Nuclear Science Engineering Institute
By Jack Howland
The faculty council hopes to measure university effort to enhance diversity.
MU Interactive Theatre Troupe brings topics of health and body image to stage in interactive performance
By Tracy Cook
"Nutrition 101" includes an open dialogue between characters and audience members, allowing both groups to discuss issues relating to media portrayal of body image.
In Print: One Mizzou Week facilitates diversity education
By Cassa Niedringhaus
One Mizzou was created after several racially charged incidents at MU.
In Print: One Mizzou Week kicks off with rally at BCC
By Jill Deutsch
Members of leadership organizations spoke at the rally.
In Print: MSA presidential slates discuss diversity at final debate
By Jill Deutsch
The Maass/Catalano slate did not attend the debate.
Diversity in Action seminar series continues with Burden of Belonging
By Elise Moser
Professor Srirupa Prasad discussed her experiences teaching college students about multicultural issues as an Indian woman.
In Print: Chancellor's Diversity Initiative adopts new Student Ambassadors program
By Chris Gothner
The Student Ambassadors program is set to start next semester.
Diversity in Action seminars continue with ‘The Role of Culture in Coping’
By Elise Moser
MU professor Puncky Heppner's work has been instrumental in the study of culture and its affects on people’s coping styles.
In Print: Multicultural Certificate sees increased pursuit
By Monica Chavez
The program is growing faster than any major or minor on campus.
In Print: Law professor speaks on discriminatory housing ads online
By Joyu Wang
Many people overlook that their roommate advertisements could conflict with the law.
In Print: Noor Azizan-Gardner hired as Interim Chief Diversity Officer
By Lizzie Johnson
The position has been vacant since Roger Worthington stepped down mid-summer.
Blog post: Noor Azizan-Gardner named interim Chief Diversity Officer
Posted to On Campus by Katie Yaeger at 12:06 p.m., Sept. 12, 2011
In Print: Project United created as MU diversity initiative
By Katie Yaeger
The new organization will promote conversation through Hump Day Holla.
Worthington leaves post of chief diversity officer
By Caitlin Swieca
He will take a leave of absence fall semester to focus on national positions.
Faculty shoot down diversity course requirement proposal
By Jimmy Hibsch
A revised version is in the works.
Letter to the Editor: One Mizzou successful because of you
By Eric Woods, MSA President, emw6g4@mail.mizzou.edu
For those of you who weren’t able to attend, The One Mizzou Launch event last Thursday afternoon was very successful, and I couldn’t ...
In Print: ‘One Mizzou’ diversity campaign unveiled
By Jimmy Hibsch
Students signed a pledge to promote respect and responsibility at MU.
In Print: 'One Mizzou' set to begin April 7
By Jimmy Hibsch
Events will include signing a "One Mizzou" banner.
Diversity panel brings MU leaders to residence halls
By Sally French
The event addressed racism and violence issues on campus.
In Print: Administration joins ‘One Mizzou’ campaign
By Jimmy Hibsch
Maya Angelou will speak on campus as part of the initiative.
In Print: ASA stomps out stereotypes with style
By Alfie Cox
The “I Wear Africa” fashion show concluded Africa Week with old and new African fashions.
In Print: ‘You in Mizzou’ tackles question of sexual banter
By Seung Ah Lee
Most in attendance agreed encountering sexual banter is very common but disagree whether it is acceptable or unpleasant.
In Print: ‘You in Mizzou’ brainstorms solutions to racism
By Kate Grumke
The Chancellor's Diversity Initiative sponsored the event.
In Print: Students ring in Chinese New Year
By Kate Grumke
The Friendship Association of Chinese Students and Scholars celebrated the Chinese New Year on Sunday.
In Print: LBC: Students need to be proactive in fighting racism
By Kelly Olejnik
Students and MU officials met Wednesday night to discuss possible reactions to problems with racism on campus.
In Print: Res Life to promote diversity through videos
By Celia Ampel
The videos will serve as training tools.
In Print: MBMI tackles stigmas during Black Men Rising week
By Jimmy Hibsch
Events will be held every day this week.
In Print: Asian American dance crew performs with open arms
By Grace Lyden
The MU crew hopes to become nationally competitive.
In Print: MU celebrates International Day of Collaborative Music
By Nassim Benchaabane
MU celebrated the International Day of Collaborative Music with a concert.
In Print: Last lecture in diversity series discusses adolescent smoking
By Lauren Bale
American Indians have the highest smoking rate.
In Print: Multicultural program could shape diversity requirement
By Jimmy Hibsch
The certificate program seeks to expose students to various cultures.
In Print: MU touts increased minority enrollment as retention rates lag
By Luke Udstuen
Scholarships for minorities have not increased since 2001.
In Print: State of Black Mizzou tackles stigmas, issues
By Jimmy Hibsch
Miscommunication was cited as one of the biggest issues black students encounter.
In Print: BCC hosts Black Culture Awareness Week
By Jimmy Hibsch
The week's theme is "Race (Still) Matters."
In Print: Faculty consider new take on diversity course
By Jimmy Hibsch
Any class in the Multicultural Certificate Program would qualify under the proposal.
In Print: Course to bring tough issues to the table
By Jimmy Hibsch
There are still 25 spots remaining in the class.
Actor Nate Parker visits MU to speak out on racism in US
By Abby Spudich
Parker proposed solutions to racial inequality in America.
In Print: Grad students, faculty honored for diversity initiatives
By Tony Puricelli
Five recipients were chosen from 47 nominated for recognition.
In Print: Deaton gives update on diversity at MU
By Jimmy Hibsch
Recent diversity initiatives were highlighted by the panel.
In Print: Diversity course requirement remains stalled in Faculty Council committee
By Zachary Murdock
After six years, officials are optimistic the course will become reality.
Professor speaks on identity struggle for American Indians
By Jimmy Hibsch
The presentation was the second of eight in the "Diversity in Action" series.
In Print: Diversity course requirement stagnant for two years
By Zachary Murdock
Despite initial support, a diversity proposal limped toward a Faculty Council review.
In Print: LGBTQ Resource Center celebrates 15 years
By Jimmy Hibsch
The center began in October 1995 and celebrated Coming Out Day on Monday.
In Print: The diversity class students still wait for
By Zachary Murdock
The push for a diversity general education class requirement started six years ago.
Students discuss gender, friendship styles
By Celia Ampel
The fourth You in Mizzou dialogue this academic year will be held Nov. 3.
'Hate Wall' exposes stereotypes
By Garrett Richie
Students wrote down negative language associated with their identity on cardboard "bricks."
In Print: Student leaders, MU administration create diversity-focused group
By Amanda Capua
The group is discussing student roles in the upcoming Diversity Summit.
In Print: Education professor presents research on Latino learning
By Jimmy Hibsch
The presentation was part of the 'Diversity in Action' series.
In Print: MU hires record-breaking number of minority faculty
By Zachary Murdock
15 new underrepresented minority faculty members join MU staff this semester.
Column: Xenophobia still exists in the US
By Ryan Schuessler
Who are we? That is, who are we as a nation? The answer has practically been trademarked throughout our history, at least that's what ...