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BCC commemorates Gaines' fight against segregation
Gaines was denied admission to MU's law school in 1936 because of his race.
Stomp Out Stigma 5K raises money, heart rates
The Rutgers tragedy inspired MU's first annual Suicide Prevention Week.
Web Update: Actor Nate Parker visits MU to speak out on racism in US
Parker proposed solutions to racial inequality in America.
Greek Allies becomes official MU organization
The group plans to take small promotional steps this semester before beginning educational efforts in the spring.
LGBTQ Resource Center celebrates 15 years
The center began in October 1995 and celebrated Coming Out Day on Monday.
MU forum reacts to Rutgers tragedy
Students and staff attending the forum encouraged cyberbullying-based revisions to the MU Code of Conduct.
Study: Almost 25 percent of LGBT students face harassment
LGBTQ Resource Center coordinator says feeling of apathy exists on campus.
TriCo members brainstorm at semester’s first meeting
Turnout increased compared to meetings in the last academic year.
Greek Allies aims to help Greek LGBTQ students
The organization’s goal is to create a comfortable community for LGBTQ students in Greek Life.
Courts attempt to draw the line between religious rights, discrimination
A counseling student at Augusta State University denied services to LGBTQ persons seeking guidance.
Fall Fling opens doors of LGBTQ Resource Center
The event was open to the entire Columbia LGBTQ community.
Column: Xenophobia still exists in the US
Who are we? That is, who are we as a ...
Web Update: Survey gives MU 3 out of 5 stars in LGBTQ-friendliness
Student life and support and institutional commitment were MU's highest-rated areas.
Web Update: Center Project starts group for LGBTQ professionals
The Center Project, a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and ...
Lack of funding slows progress for diversity initiative
The group has hosted dialogues to promote awareness of diversity.
Column: UM same-sex benefits worth small cost
In last Friday's political column, my contemporary, Clay Carter ...
College Avenue res. hall could see name change
MSA is hoping to tie up unfinished 2006 legislation on name changes.
AAUW hosts Equal Pay Day
The group teaches women to work for equality in the workforce.
Web Update: Students sentenced for cotton ball incident
They received two years’ unsupervised probation and community service.
Web Update: Presentation on LGBT Muslims sparks debate
Protesters said the speaker’s lecture conflicted with the Quran.
Court hears California gay, lesbian discrimination case
A Christian group barred members of the gay and lesbian community.
Web Update: Historian Wynna Faye Elbert recounts Columbia's black history
The presentation mixes in personal memory and experiences from the '50s.
Students charged with littering for cotton ball incident
The Boone County prosecutor expects the students' guilty plea April 29.
Web Update: National Day of Silence speaks for LBGTQ rights
The silence was broken by almost 70 participants at Speakers Circle.
Residential Life examines inclusive housing
Transgender students can mark an 'accommodation box' on ROAR.
IncludeMe campaign continues push for non-discrimination
The campaign has not yet reached the UM system Board of Curators.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month at MU seeks to educate
The events include a 5K run/walk, a concert and Denim Day.
Pride Prom promotes acceptance, sexual safety
The event allowed anyone to experience a typical prom.
CPD, MUPD promote Sexual Assault Awareness Month
MUPD offers a free 12-hour class in self-defense for females.
Web Update: Art show honors Pride Month
The Craft Studio will host the artwork April 6 to April 16.
Greek Week blood drive sees decreased donations
The Greek Week philanthropy collected 1,600 units of blood.
Faculty, staff form new LGBTQ group
The group is the first of its kind for faculty and staff members at MU.
Web Update: Social Justice Seder an update on the tradition
Hillel hosted 130 people at the fifth annual event.
Minority Census Social promotes participation
The event, sponsored by multicultural groups, aimed for census education.
MU lacks single database for sexual harassment complaints
The multiple paths mean there is no system to keep track of the records.
Web Update: Female panelists discuss what it means to be Greek
The panel is at noon Tuesday as part of Women's History Month.
Committee seeks to rename College Avenue residence hall
The committee wants to name the hall after an MU minority graduate.
Students, administration focus on moving on from BCC crime
KU students presented MU organizations a banner in support of efforts.
Curators could see same-sex partner benefits resolution
The policy change would mostly involve medical and insurance coverage.
Diversity course requirement discussion continues
The requirement could go into effect fall 2011 if approved.
Summer Welcome Leaders work to incorporate diversity training
Minority groups and Summer Welcome staff met to discuss diversity.
Web Update: LBC, MU celebrate unity
A rally held on the steps of Jesse Hall gathered about 200 students.
Deaton discusses diversity, degrees
The meeting uncovered concerns about gender and cultural equalities.
Blog post: Two students arrested for cotton ball crime
Web Update: Two students arrested in BCC cotton ball incident
The two were released from the Boone County Jail after posting bond.
Town hall meeting responds to BCC tampering
The meeting sought to create dialogue about diversity issues on campus.
Web Update: Cotton strewn in front of Black Culture Center
MUPD will classify the act as vandalism until the investigation progresses.
Web Update: 'Vagina Monologues' breaks down taboos
Proceeds from the event went to The Shelter and L.E.A.D. Institute.
MU diversity groups bring Native American issues to foreground
The week's events focused on Native American imagery in sports.
Web Update: WGST builds bonds for semester
The group discussed raising awareness through networking.
Multicultural Center, LGBTQ Resource Center host Spring Fling
The fling was meant to create a fun, safe space without agenda.
Deaton takes IncludeMe to UM system
The change would expand MU's non-discrimination policy.
Transgender Awareness Week promotes education, remembrance
Observance includes discussions, a vigil and a balloon release.
U.S. House passes LGBT hate crime bill
The bill expands hate crime provisions passed in 1969.
Students travel to Washington for National Equality March
Show Me No Hate offered a ride to Washington.
Ex-NFL player Tuaolo speaks as part of Coming Out Week
Tuaolo played in the NFL nine years and came out in 2002.
LGBTQ Resource Center, Triangle Coalition celebrate Coming Out Week
The week's events are to celebrate LGBTQ History Month.
Web Update: MU holds first Social Justice Involvement Fair
Various organizations hoped to get students involved.
