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Umaine Announces Black History Month Events, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications Jan 2021

Umaine Announces Black History Month Events, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Screenshot of UMaine News webpage regarding Black History Month events to be held at the University of Maine during February 2021.


"Black Studies In 21st Century Higher Education" Webinar Video, University Of Maine Black Student Union, University Of Maine Alumni Association, John H. Bracey Jr., Ph.D., Sonia Sanchez Ph.D. Jan 2021

"Black Studies In 21st Century Higher Education" Webinar Video, University Of Maine Black Student Union, University Of Maine Alumni Association, John H. Bracey Jr., Ph.D., Sonia Sanchez Ph.D.

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Video, transcript, and promotional materials for a web-based seminar featuring Dr. Sonia Sanchez and Dr. John Bracey discussing Black Studies in 21st century higher education. The Black History Month program was hosted by the University of Maine Black Student Union, co-hosted by the UMaine Alumni Association.


George Floyd Afum Scholarship Announcement, Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Lisa K. Neuman Jan 2021

George Floyd Afum Scholarship Announcement, Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Lisa K. Neuman

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Fundraising plea from University President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and AFUM President Lisa K. Neuman, to all UMaine staff, introducing the George Floyd AFUM Scholarship established at the University of Maine Foundation by individuals concerned about the violent death of George Floyd, an African-American man, while in police custody on May 25, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.


University President Memo On Martin Luther King Day, Joan Ferrini-Mundy Jan 2021

University President Memo On Martin Luther King Day, Joan Ferrini-Mundy

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Education must also train one for quick, resolute and effective thinking. To think incisively and to think for one’s self is very difficult. We are prone to let our mental life become invaded by legions of half truths, prejudices, and propaganda. At this point, I often wonder whether or not education is fulfilling its purpose. A great majority of the socalled educated people do not think logically and scientifically. Even the press, the classroom, the platform, and the pulpit in many instances do not give us objective and unbiased truths. To save man from the morass of propaganda, in my …


2021 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration (Virtual), University Of Maine Alumni Association Jan 2021

2021 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration (Virtual), University Of Maine Alumni Association

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

This year's event will feature a panel of UMaine alumni, students, and friends who will address the topic of "Being Black in Maine: Lived Experience and the Prospect for Change."


President's Council On Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Issues Findings And Recommendations Report, University Of Maine President's Council On Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Jan 2021

President's Council On Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Issues Findings And Recommendations Report, University Of Maine President's Council On Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

In her June 10, 2020, Maine Memo, President Joan Ferrini-Mundy committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism, and outlined a series of actions the university would take to enact that commitment. One such action was the establishment of the President’s Council on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), which includes thirty-three faculty, staff, students and alumni from the University of Maine and the University of Maine at Machias. The council is cochaired by Kimberly Whitehead, Vice President and Chief of Staff, and Susan McKay, Director of the Maine Center for Research in STEM Education and Professor of Physics.


Umaine Office For Diversity And Inclusion Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr. Email, University Of Maine Office For Diversity And Inclusion Jan 2021

Umaine Office For Diversity And Inclusion Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr. Email, University Of Maine Office For Diversity And Inclusion

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Email from the UMaine Office for Diversity and Inclusion with various details of the Office's work and events related to Black History Month.


Being Black In Maine' Webinar Offered By Greater Bangor Area Branch Naacp, Umaine Alumni Association For Martin Luther King Day, Michael Alpert, John Diamond Jan 2021

Being Black In Maine' Webinar Offered By Greater Bangor Area Branch Naacp, Umaine Alumni Association For Martin Luther King Day, Michael Alpert, John Diamond

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

In recognition of Martin Luther King Day, a free online public webinar, “Being Black in Maine: Lived Experience and the Prospect for Change,” will be livestreamed on YouTube on Jan. 18 from 5 to 6:15 p.m. The webinar, co-sponsored by the Greater Bangor Area Branch NAACP and the University of Maine Alumni Association, will include a sustained panel discussion, relevant short presentations and a special announcement of a new civil rights speaker series.


The Northern Maine Coalition On Undoing Racism Papers On "A Statement About Racist Research", Northern Maine Coalition On Undoing Racism Jan 2021

The Northern Maine Coalition On Undoing Racism Papers On "A Statement About Racist Research", Northern Maine Coalition On Undoing Racism

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

An undated statement from the Northern Maine Coalition on Undoing Racism refuting "research which serves to perpetuate stereotypes of minority group members, and encourages policies and programs which promote racial harmony as an American way of life."


Photograph Of Dr. Stanley J. Evans, University Of Maine Jan 2021

Photograph Of Dr. Stanley J. Evans, University Of Maine

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Photograph of Dr. Stanley J. Evans who was vice chair of the University of Maine System Board of Trustees and served as trustee from 1971-1988. Dr Evans was a pioneer in drug and alcohol treatment including at Eastern Medical Medical Center. Dr. Evans was also a member of both the Maine Civil Liberties Union Board of Directors and NAACP.


Umaine Black Student Union Poster_2021, University Of Maine Black Student Union Jan 2021

Umaine Black Student Union Poster_2021, University Of Maine Black Student Union

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Poster for the University of Maine's Black Student Union meetings.


University Of Maine Office For Diversity And Inclusion Webpages, University Of Maine Office For Diversity And Inclusion Jan 2021

University Of Maine Office For Diversity And Inclusion Webpages, University Of Maine Office For Diversity And Inclusion

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Screenshots of the webpages of the University of Maine Office for Diversity and Inclusion.


Campus Recreation Indoor Sprint Triathlon For Social Change Webpage, University Of Maine Campus Recreation Jan 2021

Campus Recreation Indoor Sprint Triathlon For Social Change Webpage, University Of Maine Campus Recreation

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Screenshot of the New Balance Student Recreation Center's webpage regarding its Indoor Sprint Triathlon for Social Change held in February 2021 in celebration of Black History Month.


Hutchinson Center Racial Equity, Implicit Bias & Diversity Training Webpage, University Of Maine Hutchinson Center Jan 2021

Hutchinson Center Racial Equity, Implicit Bias & Diversity Training Webpage, University Of Maine Hutchinson Center

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Screenshot of the University of Maine Hutchinson Center webpage for online Racial Equity, Implicit Bias & Diversity Training featuring the speakers David Patrick and Desiree Vargas.


University Of Maine Multicultural Student Center Webpages, University Of Maine Multicultural Student Center Jan 2021

University Of Maine Multicultural Student Center Webpages, University Of Maine Multicultural Student Center

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Screenshots of the webpages of the University of Maine Multicultural Student Center. Also, includes video from homepage.