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George Floyd Afum Scholarship Announcement, Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Lisa K. Neuman
George Floyd Afum Scholarship Announcement, Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Lisa K. Neuman
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
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.
The Northern Maine Coalition On Undoing Racism Papers On "A Statement About Racist Research", Northern Maine Coalition On Undoing Racism
The Northern Maine Coalition On Undoing Racism Papers On "A Statement About Racist Research", Northern Maine Coalition On Undoing Racism
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
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."
President's Council On Diversity, Equity And Inclusion: Findings And Recommendations Report, University Of Maine President's Council On Diversity, Equity And Inclusion
President's Council On Diversity, Equity And Inclusion: Findings And Recommendations Report, University Of Maine President's Council On Diversity, Equity And Inclusion
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
Report from the President’s Council on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with recommendations for expanding diversity, equity, and inclusion on the University of Maine (UM) and the University of Maine at Machias (UMM) campuses.
The President’s Council on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion began its work in October 2020, charged with advising “the President and members of the President’s Cabinet on matters of diversity, equity and inclusion at [UM] and [UMM] and to provide an annual report to the President on the status and efforts to ensure that inclusive excellence is foundational at the University.”
The Council includes 33 members, who collectively …
Karen Sieber Speaks About Hidden History Of Violence At Umaine, Megan Ashe
Karen Sieber Speaks About Hidden History Of Violence At Umaine, Megan Ashe
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
On Tuesday Dec. 1, 2020, Karen Sieber, the Humanities Specialist at the Clement and Linda McGillicuddy Humanities Center, presented a talk called “Tarred and Feathered: UMaine’s Hidden Connection to the Red Summer of 1919.” The Red Summer occurred during the year of 1919 and was in reference to nationwide widespreadviolence against Black people, but particularly Black men. Sieber is a historian and specializes in both public history and the digital humanities. This experiencecombined with her own thirst for knowledge led her to begin to create an archive to document this time in history after a trip to Knoxville, Tennessee.
Office Of The President Of The University Of Maine Report On C.C. Little Hall Task Force Statement And Community Input, University Of Maine
Office Of The President Of The University Of Maine Report On C.C. Little Hall Task Force Statement And Community Input, University Of Maine
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
University of Maine Office of the President webpage, from September 2020 on the C.C. Little Hall Task Force, which was put together by President Joan Ferrini-Mundy in order to rename C.C Little Hall, named after former UMaine President Clarence Cook Little from 1922 to 1925. The webpage includes information on why the task force and what they have come up with in order to rename the building. It includes a 'Six building name criteria: Specific naming principles' and 'Ranked Recommendations' created by the task force. The purpose of this webpage was to request community input on what to rename Little …
College Of Education And Human Development Diversity And Difference Committee, University Of Maine College Of Education And Human Development
College Of Education And Human Development Diversity And Difference Committee, University Of Maine College Of Education And Human Development
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
The COEHD Diversity and Difference Standing Committee serves as a clearinghouse for activities, expertise, and curriculum materials related to diversity and difference. The Committee enhances communication, scholarship collaboration, coordination of professional developments and sharing of resources among those engaged in learning about diversity and difference. It also works to promote diversity in all aspects of the College of Education and Human Development. Each school elects one member to serve on the Diversity and Difference Committee, and one additional member is elected as an at-large member.
The University Of Maine Office Of The President's 'Maine Memo' To Announce "The University Of Maine In Fall 2020: Learning, Discovering, And Partnering With Inclusive Excellence As The Core", Joan Ferrini-Mundy
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
University President Joan Ferrini-Mundy's first weekly Maine Memo email newsletter to the University of Maine community for the fall semester 2020. The newsletter includes a copy of Ferrini-Mundy's Fall 2020 Convocation remarks that touch on "national waves of unrest and urgent demands for racial justice, in the wake of the deaths of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and George Floyd, and the shooting of Jacob Blake."
Women, Gender, And Sexuality Studies Department Fall 2020 Newsletter, Laura Cowan
Women, Gender, And Sexuality Studies Department Fall 2020 Newsletter, Laura Cowan
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
This Women, Gender, and Sexuality newsletter from the Fall of 2020, August 11, includes a statement on Black Lives Matter and the department's commitment to anti-racism. The newsletter also includes the departure of Dr Susan Gardner from department head and the introduction of new department head, Dr Laura Cowan. The newsletter features other information on Academic Advising, WGS395 Internship possibilities, WGS Office Operations in Fall 2020, WGS community, and Upcoming Events. The letter ends with a land-recognition of UMaine on Penobscot land.
The Racial Justice Challenge Created By The University Of Maine's Raymond H. Fogler Library And The Office For Diversity And Inclusion In Fall 2020, Jennifer I. Bonnet
The Racial Justice Challenge Created By The University Of Maine's Raymond H. Fogler Library And The Office For Diversity And Inclusion In Fall 2020, Jennifer I. Bonnet
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
This Racial Justice Challenge was created by the University of Maine's Raymond H. Fogler Library and the Office for Diversity and Inclusion for the week of August 3-7, 2020. The challenge consists of five days of activities and exercises intended to provide a supportive space to learn, share information, and take action toward racial justice. This challenge had over 2000 participants from all over the United States and some International representation, ranging from middle schoolers to retirees. Included in this file is each day and the action plan needed for day five.
University Of Maine Counseling Center Letter Of Commitment To Racial And Social Justice, University Of Maine Counseling Center
University Of Maine Counseling Center Letter Of Commitment To Racial And Social Justice, University Of Maine Counseling Center
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
Letter from University of Maine Counseling Center Staff acknowledging "that individual, systemic, and structural racism exists in the United States" and on the UMaine campus and expressing a renewal of "[o]ur long standing commitment to social justice..."
The University Of Maine News Article On "Umaine Names President's Council On Diversity, Equity And Inclusion", University Of Maine
The University Of Maine News Article On "Umaine Names President's Council On Diversity, Equity And Inclusion", University Of Maine
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
A University of Maine News article titled "UMaine names President's Council on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion" written on July 17, 2020. This article states University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy appointed a 30-member council on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to advise campus leadership and the institutions efforts and action on inclusiveness. The article names each council member and the council's goals.
Jazz Studies Statement On 'Black Lives Matter', University Of Maine School Of Performing Arts, Jazz Studies
Jazz Studies Statement On 'Black Lives Matter', University Of Maine School Of Performing Arts, Jazz Studies
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
Statement by Jazz Studies faculty at the University of Maine School of Performing Arts, standing in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and acknowledging "African-American for the cumulative, creative vision that we have come to call Jazz music."
College Of Education And Human Development Diversity Resources, University Of Maine College Of Education And Human Development
College Of Education And Human Development Diversity Resources, University Of Maine College Of Education And Human Development
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
Web-based list of reading and viewing materials compiled by the College of Education and Human Development to encourage research, thought, and dialog about diverse learners and ideas.
Photograph Of Black Lives Matter Sign, Matthew Revitt
Photograph Of Black Lives Matter Sign, Matthew Revitt
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
Photograph of a "Black Lives Matters" sign taken in Veazie, Maine. Many such signs were erected in response to the murder of George Floyd in the spring of 2020.
The University Of Maine Office Of The President's Community Message On The Clarence C. Little Hall Name Change And Task Force, University Of Maine
The University Of Maine Office Of The President's Community Message On The Clarence C. Little Hall Name Change And Task Force, University Of Maine
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
This article on the University of Maine Office of the President's Community Message on the Clarence C. Little Hall Name Change and Task Force, posted June 29, 2020, features the creation of a task force to critique whether an individual's name should be removed from a UMaine building, specifically Clarence C. Little, UMaine president from 1922-1925. The article includes the history of C.C. Little, a supporter of the American Eugenics movement, and the purpose and commitment of the task-force.
C.C. Little Hall Name Task Force Final Report, University Of Maine
C.C. Little Hall Name Task Force Final Report, University Of Maine
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
The C.C. Little Hall Name Task Force's final report. The report includes the 'Purpose and Scope of the Task Force', 'Task Force Members', and 'Executive Summary'. Then the 'Task Force Recommendations for Building Name Criteria' and a section on 'Should Clarence C. Little's Name be Removed from UMaine's Little Hall?' with a 'General Biography', 'Little's Questionable Scientific Work', 'Arguments Against the Little Hall Name Change', 'Arguments in Favor of the Little Hall Name Change', the and 'Task Force Recommendation to Change the Name of Little Hall'. Lastly is the 'Renaming Process: Beyond C.C. Little' and the recommendations of what to …
Alumni Panelist Presentation On George Floyd, Anti-Black Racism, And #Blacklivesmatter Email, John N. Diamond, Elizabeth Russell
Alumni Panelist Presentation On George Floyd, Anti-Black Racism, And #Blacklivesmatter Email, John N. Diamond, Elizabeth Russell
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
Email from John N. Diamond, President and Executive Director, University of Maine Alumni Association on the June 11th Alumni presentation on the "Perspective and Experience of Blacks in the U.S". The presentation was titled "George Floyd, Anti-Black Racism, and #BlackLivesMatter". The email states that approximately 1,000 individuals watched the panel discussion live or the online recording.
The University Of Maine Office Of The President Article On The "Community Message From President And Cabinet Regarding Juneteenth", University Of Maine
The University Of Maine Office Of The President Article On The "Community Message From President And Cabinet Regarding Juneteenth", University Of Maine
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
This University of Maine Office of the President article on the "Community Message from President and Cabinet Regarding Juneteenth," posted on June 18, 2020, features the history of Maine's relation with the emancipation proclamation and the communities progress with inclusivity and anti-racism.
Diversity And Difference Committee Reading List, College Of Education And Human Development Diversity And Difference Committee, Asli Sezen-Barrie, Catharine Biddle, Faith Erhardt, Sara Flanagan, Leah Hakkola, Tammy Mills, Bryan Silverman, Kazuhiko Yanagi
Diversity And Difference Committee Reading List, College Of Education And Human Development Diversity And Difference Committee, Asli Sezen-Barrie, Catharine Biddle, Faith Erhardt, Sara Flanagan, Leah Hakkola, Tammy Mills, Bryan Silverman, Kazuhiko Yanagi
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
Reading list of resources compiled by members of the College of Education and Human Development Diversity and Difference Committee to promote "reflection and deep thinking...to help us all reflect on what we can do to dismantle white supremacy, in and outside the academy."
Flyer For University Of Maine Alumni Association's Presentation On Perspectives And Experiences Of Being Black In The U.S., University Of Maine Alumni Association
Flyer For University Of Maine Alumni Association's Presentation On Perspectives And Experiences Of Being Black In The U.S., University Of Maine Alumni Association
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
This flyer is for the University of Maine Alumni Association's presentation from June 11, 2020 of three alumni panelists on their perspective and experiences of being Black in the U.S. The panelists include Dr. Shontay Delalue, class of 2000 and 2003 graduate, Jojo Oliphant, class of 2000, and Jean Point Du Jour, class of 2017 and 2019 graduate. The headline states "George Floyd, Anti-Black Racism, and #BlackLivesMatter". This was based off the social climate at the time, with the death of George Floyd, and the movement Black Lives Matter, created in 2012.
The University Of Maine Office Of The President's 'Maine Memo' To Address The Death Of George Floyd And The University's Commitment To Anti-Racism, Joan Ferrini-Mundy
The University Of Maine Office Of The President's 'Maine Memo' To Address The Death Of George Floyd And The University's Commitment To Anti-Racism, Joan Ferrini-Mundy
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
This University of Maine Office of the President's 'Maine Memo' to address the Death of George Floyd and the University's Commitment to Anti-Racism, posted on June 10, 2020, includes the university's statement to its commitment to the core values of inclusion, diversity, and anti-racism and the actions towards each value. The Memo also includes the history of the University's relation with the land grant movement and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The statement discusses what many consider to be the first UMaine Black graduate Ada Viola Peters in 1927.
The University Of Maine Office Of The President's Community Statement On Racist Behaviors Of A Prospective Incoming Umaine Student, University Of Maine
The University Of Maine Office Of The President's Community Statement On Racist Behaviors Of A Prospective Incoming Umaine Student, University Of Maine
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
This University of Maine Office of the President's Community Statement on Racist behaviors of a Prospective Incoming UMaine Student, posted June 4, 2020, includes the concern of students towards a prospective incoming UMaine student, who had posted "deeply offensive slurs" on social media. It also includes the statement of the university values on anti-racism and the repercussions on future student's behavior.
University Of Maine Alumni Association On Resources For Confronting Racial Injustice And Self-Reflection, University Of Maine Alumni Association
University Of Maine Alumni Association On Resources For Confronting Racial Injustice And Self-Reflection, University Of Maine Alumni Association
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
University of Maine's Alumni Association post on Resources for Confronting Racial Injustice including questions to consider during critical self-reflection and a list of sub themes with links and resources relating to theme. Themes included are 'Historical and Contemporary Contexts', 'Leading Departments and Supporting Team Members', 'Information on Allyship', 'Organizations Confronting Anti-Black Racism in the U.S.', Books, and Miscellaneous Resources.
The University Of Maine's History Department's Statement Regarding The Protests Against Racism And Police Violence, University Of Maine History Department
The University Of Maine's History Department's Statement Regarding The Protests Against Racism And Police Violence, University Of Maine History Department
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
The University of Maine's History Department posted a Statement regarding the protests against racism and police violence in June 2020 in response to the death of George Floyd and the re-emergence of the Black Lives Matter movement over the Summer of 2020. In this statement the History Department added a condense and modified version on the American Historical Association's statement on the history of racism in the United States. They also recognized the historical relationship of slavery in Maine and the stolen land from the Wabanaki that the University occupies. The department also added their support to the protests and …
The University Of Maine Office Of The President's Community Message Regarding The Death Of George Floyd, University Of Maine
The University Of Maine Office Of The President's Community Message Regarding The Death Of George Floyd, University Of Maine
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
This article on the University of Maine Office of the President's Community Message Regarding the Death of George Floyd, posted May 30, 2020, includes condolences and statement on police violence and the need to eliminate racism.
The Maine Campus Article On 'Umaine's Inclusivity Effort Are Important But Flawed', Liz Theriault
The Maine Campus Article On 'Umaine's Inclusivity Effort Are Important But Flawed', Liz Theriault
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
This is a Maine Campus, UMaine student newspaper, article titled "UMaine's inclusivity efforts are important but flawed" by Liz Theriault on March 2, 2020. This article includes the responses of the appointing Robert Dana, vice president of student life and dean of students at UMaine, as the dean of inclusivity excellence. This position was created and appointed by President Joan Ferrini-Mundy in her speech at the State of the University Address.
The Maine Campus Article On 'End Racism Protest' Held On Umaine Mall, Maine Campus, Charles Cramer
The Maine Campus Article On 'End Racism Protest' Held On Umaine Mall, Maine Campus, Charles Cramer
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
This article from the Maine Campus, University of Maine's student newspaper, titled "'End Racism Protest' is held in the UMaine Mall" from November 4, 2019 includes a description and the purpose behind the protest.
When It Comes To Diversity, Umaine Could To Better, Anna Foster
When It Comes To Diversity, Umaine Could To Better, Anna Foster
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
It’s Women’s History Month. The month where we all celebrate the strong women in our society who have helped paved the way to get women to where we are now.In the academic world, it wasn’t until 1840 that the first American woman, Catherine Brewer Benson, graduated with an undergraduate degree from Wesleyan Collegein Georgia. It took another 26 years for a black woman to earn a degree, and over 30 years for the first woman to earn a Ph.D.
The University Of Maine Student Government Club Feature On The Black Student Union, University Of Maine
The University Of Maine Student Government Club Feature On The Black Student Union, University Of Maine
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
This newsletter from the University of Maine Student Government's Club Feature on the Black Student Union dated September 26, 2018. The purpose of the feature was to recognize the club's activism and education on anti-racism. It includes the events held by the organization and its goals.
Classroom Alternatives, 2018-19, Kendra Scheele
Classroom Alternatives, 2018-19, Kendra Scheele
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
Promotional brochure from the Office of Student Life distributed to UMaine faculty members, listing classroom encounter programs offered through various university services, departments, and organizations.