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2023 Robert Talbot Civil Rights Speaker Series, University Of Maine Alumni Association, Greater Bangor Area Branch Naacp
2023 Robert Talbot Civil Rights Speaker Series, University Of Maine Alumni Association, Greater Bangor Area Branch Naacp
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Promotional email for "Maine's Path to Inclusion and Equity: Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities Ahead." The 2023 Robert Talbot Civil Rights Speaker is Rachel Talbot Ross, a highly respected, Maine-based Civil Rights advocate and leader. Talbot Ross is the first Black woman to serve in the Maine Legislature, and has been the Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives since December 2022, making her the highest ranking African-American politician in Maine history.
Umaine Study Explores Diversity And Equity Practices In Higher Education Faculty Searches, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications
Umaine Study Explores Diversity And Equity Practices In Higher Education Faculty Searches, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Screenshot of University of Maine Division of Marketing and Communications UMaine News webpage regarding a recent journal article from two University of Maine researchers suggests that despite good intentions, implicit and overt bias, as well as institutional and structural barriers, may still hamper colleges’ and universities’ efforts to diversify their faculty ranks. The study’s authors were associate professor of higher education Leah Hakkola and doctoral student in higher education Sarah Dyer.
Help Make Umaine Inclusive For Everyone On Campus! Email, University Of Maine System Dei Steering Committee, University Of Maine System Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force
Help Make Umaine Inclusive For Everyone On Campus! Email, University Of Maine System Dei Steering Committee, University Of Maine System Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Survey sent to University of Maine System employees from the UMaine Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force & The UMS DEI Steering Committee about the campus climate surrounding the issues of diversity and equity.
Lgbtq+ History Month, 2021, Office For Diversity And Inclusion, University Of Maine
Lgbtq+ History Month, 2021, Office For Diversity And Inclusion, University Of Maine
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Flyer promoting the October 2021 Pride Flag Raising event kicking off LGTBQ+ History Month observances at the University of Maine.
Make Your Own Pride Flag Button, Office For Diversity And Inclusion, University Of Maine
Make Your Own Pride Flag Button, Office For Diversity And Inclusion, University Of Maine
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Promotional flyer for the Make Your Own Pride Flag Button hosted by the Office for Diversity and Inclusion in October 2021.
Black Bear Outdoor Leadership Diversified (B Bold) Program, Maine Bound, University Of Maine, Office For Diversity And Inclusion, University Of Maine
Black Bear Outdoor Leadership Diversified (B Bold) Program, Maine Bound, University Of Maine, Office For Diversity And Inclusion, University Of Maine
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Promotional flyer for the Black Bear Outdoor Leadership Diversified (B BOLD) program, a full-scholarship retreat for students of color.
Ums Transforms: Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Event Update, Samantha Toner
Ums Transforms: Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Event Update, Samantha Toner
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
On April 23, 2021, over 400 members of the University of Maine System (UMS) community gathered virtually to discuss barriers and potential ways to remove those barriers in order to provide diversity, equity, and inclusion within UMS.
Saam Welcome Bbq Fest, South Asian Association Of Maine, University Of Maine Student Government, Inc.
Saam Welcome Bbq Fest, South Asian Association Of Maine, University Of Maine Student Government, Inc.
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Digital invitation and flyer for a Barbeque hosted for students by the South Asian Association of Maine in September 2021.
La Fiesta! Para Hispanic / Latinx Heritage Month, Caribbean And Latinx Student Alliance, University Of Maine
La Fiesta! Para Hispanic / Latinx Heritage Month, Caribbean And Latinx Student Alliance, University Of Maine
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Poster promoting La Fiesta Para Hispanic / Latinx Heritage Month, 2021.
Lunch & Learn: Latinx Heritage Month, Office For Diversity And Inclusion, University Of Maine
Lunch & Learn: Latinx Heritage Month, Office For Diversity And Inclusion, University Of Maine
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Promotional flyer for the September Lunch & Learn event for Latinx Heritage Month. Featured speakers include Dr. Stefano Tijerina, Sandra Cáceres Tijerina, and Silvestre Guzmán.
Snack & Chat: What Does Equitable Reproductive Justice Look Like?, Office For Diversity And Inclusion, University Of Maine
Snack & Chat: What Does Equitable Reproductive Justice Look Like?, Office For Diversity And Inclusion, University Of Maine
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Flyer promoting a September 16, 2021, Snack and Chat event discussing "What does equitable reproductive justice look like?"
Hillel Jewish Student Organization Weekly Meetings, Fall 2021, Multicultural Student Center, University Of Maine, Hillel Jewish Student Organization
Hillel Jewish Student Organization Weekly Meetings, Fall 2021, Multicultural Student Center, University Of Maine, Hillel Jewish Student Organization
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Weekly meeting schedule for the UMaine Hillel Jewish Student Organization, Wednesdays at 5 p.m. in the Multicultural Student Center for Fall 2021, Hebrew Year 5782.
American Sign Language Club, American Sign Language Club, University Of Maine
American Sign Language Club, American Sign Language Club, University Of Maine
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The purpose of American Sign Language (ASL) Club is to get club members comfortable with signing an introduction of why they are and where they come from in order to feel prepared to engage in conversation with deaf or hard of hearing people.
Ums Transforms: Advancing Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion, Samantha Toner
Ums Transforms: Advancing Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion, Samantha Toner
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Meeting agenda for the virtual UMS TRANSFORMS online discussion. Panelists included Kitty Armstrong, William Johnson, Darren Ranco, Krystal William, and Jenny Wriggins.
Ums Transforms: Overview, Samantha Toner
Ums Transforms: Overview, Samantha Toner
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The University of Maine System's UMS TRANSFORMS initiative targets four areas of the academic institution on which to focus efforts to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion primarily impacting students, student athletes, and faculty: UMS-wide student success and retention; The Maine College of Engineering, Computing and Information Science; The Maine Graduate and Professional Center; Division I Athletic Facilities at the University of Maine.
A Legacy Of Advocacy: A Reflection On The History Of Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion At The University Of Maine Poster, University Of Maine
A Legacy Of Advocacy: A Reflection On The History Of Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion At The University Of Maine Poster, University Of Maine
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Poster for the University of Maine's President's Council on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion's Inaugural Session for the Nine Pillars of Diversity Lectures Series held on February 25, 2021. The guest lecturer was Dr. JoAnn Fritsche, the first director of Equal Opportunity and Women's Development at the University of Maine.
Updated Resources For Planning Accessible Events Available Online, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications
Updated Resources For Planning Accessible Events Available Online, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
“Planning Accessible Meetings and Conferences: A Suggested Checklist and Guide” is a free resource developed by the University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies in partnership with Speaking Up for Us, a Maine organization run by and for adults who live with developmental disabilities. The checklist is designed to help people, groups or organizations plan a meeting or conference that is inclusive and welcoming by providing practical suggestions that promote meaningful participation for everyone.
University Of Maine Diversity Leadership Institute, University Of Maine Division Of Lifelong Learning
University Of Maine Diversity Leadership Institute, University Of Maine Division Of Lifelong Learning
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
"As a group we learned and explored all of the intricacies of diversity, which helped us to examine our own experiences, beliefs, and actions. I am very glad that I was given the opportunity to participate in UMDLI. I didn't really know what to expect at first, but the experience has affected me in so many ways. I have learned so much through readings, videos, presentations, conversations and activities, I have met amazing people that I hope will remain my friends long after we depart, and I have looked deeply into my own experiences and beliefs. I hope that we …
Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion At Umaine Report, Robert Dana
Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion At Umaine Report, Robert Dana
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Report on diversity, equity, and inclusion at the University of Maine for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Local Student Activist Participates In Portland Ice Protests, Leela Stockley
Local Student Activist Participates In Portland Ice Protests, Leela Stockley
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
In mid-October, it was announced by the city of Portland, Maine that the city would be opening an office to house United States Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The new office will be located on the fourth floor of One City Center, and officials say that the office will be actively focusing on crimes related to human trafficking, child exploitation, transnational drug trafficking and transnational terrorism rather than illegal immigration and deportation efforts.
Mollie Tibbits, Ariana Grande And Serena Williams: Every Woman, M. J. Gautrau
Mollie Tibbits, Ariana Grande And Serena Williams: Every Woman, M. J. Gautrau
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
I’ve spent the past few weeks fuming at the world’s treatment of women. I’m mad at the people who believe women and men are equal and that there’s no problem here. Over the last few months, we’ve seen very high pro��le news stories of women as scapegoats. It is now our time to see these stories, hear these women and react justly.
International Coffee Hour Helps Spreading Culture Across Campus, Bria Lamonica
International Coffee Hour Helps Spreading Culture Across Campus, Bria Lamonica
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Carrying supplies, treats and decorations through the halls of the Memorial Union, members of the International Student Association (ISA), Office of International Programs and Black Student Union (BSU) gathered together to host their weekly Coffee Hour. Held every Friday at 4 p.m. in the North Pod of the Union, International Coffee Hour is a sponsored event meant to share and spread diverse cultures represented on campus. The hour of celebration also gives students and staff a chance to connect with students from different countries and backgrounds. “This event was in celebration of Black History Month, and it went better than …