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Recognition ceremony slated for May 10
The ALANA/Lavender Ceremony: A Celebration of Achievement and Inclusivity is an opportunity to honor IC Student Leaders and those graduating seniors of African, African-American, Caribbean, Hispanic, LatinX, Asian, Pacific Islander, and/or Native American descent (ALANA) and those self-identifying members of the LGBTQIA+ Community (Lavender).
Islamic faith to be explored during campus event
The Interfaith Coalition is hosting Brother Sami Qadri from the Jamestown Islamic Center, who will speak on the Islamic faith.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Presidential Commission organizes week-long event beginning Jan. 22
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Presidential Commission at SUNY Fredonia was charged with developing and implementing a week of programmatic initiatives the first week of school in January that honor the life and legacy of Dr. King.
‘Making art and making political agency matter together’ focus of Collingwood diversity lecture
The advisory group to the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the SUNY Fredonia invites the campus and community to hear renowned poet, novelist, performer and art journalist Eileen Myles at the Collingwood Distinguished Lecture on Diversity.
‘Democracy Under Attack’ panel to be presented
A discussion of how democracy is fostered and challenged worldwide will be presented on Wednesday, March 29. The panel is being co-sponsored by the American Democracy Project and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council.
Faculty to examine voting rights in panel discussion
Members from three academic departments – Sociocultural and Justice Sciences, History, and Politics and International Affairs – will discuss voting rights from their respective disciplines in a virtual panel discussion on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 1 p.m.
Appointment of Dr. Vicki T. Sapp as Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer announced by President Stephen H. Kolison Jr.
I am excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Vicki T. Sapp as SUNY Fredonia’s new Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer (CDEIO), effective July 15, 2021. Dr. Sapp will be a member of the President’s Cabinet.
Collingwood lecturer to explore service to others
Writer and advocate Dr. Crystal Williams will deliver the virtual spring Collingwood Distinguished Lecture for Diversity, "Charting Your Path and Deploying Your Talents in Service to Others," on April 7.
Campus to survey students, employees on sexual violence/prevention
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in an anonymous SUNY Campus Climate survey that asks about perceptions of campus culture and safety, including their experiences with sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking and relationship violence.
Inclusion in a post-COVID world topic of virtual lecture
Tiq Milan, a Black trans activist, writer, public speaker and strategic media consultant, will present a virtual lecture, "The Future of Inclusion: Innovating in a Post-COVID World," on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 3 to 4 p.m.