Stories tagged with: Diversity and Inclusion

LGBT History Month Celebration Dinner to feature Alumni Speaker Chris Frederick

September 28, 2023 Free and open to the public, the Ohio University LGBT Center will host LGBTQIA+ History Month Kick-off Celebration Dinner in Walter Hall Rotunda and via Microsoft Teams on Thursday, Oct. 5.

Walter Hall

Ohio University to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

September 14, 2023 National Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Join in celebrating throughout the month with programming from the Division of Diversity and Inclusion.

Hispanic Heritage Month 2023

OHIO student fuels passion for helping others through internship with Ohio Innocence Project

September 7, 2023 After Ohio University introduced Esme Miranda to the Ohio Innocence Project as a student organization they secured a summer internship as a social justice intern with the organization.

Esme Miranda

OMSAR to join OHIO’s Multicultural Center at the heart of campus

August 24, 2023 The transition will create a unique, one-stop shop at the heart of OHIO’s campus that stands ready to further support multicultural student success.

Looking up at the Ohio University clock outside of Baker University Center

Out OHIO programs offer OHIO faculty, staff opportunities to connect to the LGBTQ+ community

August 11, 2023 Out OHIO has planned several upcoming social and networking opportunities.

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OHIO Eastern social work student awarded fellowship for self-advocacy

August 11, 2023 At 22 years old, Kelsi Weaver is a disability advocate with cerebral palsy who is making her mark on the world.

Kelsi Weaver

Community unites during 'Berry Day Week' to raise awareness and celebrate local Black History

July 20, 2023 The rich Black history of Athens, Ohio was celebrated during "Berry Day Week," an effort spearheaded by the Mount Zion Baptist Church Preservation Society to raise funds for the church's renovation.

The windows of Mount Zion Baptist Church, the historic building stands at the intersection of Carpenter and Congress streets in uptown Athens as one of few remaining examples of Black American architecture in Southeastern Ohio.

Unity on College Green: OHIO campus and Athens community unite for Juneteenth celebration

June 22, 2023 The Ohio University and Athens community filled College Green on Saturday to take part in the third annual Juneteenth festivities.

Participants enjoy the 2023 Juneteenth Festival on College Green.

June 2023 LGBTQ+ Pride Month celebrations

May 23, 2023 The Southeastern Ohio Rainbow Alliance, OHIO LGBT Center, Athens community, and people in the southeastern Ohio region will celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month this June with in-person and virtual events.

Athens Courthouse, downtown area

Ohio University Southern celebrates region’s history with new Culture and Heritage Festival

May 22, 2023 Ohio University Southern will host the inaugural Culture and Heritage Festival on Saturday, June 17 from noon to 7 p.m., featuring live music, a theatrical performance and more.

Culture and Heritage Festival OUS

Call for proposals: Inclusive Excellence Workshop and Lecture Series for 2023-2024

April 22, 2023 The Division of Diversity and Inclusion and the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost invite faculty and staff to submit proposals for the Inclusive Excellence Workshop and Lecture Series.

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Ohio University to celebrate AAPI Week 2023

April 14, 2023 OHIO's AAPI Week celebrates our community members of Asian American and Pacific Islander backgrounds. The AAPISU partnered with the Division of Diversity and Inclusion to host a weeklong celebration.

AAPISU

Russ College grant helps promote diversity and inclusion in local schools

April 6, 2023 Professor in Engineering Technology and Management, Yuqiu You, collaborated with AAPI-LEAD employee affinity group to host two global fairs at The Plains Intermediate School and Athens High School.

Chuqiao Chen at Athens Global Fair

Additional virtual diversity and inclusion listening session for faculty and staff scheduled for April 7

March 31, 2023 The session is available to any OHIO faculty or staff who were unable to attend one of the previous campus listening sessions that were hosted by USC in February. 

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Women Who Tell Our Stories: Christiana Botic and Lauren Santucci

March 29, 2023 What started out as a class project for Christiana Botic and Lauren Santucci turned into an emotional and powerful documentary about a mother losing her sons to gun violence.

Two women pose for a picture behind a camera with city buildings in the background.
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