Stories tagged with: Diversity and Inclusion

Ohio University to celebrate Women’s History Month

February 23, 2023 OHIO’s Division of Diversity and Inclusion and Women’s Center will join in nationwide efforts to uplift the experiences of women throughout the month of March.

Campus and local community join together in anti-racism workshop

February 16, 2023 The “Creating Your Anti-Racism Toolkit for Middle Schoolers” workshop was devised to educate Athens Middle School students. OHIO School of Theater students and local activists conducted the sessions.

College of Business students meet with business leaders, network with alumni in Detroit

February 16, 2023 In honor of Black History Month, the Ohio University College of Business sponsored a student networking and cultural exploration trip to Detroit, Michigan.

OHIO students, faculty, staff and community members invited to participate, share feedback during diversity and inclusion listening sessions

February 10, 2023 Consultants from the USC Race and Equity Center, a nationally-recognized organization for its work in diversity, equity and inclusion, will be visiting Ohio University between February 22-24 to host multiple hybrid feedback and listening sessions with students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members.

Ohio University to celebrate Black History Month

January 26, 2023 The month of February is nationally recognized as a time to celebrate Black History Month. Ohio University will celebrate our Black and African American communities throughout the month of February.

Kennedy Museum of Art opens four new spring exhibitions with focus on diverse artists

January 24, 2023 The exhibitions cover a variety of mediums and some of the work on view was selected by students working with the museum's registrar and its curator of education.

New Humanities in the Park display traces Native Americans' contributions to Ohio

January 5, 2023 A new display in Richland Avenue Park in Athens traces Indigenous Americans’ material and cultural contributions to Ohio, which was once home to 40 tribes.

DEIABJ workshop series offered in Spring 2023

January 5, 2023 The Division of Diversity and Inclusion and the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost are co-sponsoring the diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, belonging, and justice (DEIABJ) workshop series. 

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Ohio University selects nationally-recognized firm to conduct campus diversity, equity and inclusion audit

December 8, 2022 The USC Race and Equity Center has been selected to conduct a thorough review of OHIO’s current diversity, equity and inclusion programs, policies, practices and overall campus climate in 2023. 

Division of Diversity and Inclusion breathes new life into former student organization’s efforts surrounding cultural appropriation awareness

October 26, 2022 The campaign is now part of OHIO’s existing peer education programming, which provides numerous opportunities for our campus community to learn about, acknowledge and respect differences in all forms.

LGBT Center, Women’s Center, Lavender Menace to host LGBT History Month Speaker Hugh Ryan

October 19, 2022 The Ohio University community is invited to an Oct. 27 talk by author and curator Hugh Ryan that is being held as part of the LGBTQ History Month events.

Nationally-known educator encourages School of Dance students to find their 'quiet fire'

October 6, 2022 Community members are invited to join visiting dance artist Suttlar Martin for a “Creating Inclusivity through Global Traditions” event on Friday, October 7.

Proposals welcome for new DEIABJ workshop series

October 5, 2022 The Division of Diversity and Inclusion and the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost are seeking workshop proposals for diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, belonging, and/or justice (DEIABJ) education, development, and/or training workshops for the campus community. 

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Students switch roles with deaf individuals at training event

October 4, 2022 Students learned firsthand the challenges deaf patients face at a recent training event.

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Life and legacy of celebrated African composer, A.K. Younge, chronicled in new book by Paschal Younge

October 4, 2022 The public is invited to a book launch event on Oct 14 from 5–7pm in the Multicultural Center, Baker University Center, room 219, hosted by Dr. Steve Howard.