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Work on implementing common curriculum continues

Oct. 30, 2023

Last fall, the faculty voted to approve a common curriculum that defines the academic experience and intended learning outcomes that every undergraduate student should have upon graduation, regardless of major. Get an update.

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Diversity, equity and inclusion update: October 2023 issue

Oct. 23, 2023

DEI Impact Grant recipients will share experiences with prospective grantees and the campus community at the Oct. 25 summit. Read about this and other campus events happening in October.

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Diversity, equity and inclusion update: September 2023 issue

Sept. 19, 2023

Get details on National Hispanic Heritage Month, Indigenous Peoples Day and other events. Learn about Adelante and other employee affinity groups. Get to know María Castro Barajas, director of the Precollege Bridge Program, in a short Q&A, and more.

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Diversity, equity and inclusion update: August 2023 issue

Aug. 29, 2023

Faculty and staff are invited to participate in employee affinity groups, which can play an important role in nurturing an inclusive campus culture. Learn about them, as well as DEI-related events and resources in this monthly update.

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Diversity, equity and inclusion update: July 2023 issue

July 27, 2023

Several campus initiatives seeking to eliminate barriers to the academic, research and career success of students, faculty and staff are underway through a seed grant program led by the Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

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Diversity, equity and inclusion update: May 2023 issue

May 24, 2023

Campus leaders encourage students, staff and faculty to reflect on the history and significance of Juneteenth, traditionally celebrated on June 19. Also, a search is underway for an assistant vice chancellor for Native American affairs. Read about these updates and more.

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Buff Undergraduate Success makes progress on 11 projects with focus on retention, belonging

May 16, 2023

The Buff Undergraduate Success initiative made important progress this academic year on 11 projects focused on increasing retention and creating a sense of belonging for °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û2023¿ª½±¼Ç¼ undergraduates. The team has its sights set on fall 2023.

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Diversity, equity and inclusion update: April 2023 issue

April 27, 2023

Academic and administrative planning units on campus—a total of 36—are continuing to develop action plans to improve student, staff and faculty outcomes. UndocuAlly sessions are scheduled through July. Read about these updates and more in the monthly DEI update.

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Diversity, equity and inclusion update: March 2023 issue

March 28, 2023

The °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û2023¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Precollegiate Development Program is celebrating its 40th anniversary and UndocuAlly trainings are returning for the spring semester. Read more.

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Diversity, equity and inclusion update: February 2023 issue

Feb. 23, 2023

The campus community is invited to events coinciding with Women’s History Month, International Women’s Day and raising awareness about issues and identities in the transgender community. Read up on this and more.

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