Please join us for the 32nd Annual Heman Marion Sweatt Symposium on Civil Rights Thursday, May 3, 2018 5:30 – 8 p.m. Etter-Harbin Alumni Center Connally Ballroom The University of Texas at Austin 2110 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin TX Heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages provided Cocktail Attire RSVP to rsvp-ddce@austin.utexas.edu. To request… read more
Panel to Explore Social Media and Free Speech
The Division of Diversity and Community Engagement invites you to a panel on “Social Media and Free Speech” on Wednesday, May 2, 12-1:30 p.m. at the Texas Union, Santa Rita Room (UNB 3.502). The panel will explore the following questions: Does the First Amendment apply to social media? After all, the First… read more
GSC Hosts Stonewall Symposium to Advance LGBTQA+ Inclusive Policies and Practices
Faculty and staff from universities and school districts across the nation came together at the 2018 Stonewall National Education Project Symposium April 15-17 at UT Austin. Hosted by the Gender and Sexuality Center, the three-day event focused on inclusive policies and practices for LGBTQA+ students. Participants explored an array of… read more
Activist Scholars Convene at Two Social Justice-Themed Events
April has been a month of exploration for scholars, students and community members who participated in two social justice-themed events: Abriendo Brecha and the inaugural Community-Based Learning and Research Symposium. On April 6, the Community-Based Learning and Research Symposium featured a panel of experts who discussed their research methodology in… read more
Area Nonprofit Leaders Sharpen Social Media Skills at TGRC Networking Event
A group of professionals from area nonprofits visited the Texas Grants Resource Center this afternoon to learn how to advance their mission through social media marketing. The event is part of the center’s Community Partner Networking Program which aims to provide valuable tools for emerging nonprofits on shoestring budgets. Participants… read more
Lavender Graduation, Black Graduation, Latinx Graduation Happening May 16-17
Lavender Graduation Where: Student Activity Center (SAC) Ballroom When: Wednesday, May 16, 4 p.m. Lavender Graduation honors the achievements of graduating LGBTQA+ students on campus. This year’s keynote will be Sebastián J. Colón-Otero, LCSW, who is the diversity coordinator and Latinx community liaison for the Counseling and Mental Health Center.… read more
Recap: ‘Defeat of Black Power’ Book Talk
A gathering of students, faculty and staff convened at the Main Building on Wednesday, April 11 to hear Dr. Leonard Moore, interim vice president for diversity and community engagement, discuss his new book, “The Defeat of Black Power.” The event began with a trivia game about prolific African American political… read more
Advise TX Adviser Spearheads ‘NCAA 101’ Event at Madison High School
To help Madison High School student athletes prepare for the challenges and opportunities of intercollegiate sports, Advise TX adviser Jenny Oyakhire organized a panel discussion titled “NCAA 101” featuring several alums of the school who achieved greatness on and off the field. The event was held on March 28 at… read more
Front Porch Gathering to Address Mental Health and Wellness Equity
Healthcare equity and access to mental health wellness are the topics of the next Front Porch Gathering event on Tuesday, April 17, 6:30 p.m. at Austin Community College Eastview Campus, Multi-Purpose Room. Join community residents, thought leaders and health advocates for an exploration of the current resources, systems and approaches… read more
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