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MSU Board of Trustees Scheduled to Vote on Gender Identity
On Tuesday, March 13, 2007 and Tuesday, March 20, Faculty Council and Academic Council unanimously voted to support the Second Ad Hoc Committee on Gender Identity's recommendation to add gender identity to MSU's Anti-Discrimination Policy. On April 13, 2007, the Board of Trustees will decide whether or not to amend the ADP to include gender identity. Currently, gender identity is included in MSU's Anti-Harassment Policy. More about gender identity...
I Stop Hate : MSU United Charity Walk for Inclusion
I Stop Hate : MSU United has postponed its Charity Walk for Inclusion until April 15, 2007. The Walk, which benefits the American Red Cross and the MSU Student Food Bank, will start and end at the MSU Auditorium. Check-in for the Walk is at 9 A.M. inside the Auditorium; the Walk itself begins at 10:00 A.M. Registration and fundraising forms for the walk can be downloaded as a Word file here or online (site best viewed in Mozilla Firefox). If you have questions about the Walk after reviewing the registration packet, please call 517-353-3922.
MSU Board of Trustees Scheduled to Vote on Gender Identity
On Tuesday, March 13, 2007 and Tuesday, March 20, Faculty Council and Academic Council unanimously voted to support the Second Ad Hoc Committee on Gender Identity's recommendation to add gender identity to MSU's Anti-Discrimination Policy. On April 13, 2007, the Board of Trustees will decide whether or not to amend the ADP to include gender identity. Currently, gender identity is included in MSU's Anti-Harassment Policy. More about gender identity...
CRASH Dinner, Film, and Discussion
On Thursday, April 12 from 3 P.M. to 7 P.M., the Honors College, James Madison College, and the College of Engineering will sponsor a showing of CRASH, the movie, followed by a free dinner and discussion of the film in 207 and 208 Eustace Cole Hall. Representatives from I Stop Hate : MSU United will also be present at the event to help inform those in attendance about ways they can help support inclusion on campus.
Gender Identity Committee to Present Report
On Tuesday, March 13, 2007, the Second Ad Hoc Committee on Gender Identity received a unanimous vote of support for its report from MSU's Faculty Council. On Tuesday, March 20, the Committee will present before Academic Council. The report recommends that MSU add gender identity to its Anti-Discrimination Policy. Currently, gender identity is included in MSU's Anti-Harassment Policy. More about gender identity...
Upcoming Conference: "Race in 21st Century America"
April 4-6, 2007, MSU will hold its ninth annual "Race in 21st Century America" Conference. This year's conference theme is "Youth and the Future of America." Except for lunches ($30.00 for two lunches on April 5-6), all conference activities are free for MSU faculty, staff, and students. However, everyone must register by March 31. For more information, please visit the conference's website by clicking here.
Lecture Series Slavery to Freedom: An American Odyssey
The MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine presents the 7th annual Visiting Faculty Lecture Series Slavery to Freedom: An American Odyssey. More about lecture series...
On March 22nd and 23rd Andres Lara (the Cuban Guy) will present two workshops for MSU students this week, “How to Move Forward when You Feel like Quitting: Becoming Unstoppable” (recommended for students that are having difficulties with their grades) and “How to Influence Others with Charisma: How to Speak so Others Listen, Follow, & Take Responsibility” (recommended for student leaders). The first 20 people to arrive at each workshop will receive a free copy of his book copies each workshop on a first come-serve-basis. More on The Cuban Guy
Excellence in Diversity Awards
The Excellence in Diversity Recognition and Awards Program (EIDA) was created to promote and encourage support of diversity by recognizing people that have demonstrated outstanding leadership and creativity in the area of diversity. The 2007 EIDA awards program is scheduled for March 14, 2007 More about EIDA...
Bias Incident Reporting System
President Simon has noted "that cross-cultural interactions may sometimes create moments of surprise or discomfort. But when perspectives clash, we have an individual and shared responsibility to guard against behaviors that demean or otherwise harm individuals and our community. A strong campus community is characterized by respect for, and civility toward one another." Occasionally, individuals act in ways that do not demonstrate these values. The university will investigate and respond to such actions when they are reported. More about the bias incident reporting system...
In fall 2005, MSU entered into participation in a national study of pre-tenure faculty led by researchers at Harvard University Graduate School of Education. The project, surveyed attitudes of early career faculty toward features of tenure and promotion; the nature of work; policies and practices; and culture, climate and collegiality at participating institutions More about COACHE survey results...
Diversity and Inclusion at MSU After Proposal 2
On Nov. 7, 2006, a majority of Michigan voters passed Proposal 2, an amendment to the State of Michigan Constitution that bans affirmative action programs that give preferential treatment to any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Following the announcement of election results, I expressed my bitter disappointment. More about Prop 2...
2007 Dia de la Mujer Conference: "Madres de la Causa"
Saturday, February 24, the 14th annual Dia de la Mujer Conference will be held at the MSU Kellogg Center from 7:15 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The Conference, which includes continental breakfast and lunch, is free for MSU students. Non-MSU students and seniors can register for 10 dollars; general admission is 25 dollars. A registration form for the conference can be downloaded here. For further information, please call 353-7745.
Bullets in the Hood
Thursday, February 22, Bryan Hall Black Caucus, in partnership with Black Student Alliance and I Stop Hate : MSU United, will screen the award-winning documentary, " 
." Daniel Howard, the film's creator, will be present at the showing as a special guest speaker. The screening, which is free and open to the MSU community, will take place at 7 P.M. in 102 Conrad Hall.
I Stop Hate : MSU United Initiative Kick-Off
More than 60 representatives of Michigan State University student organizations will kick off the "I Stop Hate: MSU United" initiative on Wednesday, Feb. 14. This initiative supports President Lou Anna K. Simon's vision of an inclusive MSU community as outlined in her Statement on Diversity and Inclusion at the beginning of the 2006-07 MSU academic year. More...
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration at Michigan State University was characterized by dialogue, reflection, and tribute, as well as celebration. Thank you to all who contributed to the success of the day. Congratulations to the raffle winners. Donations to the Dr. King Memorial Scholarship are always welcome