DEI Summit
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October 12, 2022
DEI Summit speaks to nurturing the heart, mind and soul
Members of the U-M community gathered in person for the first time in three years to hear messages behind the theme “DEI: Nurturing the Heart, Mind, & Soul” at the sixth annual DEI Summit.
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September 30, 2022
DEI Summit to focus on humanity, mental health, spiritual diversity
The U-M community will have a chance to examine the role of the arts in supporting humanity, mental health and wellness, and religious and spiritual diversity at the 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit.
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September 26, 2022
DEI leaders to present campus climate survey results
A majority of the U-M community rates progress made in the campus climate related to diversity, equity and inclusion as being much or somewhat better than at the start of the DEI strategic plan in 2016.
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October 11, 2021
Journalist urges audience to ‘opt in’ to confront ‘twin plagues’
Award-winning journalist and entrepreneur Soledad O’Brien said COVID-19 and racial injustice are “twin plagues,” with the pandemic magnifying longstanding inequalities that need to be confronted.
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September 27, 2021
DEI Summit to explore structural racism amid COVID-19
U-M’s 2021 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit will explore the interwoven nature of COVID-19 and structural racism and how, in order to solve either issue, both must be addressed.
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October 26, 2020
DEI Summit speakers focus on role of art in social justice
The presenters at U-M’s 2020 DEI Summit highlighted the intersection of art and social justice as they encouraged people to use their voices and talents as mechanisms for change.
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October 12, 2020
DEI Summit to view anti-racism through artistic prism
The theme for U-M’s 2020 DEI Summit is “Arts + Social Change: Building an Anti-Racist World through the Arts,” which will be featured at a virtual campuswide community assembly Oct. 26.
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October 7, 2019
Embracing DEI is key to success, Jones tells summit crowd
DEI Summit keynote speaker Van Jones says the ability to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion is a superpower, and the people who have it will be better poised for success.
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September 30, 2019
University’s 2019 DEI Summit to focus on capacity building
The 2019 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit begins Oct. 7 with an appearance by political commentator Van Jones, and will highlight U-M’s commitment to a welcoming, diverse and inclusive campus environment.
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October 8, 2018
Actress Diane Guerrero discusses immigration issues, voting at summit
Actress and activist Diane Guerrero discussed the lasting emotional impact of her parents’ deportation, and the importance of voting and civic engagement in creating change.
