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Diversity Awards Gala hosted by Olympian gold-medal swimmer Eric Shanteau:

 

It is with great regret that Drew Lachey cannot make it to the May 4 Diversity Awards Gala. With the reunion music tour, alongside New Kids on the Block and Boyz II Men, several events shifted on Drew's touring schedule, Drew sends his apologies and hopes that he can see everyone sometime in the future.

We were fortunate enough to find an equally exciting and talented host for the event. It is a great excitement to announce we will host 2-time Olympian gold-medal swimmer Eric Shanteau. Just last summer at the 2012 games in London, Eric won gold as part of the 4 x 100 medley relay U.S. team, alongside swimmers such as Michael Phelps. While an Olympic victory itself is an amazing feat, there's much more to Eric's story. Prior to the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Eric was diagnosed with testicular cancer. He opted to delay treatment until after the games, as he was committed to represent the USA, and would not back down from the challenge. Upon completion of the games, Eric started treatment. After a long, tough fight, he is a cancer survivor. Once cleared, he was back in the pool, climbing back atop the swimming world, qualifying for the 2012 games, and ultimately winning gold.

Eric is an inspiration for all students on how to overcome great adversity in life, and that a winning attitude and outlook are key ingredients to success and achieving your "gold" in life.

Each year the ODCE annual diversity recognition program highlights the achievements of faculty, staff and students. Celebrating and appreciating cultural diversity is a way for the UT Dallas faculty, staff, students and community to learn how people are different. It also promotes more tolerance in the work place.

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Girls Encouraged to Consider STEM Careers

 

High school students visiting UT Dallas for Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day received a first-hand look at some of the latest trends in engineering. Read More...

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Powerful Women Are…Leadership Dialogues Across Workplace and Study Space

 

Ninety people gathered in the McDermott Suite to dine and network at the event, Powerful Women Are…Leadership Dialogues Across Workplace and Study Space, hosted by the Galerstein Women's Center, Office of Diversity and Community Engagement on November 29th. Read More...

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UT Dallas Strives to Encourage, Support Female STEM Students

 

UT Dallas' doctoral student Ana Salas-Villasenor spends her days in a laboratory researching materials to create more flexible electronic devices. Pursuing engineering was difficult at first because the field has traditionally been geared toward men. Read More...

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Gala Event Recognizes Champions of Diversity

 

It was a gala in every sense of the word: a live jazz band, a capella performances, high heels and dark suits, a choice of filet mignon or salmon and hosted by a prime time TV actress. But the real stars of the night were the recipients of scholarships provided by the Office of Diversity and Community Engagement. Read More...

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Student Inspires Refugees to Study Human Rights

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