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Sickle Cell Center Hosts Diversity Program
The Sickle Cell Disease Research Center helped visiting scholars hone their research skills and knowledge over the summer as part of program to increase diversity in the nation's academic ranks. The Summer Institute Program to Increase Diversity brought six researchers to campus, where they drew on the interdisciplinary expertise of UT Dallas faculty members. read more
New Assistant VP to Promote Faculty Diversity
Dr. Frances J. Freeman recently joined UT Dallas as assistant vice president for faculty diversity in the Office of Diversity and Community Engagement. read more
Diversity Dinner Serves up Rich Topics
The Diversity Dinner Dialogues, an annual event designed to promote understanding among the many ethnic groups that call North Texas home, returned to UT Dallas last night with a discussion about cultural traditions. read more
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Diversity Dinner Dialogue
The Diversity Dinner Dialogues is an interactive dinner designed to provide participants the opportunity to hear and share diverse perspectives on topics relevant to our daily lives. The event provides participants a structured venue to enhance communication from different cultural perspectives and develop positive relationships with others from a variety of cultural backgrounds. The program is designed to provide a comfortable environment for open communication. read more
LULAC Comprehensive Immigration Reform Symposium
The Octavio Paz LULAC Council 4690 at The University of Texas at Dallas wants to invite the entire campus and community to a symposium discussing one of the most critical issues in the State of Texas and the United States.
The aim of the Symposium is to enhance the dialogue on immigration reform. Immigration policy is one of the most contentious issues in the country. This symposium will focus on the complexities of immigration reform, the challenges that Hispanics and other minorities face and the likelihood of a new comprehensive immigration reform bill becoming law in the upcoming decade.
The symposium will consist of various workshops, a luncheon speaker, all of which is aimed at engaging the community on the immigration debate. Dr. Magaly Spector will speak on 'How immigration Laws affect students at UT Dallas: Opportunities and Challenges' during this event on November 14th. read more.
Faculty Diversity Award
New this year, the Office of Diversity and Community Engagement gave its first Faculty Diversity Award, which was accompanied by a $2,500 stipend. Dr. George Fair, recipient of the award and dean of the School of Interdisciplinary Studies, was praised for his leadership within the school and at the University, as well as for his values and dedication to community service throughout the North Texas region. read more
Lone Star Graduate Diversity Colloquium
The Lone Star Graduate Diversity Colloquium was established in 2006 as one means to further the statewide Closing the Gaps Initiative. It is a collective effort by all colleges and universities in Texas to encourage more underrepresented minorities, women, and first generation college students currently enrolled at Texas colleges and universities to stay in Texas to complete their graduate education. read more
Faculty of Color Look for Insights Amid Change
Supercharged by the potential of the new administration in Washington, yet subdued by the angst of the current economy, minority business academics recently met at UT Dallas to consider their roles in this shifting landscape. read more
President’s Volunteer Service Awards
The UT Dallas Service & Civic Participation Initiative encourages students, faculty, and staff to track service hours in the community. Participants in this program are eligible to receive a President’s Volunteer Service Award after serving a minimum of 100 hours in a one-year period. To log your service hours, create an account or login to www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/s/ut.
Updated: November 4, 2009
