Equity, Diversity And Community
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Brandon R. Byrd to deliver Dean’s Lecture on Race and Discrimination March 18
Byrd is an assistant professor of history at Vanderbilt University. HIs research focuses on black intellectual and social history. He is the author of The Black Republic: African Americans and the Fate of Haiti, a book published in 2019 by the University of Pennsylvania Press. Read MoreMar. 4, 2021
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Director of Diversity, Equity and Community to be endowed in honor of Robert Belton
Belton was a pioneering scholar of labor and employment law and the law school’s first tenured African American professor. The position of Robert Belton Director of Diversity, Equity and Community will be endowed by an anonymous donor this year Read MoreFeb. 25, 2021
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‘This Moment in America’ panel Feb. 24: Insights for equity and inclusion in turbulent times
The Vanderbilt Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion will host a panel of Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students to share their personal and professional views and experiences on issues that inform “This Moment in America.” The virtual panel discussion is scheduled for 1 p.m. and is open to the Vanderbilt community. Opening remarks by Chancellor Diermeier and moderated by Vice Chancellor Andre L. Churchwell. Read MoreFeb. 11, 2021
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First of its kind, the National Museum of African American Music opens in Nashville
Opened in January 2021, NMAAM is the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans. The museum’s expertly-curated collections share the story of the American soundtrack by integrating history and interactive technology to bring the musical heroes of the past into the present. Read MoreFeb. 8, 2021
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Vanderbilt to celebrate Black History Month with events throughout February
Vanderbilt University’s annual celebration of Black History Month—a time to acknowledge and appreciate the history, experience and accomplishments of Black people on the Vanderbilt campus, across the country and globally—will kick off on Monday, Feb. 1, with a virtual program coordinated by the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center. Other events in the monthlong series will include presentations, panel discussions, play readings, yoga sessions and more, most to be held virtually. Read MoreFeb. 1, 2021
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Register for upcoming ‘Disrupting Everyday Bias’ workshops
In order to mitigate the negative impact of bias, participants are introduced to tools and strategies to disrupt everyday bias and create situations to make decisions in a more conscious manner. This workshop supports the university’s ongoing efforts to address unconscious bias, and all staff are invited to participate in one of these sessions. Read MoreJan. 15, 2021
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EDI, HR launch guidelines for Employee Affinity Groups
Employee Affinity Groups, or EAGs, are created and facilitated by employees around interests, backgrounds, identities and common bonds to help foster a positive work environment at Vanderbilt and support the university’s values specific to diversity, inclusion and campus engagement. Read MoreDec. 7, 2020
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Deans’ Diversity Designates to serve as liaisons to Provost’s Office for Inclusive Excellence
These Deans’ Diversity Designates will serve as advocates for inclusive excellence as well as equity-, diversity- and inclusion-related initiatives at their respective schools and in their specific areas across the Vanderbilt campus. Professor Yesha Yadav serves as the law school's inaugural associate dean for equity, diversity and community. Read MoreDec. 4, 2020
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Gender Affirmation Toolkit supports inclusivity for Vanderbilt employees
The toolkit features a set of guidelines that serve as resources for employees who identify as transgender, genderqueer or non-binary, as well as the managers who support them, to navigate workplace biases or discrimination and ultimately build a more inclusive and welcoming work environment. Read MoreDec. 3, 2020
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Ellis named director of Provost’s Office for Inclusive Excellence
Ellis’ hiring reflects Vanderbilt’s deepened commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by increasing critical staffing for key areas across the university. Read MoreOct. 31, 2020