See firsthand the progress that OVPDEMA has made at Indiana University in our 2017-2018 annual report. Explore the story of diversity and inclusion at IU through university-wide data, executive summaries and the stories of the students, faculty, and staff making a difference on all of our campuses.
OVPDEMA is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. James Mumford, former director of the IU Soul Revue and African American Choral Ensemble. We mourn the loss of a beloved teacher, mentor, and friend whose work impacted the lives of thousands.
Read Dr. James E. Mumford's Story
Throughout April, join us in celebrating our diversity during Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. For a full schedule of events, visit the Asian Culture Center's website.
Schedule of Events
Strong and effective mentoring networks are among the most important components of a student’s academic and professional success. When you are matched with a mentor, you will receive one-on-one expert advice, support, and encouragement. In addition, your mentor will provide guidance that connects your present academic experiences with your future life plans.
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Celebrate tradition, culture, inclusivity, and achievement at OVPDEMA's year-end celebrations.
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Campus Pride, a national nonprofit network of student leaders and campus groups devoted to improving college life for lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender, and queer students across the U.S., named IU Bloomington in its 2018 list of top LBGTQ-friendly colleges, an accolade the campus received for the sixth time.
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Indiana University Bloomington and IUPUI have once again received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.
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Gabriel Escobedo, Graduate Assistant at La Casa Latino Cultural Center
“Immediately, the directors treated me like family. I felt like they were my aunts.”
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Grace Shen, 2016 IU Bloomington Commencement Speaker
“When you do start the conversation, you learn a lot from each other.”
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Alaina Roberts, Ph.D. recipient
“I found out that there had not really been much research done on that at all, so I wanted to tell the story of my ancestors and other people like them.”
Read Alaina's story
Diversity and multiculturalism show the true strength of a campus. In order to tackle broader issues facing us, we must bring together and reconcile our differences, and tap into the wealth of our diversity.
Mark Jallayu, IU Southeast Student Government Association President
Apr 24
End of the Year Student Recognition Banquet
IMU Tudor Room
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Apr 24
Dead Week Dinner and Study Hours
La Casa / Latino Cultural Center
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Apr 25
705 East 7th Street, Bloomington, Indiana 47408
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Apr 25
La Casa / Latino Cultural Center
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Apr 25
Dead Week Dinner and Study Hours
La Casa / Latino Cultural Center
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