Find news related to diversity and inclusion from Indiana University’s 7 campuses and 2 regional centers.
IU-wide diversity, equity, inclusion committee appointed
IU President Pamela Whitten has appointed an ad hoc committee representing all campuses to recommend outcomes for the university to pursue related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Building Bridges Awards nominations open
The awards celebrate those who demonstrate the vision, spirit and leadership of Martin Luther King Jr. One student and one faculty, staff or community member from each IU campus and the IU School o... Read more about Building Bridges Awards nominations open
IU Bloomington hosted more than 100 representatives from several global Indigenous groups during the inaugural conference, hosted by the Global Indigenous Studies Network in the IU Hamilton Lugar S... Read more about Indigenous peoples from nearly every continent gather for IU’s first Conference on Global Indigenous Studies
Campus community invited to annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration
In addition to the keynote address and dinner, the event will also include intentional opportunities for networking and reflection.
Students experience Hispanic tradition at Día de Muertos celebration
Indiana University Kokomo students immersed themselves in Hispanic culture by attending the Día de Muertos Community Celebration at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis.
Media invited to preview IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology on Indigenous Peoples Day
Media are invited to the museum after its multi-million-dollar renovation on Indigenous Peoples Day. Experts and curators will be available to give guided tours and answer questions related to new... Read more about Media invited to preview IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology on Indigenous Peoples Day
Venezuelan student teaches culture through Spanish club
Communication major Juliana Estrada, from Venezuela, is giving back, working as a Spanish language interpreter for prospective students and their families. She also serves as president of the Latin... Read more about Venezuelan student teaches culture through Spanish club
Colombian American poet, actor, to speak at IU Kokomo
Colombian American poet Carlos Andrés Gómez, star of HBO’s Def Poetry Jam and the Spike Lee movie Inside Man with Denzel Washington, will perform his original work at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct... Read more about Colombian American poet, actor, to speak at IU Kokomo
Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin Willmott to visit IU, donate collection to Black Film Center & Archive
Willmott will visit Indiana University Bloomington this month to donate films, signed movie posters, ephemera and more to the only repository in the world solely dedicated to collecting and preserv... Read more about Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin Willmott to visit IU, donate collection to Black Film Center & Archive