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Indiana University to Celebrate Black History Month
"Black History Month is a time for students, faculty, staff, and others to reflect on the legacy of African Americans," says James C. Wimbush, vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion and Johnson Chair for Diversity and Leadership.
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IDEAL Conference
Presented by Indiana University, in partnership with the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity (NCORE), the conference provides a regional forum for critical exchange of resources, best practices, and research on the social and political landscape of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in higher education.
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Annual Powwow Canceled
Indiana University’s 2024 Traditional Powwow, customarily scheduled for the first weekend of April, has been canceled this year as IU and the extended community prepare to participate in Solar Eclipse 2024.
Announcing the Building Bridges Awardees
The Building Bridges Award recognizes individuals and organizations that demonstrate Dr. King’s vision, spirit, and leadership in ways both big and small at IU and within communities across Indiana. One student and one additional community member or organization from each campus and IU’s School of Medicine were recognized.
Bias Incident Reporting Campaign Aims to Educate and Build ‘Community of Unity’ at Indiana University
Indiana University is committed to creating campuses where everyone can thrive and do their best work—where all individuals are treated with civility and respect. The Bias Incident Reporting Campaign is an extension of this work to create a more inclusive and welcoming IU.
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Indiana University Bloomington: Free HIV Testing Available to the IU Community
Globally, 1.3 million people were newly infected with HIV as of 2022. In Indiana alone, there are 13,900 people infected, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally, people ages 13-34 are the fastest-growing population for infection and new diagnoses.
Bloomington culture centers, in partnership with Positive Link, are continuing free HIV testing. While the testing is held in a public place to increase visibility and decrease the stigma associated with sexual health, all identifying information and records are kept strictly confidential.