In response to the April 2021 Board of Regents Recommendations on DEI matters at UP, the University has engaged with Dr. Liz Ortiz, Vice President for Institutional Diversity and Equity at DePaul University. Dr. Ortiz met with several campus stakeholders (students, staff, faculty, and administration) last week (November 17-19). Following her visit, Dr. Ortiz’s assessment will be essential […]
Diversity & Inclusion
International Education, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Office of International Education, Diversity, and Inclusion is excited to invite staff and faculty to a DEI Framing Event on Thursday, August 5, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. This event will be aimed at gaining familiarity with a DEI framework to apply in your work sphere, pairing colleagues for communication on personal progress, and inviting all to ongoing office […]
Join OIEDI for their Summer 2021 Community Conversation Series
Thank you to all who joined us for Part 1 of our Summer 21 Community Conversations. We are looking forward to Part 2: the Story Circle. No preparation or RSVP is necessary, simply email oiedi@up.edu or visit the this page in Pilots UP for the Zoom link to access the June 24 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. conversation where we will […]
RSVP for DEI Check-UP, May 21
A time and space to dream big, start small, or report out– let’s check up on the health of DEI work in our spheres. DEI Check-UP will happen on Friday, May 21 from 1-4 p.m. Learn more and RSVP on Eventbrite. Please email questions, suggestions, or other feedback to oiedi@up.edu
Celebrating QTBIPOC (LGBTQIA and/or BIPOC) Seniors, May 5: Sign Up Now!
Diversity and inclusion programs (DIP) would appreciate your support as we celebrate seniors who identify as QTBIPOC (LGBTQIA+ and/or BIPOC) on Wednesday, May 5, from 6:00 to 7 p.m. Soon it will be possible to RSVP on Engage, and in the meantime please help us spread the word by sharing the form below with classes […]
Title IX Advisory Meeting, April 26, 11 a.m.
All members of the UP community are invited to join the Title IX Advisory Committee and attend our meetings on Mondays at 11 a.m. this spring. Title IX Advisory Committee Meetings for Spring will take place at the following times on Zoom (https://uportland.zoom.us/j/97562343235). Our remaining meeting takes place on Monday, April 26, at 11 a.m. […]
New UP Emotional Resilience Working Group: You’re Invited!
Rachel Wheeler, theology, invites all UP community members to join in forming an emotional resilience working group beginning June 2021 and running through May 2022. Forming such a group means willingness to grow and support the growth of others, a time commitment of 2 hours/month for meetings, and creating and sustaining together a confidential and […]
Supporting Holy Month of Ramadan
As the holy season of Ramadan approaches, please be mindful that members of our community will be observing this time of fasting and reflection. On UP’s inclusion site you can find resources to assist us each as we integrate support into our classes and services, as well as tips for students who are navigating exams […]
Asian American/Pacific Islander Email Listserve Now Available
All University employees who self-identify as Asian American/Pacific Islander (adjunct, faculty, staff, administration, etc.) are invited to contact Aimee Davidse (davidse@up.edu) and Elisa Majors at (majorse@up.edu). This group has an email list serve so all members can stay in contact, organize events, and share trainings and resources. Overall the mission is to remain committed to our […]
¿Que Pasa Con DACA? Moving Forward and Ways to Advocate, March 24
Please join Diversity and Inclusion Programs (DIP) as they host non-profit Immigrants Rising as they facilitate a conversation and information workshop on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The conversation will take place on Wednesday, March 24 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. over Zoom. In this session you will learn of the origins of DACA, […]