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BRIAN LYM
BRIAN LYM has been appointed director of library services at Napa Valley College. Most recently dean of libraries and chief librarian at Hunter College in New York, Lym has more than 25 years of experience as an academic librarian. He holds a bachelorās in humanities and two masterās degrees, in wildland resource science and library and information studies from the University of California, Berkeley
June 11, 2020
STEM
Dr. Lorelle Espinosa Joins Sloan Foundation as Director of Programs for Diversity in STEM
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has appointed Dr. Lorelle Espinosa its new program director, a role in which she will lead the foundationās grantmaking programs aimed at advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in STEM. Espinosa is currently vice president for research at the American Council on Education, where she builds the organizationās research portfolio, [ā¦]
June 11, 2020
African-American
No Justice, No Peace: How to Come to Terms with Your Own Anti-Blackness
Handcuffed, forcefully pinned down on the asphalt, backed by the heavy weight of a body, knee pressed up against the neck, slowly depriving him of lifeāGeorge Floydāgasped for air. Uttering what would become some of his last words, āI canāt moveā¦mamaā¦mamaā¦I canāt breathe.ā Floyd was murdered that day at the hands of a white police officer while three others watched. As a nation we witnessed the premature death of yet another Black man at the hands of police.
June 11, 2020
Students
Open Letter to Fortune 1000 CEOs and Corporate Boards
As our nation reels from the death of George Floyd and countless others, youthful protestors of infinite diversity and humanity have taken to the streets, in all corners of America as well as countries abroad, crying out for an end to police brutality, injustice, and systemic racism. As their actions reverberate across society, it is critical that Americaās most esteemed and influential leaders from all sectors, including corporate, respond to this new generationās call to action.
June 11, 2020
LGBTQ+
Some Mormons, Alumni See Brigham Youngās Ban on LGBTQ Behavior as a āBreach of Trustā
When Brigham Young University leadership reiterated a campus ban on āsame-sex romantic behaviorā on March 4, John Valdez wasnāt surprised. Heās the executive director of the OUT Foundation, a nonprofit that supports LGBTQ students and graduates. It was founded by three gay alumni of the Utah institution.
June 11, 2020
News Roundup
Students, Faculty Rally Around University President Who Canceled Ivanka Trumpās Speech
Wichita State University president Jay Goldenās job may be in jeopardy because he canceled Ivanka Trump as commencement speaker at an affiliate college, angering some donors, said a report in the Wichita Eagle cited by the Wichita Business Journal. After news about this broke on Wednesday, students and faculty took to social media to support [ā¦]
June 10, 2020
COVID-19
Campus Chaplains Get Creative Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
When classes pivoted online in response to the coronavirus, so did chaplaincy, and campus faith leaders have been getting creative to continue remotely supporting their diverse student communities.
June 10, 2020
Sports
Citing Impact on Diversity, Brown U Reverses Its Decision on Some Sports Teams
Brown University has reversed its decision to turn menās varsity track, field and cross country into club sports citing the negative impact the move would have on diversity and Black students, reported The Providence Journal. According to a letter released Tuesday night, menās track, field and cross country were among the varsity sports that have [ā¦]
June 10, 2020
African-American
SUNY Brockport President Is Sued for Racial Discrimination
The State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport president Heidi Macpherson and vice president of advancement Mike Andriatch were this week sued for racial discrimination, reported Rochester First. Earlier this year, the university was roiled with protests over accusations of racial bias at the institution and campus climate issues. The suit was brought forward by [ā¦]
June 10, 2020
African-American
Thousands of Scientists Went on Strike Wednesday to Protest Racism in STEM, Academia
Thousands of scientists and researchers in the U.S. and around the world went on strike on Wednesday to protest and to urge reflection on racism in society and in academia, especially in STEM fields. #ShutDownSTEM,Ā #ShutDownAcademia and#Strike4BlackLives were the hashtags used on social media to talk about the protest, which was planned in the aftermath of [ā¦]
June 10, 2020
African-American
Two University Presidents Apologize for Their Comments on George Floyd Protests
The presidents of Bradley and Illinois Wesleyan universities have apologized for their comments on the protests that ensued after the death of George Floyd due to police brutality. Illinois Wesleyan president Georgia Nugent and Bradley University president Stephen StandifirdĀ both appeared to blame the protests for the violence that broke out around the country. At Illinois [ā¦]
June 10, 2020
African-American
HBCU Texas Southern Offers George Floydās Daughter a Full Scholarship If She Attends
Texas Southern University (TSU), a historically Black institution, said it will offer a full scholarship to Gianna Floyd, daughter of George Floyd who died following police brutality. The university has approved a fund to provide a full scholarship for Gianna and executive and academic staff āwill prepare a place for Miss Floyd if she wishes [ā¦]
June 10, 2020
Students
Reimagining International Student Recruitment in the Age of COVID-19: Cross-Continent Collaboration and Partnership Agreements, and Innovative Delivery Models Have Never Been More Important
International student enrollment has been challenged since well before the COVID-19 global pandemic brought the traditional higher education recruitment cycle to a halt in mid-March. It will only become more difficult if colleges and universities do not quickly determine and act upon ways to reach and serve the unique needs of this critically important student population.
June 10, 2020
Students
Online Drag Shows and Shoe Box Parade Floats: Campus Communities Virtually Celebrate Pride in Style
Online drag shows, miniature floats made out of shoe boxes, virtual panel discussions and dance parties ā these are just a few of the ways LGBTQ students and alumni are marking Pride month. Even with parades shut down and campuses closed, college communities are gathering online to celebrate.
June 9, 2020
African-American
After Black Alumni Lambast Him, Liberty Uās Jerry Falwell Jr. Apologizes for Blackface Tweet
After Black alumni strongly denounced his actions, Liberty University president Jerry Falwell Jr. apologized on Monday for a May 27 tweet ā which he has now deleted ā in which he posted a picture of a blackface mask. Several alumni and staff of the Virginia university called the tweet racist and at least three Black staff members, including a professor, have since resigned.
June 9, 2020
Sports
A U of Iowa Coach Put on Leave After Black Former Players Accuse Him of Racism
A University of Iowa coach has been placed on administrative leave after many Black former players accused him of fostering systemic racism in the college football program, said a report in the Chattanooga Times Free Press. The coach in question, football strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle, denied the allegations, said the Daily News. The [ā¦]
June 9, 2020
Social Justice
Rowan U Wonāt Reappoint an Ex-Police Officer Who Killed a Black Teen in 1994
Amid a ānational spotlight on social justice and police matters,ā Rowan University said the college wonāt reappoint a former police officer who shot and killed a Black teenager in 1994. Since the death of George Floyd, many on campus have been calling for the removal of the former police officer Peter Amico, director of the [ā¦]
June 9, 2020
African-American
U of Alabama to Take Down Three Confederate Memorial Plaques
As the nation continues to ask itself tough and vital questions on racism following the death of George Floyd, the University of Alabama on Monday announced it is removing three Confederate memorial plaques from the college campus. The decision came a day after the Student Government Association at the university said it is talking with [ā¦]
June 9, 2020
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