UVM Intercultural Excellence

Please join University of Vermont DOIE at the 2025 Andrew Harris Legacy Reception during ! This is an annual event honoring Andrew Harris, the first African American graduate of the University of Vermont. It recognizes UVM community members whose work has inspired lasting impact in advancingacademic excellence, and access within the university community.

This year, we recognize the contributions of Dr. Jackson and Lydia Clemmons, and present the Dr. H. Lawrence McCrorey Award, a tribute to those shaping a more engaged and just campus environment. Guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary brunch and live music by Jenni Johnson and the Junketeers, creating space for reflection, connection, and celebration.

Join us for brunch and live music as we celebrate these profound legacies. On Sunday, September 28th at 10am.

Sign up go.uvm.edu/ahlr2025

Join us for an inspiring keynote event in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Thursday, January 30th from 4–5:30 PM! Dr. Anthony Jack will be presenting *”Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequalities & Students Pay the Price.”*

Dr. Jack, a leading voice on the intersection of education and inequality, will dive deep into how systemic barriers in higher education continue to impact students of color and those from low-income backgrounds. This is an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversation and reflection on how we can collectively work toward a more inclusive academic environment.

Don’t miss out on this powerful discussion! Reserve your spot now at [GO.UVM.EDU/MLK](https://GO.UVM.EDU/MLK).

Hope to see you there!

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration 2025

Key Note Lecture:
Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the Price with Dr. Anthony Jack presented by the Division of Inclusive Excellence

Registration Link in Bio 📝🔗

Can you believe it's the last day of the 2024 Inclusive Excellence Symposium!? We are honored to close out an incredible week of learning with and his lecture, "The Immense Power of Telling Your Authentic Story." Doors open at 9:30am for brunch. Register for in-person or online at go.uvm.edu/ies

What a week it's been! Join us today at 4pm for the Wanda Heading-Grant Keynote with Dr. Durryle Brooks. This is a FREE event. Register at go.uvm.edu/ies to grab one of the few remaining in-person seats, or to get the link to stream Operationalizing Love: Centering Love in Our Intersectional Justice Work.

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Today we are so lucky to hear scholar and activist Megan Red Shirt-Shaw and her lecture "Native Nations, Relations, and Higher Education." There's still time to register to tune into today's session at 10am. Register and get more info at go.uvm.edu/ies

Today we are kicking off the 2024 Inclusive Excellence Symposium with speaker Delma Jackson III and his presentation, "That's Mighty White of You: The Story of White Supremacy in Roughly 8 Acts." Delma made his IES debut in 2022, leaving such an impression with his powerful lecture that we couldn't wait to invite him back!
We hope you'll join us at noon for this incredible opening session for IES.
More info at go.uvm.edu/ies

How do you lead with love? Join the 500+ people who have registered for this year's Inclusive Excellence Symposium to hear how acclaimed scholars, artists, activists, and speakers pursue social justice work centered in love instead of division. Details at go.uvm.edu/ies or use the link in bio to learn more!

Registration for the 2024 Inclusive Excellence Symposium is live! This year's theme is leading with love in pursuit of justice. Acclaimed speakers Delma Jackson III, Megan Red Shirt-Shaw, Durryle Brooks, and Jasiri X will share what it means to work at the intersection of love and social justice. Sessions run from March 19-22 with in-person and streaming options available. Free refreshments at every session!

$10 UVM Fac/Staff | $25 General Public
FREE for all students!
Visit go.uvm.edu/ies or visit link in bio for more info.

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Head shots of all four IES speakers in a collage with Inclusive Excellence Symposium logo along with Symposium dates and website. IES logo has a green box with a yellow heart made up of a dashed and solid line ending in an arrow. Logo text is green n white background and reads: Inclusive Excellence Symposium Leading with love in pursuit of justice.