Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at University of Denver

Director of DU's Latinx Center, Dr. Deb Ortega, helps to explain Critical Race Threory.

What is critical race theory? An explainer. Three words sweeping through the U.S. political scene this year — critical race theory — area decades-old concept. Here’s a short explainer.

Join the University of Denver today at 5 p.m. in the Community Commons Patio and Grand Forum for "Juneteenth: Day of Reflection," where we will hear about the history of the holiday and pay homage to the lives impacted by slavery through poetry, songs, African drumming and a libation ceremony. Register here: https://udenver.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cx4IRG8dRf3GhRI
Unable to attend in person? Please join us thru Zoom: https://udenver.zoom.us/j/89654431026?pwd=R2FiemlGSkxvdmNLb3hWa0ViTU5mQT09

Today at the new Community Commons: Juneteenth Day of Reflection hosted by DU Black Community Initiatives, Link for more info: https://udenver.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cx4IRG8dRf3GhRI

Friends of IRISE, 1Day4DU is TODAY! Visit the IRISE campaign page to make a donation, record a video message in support of our programs or share the link with your networks. We are so grateful for your support! https://www.givecampus.com/.../UniversityofDenver/i-r-i-s-e

I.R.I.S.E Join me and make a gift to IRISE @ DU!

"At every point in our decision-making, collaborative leadership, policy-making, policy implementation, and in our communications, we must employ an equity lens."

--Christopher Whitt, Vice Chancellor of Diversity, Equity, and Inclsuion

A Note from Christopher Whitt, Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | DU VPFA A Note from Christopher Whitt, Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion May 4, 2021 | DEI Initiatives, New Faces My first few weeks at DU has certainly been a pleasure, and I look forward to continuing to get to know the DU community while remaining intentionally accessible. I want folks....

Friday, April 29th at 4pm on Zoom!

Register today for Sonic Resistance: Indigenous Women and Social Justice, a panel discussion examining the intersection of sound (music, dance, and performance) and social justice in Indigenous communities in North America. The panel will consider the way music and sound challenge the spaces of settler society. Full event webpage with more videos, music, resources, panelist bios, and registration info here: https://operations.du.edu/irise/content/content/sonic-resistance-indigenous-women-and-social-justice

Art Heals: The Jingle Dress Project Our project originated from a dream to unite the beauty of the land and the healing power of the jingle dance during these uncertain times due to the COVID-1...

Our DU PRIDE Alumni Affinity Leadership team is excited to share the first LGBTQ+ 1DAY4DU initiative hosted in partnership with the Office of Gender and Sexuality. Every May, the DU Community rallies together to raise funds on 1DAY4DU to help make a difference for our students, faculty and staff who work hard. This year 1DAY is scheduled to take place on May 19th, 2021.

We encourage you to consider the opportunity below to continue our successful efforts in supporting our LGBTQ+ students! Since donations can only be made the day of, please fill out this Google Form if you would like an email reminder on May 19: https://forms.gle/TtVFE9qazChLe3MQA

LGBTQ+ and gender non-conforming students at DU often have difficulties with access to places to shop without facing discrimination, and do not have the financial resources for identity-affirming items like clothes, haircuts, and binders. Compounded with the health and racial pandemic, LGBTQ+ students are some of our most under supported as their needs are not met by traditional or family support systems or financial aid.

Your impact will alleviate the heavy financial and emotional burden of our LGBTQ+ students by providing access to identity-affirming resources. Your donation will directly support an LGBTQ+ student, and will fund both the operational costs and items offered through the “DU LGBTQ+ Closet” and other programming initiatives.

It’s not “just a dress” or “just a haircut” - it’s celebrating our students and affirming their diverse identities!

This event is taking place on May 13th at 6 PM MST. Register today using link at https://linktr.ee/irise_du

Register here for today's conversation with Judge Gary Jackson at 12pm MT: https://udenver.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tmo_PS19Qeaz3iSeY6CBFw

Today marks the start of week three of the Diversity Summit. This week, we will collectively consider the locations of race and racism in both national and Denver specific contexts. Our panelists will help us critically engage in thinking through the ways in which race and racism have shaped our present realities. Additionally, Chancellor Jeremy Haefner will talk with Judge Gary Jackson about Judge Jackson’s experience growing up in Denver and becoming a leader and change-maker in the legal community, having served as one of Denver’s only Black judges. https://www.du.edu/diversitysummit/2021-summit-schedule