UA Office of Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement

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15-year-old creates nonprofit, publishes 3 books, wins $10K young hero award A 15-year-old boy’s achievements have led to a national award and a $10,000 prize. Udom Appiah has written and published three books, made it to the National Spelling Bee, and started a nonpr…

Faculty and staff, join us tomorrow, Tues, Sept 10 at noon for the workshop "Re/Framing Disability in Higher Education" by Dr. Amanda Kraus. To learn more and RSVP, click here:

Re/Framing Disability in Higher Education Presenter: Amanda Kraus, PhD, Assistant Vice President, Campus Life; Executive Director & ADA/504 Compliance Officer, Disability Resources; Executive Director, Housing & Residential Life; Assistant Professor of Practice, Higher Education

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Car mechanic shifts gears, becomes a doctor at age 47 and helps address shortage of black doctors Carl Allamby had a successful car repair business and an abysmal high school record. But when he went to pursue a business degree, a required biology course flipped a switch in him and he went on to pursue a medical degree. Now 47. he's a resident in emergency medicine at Cleveland Clinic Akron Gene...

UA Survivor Advocacy Program provides confidential support for students who have experienced sexual and or gender-based violence. Their mission is to connect impacted students with the resources they need to support their healing, emotional, and personal well-being.

For Fall of 2019, Survivor Advocacy are able to offer the following to students:
· Confidential reporting and crisis management
· Assistance with academic and housing accommodations
· Assistance navigating the Title IX process
· Assistance identifying and seeking off-campus services
· Referrals to Counseling and Psych Services (CAPS)
· Referrals to additional off-campus services
· Information regarding Orders of Protection, Forensic Medical Exams and reporting to the police.

Students can be referred to the Survivor Advocacy program by a staff or can contact the staff directly by sending an email or calling: [email protected] or (520)621-5767

Please visit the website for more information:

Welcome | survivoradvocacy.arizona.edu The Survivor Advocacy program provides confidential support and advocacy services to student survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. We provide advocacy and services rooted in empowerment and community-based support, are survivor-focused, and relationship-based.

UA Community! We have a great resource to share with you!

The 2019-2020 Cultural and Resource Center guide booklet.

This booklet includes information about the various student resource centers on campus. Please share with students, faculty and staff. You can download each PDF file of the centers on the IME website. Here is the link: https://diversity.arizona.edu/student-resource-centers

(Note: if you are viewing the website on your phone, stroll to your right and you will see more columns to social media links and the pdf file)

The Program for Mental Health Wellness of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion strives to create an aware and educated University of Arizona Health Sciences community of students, faculty, and staff that values mental health wellness and promotion and is committed to inclusive excellence. Our program will support the Health Sciences community by:

-Facilitating access and availability to services
-Screening and referring to community resources
- Removing stigmas or barriers associated with mental health wellness
-Promoting a positive mental health wellness culture
-Valuing the unique perspectives and experiences of all individuals
-Collaborating with on- and off-campus resources

Program for Mental Health Wellness | Diversity at UAHS Jenna Teso, LCSW is a Mental Health Counselor in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for University of Arizona Health Sciences. She provides confidential and free services including: Consultation for students and faculty and staff (for concerns about students) Assessment Referrals to campus and co...

Disability Resources and University of Arizona Libraries has partnered to bring UA a presentation series on designing inclusive and accessible experiences!

Across campus and the community, we all have the opportunity to create experiences that are not just accessible, but welcoming to our diverse audiences. Our expert presenters over three sessions will guide us in bringing principles of inclusive and accessible design to events, content, and marketing.

Inclusive and Accessible Design Presentation Series | iTaccessibility Inclusive and Accessible Design Presentation Series Disability Resources and University of Arizona Libraries has partnered to bring UA a presentation series on designing inclusive and accessible experiences! Across campus and the community, we all have the opportunity to create experiences that are....

Finding Welcome Community
August 27th
5:30pm-8pm
SUMC North Ballroom

Join us for a learning opportunity to provide faculty and staff with an understanding of the military experience and issues that affect our military-connected students. We will look at the diversity and strengths this population brings to our classrooms and campus while exploring the many resources the University of Arizona makes available to both them and their families.

Sign-up is limited

Event Timing: July 26th, Aug 2nd, and Aug 9th 9 -11 AM, plus online modules

Event Address: Student Union Memorial Center - Kachina Lounge plus online modules in D2L

Only register if you can attend *ALL three in-person sessions*. Participating in all three sessions and completion of the online modules on D2L rewards a UA VET Ally placard. Space is limited to first 30 registrants that can attend all days!
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