Tag: Awareness Months

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A listing of campus events, books and stories celebrating Native American heritage and culture By Jessica Sinn • November 9, 2022 November is National Native American Heritage Month, a time to reflect on the immeasurable contributions made by the first stewards of our nation. Listed below are some campus events, reading materials and stories that honor and celebrate the rich…

Celebrating Our Veterans

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Meet Richard Costa, vice chair of the Military/Veteran Faculty & Staff Association By Jessica Sinn • November 10, 2022 After speaking with Richard Costa about his work as project manager for Construction Services, you’re likely to have a newfound appreciation for every door that you see on the sprawling University of Texas at Austin campus. On any given week,…

Celebrating Black History Month

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A listing of events and stories that celebrate and recognize Black history and culture By Jessica Sinn • January 31, 2023 February marks Black History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions Black Americans have made to this country and to reflect upon the continued struggle for racial justice. Listed below are some upcoming campus and…

Holding the Torch

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Brenda Burt shares how she is carrying on the legacies of Almetris Duren and many others who have supported Black students over the years By Jessica Sinn • February 22, 2023 Every year, rain or shine, Brenda Burt takes the stage on UT’s East Mall to welcome hundreds of community members at the time-honored MLK Day March and…

Celebrating Women’s History Month

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A listing of stories, exhibits, books and learning resources that honor women in history By Jessica Sinn • February 28, 2023 Observed throughout the United States since the 1980s, Women’s History Month is a time to honor and celebrate the impact women have made on society. Here we have provided a listing of stories, exhibits, events and reading…

Speaking the Language

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Meet Emily Jin, a recent College of Liberal Arts graduate who found a deeper connection to their heritage while learning how to speak Chinese By Jessica Sinn • May 18, 2023 While growing up in a family of Chinese immigrants, Emily Jin wasn’t too eager to learn how to speak their parent’s native tongue. Yet their attitude quickly…

Coming Into Her Own

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Biochemistry Junior Isma Khokhar reflects on her journey of becoming a leader of UT’s AAPI student community By Jessica Sinn • May 18, 2023 When Isma Khokhar first came to UT Austin, she quickly found her community within the Asian Desi Pacific Islander Collective (ADPAC), a student-run agency led by the Multicultural Engagement Center. While attending a virtual ADPAC meeting,…

Taking Hold of the ‘American Dream’

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Meet Rinka Ko, Neuroscience Sophomore and Japanese Association President By Jessica Sinn • May 24, 2023 During the start of her freshman year at UT Austin, Rinka Ko was taken aback by the sheer size of the campus. When she learned about the Japanese Association, she quickly joined to make new friends and feel a sense of home. “UT…

Pride Month 2023 Celebrations

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By Jessica Sinn • May 25, 2023 In honor of Pride Month, we rounded up a listing of community celebrations and educational opportunities. Interested in learning more about how to become an Ally? Visit the Gender & Sexuality Center (GSC) website to learn how to get started. You can also find a comprehensive listing of services, reading materials, language guides…

Spreading the Wealth

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