Tag: DEI

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By Jessica Sinn • January 28, 2019 More than 400 people from colleges and schools across the country came to The University of Texas at Austin to attend the fifth annual Black Student-Athlete Summit held Jan. 9-11 at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center. Attendees included professional athletes, athletic directors, coaches, professors and mental health professionals—all of whom play…

Mission Moments: Kate Biberdorf

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By Jessica Sinn • July 14, 2016 Like the explosive chemical reactions in her “Chemistry Circus” demonstrations, Dr. Kate Biberdorf is a force to be reckoned with. Dressed in goggles and a blue fire-retardant lab coat, she’s constantly moving around in a blur from one experiment to the next, showing students the wonders of science. Whether they’re making…

Celebrating Pride Month

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Meet Lisa Moore, director of the LGBTQ Studies Program and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights By Jessica Sinn • June 27, 2022 Lisa Moore came to UT Austin by way of Calgary, Canada, where her family had a cattle farm amidst the stunning backdrop of the Canadian Rockies. After earning her Ph.D. in English and a minor in Women’s…

Celebrating Pride Month

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Meet Shane Whalley, Steve Hicks School of Social Work adjunct assistant professor and owner of Daring Dialogues Consulting By Jessica Sinn • June 27, 2022 Growing up in a conservative household in Southern Indiana, Shane Whalley was always taught to not speak about religion, sex, politics and money outside of the home. Looking back at those days, Whalley laughingly points…

The Power of Community and Connection

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Meet several members of the new Texas McNair Graduate Association By Jessica Sinn • March 28, 2023 During the height of the pandemic—a stressful time of isolation and disconnect for many members of the Longhorn community—Dr. Eric Dieter, executive director in the Longhorn Center for Academic Equity (LCAE), reached out to some graduate students to see about starting…

DDCE Staff Profile: Maple, Service Dog and Unofficial Mascot of SSD

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The DDCE is proud to announce the arrival of Maple, a two-year-old Labrador/Golden Retriever-mix who came to UT Austin from the Indiana Canine Assistance Network! She brings a number of skills to the job including opening automatic door buttons, carrying objects and riding the lift on the bus. When the vest is on, she’s hard at…

Recap: 2020 Sweatt Symposium on Civil Rights

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By Jessica Sinn • March 10, 2020 Latinx voter mobilization, the impact of the U.S. Census, and racial inequities within the U.S. criminal justice system were the big topics of our 34th Annual Heman Marion Sweatt Symposium on Civil Rights, held on Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Engineering Education and Research Center. Below are a few highlights from…

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

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By Jessica Sinn • September 22, 2020 Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 through October 15. During this time of recognition, education and celebration, we asked several members of the university community to share how they honor their respective cultures and the history behind them. Rodrigo AguayoStudent Mentoring Program Coordinator, Project MALES What does Hispanic Heritage Month mean…

Celebrating Our 2021 Graduates: Alcess Nonot

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By Jessica Sinn • May 19, 2021 Major: Human Development & Family Sciences/Biology, College of Natural Sciences Hometown: Cedar Park, Texas Programs & Activities: Senate of College Councils; Natural Sciences Council, School of Human Ecology Ambassadors; Asian Desi Pacific Islander American Coalition (ADPAC) A time to celebrate and reflect…One of several ADPAC students leading this year’s GraduAsian ceremony, Alcess Nonott looks forward to…

Allies & Advocates: Jordan Walters

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