President of Queens College explains how to combat anti-Asian racism
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The virtual event was sponsored by the Center for International Services, Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Office of Multicultural Affairs.
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Frank H. Wu, president of Queens College, City University of New York, said building bridges between minority groups and realizing shared ideals are two ways to fight anti-Asian racism.
Wu spoke about fighting anti-Asian racism and the necessity of an accurate worldview during a virtual event on Wednesday night, “Confronting Anti-Asian Racism.” The conversation was sponsored by the Center for International Services, Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Office of Multicultural Affairs.
Fair Housing Hot Topics: What You Need To Know
Free Webinar To Be Offered On May 11 Wednesday, May 5, 2021
The city is offering a free webinar covering fair housing on May 11 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The webinar, which is sponsored by the city’s Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Office of Economic and Community Development in partnership with the Tennessee Human Rights Commission, will provide attendees with updates, resources, best practices and discuss hot topic issues related to fair housing in Tennessee and across the country.
The webinar will feature presentations by Tracy McCracken, director of the Fair Housing, National Community Reinvestment Coalition; Emily O Donnell, attorney and community leader; and Beverly Watts, executive director of the Tennessee Human Rights Commission.
The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) hosted its 33rd Annual Culture Show on Friday, April 23 with the theme of “Connected from Afar.” Each year, the Culture Show gives student groups on campus the opportunity to share their cultural heritage through music and dance.
Fri, 04/30/2021
LAWRENCE The University of Kansas has awarded 13 students with honors that recognize community engagement, leadership and academics.
Campanile Award
Issued by the Board of Class Officers, the Campanile Award is given to a single graduating senior who has displayed remarkable leadership, character and respect for KU.
This year’s Campanile Award went to
Laura Phillips, a senior from Perry majoring in classical languages and in ecology, evolution & organismal biology.
“My time at KU has fundamentally changed the way that I see the world and myself and helped me find my purpose in sustainability and science,” Phillips said. “As I prepare to finish my time as an undergraduate student, my focus is on passing on my service work to future Jayhawks who will continue to better our campus.