The Lens Vol. 8 | Spring 2022

Upcoming DEI Events
The IZN Lab and DEIB
In fall of 2020, KU was competitively selected to be a part of the 18th cohort of universities from around the world participating in the American Council on Education’s (ACE) 2-year Internationalization Lab. What has followed has been a deep dive into KU’s internationalization efforts and capacities with a focus on how we lead as an internationally engaged research university.
Why Pronouns Matter
We’ve seen increased attention given to individuals’ pronouns over the past few years. Whether it’s on buttons or nametags or in email signatures, sharing the pronouns we use to identify ourselves has become more common. Why do they matter? How can sharing our pronouns make campus more inclusive for staff, faculty and students?