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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…

To reiterate what Assistant Vice Provost for DEIB, Erin Duran, stated in the fall 2021 issue of The Lens, the KU Office of DEIB is committed to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members of the KU community, including staff from recruitment and hiring, to the offboarding…

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…

Dedication of the Marker of Lawrence’s 1882 Lynchings Thursday, June 9, 6:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library: “Anti-Black Violence in Lawrence and Kansas during the Long Reconstruction” lecture by Dr.

Erin Duran joined the KU Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB) as assistant vice provost in August 2021. He brings ten years of experience in diversity and inclusion to the position, which will focus on staff issues and initiatives at KU. We asked Erin to outline priority…

A win for DEI. Every. Single. Day. Providing an inclusive college education for students with intellectual disabilities.

The Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity has spent the last year rethinking the Safe Zone training program. It aims to be more useful to the queer and trans (QT) community across campus by encouraging participants to do allyship rather than be an ally. This shift has led the SGD to radically…

We invite you to use November – Native American Heritage Month – to explore and support the diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of Native peoples. 

Learn about the many facets of racial trauma--what it is and how it effects people--as well as additional resources for further engagement and healing.

This Black History Month, we're making sure to celebrate Black Joy with a collection of resources and events.