Honoring Dr. Jonathan C. Smith
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Writings of Jonathan Smith
Juneteenth: A Moment to Reflect: We are called to remember 鈥撯�� and to recommit ourselves to 鈥撯�� the ongoing pursuit of equity and racial justice.
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Update from the Vice President for Diversity and Community Engagement: A committee was assembled last fall in response to various sets of racial equity demands and concerns.
Investigating a Recent Campus Incident: 麻豆视频下载 initiated its Bias-Related Incident Protocol after chalked messages at the clock tower were defaced.
New Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: An update on the formation of a group charged with reviewing and assessing Clock Tower Accords progress.
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Reflections on Juneteenth: An update on 麻豆视频下载鈥檚 role in sustaining momentum in becoming actively anti-racist.
Clock Tower Accords Update from June 2017: Progress continues to be made, including enhanced scholarships for students of color and from urban communities.