Diversity Digest
The Proof is in the Pudding: NC State’s OIED Details Year’s Achievements
The Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity (OIED) has released its 2015-16 annual report. The report is available a user-friendly online format and includes reports from each of the seven OIED units: Equal Opportunity and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, the African American Cultural Center, the GLBT Center, Multicultural Student Affairs, the Women's Center and Outreach and Education.
New Diversity and Equity Leaders Will Help Shape NC State’s Future
The Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity (OIED) will welcome several new faces in prominent positions this summer.
Additional Interfaith Prayer and Meditation Space to Open in August
A long-awaited interfaith prayer and meditation space will open in Witherspoon Student Center, Room 204 in fall 2016.
Danielle Marble, Fashion and Textile Management
The Digest recently interviewed Danielle Marble, a rising junior In Fashion and Textile Management with a concentration in Fashion Development and Product Management from Shelby, NC. Danielle has been active in many NC State organizations.
Celebrations Honor Student, Faculty and Staff Achievements of 2015-16
The Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity held its culminating events of the academic year last week, including the AYA Graduation on April 26, 2016, the annual Ebony Harlem Awards program on May 1, 2016 and the annual Chancellor's Creating Community Awards program on May 4, 2016. Congratulations to all the honorees!
Dr. Deb Luckadoo, Retiring Director of Staff Diversity
Deb Luckadoo is on the verge of retiring from a nearly 40-year career in higher education. During that time, she has been a leader and contributor to some momentous achievements.
The Native Space Housing Initiative: “Find Your Space, Find Your Family”
Multicultural Student Affairs and University Housing are proud to present Native Space, a new housing initiative marketed toward Native American first-year students. Native Space was designed out of an observed need to provide a more communal experience for incoming Native students through a supportive and culturally engaged campus environment.
Sam LaFell, Rising Junior in PR, Spanish Language
Sam LaFell, an NC State student from Durham, is double majoring in Communication with a concentration in PR as well as Spanish Language and Literature. Find out where he will be going next year.
Take Back the Night 200 Strong
Women and allies came out in full force at this year's Take Back the Night event on April 21, 2016. About 200 students gathered in Stafford Commons to show their support for survivors of sexual violence and to let their voices be heard.
Shaw President, Chancellor Illuminate EOI Graduation
The Equal Opportunity Institute, an NC State institution that has provided award-winning diversity and equity education to the community for 17 years, hosted Shaw University President Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy as the keynote speaker of its annual graduation celebration on April 27, 2016.