Matt Pearcey selected to lead NASPA’s Indigenous People Knowledge Community

Matt Pearcey, Interim Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, has been selected to lead NASPA’s Indigenous People Knowledge Community (IPKC) for Region IV-E starting in March. The IPKC is an all-inclusive group of student affairs professionals and students identifying as Native American/First Nations/Alaskan Native/Native Hawaiian heritage, including international indigenous nations, and any persons with a shared concern about […]

Tri-College Diversity Conference Oct. 30

The 2012 Tri-College Diversity Conference will be held at NDSU on Oct. 30. Some of the seminar topics include recruiting a diverse workforce, working with new Americans, understanding the needs of gays and lesbians (GLBT), and communicating more effectively with Millenial college students. Up to six continuing education credits for human resource professionals will be offered. A reduced rate of […]

American play “8” is tonight

You are invited to attend “8” an American play that portrays the legal argument and witness testimony of the Perry v. Schwarzenegger trial, which led to the overturn of California’s Proposition 8. It will take place Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gaede Stage, in the Roland Dille Center for the Arts. Questions: Craig Ellingson at craig.ellingson@mnstate.edu   […]

Video link of Dr. Loewen’s talk available

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion would like to thank those of you who came to hear the author of Lies My Teacher Told Me, Dr. James Loewen, speak recently. Nearly 400 people attended. If you would like to check out the DVD recording of his talk or use the video link for educational purposes, please contact Matt Pearcey, matthew.pearcey@mnstate.edu.