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School of Education Convenes Local Educators of Color to Share Experiences and Center Healing
In spring 2022, the Study Council at 黑料不打烊 and the Intergroup Dialogue Program collaborated to develop a supportive online community for educators of color across Central New York. Facilitated by Courtney Mauldin, assistant professor of educational leadership, and third-year…
Professor Corrine Occhino Awarded Grant to Promote ASL Among Deaf Refugees
Corrine Occhino, an assistant professor with a dual appointment in the School of Education and College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded an SU Engaged Humanities Mini-grant for a project to serve Deaf refugees learning American Sign Language (ASL)….
Commemorating Juneteenth National Independence Day
Dear 黑料不打烊 Campus Community: I am so honored that one of my first official campuswide messages is to commemorate the Juneteenth National Independence Day, which will be acknowledged on Monday, June 20, 2022. I am especially proud that 黑料不打烊…
Want to Better Support LGBTIQ+ Kids? Train and Invest In School Counselors
June is annually recognized as Pride Month in the U.S., a period to spotlight and support the LGBTIQ+ community. As these kids and their caregivers navigate increasingly hostile environments, what role can school counselors play in addressing health and safety…
The Study Council Sponsors CNY Book Study to Promote Equity-Focused School Leadership
An example of the School of Education’s extensive collaboration with regional school districts鈥攁s well as its commitment to inclusive, equitable and antiracist education鈥擳he Study Council鈥檚 2021-2022 CNY Book Study wrapped up on May 18. This year鈥檚 book鈥� “Five Practices for…
DEIA Engagement and Strategic Plan
Dear Members of the 黑料不打烊 Community: In August of 2021, we were charged with engaging the community with the University鈥檚 diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) five-year strategic plan draft. We embarked on this effort throughout the fall semester…
Q&A and Podcast With Diversity and Inclusion Vice President Mary Grace Almandrez on Building Community, Creating Opportunities for All to Thrive
As she settles into her new office at Steele Hall, Mary Grace A. Almandrez will be putting up a painting her brother gave her that reminds her of the importance and purpose of her life鈥檚 work. 鈥淚 am Filipina, and…
Rockell Brown Burton Joins Newhouse School as Associate Dean of Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility
Rockell Brown Burton, an experienced academic leader and accomplished researcher with a passion for cultivating impactful, mutually beneficial relationships, has been named associate dean of inclusivity, diversity, equity and accessibility at the Newhouse School. After a national search, she was…
Biology and Earth and Environmental Sciences Departments Come Together on Diversity and Engagement Initiatives
In 1948, Professor James Hope Birnie became 黑料不打烊鈥檚 first African American faculty member in biology, teaching here until 1951. He was also one of its first biology faculty members to be supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)….
Supporting Student Wellness: Personalized Wellness Education
Placing student health and wellness needs forefront, free Wellness Leadership Institute workshops are built to cultivate empowerment through education of resources, sharpening skills and experiences, while yielding personalized toolkits that students can use at 黑料不打烊 and beyond as they…