MSU Diversity Council

October 17, 2024

1:30-3:00 pm

Strand Union Building 235

 

Ariel Donohue - Chair,

Senior Diversity and Inclusion Officer

 

TBD -

Academic Deans

 

Kandi Gresswell - Division of Student Success

 

Barbara do Amaral - Diversity and Inclusion Student Commons

 

Luna Richards - Student Diversity Representative

 

Mackenzie Spence -
All Staff Council

 

Michelle Miley - Academic Diversity Partner

 

Jen Allen - Bobcat Athletics

 

Toby Blake - Office of International Programs

 

Rob Maher - Faculty Senate

 

Madi Herman - Gender Equity Alliance

 

Kai Hegna - Associated Students of MSU

 

Mohammad Sorouch - Graduate Partnerships

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Participants

 

Abby Rodi – Office of Diversity and Inclusion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Welcome and introductions
  2. Approval of April meeting minutes
  1. Public comment
  2. Upcoming diversity events: see https://www.montana.edu/diversity/events/
    1. Sack Lunch Seminar: Interpersonal Violence and Human Trafficking, Student Action, Oct. 16th, 12 – 1 pm
    2. DIV 110: Intersectionality and Privilege, Oct. 21st, 12 – 3 pm
    3. Convos and Common Ground: Religion and Spirituality, Oct. 21st, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
    4. Safe Zone 1: Awareness and Education, Oct. 23rd, 1 – 3 pm
    5. Dyslexia & Innovation: Symposium of Changemakers, Oct. 24th, 5 pm, Inspiration Hall
    6. Sack Lunch Seminar: ASIA: Fostering a Welcoming Environment for AAAPI Students, Oct. 30th, 12 – 1 pm
    7. Margot Lee Shetterly, Oct. 30th, 6 pm, SUB Ballrooms
    8. First Generation events, the week of November 4th. Events include a kickoff (11/4), student panel (11/5), storytelling night (11/12), book discussions, and a photo display in the Renne Library
    9. Convos and Common Ground: Class and Socioeconomic Status, Nov. 4th, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
    10. Safe Zone 2: Ally Development, Nov. 6th, 1 – 3 pm
    11. Convos and Common Ground: Culture and Tradition, Nov. 11th, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
    12. DIV120: Implicit Bias and Microaggressions, Nov. 12th, 12 – 3 pm

Next meeting: November 21st, 1:30-3:00 PM in Wilson 1-125