Our mission is to encourage, develop, administer, and assess programs and activities that foster a climate within Purdue that celebrates the diversity of all members of our university community. We also provide advocacy and support for individuals from racial, ethnic, religious, and social groups that have been historically underrepresented in institutions of higher education. Things we do include creating the vision for diversity at Purdue, training for diversity competencies in both the workplace and learning environment, publication of the Religious, Ethnic, and Civic Observances Calendar, and coordination of campus diversity events.

We invite you to explore our initiatives, learn about upcoming events, and discover the many diversity programs available on Purdue's campus. Please join us in honoring diversity.

New This Fall!


  • Global Diversity CafĂ© Film Series


  • Diversity at Work Modules 6&7

    Module 6 - Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity at Purdue: An Introduction For Staff
    Module 7 - Toward a More Inclusive Workplace: Addressing LGBTQ Issues at Purdue


  • DRO Welcomes its 2nd Global Diversity Scholar in Residence
    Dr. Zhou Ye
    Fudan University
    Shanghai, China


  • Student Diversity Leadership Institute


  • CONNECTIONS: Institute on Leadership and Diversity
    Launching the New Generation of Diversity Leader


  • Special Presentation for students, faculty and staff:
    "Are Two Enough? Transgenderism, Intersexuality, and the Assumed Gender Dichotomy"
    Kand McQueen, Ph.D.
    Friday, November 20, 2009
    3:30 p.m., Stewart Center, room 206

    (Download the flier for more information)

 

 

 

2009-2010 Religious, Ethnic, and Civic Observances Calendar