http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/ Diversity News Feed from Purdue University News Service en-us Wed, 01 May 2013 10:05:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-to-award-10-honorary-doctorates-during-spring-commencement.html Purdue University will award 10 honorary doctorate degrees during commencement ceremonies this spring. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-to-award-10-honorary-doctorates-during-spring-commencement.html Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-gay-and-lesbian-professionals-sponsor-second-film-festival.html The Purdue University chapter of the National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals is hosting its second annual film festival. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-gay-and-lesbian-professionals-sponsor-second-film-festival.html Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/holocaust-conference-events-scheduled-april-6-16.html The 33rd Greater Lafayette Holocaust Remembrance Conference (GLHRC), running April 6-16, will focus on the theme 'From Living Memory to Historical Memory: The Holocaust in Transition.' http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/holocaust-conference-events-scheduled-april-6-16.html Tue, 19 Mar 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/exhibit-at-purdue-features-works-of-famous-suffragist-cartoonist.html Purdue University's Black Cultural Center in conjunction with Purdue Libraries and the Women's Studies program, are hosting an exhibit to celebrate Women's History Month. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/exhibit-at-purdue-features-works-of-famous-suffragist-cartoonist.html Mon, 18 Mar 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue-march,-rally-marks-100th-anniversary-of-womens-march.html Dozens of Purdue campus groups are expected to participate in a Friday (March 22) march and rally at the university to celebrate Women's History Month and the 100th anniversary of the women's movement. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue-march,-rally-marks-100th-anniversary-of-womens-march.html Thu, 14 Mar 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/cultural-studies-professor-to-speak-at-purdue-on-women-in-hip-hop.html Reiland Rabaka, an associate professor of African, African American and Caribbean Studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder, will speak on March 20 at Purdue University on 'The Hip-Hop Women's Movement.' http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/cultural-studies-professor-to-speak-at-purdue-on-women-in-hip-hop.html Fri, 15 Feb 2013 01:00:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/soul-food-dinner-and-film-screening-cap-off-black-history-month-at-purdue.html As part of Black History Month, the Purdue University Black Cultural Center, Purdue Housing and Food Services and the Black Caucus of Faculty and Staff will present a night of soul food and film starting at 5 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Hillenbrand Dining Court Atrium. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/soul-food-dinner-and-film-screening-cap-off-black-history-month-at-purdue.html Fri, 01 Feb 2013 01:00:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/campus-group-sponsors-diversity-in-comics-conference.html The National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals (NOGLSTP) at Purdue will host Diversity in Comics, an event celebrating comic books, Monday (Feb. 4) through Thursday (Feb. 7) on campus. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/campus-group-sponsors-diversity-in-comics-conference.html Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:44:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/events-focus-on-asians-and-asian-americans,-cultural-understanding.html A series of events Feb. 5-8 will focus on cultural issues and the Asian and Asian American experience at Purdue University. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/events-focus-on-asians-and-asian-americans,-cultural-understanding.html Wed, 30 Jan 2013 01:00:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/korean-culture-day-set-for-feb.-15-at-purdues-stewart-center.html The Purdue Korean Association on Feb 15 will host a free celebration featuring Korean-themed art, food, music, dance and other activities. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/korean-culture-day-set-for-feb.-15-at-purdues-stewart-center.html Wed, 30 Jan 2013 01:00:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue-latino-cultural-center-announces-busy-spring-semester-of-activities.html The Latin American film Festival, the Purdue Latino Experience and 'Celebrando Our History, Somos Purdue Gala' are part of a long list of spring semester activities scheduled for Purdue University's Latino Cultural Center. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue-latino-cultural-center-announces-busy-spring-semester-of-activities.html Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:49:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/moore,-jimerson-to-receive-purdues-dreamer-award.html Jesse Moore, director of supplier diversity, and Jackie Jimerson, who retired in 2012 as director of multicultural programs for the College of Pharmacy, will receive Purdue University's 2012 Dreamer Award during a ceremony at 7 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 24) in Stewart Center's Loeb Playhouse. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/moore,-jimerson-to-receive-purdues-dreamer-award.html Tue, 22 Jan 2013 01:00:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/media-advisory-candlelight-vigil,-commemorative-address-to-celebrate-dr.-martin-luther-king-jr..html A candlelight vigil at 6 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 24) will precede the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Address. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/media-advisory-candlelight-vigil,-commemorative-address-to-celebrate-dr.-martin-luther-king-jr..html Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:10:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/several-purdue-events-planned-to-celebrate-martin-luther-king-jr..html Several activities at Purdue University this month will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/several-purdue-events-planned-to-celebrate-martin-luther-king-jr..html Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:16:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/purdue-black-cultural-centers-annual-cultural-arts-festival-friday.html The Purdue University Black Cultural Arts Center's fall programming will culminate Friday (Nov. 30) with the annual Cultural Arts Festival at Loeb Playhouse. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/purdue-black-cultural-centers-annual-cultural-arts-festival-friday.html Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:00:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/creator-of-aids-memorial-quilt-to-speak-at-purdue-on-nov.-29.html The creator of the AIDS Memorial Quilt will speak Nov. 29 at Purdue University as part of AIDS Awareness Week. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/creator-of-aids-memorial-quilt-to-speak-at-purdue-on-nov.-29.html Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:12:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/native-american-educational-and-cultural-center-to-celebrate-heritage-month.html Purdue University's Native American Educational and Cultural Center will host several events to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/native-american-educational-and-cultural-center-to-celebrate-heritage-month.html Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:53:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/coache-faculty-survey-finds-purdues-strengths,-areas-for-improvement.html A survey of Purdue University faculty finds several areas of satisfaction, including opportunities for interdisciplinary work and collaboration as well as support for research, says Beverly Davenport Sypher, vice provost for faculty affairs. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/coache-faculty-survey-finds-purdues-strengths,-areas-for-improvement.html Fri, 19 Oct 2012 08:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/purdues-latino-cultural-center-to-celebrate-día-de-los-muertos.html Purdue University's Latino Cultural Center will celebrate 'Día de los Muertos,' or Day of the Dead, with music, crafts and food from 4-7 p.m. Oct. 26 at the YWCA in Lafayette. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/purdues-latino-cultural-center-to-celebrate-día-de-los-muertos.html Mon, 08 Oct 2012 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/purdue-to-celebrate-national-coming-out-day.html Purdue University organizations will celebrate National Coming Out Day on Thursday (Oct. 11) with an information fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Purdue Memorial Union's South Ballroom and a speech by Bernadette Barton, an author and professor. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/purdue-to-celebrate-national-coming-out-day.html Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:45:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/purdues-latino-cultural-center-to-celebrate-10th-anniversary.html Purdue University's Latino Cultural Center will commemorate its 10th anniversary with several events this fall, beginning with a Friday (Sept. 14) open house. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/purdues-latino-cultural-center-to-celebrate-10th-anniversary.html Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/experts-to-speak-on-immigration-and-the-2012-election.html Immigration and the 2012 election is the topic for a political science roundtable on Sept. 20 at Purdue University. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/experts-to-speak-on-immigration-and-the-2012-election.html Wed, 22 Aug 2012 02:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/detroit-theme-of-black-cultural-centers-fall-series.html The city of Detroit inspires the theme of the Fall Cultural Series at the Purdue University Black Cultural Center. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/detroit-theme-of-black-cultural-centers-fall-series.html Mon, 16 Jul 2012 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/purdue-focuses-on-growing-global-leaders-at-2012-indiana-black-expo.html Encouraging youth to develop academic and community service skills as well as preparing to be global leaders are the themes Purdue University is supporting at the 42nd annual Summer Celebration of the Indiana Black Expo. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/purdue-focuses-on-growing-global-leaders-at-2012-indiana-black-expo.html Thu, 12 Jul 2012 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/lechtenberg-named-purdues-acting-provost.html Victor Lechtenberg, who has held several key leadership positions over four decades at Purdue, will be the university's acting provost officials announced Thursday (July 12). http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/lechtenberg-named-purdues-acting-provost.html Mon, 02 Jul 2012 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/kane-named-inaugural-director-of-lgbtq-center-at-purdue.html Lowell Kane has been appointed director of Purdue's Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Center, university officials announced Monday (July 2). http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/kane-named-inaugural-director-of-lgbtq-center-at-purdue.html http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2012/120419LestinaSignmark.html Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:55:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2012/120419LestinaSignmark.html http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2012/120409DiazDiadeLaFamilia.html Mon, 9 Apr 2012 11:15:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2012/120409DiazDiadeLaFamilia.html http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2012/120406YoungBellConference.html Fri, 6 Apr 2012 10:32:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2012/120406YoungBellConference.html http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2012/120316AndersonDiaspora.html Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:19:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2012/120316AndersonDiaspora.html