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Don’t Just Witness History; Seize the Opportunity to Shape It

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institutions, and they do so successfully, facilitating the upward mobility of the majority of their students. Yet each of us has the power to shape events in real time. As I think about the coming months, I’m reminded that history is not a series of isolated events. But the outcome isn’t guaranteed.

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A Blueprint for College Students’ Sense of Belonging

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But whats much less clear is how to facilitate, engender, or boost belonging for all students, using theory as a blueprint. Hosting trans awareness events, safe zone training, Take Back the Night, and Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, for instance, are effective strategies for creating inclusive campus climates.

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Alumni Influence to Facilitate Diversity Starts With a One-Dollar Donation

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Harvey Nevertheless, some of these alumni maintain various levels of contact with their alma maters – ranging from attending reunion events, to regularly reviewing materials they receive from the college or university, to making monetary donations they hope will help produce a more inclusive atmosphere for current and future generations.

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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

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The Metro-Wide American Indian Graduation Celebration facilitates conversations between tribal colleges and four-year institutions. UM also has the Office of Native American Affairs, which facilitates communication and consultation with tribal nations to improve UM systemwide to better serve Native communities and learners.

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University of Florida Hillel Combats Antisemitism with ‘Spread Cream Cheese, Not Hate’ Event

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The students participate in a facilitated workshop during which time they learn about Judaism, the history of antisemitism, and practice their conversation and outreach skills. Pledge signers receive additional resources and opportunities to enhance their learning throughout the year.

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From Controllers to Careers: Using Esports to Develop Tech Skills in Higher Education

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Furthermore, involvement in esports can provide opportunities for students to delve into coding, game development tools, and software customization that can facilitate practical experience in programming, game design, and software development.

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Indiana University Launches Global Gateway office in Ghana

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The IU Ghana Gateway, part of the university’s 2030 strategic plan, is in the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences in the Airport Residential District in Accra and serves as a hub to support IU in Ghana.