Join the Diversity and Inclusion Student Ambassadors Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 19

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – All University of Arkansas students are invited to join the Diversity and Inclusion Student Ambassadors meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, in the Reynolds Center Auditorium. Those who cannot attend in person can join online.

Gain online access to the ambassadors meeting through this meeting link. Learn more about activities and initiatives of the Office for Diversity and Inclusion on its new website.

The Office for Diversity and Inclusion developed the student volunteer group to assist the U of A in building a more diverse and inclusive campus culture. Yvette Murphy-Erby, vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion, encourages all undergraduate, graduate and online students.

"Building a more diverse and inclusive campus is critical to achieving our university mission and takes every one of us working together," Murphy-Erby said. "Join the Diversity Ambassadors team to help us identify areas of success and concern and implement strategic efforts to build a more inclusive and diverse campus through shared efforts, energy and ideas. Together we can achieve our campus priority on enhancing diversity and inclusion."

 

Contacts

Stephanie G. Adams, associate director for academic engagement
University Housing
479-575-3150, sgadams@uark.edu

Ella Donnell Lambey, executive assistant
Office for Diversity and Inclusion
479-575-3338, elambey@uark.edu

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