Voices of Illinois
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Inclusive Illinois is about our individual and collective commitment:
I will encourage the expression of different voices, perspectives, and ideas.
I will challenge my own beliefs, opinions, and viewpoints.
I will advocate for an accessible, safe, and respectful environment to enhance the living, learning, and working community at Illinois.
I will acknowledge and respect the multiple identities represented in each individual.
My commitment will be demonstrated by my voice and my conduct.
Make your commitment now...
Facts and Figures
- The African American Cultural Program and La Casa Cultural Latina are among the oldest university culture centers in the nation.
- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus is ranked #2 in Hosting International Students.
- 31.9% of the freshman class in 2011 is comprised of the African American, Asian American, Latino/a, and Native American populations.
- Programs for Persons with Disabilities, Division of Rehabilitation-Education Services, was first in the nation to provide students with disabilities access to all University services, curricula, and facilities; develop architectural accessibility standards; and institute a wheelchair-accessible bus system.
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Chancellor Wise addresses the crowd during the 2012 MLK Celebration.
Slideshow/photos/ChancelorWiseMLK2012.jpgThroughout January and February, campus and community events were held in celebration of the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and in commemoration of the Sesquicentennial of the Emancipation Proclamation.
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2013 Faculty Women of Color in the Academy Conference - April 3-5
Slideshow/photos/FWCAAnnouncement.jpgConference topics include Research on Women of Color in the Academy; Women of Color and Promotions: Strategies for Success; Interdisciplinary Medicine and Health; and the Economics of Being a Faculty Woman of Color: Being Prepared and Planning Ahead. See the link below for details.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Community Celebration
Slideshow/photos/MLKCommunityCelebration.jpgA family-friendly event featuring performances and presentations by local musicians, theatrical and dance groups, storytellers, and arts and crafts for children to celebrate the life of Dr. King.
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Sesquicentennial of the Emancipation Proclamation Keynote lecture by Dr. Edmund B. Gaither Jacob Lawrence: Toussaint L’Ouverture Series
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Inclusive Illinois Day
Slideshow/photos/IIDayLAS.jpgAn annual, campus wide event, with education stations showcasing programs and events that promote diversity and an inclusive campus community.
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Diversity Roundtable Series
Slideshow/photos/MenahGreetsGuests.jpgCheck the Illinois calendar and Eweek for more!
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Celebration of Diversity
Slideshow/photos/DiversityBreakfast2011.jpgThis annual breakfast brings together campus and community members to celebrate progress in diversifying our campus community.
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Larine Y Cowan Award Winners
Slideshow/photos/LarineYCowanAwardWinners2012.jpgL-r: Associate Chancellor Menah Pratt-Clarke; Ms. Ave Alvarado, Graduate College; Ms. Michael Parrish, College of Education; Mr. Tim Offenstein, Campus Information Technologies and Educational Services; and Chancellor Phyllis M. Wise Each year, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Access grants awards to peer-nominated individuals for their commitment and efforts to diversity and inclusion. http://diversity.illinois.edu/makeadiffaward.html
FWCA CONFERENCE FEEDBACK
- Thank you to all the attendees of the inaugural Faculty Women of Color in the Academy (FWCA) Conference , hosted by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. What a wonderful turn-out! Nearly 300 attendees, 75 institutions, and 30 states were represented. Your feedback is important! Please complete your evaluation or add more input.
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Highlighting Diversity
Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations
Get Involved - Upcoming Events
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FRIDAY FORUM series at the University YMCA
February 8 to April 26Follow-up Meeting: Launch of the LFAPA (Latino Faculty and Academic Professional Alliance) Organization
APRIL 26: La Casa Cultural Latina. 12 PM.Disability Resources & Educational Services (DRES) launches a new website.
For more events, check out our Diversity Calendar
