Stories about "Office of Equity and Inclusion"
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Imani Perry: What if digital activism, such as via Twitter, doesn’t really do anything?
Thursday, March 14, 2019 3:24 pm
Instead of Twitter cancellations and Facebook face-offs, we should focus on transformation, says Perry, a Princeton professor and noted public intellectual.
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Crystal Williams appointed associate provost for diversity and inclusion at Boston University
Thursday, June 29, 2017 8:19 am
Since 2013, Williams has served as Bates’ chief diversity officer, associate vice president for strategic initiatives, and professor of English.
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‘Working Weekend’ alumni say: Harmonize your interests, strengths
Monday, May 18, 2015 1:57 pm
Bates College alumni helped students explore how to create meaning in their working lives during the May 16 "Working Weekend" event.
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Indigenous rights and environmental activist Oren Lyons to discuss sustainability
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 1:10 pm
Chief Oren Lyons, a Native American leader and environmental activist, offers a lecture on March 3.
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Crystal Ann Williams named associate vice president and chief diversity officer
Monday, August 12, 2013 1:34 pm
Williams will oversee the Office of Equity and Diversity and the Office of Intercultural Education and serve as a member of the president’s senior staff.