University of Michigan Regent Mark Bernstein (D) formally withdrew his $3 million dollar donation he offered in April to help construct the new multicultral center on State Street at the final summer regent's meeting — Bernstein's first as chairman of the board.
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Hispanic students make up 5.4 percent of total student enrollment, which breaks down to 4.9 percent of the undergraduate body and 6.6 percent of the graduate and professional body.
Panelists for the event, hosted by student organization Lean In University of Michigan were chosen for their unique views on diversity, according to organizers. The group is tied to a nationwide nonprofit of the same name, which aims to increase dialogue around gender equity. The panel was attended by about 100 University of Michigan students, faculty and staff.
Nearly 50 faculty members from various departments across the University of Michigan gathered to generate “big and bold” ideas for a more diverse, equitable and inclusive campus at the staff town hall Thursday.
The College of Literature, Science and the Arts hosted the first of two workshops Monday to receive feedback and ideas from students regarding ways to facilitate a more inclusive and diverse climate on campus.
In coordination with diversity initiatives on campus, LSA is reviewing the impact of the current race and ethnicity requirement.
Throughout his lecture, Platt argued that holding protests and drawing on Black representation in politics both fail to effectively advance the “Black-issue agenda,” which he defined as matters pertaining to anti-racism, culture and social welfare.
Approximately 50 University community members attended the first of three diversity forums slated to be held this semester as a part of University President Mark Schlissel's diversity initiative Tuesday night.
In the e-mail, Schlissel acknowledged that many students on campus might be unaware of how to get involved.
The new facility will replace the current Trotter Multicultural Center.