Celebrating Diversity Month
Every September we celebrate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at the University
of Arkansas with a monthlong slate of events that help us incorporate more inclusive
practices throughout the school year.
Here’s what we did last year, stay tuned for this upcoming year’s programming!
AUG. 15 - SEPT. 15
Appreciate Diversity Month | University Libraries resources
U of A students, faculty and staff are invited to celebrate Appreciate Diversity Month, observed Aug. 15 through Sept. 15, by using Libraries resources to familiarize themselves with local cultures.
Several Libraries research guides compile books, articles, newspapers, oral histories, archival materials and more to facilitate understanding of the Northwest Arkansas community.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 31
Black Student Welcome
Meet us at the MC! (Multicultural Center) | Union 403
6 - 8 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
Hill-ish Culture Fair
Union Mall | 6 - 10 p.m.
Inspired by the hit tv shows Black-ish and spin off Grown-ish, Hill-ish is a cultural fair event to kick off the first official day of Diversity Month.
This event provides ample opportunity for students from different backgrounds and experiences to join student-led organizations, receive valuable resources, and connect with campus offices and departments to enhance individual chances for success on the University of Arkansas Campus! Hill-ish is the perfect opportunity to recruit, reconnect with students, and inform them of the upcoming programs or events that your office is planning for the school year!
LGBTQ International Students Meet & Greet
Holcombe Hall Living Room
4 - 5:30 p.m.
Come join us to be kind to one another & show your support and enjoy rainbow refreshments! This event is for international undergraduate and graduate students of the LGBTQ+ community on campus and their allies to learn about the campus resources that are available for the international LGBTQ+ students.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Black Alumni Society Tailgate
Alumni House
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Game Night
Union | 6 - 8 p.m.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Come as You ARkansas
Across campus!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Latinx Heritage Month Tailgate
Alumni House
MID-SEPTEMBER
All Hands on Deck: Diversity Meeting Roll Call
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Karaoke Night
Hillside | 6 - 8:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Divine 9 Tailgate
Alumni House
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
An Evening with Amy Tu:
DEI and Diversity and Inclusion Student Council Dinner & Special Guest Speaker Amy
Tu, ’96 JD , Executive Vice President, General Counsel, & Corporate Secretary
Arkansas Union Ballroom | 5 - 7 p.m.
MONTHLONG INITIATIVE
The University of Arkansas Faculty and Staff DEI Cookbook - check it out and download it here!