Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-Racism (EDI-R)
We’re here to work with students, faculty and staff to advance anti-racism and equity through evidence-based policies, practices and programs.
News, initiatives, and upcoming events
News
Let’s talk about sustainable menstruation
Learn what true sustainable menstruation looks like — one that cares for both the planet and the people living on it.
Are periods a game changer?
Imagine this: you’re an athlete who menstruates. You’ve been training hard for a big race just days away, but your period is heavy, and the pain makes it hard to even get out of bed. On top of that, your race uniform includes white biker shorts, and the fear of leaking is real. You don’t feel like you can talk to anyone because no one talks about periods. So, you push through in silence.
How curiousity can lead to connection
Living in a diverse environment is more than grabbing shawarma from the corner shop or dancing to Caribbean music at a summer festival. Our introduction to different cultures may begin there—but it shouldn’t end there. Diversity isn’t a playlist or a plate. It’s people
Events
LBIH Event: Fridays After 5
Join us for Fridays After 5, a recurring series created by the Laterna Black Innovation Hub (LBIH)in partnership with the Office of EDI-R. These gatherings are designed as aspace tounwind, build community, and celebrate Blackness in all its forms.