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The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Celebrates Diversity Awareness Month in April
The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emory & Henry College is celebrating April as Diversity Awareness Month! Both April and October are celebrated as Diversity Awareness Months. We would like to highlight some celebrations, holidays and initiatives taking place this month! Keep reading -
Women’s History Month Staff Spotlight: Rev. Sharon Bowers
March is Women’s History Month! All March, the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion will be spotlighting some of the incredible women who make Emory & Henry College the outstanding institution that it is.
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March is Irish-American Heritage Month
The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and the Inclusion & Dialogue Center honors Irish-American Heritage Month!This month please consider the incredible resilience of Irish-Americans and their contributions to our country. Irish-Americans have proven to be steadfast and devoted to their culture and our country. Please take a look at the below links for more information about our Irish American brothers, sisters and siblings’ heritage.Keep reading -
We Stand In Solidarity with our Asian American Sisters, Brothers and Siblings
Dear E & H Family,
The violence against our Asian sisters, brothers and siblings must stop. Eight people in the Atlanta area were killed due to senseless acts of evil and racism. We refuse to condone this type of behavior. We must learn that difference is not evil and that there is room for diversity, equity and inclusion in this world. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere”. Let us unite to bring healing to our world. Keep reading -
The Office Of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Celebrates President Biden’s Victories for Equality
Emory & Henry College Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion celebrates the Biden administration’s latest victories in championing equity in the United States. Keep reading -
The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Celebrates Kwanzaa
The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion has celebrated Kwanzaa on their social media by walking through each of the 7 days & principles. The Office of DEI wants to honor all those who celebrate Kwanzaa & celebrate with you. Please read on to learn more about the 7 principles of Kwanzaa. Keep reading -
The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion announces MLK Week of Celebration: “Good Trouble Comes In All Colors: Allyship Matters” offerings
Hello Emory & Henry Community,
We are excited to announce our MLK Convocation for 2021 entitled “Good Trouble Comes in All Colors: Allyship Matters” will be held from January 14th, 2021 - January 23rd, 2021.
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The Office of DEI Honors the Beginning of Hanukkah
Greetings to all our Jewish sisters and brothers. Tonight begins the Jewish Festival of Lights or Hanukkah! Keep reading -
The Inclusion & Dialogue Center Honors World AIDS Day
Today is World AIDS Day and, together, may we stop, think, and reflect on the lives of the many people affected by HIV/AIDS throughout the years and all over the globe. We must consider those that have lost the battle with HIV/AIDS and those that are living with HIV/AIDS today.
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DEI Celebrates First Gen: Dr. Scott Boltwood
The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion celebrates First Generation Celebration Week from November 8th - November 13th, 2020! We will be highlighting & lifting up the voices of First Gen students, faculty & staff this week. We are so proud of the incredible hard work and courage it takes to be a first generation college student. We honor these students and are here to support them during their time at Emory & Henry and beyond! Keep reading -
DEI Celebrates First Gen Students: Braxton Justice
The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion celebrates First Generation Celebration Week from November 8th - November 13th, 2020! We will be highlighting & lifting up the voices of First Gen students, faculty & staff this week. We are so proud of the incredible hard work and courage it takes to be a first generation college student. We honor these students and are here to support them during their time at Emory & Henry and beyond! Keep reading -
DEI Celebrates First Gen Students: MaKayla Hardesty
The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion celebrates First Generation Celebration Week from November 8th - November 13th, 2020! We will be highlighting & lifting up the voices of First Gen students, faculty & staff this week. We are so proud of the incredible hard work and courage it takes to be a first generation college student. We honor these students and are here to support them during their time at Emory & Henry and beyond! Keep reading -
DEI Celebrates First Gen Students: Madison Owens
The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion celebrates First Generation Celebration Week from November 8th - November 13th, 2020! We will be highlighting & lifting up the voices of First Gen students, faculty & staff this week. We are so proud of the incredible hard work and courage it takes to be a first generation college student. We honor these students and are here to support them during their time at Emory & Henry and beyond! Keep reading -
DEI Celebrates First Gen Students: Rachel Worley
The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion celebrates First Generation Celebration Week from November 8th - November 13th, 2020! We will be highlighting & lifting up the voices of First Gen students, faculty & staff this week. We are so proud of the incredible hard work and courage it takes to be a first generation college student. We honor these students and are here to support them during their time at Emory & Henry and beyond! Keep reading -
DEI Celebrates First Gen Students: Sandra Coffee
The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion celebrates First Generation Celebration Week from November 8th - November 13th, 2020! We will be highlighting & lifting up the voices of First Gen students, faculty & staff this week. We are so proud of the incredible hard work and courage it takes to be a first generation college student. We honor these students and are here to support them during their time at Emory & Henry and beyond! Keep reading -
The Office of DEI & The ID Center Honor Veteran’s Day 2020
To all the military veterans: “Thank You For Your Service!” We would like take a few moments to acknowledge and offer a sincere word of thanks to those who served and continue to serve in various capacities in the military in both combat and non combat zones throughout the world on behalf of the United States of America. We are immensely grateful to be the beneficiaries of freedom because the women and men in uniform defended our great people and our great country. Keep reading -
DEI Celebrates First Gen Students: Abby Hockett
The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion celebrates First Generation Celebration Week from November 8th - November 13th, 2020! We will be highlighting & lifting up the voices of First Gen students, faculty & staff this week. We are so proud of the incredible hard work and courage it takes to be a first generation college student. We honor these students and are here to support them during their time at Emory & Henry and beyond! Keep reading -
DEI Celebrate First Gen Students: Miranda Quarles
The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion celebrates First Generation Celebration Week from November 8th - November 13th, 2020! We will be highlighting & lifting up the voices of First Gen students, faculty & staff this week. We are so proud of the incredible hard work and courage it takes to be a first generation college student. We honor these students and are here to support them during their time at Emory & Henry and beyond! Keep reading -
Your Vote Matters!
Early Voting in Virginia ends Saturday, October 31st, 2020. Keep reading -
LGBTQ+ Reading List
In honor of LGBTQ+ History Month, the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion has curated the following reading list. This book list includes some titles from our region and other global stories to help us expand our understanding of the varied and rich LGBTQ+ experiences. If you do not see a book listed here that you think would be a valuable addition, let our office know and we will add it. Keep reading -
October is LGBTQAI+ History Month
Did you know that October is LGBTQ+ History Month? Since 1994 this month has been an opportunity for citizens across the country to learn about and reflect upon the wide-ranging positive influences LGBTQ+ persons have had on all facets of our lives. Politics, the arts, sports, entertainment, and academia are but a few of the areas influenced by our LGBTQ+ friends and allies. Keep reading -
Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Emory & Henry College
The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion as we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Emory & Henry’s campus. Many states, government agencies and other colleges and universities have shifted away from observing Columbus Day, recognizing the many contributions of the Indigenous people to our society. Keep reading -
VP Holloway & Dean Bowyer Respond to Targeted Vandalism
Yesterday afternoon our offices were notified that an act of vandalism occurred on the Emory campus. Several students’ final art projects expressing support for the Black Lives Matter Movement were torn down, moved and even destroyed. The malicious destruction of college approved artwork is unacceptable and demonstrates a complete disregard for how hard students worked on an academic assignment. Keep reading -
Reverend Sharon Bowers named Interim Associate Chaplain
Reverend Bowers will also provide leadership and oversight for the development of the Inclusion and Dialogue Center and will work closely with historically underrepresented and traditionally marginalized student populations.
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Emory & Henry to Host Series of Events to Celebrate Black History Month
Emory & Henry College will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events that will take place on campus during the month of February. Keep reading -
Emory & Henry Celebrates the Work of Women in Civil Rights
Emory & Henry College will hold a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Week of Awareness January 18-26, 2020 in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Keep reading -
Professor and Students Study the Value and Importance of Banned Books
The week of September 22 is recognized as national Banned Books Week. For Travis Proffitt’s class, the subject of banned books is a semester-long discussion. This is the second year that Proffitt, the director of academic diversity at Emory & Henry, has taught the course to first-year honors students.
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E&H’s Grant Renewal Aids in the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence
E&H has renewed its grant from the Office on Violence Against Women to continue offering programs about gender-based violence awareness and prevention to students on campus. Keep reading -
Burns Brings Social Justice Discussions to E&H
Rev. Leah Burns of Knoxville Tenn. visited classrooms and hosted a Lyceum to invoke discussions on social justice in the Methodist Church and college campuses. Keep reading -
E&H Hosts Non-Profit to Spread Awareness of Predatory Dangers
Help Save the Next Girl will be coming to campus on Sept. 22 to help desensitize young women and girls to predatory danger. Keep reading
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- <div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/870-pride-at-emory-henry-college-celebrating-the"><img src="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,1080/6489_IMG_2782.rev.1561130288.JPG" alt="Students, faculty and staff at the TriPride Parade in Johnson City, Tenn." class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,1080/6489_IMG_2782.rev.1561130288.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,1080/6489_IMG_2782.rev.1561130288.JPG 3x" data-max-w="1080" data-max-h="1080"/></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/870-pride-at-emory-henry-college-celebrating-the">Pride at Emory & Henry College: Celebrating the LGBTQ+ Community</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary">June is Pride Month at Emory & Henry College! Travis Proffitt and the Inclusion & Dialogue Center have been working hard to provide a safe and inclusive environment on campus for all students. <a href="/live/news/870-pride-at-emory-henry-college-celebrating-the" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div></div>
- <div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/297-student-explores-battle-of-saltville"><img src="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,960,616/3322_EmmaGraceThompsonSaltvilleLyceum.rev.1519140029.jpg" alt="Emma Grace Thompson presents her research a lyceum event in the Board of Visitors Lounge." class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,960,616/3322_EmmaGraceThompsonSaltvilleLyceum.rev.1519140029.jpg 2x" data-max-w="960" data-max-h="616"/></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/297-student-explores-battle-of-saltville">Student Explores Battle of Saltville</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary"><p> Emory & Henry College student Emma Grace Thompson is looking to the past to build a future career as an historian.</p><a href="/live/news/297-student-explores-battle-of-saltville" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div></div>
- <div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/991-eamphs-grant-renewal-aids-in-the-fight-against"><img src="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,1969/6928_AdobeStock_183494972.rev.1569435806.jpg" alt="A purple ribbon for awareness about unacceptability of violence against women" class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,1969/6928_AdobeStock_183494972.rev.1569435806.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,1969/6928_AdobeStock_183494972.rev.1569435806.jpg 3x" data-max-w="3200" data-max-h="1969"/></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/991-eamphs-grant-renewal-aids-in-the-fight-against">E&H’s Grant Renewal Aids in the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary">E&H has renewed its grant from the Office on Violence Against Women to continue offering programs about gender-based violence awareness and prevention to students on campus. <a href="/live/news/991-eamphs-grant-renewal-aids-in-the-fight-against" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div></div>
- <div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/967-eamph-hosts-non-profit-to-spread-awareness-of"><img src="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,400,400/6866_571a4365aad27.image.rev.1568307721.jpg" alt="Help Save the Next Girl logo." class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" data-max-w="400" data-max-h="400"/></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/967-eamph-hosts-non-profit-to-spread-awareness-of">E&H Hosts Non-Profit to Spread Awareness of Predatory Dangers</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary">Help Save the Next Girl will be coming to campus on Sept. 22 to help desensitize young women and girls to predatory danger. <a href="/live/news/967-eamph-hosts-non-profit-to-spread-awareness-of" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div></div>
- <div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/32-wehc-series-honored-by-the-virginia-association-of"><img src="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/202,0,798,596/764_WEHC_award_alana_simmons.rev.1507210399.jpg" alt="Program host Alana Simmons with the WEHC award." class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" data-max-w="596" data-max-h="596"/></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/32-wehc-series-honored-by-the-virginia-association-of">WEHC Series Honored by the Virginia Association of Broadcasters</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary">Alana Simmons, project coordinator for the Office of Violence Against Women at Emory & Henry College was honored recently by the Virginia Association of Broadcasters for a series that takes an in-depth look at domestic violence in Southwest Virginia. <a href="/live/news/32-wehc-series-honored-by-the-virginia-association-of" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div></div>
- <div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/242-from-king-to-hip-hop-college-celebrates-mlk"><img src="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2136/2222_WhiteWhale-MLK-IMG142_2.rev.1516127931.jpg" alt="Dr. Bettina Love at the 2018 MLK Day Celebration." class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2136/2222_WhiteWhale-MLK-IMG142_2.rev.1516127931.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2136/2222_WhiteWhale-MLK-IMG142_2.rev.1516127931.jpg 3x" data-max-w="3200" data-max-h="2136"/></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/242-from-king-to-hip-hop-college-celebrates-mlk">From King to Hip Hop, College Celebrates MLK</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary"><p> Dr. Bettina Love, award-winning author and associate professor of educational theory and practice at the University of Georgia, delivered the keynote address for the College’s annual celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the McGlothlin Center for the Arts.</p><a href="/live/news/242-from-king-to-hip-hop-college-celebrates-mlk" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div></div>
- <div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/280-emory-henry-college-opens-interfaith-prayer"><img src="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2133/3171_InterfaithPrayerRoom16_2.rev.1518211260.jpg" alt="Student Safa Farhoumand helps dedicate the Interfaith Prayer Room." class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2133/3171_InterfaithPrayerRoom16_2.rev.1518211260.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2133/3171_InterfaithPrayerRoom16_2.rev.1518211260.jpg 3x" data-max-w="3200" data-max-h="2133"/></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/280-emory-henry-college-opens-interfaith-prayer">Emory & Henry College Opens Interfaith Prayer Room</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary"><p> Equipped with chairs, tables, prayer rugs and religious texts, a room in the lower-level of Memorial Chapel on the Emory & Henry College campus is now available for students of all faiths to have a quiet place to pray and meditate.</p><a href="/live/news/280-emory-henry-college-opens-interfaith-prayer" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div></div>
- <div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/177-college-awarded-300000-grant-to-fight-sexual"><img src="/live/image/gid/90/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,770,300/1551_OVW_logo.rev.1512748664.jpg" alt="Logo for Office on Violence Against Women" class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" data-max-w="770" data-max-h="300"/></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/177-college-awarded-300000-grant-to-fight-sexual">College Awarded $300,000 Grant to Fight Sexual Assault</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary">Emory & Henry is just one of several colleges receiving a grant to address an important campus issue. <a href="/live/news/177-college-awarded-300000-grant-to-fight-sexual" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div></div>
- <div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/246-tunnel-of-oppression-eamph-installation-highlights"><img src="/live/image/gid/66/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,960,720/2287_26733834_10215553434253219_5449157324349081630_n1.rev.1516171286.jpg" alt="Students Sam, Abbey, Destiny, Ethen, and Director of Inclusion and Diversity co-hosted the Black ..." class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/66/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,960,720/2287_26733834_10215553434253219_5449157324349081630_n1.rev.1516171286.jpg 2x" data-max-w="960" data-max-h="720"/></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/246-tunnel-of-oppression-eamph-installation-highlights">‘Tunnel of Oppression’ E&H installation highlights issues of discrimination</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary">E&H installation highlights issues of discrimination <a href="/live/news/246-tunnel-of-oppression-eamph-installation-highlights" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div></div>
- <div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/962-eamph-takes-part-in-second-tripride-parade"><img src="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2400/6835_IMG_6703.rev.1568297029.jpg" alt="Students and faculty of E&H ready with their parade banner." class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2400/6835_IMG_6703.rev.1568297029.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2400/6835_IMG_6703.rev.1568297029.jpg 3x" data-max-w="3200" data-max-h="2400"/></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/962-eamph-takes-part-in-second-tripride-parade">E&H Takes Part in Second TriPride Parade</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary">On September 7, 2019, TriPride held their second Pride parade and festival in downtown Kingsport, Tenn. <a href="/live/news/962-eamph-takes-part-in-second-tripride-parade" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div></div>
- <div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/341-college-hosts-inaugural-diversity-reading-group"><img src="/live/image/gid/66/width/345/height/225/crop/1/3546_Book_Group_Obear.rev.1521040409.jpg" alt="Diversity Reading Group" class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/66/width/345/height/225/crop/1/3546_Book_Group_Obear.rev.1521040409.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/66/width/345/height/225/crop/1/3546_Book_Group_Obear.rev.1521040409.jpg 3x" data-max-w="3200" data-max-h="2399"/></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/341-college-hosts-inaugural-diversity-reading-group">College Hosts Inaugural Diversity Reading Group</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary">E&H faculty will read Dr. Kathy Obear’s <em>But I’m Not Racist! Tools For Well-Meaning Whites.</em><a href="/live/news/341-college-hosts-inaugural-diversity-reading-group" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div></div>