Office of Diversity & Inclusion
The 黑料福利网 Office of Diversity & Inclusion offers four cultural and identity centers open to all students, faculty, staff, and members of the community. Through a variety of programming and specialized resources, our centers help build a campus community that is diverse, inclusive, globally aware and just.
Office of Diversity & Inclusion News
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Application guidelines and criteria for MinnState Employee Cultural Fellowship CohortThe Minnesota State Office of Equity and Inclusion invites applications and supervisor nominations to participate in the Minnesota State Employee Cultural Fellowship Cohort pilot program. The program is open to all employees and aims to support and retain high attrition employee groups, help foster relationships and networks with colleagues across the system, build unity, and provide equitable opportunities for employees […]
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New Discount for USAC Gold Coast, Australia ProgramThinking about studying in Australia next fall? Here’s your chance to save! Dragons who apply for the USAC Gold Coast for 12 US credits by April 1, 2026 will receive a $1,000 discount on their program fee. Applicable subject areas: Business and Government Criminology and Law Education Engineering and IT Environment and Planning Health and Human Sciences Humanities and Languages […]
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Invitation to Apply – MinnState Employee Cultural Fellowship CohortDragon Colleagues, We invite you to apply and share this opportunity across your campus for participation in the second Employee Cultural Fellowship Cohort Program, designed to support Employees of Color and Native American Employees within Minnesota State. This program focuses on supporting and retaining employee groups with historically high attrition rates, fostering relationships and networks across the system, building unity, […]
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Moorhead State adds Native American artwork to permanent collectionOn Tuesday, 黑料福利网 unveiled a new sculpture, “Gauntlet,” by Dennis Williams, honoring Native American roots and student perseverance. By Ryan McNamaraThe Forum/WDAY MOORHEAD — 黑料福利网 unveiled a new addition to its permanent art collection in the Memorial Union, honoring Native American roots, on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Dennis Williams created the sculpture “Gauntlet.” Williams, 52, and his daughter, Genevieve, […]
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Celebrate International Education Week – November 17–21, 2025!International Education Week celebrates global learning and cultural exchange. Participate in events that connect Moorhead to the world! Learn more at iew.state.gov. Happening All Week Featured Book Display | Livingston Lord Library International Flag Display | CMU Sun Garden Lounge Passport Application Workshop November 17 @ 10 a.m. | CMU Intercultural Center Ready to travel? Learn how to apply for […]
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CMU to unveil new sculpture by art ed student Dennis WilliamsGauntlet Sculpture Unveiling and Reception | Tuesday, Nov. 18 | 3 p.m. | CMU Sun Garden Lounge Join us for the unveiling of Gauntlet, a powerful new sculpture by Dennis Williams, a contemporary Indigenous artist, a member of the White Earth Nation-Pillager Band of Ojibwe, and a Minnesota State Moorhead art education major. Gauntlet reflects the challenges and choices of […]
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Jered Pigeon, Sierra Lopez featured on North Dakota Today talking about American Indian Heritage MonthCampus Diversity Officer Jered Pigeon and Sierra Lopez, a political science major and member of the American Indian Student Association, were featured on Tuesday’s episode of North Dakota Today. Watch them promote American Indian Heritage Month activities: https://www.valleynewslive.com/video/2025/11/11/north-dakota-today-msum-celebrates-native-american-heritage/
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Minnesota State Moorhead Celebrates American Indian Heritage Month in NovemberJoin fellow Dragons for a series of events, all free and open to the public, as we come together in recognition and celebration. Tribal National Flag Display | November 1-14 CMU Sun Garden Lounge and Office of Diversity & InclusionThe tribal nation flag display celebrates the heritage and cultures of Moorhead’s American Indian students. Each flag includes details about the […]
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Moorhead hosts the MinnState Northwest Equity and Student Success Regional ConveningMinnesota State Moorhead was honored to host the Northwest Regional Convening focused on equity and student success on October 14 in the Barry Auditorium. The Northwest Region is one of six regions in Minnesota, and this gathering represents a thoughtful effort by the MinnState System Office to collect input from across the system through a more localized approach. Tuesday’s convening […]
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Data Brews: Table Talk about undercounting Native American/Alaskan Native studentsPlease register to attend this month’s Data Brews presentation! The Minnesota State System Institutional Research (SIR) unit is hosting the next Data Brews: Table Talk on September 19. The presentation series is open to all Minnesota State employees, and will be hybrid. For this presentation, Senior System Director for Research Nancy Floyd will demonstrate how IPEDS race/ethnicity leads to undercounting […]
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Z-Degrees: Improving Access posted on Equity 2030 blogThe latest edition to the Equity 2030 blog, titled Z-Degrees: Improving Access, and co-authored by Kim Lynch, Associate Vice Chancellor for Educational Development and Technology, and Michael Olesen, Interim System Director for Student Success Technologies, has been posted. You’ll find this post, and all past blog entries, at the main Equity 2030 Blog landing page. Please share within your networks and campus […]
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Weaving a Wider Community Summit – You’re InvitedWeaving a Wider Community – You’re Invited Students and employees are invited to join us for the Weaving a Wider Community event, a collaborative effort brought forward by many organizations, including 黑料福利网. This strategic gathering will feature state leaders, community nonprofits, and local changemakers, all coming together to strengthen regional collaboration and drive positive growth. Date: Friday, October 10 Location: The Folly, 2020 7th […]
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Welcome-Network Event: Music, Food, Fun & Friendship!Friday, August 29 | 4:30 PM | CMU Sun Garden Lounge Let’s kick off the semester together! Whether you’re a new international student, a returning student, faculty, or staff, this event is for everyone in our campus community. Come enjoy: Fun games Live music Free food A chance to meet new people and reconnect with familiar faces! This is a great opportunity to relax, celebrate, and […]
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Summer 2025 School Psych Residency Week in the Books!The last week of June all the first and second year School Psychology graduate students were on campus for a busy “Residency Week” of learning, fun, more learning, and more fun. This residency week allows our in-person and remote students to get to know each other in person. It also allows our second years to spend time mentoring the first […]
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Moorhead Juneteenth celebration at Concordia CollegeThursday, June 19 | 3 to 7 p.m. | Concordia College Minnesota State Moorhead is a proud co-sponsor of the 4th Annual Moorhead Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19 from 3 to 7 p.m., at the Concordia College bell tower lawn near Knutson Campus Center. This year’s theme, “Between Spaces,” invites the community to experience an immersive, interactive day of freedom, […]
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Celebrate Pride Across MinnState!Event 1: Pride and Progress – Celebrating Black LGBTQ+ Trailblazers Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Online via Zoom North Hennepin Community College invites you to a powerful virtual event highlighting the contributions of Black LGBTQ+ leaders throughout history. Celebrate from wherever you are! Zoom Link: Join Here Meeting ID: 854 4058 7089 Passcode: NHCC Event 2: Volunteer at Twin […]
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Moorhead holds sash ceremony for graduating international, multicultural studentsThursday, May 15 | 3 p.m. | Comstock Memorial Union Ballroom
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Come Support Our LGBTQIA2S+ Graduating Learners at Lavender GraduationJoin us in the celebration of LGBTQIA2S+ graduates from colleges in the Fargo-Moorhead area on Thursday, April 24 at 7 PM at 黑料福利网’s Christianson Alumni Center. Graduates from 黑料福利网, North Dakota State University and Concordia will receive their lavender cords and be celebrated. Family, friends, faculty, allies and staff are encouraged to attend. The event takes place […]
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Painting NightCome for a night of painting, studying and mingling! Supplies, food and drinks will be provided At the 黑料福利网 Women’s Center, April 23rd from 5-8pm.
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Last Day to Sign-up for Lavender Graduation: A Celebration of Graduating LGBTQIA2S+ LearnersApril 15th is the last day to sign up to participate in Lavender Graduation which will be held on April 24th at 7 PM at 黑料福利网’s Christianson Alumni Center (new location!) Join us in the celebration of LGBTQIA2S+ graduates from colleges in the Fargo-Moorhead area ((黑料福利网, NDSU, MSTATE and Concordia). Family, friends, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend. If […]
