Voices of Illinois
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Demonstrate
Caroline Hernandez, Senior in Psychology, demonstrates her commitment to inclusivity by engaging students in the study of sign language on campus.
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Celebrate
Maxine Roman, Senior in Food Science, celebrates diversity through her involvement with La Casa Central and other organizations.
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Educate
The New Immigrant Europe: Dealing with increasing linguistic diversity in multicultural Europe. Guus Extra from the University of Tilburg, Netherlands speaks at the European Union Center on campus on March 10th.
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From llama herders to chai wallas: New website will engage the world
Slideshow/photos/sustainable.jpgAfrican cowpea farmers, Indian street vendors, Peruvian llama farmers and many others will benefit from a new interactive, peer-reviewed information-sharing website now under construction at the University of Illinois.
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Create your commitment to diversity word art!
Slideshow/photos/commitart.jpgThis commitment art was created from the words of a student in Educational Policy Studies. "I come from a multicultural background in India, a very diverse country where we celebrate 'unity in diversity'. I love the concept and practice it each day with family members from different religious and ethnic background.We love and care for each other. I wish inclusive Illinois all the best!" Click to see more.
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Inclusive Illinois Day
Slideshow/photos/graduatecollege.jpgInclusive Illinois sets up informational tables around campus to promote the Inclusive Illinois initiative.
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Diversity Roundtable Series
Slideshow/photos/MenahGreetsGuests.jpgCheck our calendar for roundtables scheduled throughout the year.
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Diversity Breakfast
Slideshow/photos/DiversityBreakfast2011.jpgThere was a wonderful turnout to celebrate the 2011 Larine Y Cowan Award winners during our annual diversity breakfast.
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Larine Y Cowan Award Winners
Slideshow/photos/2011LYCAwardWinners.jpgEvery year the Office of Equal Opportunity awards individuals for their commitment to diversity and inclusivity. Here are the 2011 award winners. Nominate someone you feel deserves recognition for the fall 2012 award.
Inclusive Illinois Highlights
- The I-Initiative is the new Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Prevention Education Program. It increases awareness about our diverse living, learning, and working communities, and furthers the objectives of Inclusive Illinois, creating opportunities for us to contribute to an inclusive environment where everyone is celebrated, valued, and respected. Learn more about the I-Initiative.
- REGISTER HERE: Inclusive Illinois Women's Leadership Luncheon, Thursday, April 19, 2012 at the Illini Union.
- Inclusive Illinois Celebrates Women (IICW); a project funded by the Provost's Gender Equity Council.
- These colleges on campus have demonstrated their commitment to creating an inclusive campus community: The College of Business, the College of Applied Health Sciences, and the College of Education. Make your commitment!
Get Involved
- Events Calendar
- The Chancellor's Committee on Access and Accommodations (CCAA) would like your help discovering barriers and improving equal access to university facilities for persons with disabilities. You can help by filling out this brief Building Accessibility Registry survey.
Facts and Figures
- The African American Cultural Program and La Casa Cultural Latina are among the oldest university culture centers in the nation.
- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus is ranked #2 in Hosting International Students.
- 28.3% of the freshman class in 2011 is comprised of the African American, Asian American, Latino/a, and Native American populations.
- Programs for Persons with Disabilities, Division of Rehabilitation-Education Services, was first in the nation to provide students with disabilities access to all University services, curricula, and facilities; develop architectural accessibility standards; and institute a wheelchair-accessible bus system.
