Georgia State University Athletics is participating in the Equality & Inclusion Games campaign to celebrate the university community's rich diversity, and efforts toward equality and inclusion for all.
Georgia State University's 2023 MLK Commemoration in honor of the life, legacy and vision of The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., will be held Thursday, Jan. 19, at 4 p.m. at the Student Center East Ballroom with keynote speaker India.Arie. Click the link to visit the MLK Commemoration event page for more information about this week's exciting activities!
Raphael Bostic, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, met with students and faculty for a conversation on financial inclusion on August 31 during a visit to Georgia State University arranged by the Georgia Fintech Academy of the University System of Georgia. The Robinson College of Business co-sponsored the event. Bostic spoke passionately about the role of the Atlanta Fed and the industry in improving economic mobility and resilience. He identified three areas where innovation or policy can make a difference. Click the link to this story to learn more.
The University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents unanimously approved honorary degrees for Georgia State’s “Ground Crew” – the three women who worked tirelessly to desegregate Georgia State University.
Georgia State University’s Department of Africana Studies will commemorate and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the 1992 sit-in on campus that led to the creation of the department and other efforts to embrace diversity on campus. The department will host a series of virtual and in-person events from Monday, Oct. 31 through Sunday, Nov. 6 that are free and open to the campus community and public at large. The first panel will feature a conversation with some of the student activists.
Diwali is a major festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists, notably Newar Buddhists. The festival usually lasts five days and is celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar month Kartika.
As part of Latinx Heritage Month at Georgia State University Sept. 15-Oct. 15, LACCHI and Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc. will host an insightful presentation and discussion with Dr. Michael Benitez, a nationally acclaimed scholar in diversity, equity and inclusion - discussing the complexity of experiences and identities within Hispanic/Latina/o/x communities.
As part of the university’s signature heritage/history observance months, Georgia State’s Cultures, Communities & Inclusion (CCI) team is marking LGBTQ+ History Month this October, and you are invited to join in on the celebration!
The Jewish High Holy Days (Yamin Nora'im) commence during the Fall 2022 semester starting at sunset Sept. 25 for Rosh Hashanah, the start of the Jewish new year, and conclude on Oct. 5 with end of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement in faith. This article provides highlights and key facts about the High Holy Days for better understanding and for understanding of work-related restrictions during this time period.
There are many ways to contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion - definitely not only through financial contributions. But, where and when possible, there's a great opportunity to support the university's mission to become an institution for all through Georgia State Day on September 27, 2022, starting at 10 a.m. - continuing for 1 day, 9 hours and 13 minutes (or, the university's founding year, 1913). There are many matching gifts and challenges for those who are able to donate, and numerous scholarships, programs and initiatives that can be supported.
