Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
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10:00 - 11:00 amJoin ADA Coordinator Kiara Drake and Accessibility Specialist Heather Mihaly for a discussion of service animals and emotional support animals on campus. We will review basic concepts, inclusive practices, and the similarities and differences between the rights of employees, students, and visitors to campus. All are welcome to attend and bring your questions!
Thursday, November 13, 2025
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Rabbi Angela Buchdahl | The Heart of a Stranger: An Unlikely Story of Faith, Identity, and Belonging
7:30 pmFoellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana)Rabbi Angela Buchdahl is the first Asian American to be ordained as a rabbi and is now senior rabbi of Central Synagogue in New York. The daughter of a Korean Buddhist mother and Jewish American father, Rabbi Buchdahl is a prominent voice in national conversations about antisemitism, interfaith dialogue, and the evolving role of faith communities in public life.