Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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Wiccans observing Brigid, or Imbolc, clean and organize their living environments, as well as their minds and hearts, in preparation for the upcoming season of growth (spring). It’s a time to shake off the doldrums of winter and light the fires of creativity and inspiration. Some employees may request scheduling accommodations in order to observe.
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Session 1: Perspectives Unveiled: Participants will engage in a reflective dialogue following the Immersive Simulated Experience, providing a space to share their thoughts and feelings. Session 2: Building Bridges for Change: In this forward-looking dialogue, participants will explore potential avenues for change within themselves and their local communities.
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Jewish law required that every firstborn son had to be dedicated to God in memory of the Israelites’ deliverance from Egypt. As such, the Feast of the Presentation celebrates the Presentation of Jesus Christ in the Temple forty days after his birth.
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Jenny Nicholson combined her master’s in social work degree with her job as an advertising creative director to create SPENT, a game that challenges players to survive 30 days on the edge of homelessness. SPENT has been played more than 18 million times, in over 100 countries.
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At the beginning of each Bahá'í month, Bahá'ís gather for an observance called the 19-Day Feast. The First Day of Mulk (Dominion) begins at sunset of the first day and ends at sunset of the last day. It is a three-part observance with devotions, community consultation, and a social portion.
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Having an inclusive workforce starts with having inclusive job descriptions. Join us to learn tips and tricks to help you in writing an inclusive job description and position announcement.
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Also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival. Celebrated with a festival for families, decorating buildings with lucky red items, partaking in cultural activities, eating certain "lucky" foods, setting off firecrackers, and praying.
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This training will provide an overview of affirmative action placement goals, and how you determine if you have a goal for the position you are searching for, as well as an overview of good faith efforts, and how to use the good faith efforts spreadsheet for tracking purposes.
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The first day of the forty day season of Lent. The service features penitential acts symbolized by the Imposition of Ashes on the foreheads of the congregation gathered. Some students or employees may request scheduling accommodations in order to observe.
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A period of growing in virtue particularly through fasting, prayer, and almsgiving. Catholics reflect on their need to be healed of sin (especially through the Sacrament of Confession), the sacrifice of Christ’s self-offering on the cross, and the anticipation of Easter. Multiple observances apply.
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Search Chairs should complete this training. The topics include equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and regulations, why diversity matters, tools for inclusive recruitment practices, strategies to reduce bias in the search process, and a review of the Search Chair role in the recruitment and hiring process. This event is offered virtually.
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The Illinois Interfaith Conference is a FREE opportunity for University of Illinois students and campus allies- as well as student leaders and professionals from across the Midwest- to join together to engage in critical questions about interfaith engagement on the college campus. All people of religious and non-religious philosophical traditions are welcome!
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Nadia Bolz-Weber is an ordained Lutheran Pastor, founder of House for All Sinners & Saints in Denver, Co, the creator and host of The Confessional and the author of three New York Times bestselling memoirs, including Shameless: A Case for Not Feeling Bad About Feeling Good (About Sex).
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Ayyám-i-Há, or “Days of glory,” are devoted to spiritual preparation for the Fast, hospitality, charity and gift giving. They are celebrated during the four or five days (depending upon leap year) before the last month of the Bahá’í year. Begins at sunset of the first day and ends at sunset of the last day.
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Search Committee Members should complete this training. The topics include equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and regulations, why diversity matters, tools for inclusive recruitment practices, strategies to reduce bias in the search process, and a review of the Search Committee Member role in the recruitment and hiring process. This event is offered v
