Diversity on Campus:
Monthly Newsletter | November 2022
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Welcome to the November Issue of Diversity on Campus!
One month remains before the fall semester comes to a close! We hope you've been able to make memories that will last you a lifetime throughout this semester. With the upcoming fall break, please stay safe.
As always, thank you for reading!
Sincerely,
DEI Team
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A Season of Gratitude
Reflecting on 2022, it is hard to believe we are now in November. Where has the time gone, and did we accomplish everything we set out to accomplish? As I examine how I have spent the past 10 months, I remain grateful for so many things. Life has taught me that we must begin each day with a spirit and attitude of gratitude. Every day that we open our eyes or have the ability to inhale a clean breath of air is a day of gratitude. As we get closer to the end of 2022, take time to reflect on the things for which you are grateful. It is easy to focus on what you do not have and did not accomplish; however, it takes more time and intentionality to reflect on the things you have. Showing appreciation, giving to others, being thoughtful and showing kindness are great ways to finish the year 2022. Be willing to open your eyes to the possibilities and your heart to all the blessings life offers. Make this season in your life a season of gratefulness, and remember to be the reason someone has a great day!
Belinda Higgs Hyppolite, Ed.D.
Vice President | Chief Diversity Officer
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The Division Welcomes Two New Members |
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Tyra Jackson (she/her) joins the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as assistant director of outreach and engagement.
Jackson’s commitment to never-ending learning and intertwining creativity with strategy will allow the division to reach new heights and impact the lives of those around her.
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Virginie Perez-Woods (she/her) is the latest addition to the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team, as assistant director of outreach and engagement.
Woods’s experience as a first-generation transfer student and longtime staff and faculty member of the university will provide the division with new connections and opportunities to further understand and enhance individuals’ experiences at OU.
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The TRIO Center Defines Mission, Values and Goals |
To further support the center, TRIO has developed its official guiding principles in order to further strengthen its impact on campus.
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities |
International Day of Persons with Disabilities was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1992. Also known as International Day of Disabled Persons and International Day of People with Disabilities, the day seeks to increase awareness of the value that persons with disabilities bring to all aspects of life, including political, social, economic and cultural; to promote understanding of disability issues; and engender support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities all over the world.
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Living Library is an event organized by the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in partnership with International Programming, International Advisory Committee and Multicultural Programs and Services.
Living Library will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 25.
Living Library is an event that aims to truly showcase people and highlight their stories. In this event, readers can borrow people serving as open books and have conversations they would not normally have access to.
Living books from our bookshelf represent a group in our society that is often subjected to prejudice, stigmatization or discrimination because of their lifestyle, diagnosis, belief, disability, social status, ethnic origin and more.
If you are interested in becoming a living book please fill out this survey.
The application will close on Nov. 28.
If selected, you will receive email communication from the Office of DEI on Nov. 30, for a small interview.
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Check out the DEI events calendar for the
fall semester!
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Become a Catalyst of Change With D.O.V.
To help ensure the university is a place of belonging for all, join the Diversity Outreach Volunteer program.
As a D.O.V., you can help foster community as you develop connections across campuses.
Are you ready?
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Campus-Wide
News and Involvement Opportunities
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OU Employee Resource Groups
At OU, the Employee Resource Groups are an open forum for individuals with a shared identity to build community and a place of belonging.
ERGs are available at all three campuses and include Black faculty and staff, African American faculty and staff (OU Health), Latinx Coalition, Indigenous Faculty and Staff Circle, LGBTQ+ faculty and staff, Middle Eastern North African faculty and staff, and Asian Pacific Islander Desi Indian faculty and staff.
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Monthly Observance:
November 2022
Discover the celebrations, observances and awareness initiatives of National Native American Heritage month.
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Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | United We Stand
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