![]() On Friday, January 15th, 2021, the Diversity and Inclusion Student Commons (DISC), Panelists include Meshayla Cox,ĭestini French, Mikayla Pitts, Atryp and Deaydrah Williams.īoth events were free and open to the public and held in MSU’s Strand Union Building,Įvents were hosted by MSU’s TRIO Student Services program, the Diversity and Inclusion Student Commons and Bobcat Athletics. Participated in a panel discussion set for 5:45 p.m. Has a doctorate in sociocultural anthropology from the University of California-Berkeley.įollowing Mahiri’s speech, five Black business leaders who live in the Bozeman area He also regularly teachesĪn introduction to anthropology course and a course on knowledge and community. Mahiri has been a visiting professor at MSU since 2009 and is the founding instructorįor the university’s introduction to Africana studies course. Jelani Mahiri, instructor in the MSU Department of Sociology and Anthropology in the College of Letters and Science, delivered a keynote speech at 5 p.m. Montana State University hosted two events on Thursday, Jan. Day celebration is a collaboration between DISC, MSU’s Office of Student Engagement and ASMSU. Light refreshments and appetizers were available. Their own dreams in writing for inclusion in a future display. Of King’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech, at which participants were invited to offer “WeĬan all stand together in our differences.”Įxhibits included a looping video slideshow, music, posters and an interactive display ![]() ![]() “This is about Bobcat nation coming together and interacting together,” he said. Students from underrepresented identity groups and encourages critical thinking about Hughes, who is also a former ambassador for MSU’s Diversity and Inclusion Student Commons, or DISC, said the theme ties in with ASMSU’s focus this year on solidarity, a visionĬhampioned by DISC as it promotes inclusion and understanding of differences, supports Through discussion we hope people will realize ‘I’m different, but this person isĪlso different.’ Everyone is diverse, even if they don’t think they are, and we can “It includes people who hold different thoughts and opinions. “We’re really trying to change the idea people have of diversity – it’s not just about Marquayvion Hughes, student director of diversity and inclusion for the Associated Students of MSU, the student government, emceed the event and encouraged discussion aimed at broadening The free and public event featured visual, interactive exhibits highlighting the valuesĮspoused by King, one of the most prominent leaders of the American civil rights movement. Union Building’s Ballroom A at Montana State University. Solidarity on campus was held from 5 to 6:15 p.m. Day celebration designed to spark conversation and promote
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