Diversity Digest | NC State Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity

	September 21, 2015

			Adjustments: A Tool for Supporting Students, Staff, and Faculty Adjustments are temporary changes in the working or learning environment that enable an individual to be free from a hostile or unhealthy environment. Adjustments are used not only to level the playing field but also to encourage students and employees to thrive by respecting and supporting the differences in life experiences in our university community. Read more »

			Things to Know When Conducting a New Employee Search This is the time of year that many job searches are underway across campus. Filling positions on campus is one of the most critical activities that happens in the life of the NC State community because each person hired fundamentally impacts the culture of the work unit they are hired into and the climate of campus overall. If you are involved in or will be involved in a search this year, be sure to remember a few helpful things. Read more »


An Idea + Support + Encouragement = Big Dividends for Nontraditional Students "There are times in one’s life when people, needs and circumstances collide, resulting in an event that will forever change those involved." Lorrinda Janik is a senior in Social Work who founded BackTrackers, an organization with a nontraditional student focus. Janik tells how the organization came into existence and has surpassed expectations. Read more »


Hispanic Heritage Month Events Continue through October 15 NC State's Hispanic/Latino community, together with student organizations and Multicultural Student Affairs, will host events through October 15, 2015 to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Follow MSA on Twitter @NCSU_MSA and check the website as new events are announced and posted. See website »

Exonoree Darryl Hunt to Speak at NC State on September 23 The Park Scholarships Social Justice Series presents Darryl Hunt from the Innocence Project and Dr. Richard Rosen from the UNC School of Law on September 23, 6:30-8:30pm, in Dabney 222. In 1984, Darryl Hunt was wrongfully convicted of the murder of Deborah Sykes. Due to the long appeal process, he spent an additional 10 years in prison prior to his release in 2004. In 2005, Darryl Hunt founded the Darryl Hunt Project for Freedom and Justice to provide resources for those wrongfully convicted and to assist with reintegration of individuals upon their release. Following a presentation by Darryl Hunt, Dr. Richard Rosen will speak briefly regarding criminal and capital punishment law. The presentations will be followed by a short Q&A and light refreshments. All are welcome. See the website »

Students Encouraged to Visit NC State Counseling Center For those needing assistance during difficult or stressful times or just someone to talk to, students are encouraged to visit the NC State Counseling Center. The center also hosts many groups you can join to find support to strengthen your health and well-being. See their Brochure for a listing of the current groups. If you or someone you know may be struggling with depression or anxiety, please read the Counseling Center's Warning Signs and Resources to find out what to do. It may save a life. See the website »

The Movement Peer Educators to Host "Slutwalk" on October 1 The Movement Peer Educators is a group of paid, trained peer educators who facilitate workshops on issues of gender equity and social justice, including Sexual Violence 101 and Bystander Behavior (offered on September 22, free and open to the NC State community, see calendar at right). The Movement will host Slutwalk: A Walk to End Victim Blaming. The only people to blame for sexual violence are the ones who commit acts of sexual violence. Join us on Stafford Commons on Thursday, October 1, 2015 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. to show your support. See the website »

Defamation to Have Two NC State Showings on October 15 Defamation, a play by Todd Logan, is coming to NC State on Thursday, October 15, 2015 in the Moutain/Piedmont Ballroom in Talley Student Union. The play will be shown at 9:30 a.m. (faculty/staff) and 7:00 p.m (students). Nationally acclaimed, Defamation is a riveting courtroom drama that explores the highly charged issues of race, religion, gender, class and the law with a twist: the audience is the jury. More than a play, Defamation is a unique opportunity for the community to engage in civil discourse about the most pressing social issues of our day. This event is sponsored by the Women's Center, University Housing and additional sponsors. See the website »

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