Abenaki Summer Happenings Program
Our Vision is to promote an ethos of community both at Missisquoi Valley Union High School and the University of Vermont that provides Abenaki students with critical thinking skills and pride in their culture so that they can become leaders in a democratic society.
Amazing Grace: Finding Answers Together
Standing together in solidarity and peace to reflect, remember and call the names of those who have lost their lives to racial injustices.
Beyond Brave Spaces
Conversations to inform and move to action together.
Celebrating Diverse Voices Display Case
The Celebrating Diverse Voices Display Case was constructed in 2020 to honor and celebrate the institution's commitment to unity, respect, diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging. Located on the fourth floor of the Davis Center, it is currently dedicated to increasing the visibility of the work and experiences of UVM's BIPOC community and showcases exhibits created by UVM students, staff, and faculty.
Flynn Partnership
The Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion has partnered with the Flynn to offer discounted tickets to the UVM Community for Brooklyn Raga Massive, coming to the main stage on Friday, April 22nd. UVM faculty, students, and staff may use the code UVMDEI on the "Buy Tickets" page to receive 20% off the ticket price of select seating for this event.
Gender-Inclusive Restrooms at UVM
Many individuals benefit from accessible, gender-inclusive restrooms including those with disabilities and others who have caregivers or attendants of a different gender; people accompanying small children; and transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming individuals who may be subject to harassment or violence when using gender-specific restrooms. Accordingly, the University supports the option of individuals to use the restroom that meets their individual needs or in which they feel safest.
George Washington Henderson Fellowship Program
The George Washington Henderson Fellowship Program was established to honor the memory of George Washington Henderson (class of 1877), one of the first African American students elected to Phi Beta Kappa and to graduate from the University of Vermont. In cooperation with academic units, the program sponsors pre-doctoral and post-doctoral scholars who help advance UVM’s strategic vision and academic success goals, and specifically contribute to the diversification of UVM faculty.
Inclusive Excellence Action Plans
UVM supports strategic planning at all levels within the UVM community so that the University's inclusive excellence goals continue to move forward. As such, each unit has designed its own Inclusive Excellence Action Plan specific to their work and mission, and each action plan has been developed in alignment with the University's Framework for Inclusive Excellence.Diversity & Inclusive Excellence representatives from each area of campus can also be found here. It is also home to all of the Inclusive Excellence Action Plans from every College & Division through out our institution.
Teach-in: Finding Answers Together
Sharing knowledge around issues of diversity, equity and inclusion.
University Diversity Council
The UDC intentionally and actively engages all campus units in support of meaningful advancements related to diversity, equity and inclusion while ensuring greater accountability across our community. The Council provides advice and support to senior leadership on the recruitment and retention of a diverse faculty, staff and students, advises faculty leadership on the implementation of the undergraduate general education requirement for diversity, and participates in the analysis of metrics to monitor progress on the climate and culture at the university.
