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Events

Inclusion & Awareness

  • Read and sign CU's Inclusivity pledge [6].
  • Why pronouns matter [7] and how to be an ally [8].
  • LGBTQ+ resources [9] across CU campuses.
  • 2021 Colorado Equal Pay Act - CU Campuses prepare for compliance [10].
  • We are excited to recognize annual occassions celebrated in our community in March:
    • Women's History Month - Started in 1987, Women's History Month recognizes all women for their valuable contributions to history and society.
    • National Devleopmental Disabilities Awareness Month - Established to increase awareness and understanding of issues affecting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
    • National Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month - Established to raise awareness of this autoimmune disease and assist those with multiple sclerosis in making informed decisions about their health care. 

Visit our calendar [11]for more important dates throughout the year.  

Outreach

Please consider making a difference locally and donate:  

  • Colorado Combined Campaign runs annually from Oct - Feb. Resource Guide. Go to iPledge and give monthly [12] or a lump sum. 
  • Florence Crittenton [13] empowers teen mothers. This was part of our 2020-2021 Winter Holiday Drive. Learn how you can connect, volunteer or give.  
  • Clothes to Kids Denver [14] donate new or gently used clothes.  
  • Dumb Friends League [15] (animal shelter): give a tribute, supplies (ex: old towels, shoeboxes, water bottle caps and cardboard egg cartons...), even money or a vehicle.  
  • Find a great non-profit  [16]that motivates you. 

Explore how CU serves Colorado  [17]

Want to learn more about Diversity & Inclusion?

Check out these great options. 

1. CU at the Top: Diversity and Inclusion [18] (browse or start the challenge by completing an agreement form with your supervisor) 

  • Understand and implement strategies for inclusion. 
  • Uncover components of your own biases and perceptions. 
  • Gain insight into other identities and experiences that are different from your own. 

2. CU Denver: Center for Identity & Inclusion [19]offers services, virtual drop-in chat sessions, programs, resources, & events. 

3. CU Boulder 

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