WHO: West Virginia University Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
WHAT: WVU Diversity Week
WHEN: Sept. 15-21
WHERE: WVU Campus (Evansdale and Downtown)
Events include:
Sunday (Sept. 15):
- Interfaith Celebration, 4 -5:30 p.m., Mountainlair Ballroom
- Still, They Resisted, 6:30-8 p.m., First Presbyterian Church
Monday (Sept. 16):
- WVU’s State of Diversity by Vice President Meshea Poore, noon to 1 p.m., WVU College of Law Event Hall (separate media advisory with event details to follow)
Tuesday (Sept. 17):
- Play Like a Girl: A Discussion of Women in Sports and Media, 7-9 p.m., Mountainlair Ballroom
Wednesday (Sept. 18):
- Women of Color Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mountainlair Ballroom
- Family Feud hosted by Mountaineer Timmy Eads, 4-6 p.m., Gluck Theater
- Mia Moody-Ramirez: Stereotypes, Humor & Black Twitter Narratives in the 21st Century, 7-9 p.m., Mountainlair Ballroom
Thursday (Sept. 19):
- Learn from the Queens: Diversity and Drag, 7-9 p.m., Gluck Theater
Friday (Sept. 20):
- Appalachian Arts and Poetry 3-4:30 p.m., Mountainlair Ballroom
Saturday (Sept. 21):
- International Street Festival, 11a.m. to 3 p.m., High Street, Morgantown
WVU’s annual Diversity Week endeavors to promote celebration, education, and understanding of different identities and experiences present on our campus. Each event highlights a particular aspect of identity and explores how it contributes to the rich tapestry of our campus.
See a full list of events celebrating diversity, equity and inclusion on WVU’s campus.
All events are free and open to the public.
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CONTACT: Kirsten Barnicle-Brown
Special Events Coordinator
304.293.7470; kbrown30@mail.wvu.edu
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