Sitting in a classroom or reviewing a reading full of academic jargon can feel like everybody’s up in the clouds communicating in code while I’m down on the ground, staring …
Year End Review
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Addressing Challenges to a Diverse Campus
It has been one year since I joined the EMU community in the inaugural role of executive director of diversity, equity, and inclusion. During the first year, I focused on …
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EMU Earthkeepers Letter to Admin
As seniors of Earthkeepers leadership, we are writing this letter as we approach the end of our time at EMU. We hope this letter helps to give the EMU community …
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In Response to Administrative Accountability
In reading and reflecting on the editorial piece Administrative Accountability in Circles written by Jessica Chisolm, we (Kathy Evans and Matt Tibbles) are grateful for the critique of how restorative …
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New Role on Campus: PCRJ Facilitator
Sitting in a circle process creates a magical bridge between past harms and healthy relationships. This past year, we had the pleasure of facilitating healing conversations through a new work …
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Washington Community Scholars’ Center
Have you ever thought about life after college—not the planning for a career or deciding to take the LSAT or GRE, but the life aspect of living beyond college. Being …
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EMU to Hold First Annual Lavender Graduation
In 2013, I went on a date. With a woman. In Charlottesville. It wasn’t my first date with a woman, but it was the first one that close to EMU. …
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Senior Loves Her “Take What You Want” Major
It’s that time of year when we are getting ready to say goodbye to our seniors as they graduate and continue their lives beyond undergrad. Despite their departure, it’s important …
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Let yourself be selfish
I had pictured my last semester at EMU as an exceptionally boring one. Yes, it would have the excitement of impending graduation, but it wouldn’t be much different than the …
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LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Language at EMU
“Before we get into any specifics, it must be understood that our identities are different than your perspective. Our queerness makes up the fabric of who we are, and undermining …