Rutgers University Diversity

"The path forward is unclear, but the means to create one will require all of us, and listening is where we must start," writes SVP for Equity Enobong "Anna" Branch in our weekly Ideas that Ignite Change newsletter. 💡 🔗 Read the full newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eEETF_mP #RUWork4Inclusion #ListeningSkills #Listening Rutgers University

Happy Kwanzaa! ❤️🖤💚 A candle is lit each night during the week-long celebration of African American culture to honor the seven principles: 🏙 Umoja: Unity ➡️ Kujichagulia: Self-Determination 📢 Ujima: Collective Work & Responsibility 📈 Ujamaa: Cooperative Economics 🎯 Nia: Purpose 🎨 Kuumba: Creativity 🕊️ Imani: Faith #Kwanzaa #RUDiversity

Happy Hanukkah! 🕎 The Jewish festival of lights starts at sundown, commemorating the miracle of the menorah’s flame burning for 8 days in the Second Temple, even though there was only enough oil to last for one. The flame had to stay lit while new, ritually pure olive oil was prepared. Each night, candles are lit to honor this story of hope and perseverance.

Wishing all who celebrate a safe and merry Christmas filled with love and joy!

#DYK that 1 in 6 people have a disability worldwide? For International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the United Nations dedicated this year's theme to the leadership of persons with disabilities, whose powerful call for inclusion is expressed through the slogan: "Nothing about us without us." #RUDiversity #RUWork4Inclusion

The Committee to Advance Our Common Purposes (CACP) awarded 29 Rutgers University faculty, students, and organizations for their commitment to fostering inclusive spaces at Rutgers and in their communities. #RUWork4Inclusion The highest honor and lifetime achievement award is the Clement A. Price Human Dignity Award which was granted to Dr. Gloria Bonilla-Santiago, a distinguished professor and founder of the LEAP Academy University Charter School. Dr. Bonilla-Santiago's model is now being developed internationally due to 100 percent of each class receiving college placements. 🔗 Read more https://lnkd.in/eq9BduAh

Featured in Rutgers Today ✨ Dr. Gloria Bonilla-Santiago received the Clement A. Price Human Dignity Award for dedicating her life's work to serving and partnering with the Rutgers University - Camden community. Dr. Bonilla-Santiago founded the LEAP Academy University Charter School in 1997, which has grown into a K-12 program that provides its students the opportunity to attend Rutgers tuition-free. Well known as the "Patron Saint of Cooper Street,” she has secured about $150 million for the six buildings that serve LEAP (Leadership, Education, and Partnership). To continue her legacy, she aspires to create educational programs in Puerto Rico and Cuba, and puts forth her efforts into teaching the next generation of social changemakers at Rutgers. 🔗 Read more at https://lnkd.in/ew_YdAv4

Congratulations to the recipients of the Torchbearer Award: Marla Blunt-Carter Rachel Derr DNP, MSN, RNC-LRN, CNE Lindsay Y. Dhanani Madinah Elamin, Ed.D Jessica Hamilton Stacy Hawkins (she/her) Taja-Nia Henderson Oscar Holmes IV David Salas-de la Cruz, Ph.D., EIT Eveling Hondros Deepa Kumar This award spotlights faculty & staff leaders advancing DEI through research, teaching, community engagement, or workplace initiatives. #RUWork4Inclusion #RUDiversity Rutgers School of Social Work Rutgers University School of Communication and Information Rutgers Graduate School-Newark Rutgers Law School

Congratulations to the recipients of the Public Good Pinnacle Award: Emily Allen-Hornblower, Rutgers School of Nursing- Camden, Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs & Rutgers University - Camden's Division of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement! This award celebrates collaborations that advance DEI and access, on campus and beyond. ⭐ #RUWork4Inclusion #RUDiversity

ICYMI: Rutgers Graduate School - Newark Dean Taja-Nia Henderson received the Torchbearer Award for fostering equity in her workplace and communities. #RUWork4Inclusion Henderson leads efforts to support holistic faculty development at the Rutgers University P3 Collaboratory, Office of the Chancellor. This year, she also launched a program for #1stgen graduate students who are often faced with the pressure of going straight into the workforce instead of pursuing an advanced degree. 🔗 Read more at https://lnkd.in/ez_da8fj