Siena Heights University: Diversity & Inclusion

Siena Heights University: Diversity & Inclusion Siena Heights University office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Bring out your denim this Wednesday in support of the survivors and join us in the Hub at 12pm for our final Coffee and...
04/22/2024

Bring out your denim this Wednesday in support of the survivors and join us in the Hub at 12pm for our final Coffee and Conversation of the school year!

Join us in wearing denim on April 24 !
04/18/2024

Join us in wearing denim on April 24 !

Join us for an AAPI inspired Art Break on Tues, April 23 at 11:30am! Whether you're an expert or beginner, join us in ma...
04/16/2024

Join us for an AAPI inspired Art Break on Tues, April 23 at 11:30am! Whether you're an expert or beginner, join us in making origami!

In 1992, The Italian Supreme Court overturned a sexual assault conviction, stating that because the survivor of the assa...
04/16/2024

In 1992, The Italian Supreme Court overturned a sexual assault conviction, stating that because the survivor of the assault wore tight jeans, she had helped the perpetrator removed them, implying that it was a consensual act.

On Denim Day, denim is worn as a stand against sexual violence and a symbol of solidarity with survivors.

.shu "Hey everyone! Unfortunately we are unable to hold a drag show on campus this year, so instead we would like to tur...
04/16/2024

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"Hey everyone! Unfortunately we are unable to hold a drag show on campus this year, so instead we would like to turn our attention and support to a local event! We’ve been promoting Live Beats and Drag Treats for a while now, but we are excited to announce a very special deal for Siena Heights and Adrian College students! 50% off tickets!! You can scan the QR code or use the link in our bio to order tickets! It is so important for us to continue to show our pride and support people in our community even when things don’t always go as planned. Please help us spread the word and make this event even more incredible. "

Join us for our last Coffee & Conversation of the semester ! Catherine Cobb will be our special guest, discussing sexual...
04/16/2024

Join us for our last Coffee & Conversation of the semester ! Catherine Cobb will be our special guest, discussing sexual assault awareness month!

👖 Wear your denim on Denim Day as a stand against sexual violence and a symbol of solidarity with survivors.

Wed, April 24 @ 12pm in The Hub !

• Michelle Obama, Former First Lady of the United StatesObama was the first Black first lady of the United States during...
04/01/2024

• Michelle Obama, Former First Lady of the United States

Obama was the first Black first lady of the United States during the presidency of her husband, Barack Obama, from 2009 to 2017. Her main initiatives were focused on healthy living and education. In 2018, she announced her first major project with the Obama Foundation, the Girls Opportunity Alliance, which aims to empower adolescent girls through education.

• Susan B. Anthony women's rights activist

Anthony, a co-founder of the National Woman Suffrage Association, fought hard for gender equality and women’s right to vote. She sadly never got to see her dream become a reality, as the 19th Amendment was passed 14 years after her death in 1906.

• Donyale Luna, American model and actress

Luna inspired the careers of Tyra Banks, Naomi Campbell, and several other beautiful Black supermodels who followed in her footsteps. In March 1966, she became the first woman of color to appear on the cover of British Vogue.

• Ruth Handler Former president of MattelWhen Handler—a co-founder of Mattel—invented the Barbie doll in 1959, she forev...
04/01/2024

• Ruth Handler Former president of Mattel

When Handler—a co-founder of Mattel—invented the Barbie doll in 1959, she forever influenced childhoods around the world. Fun fact: She named the dolls after her own kids, Barbara and Ken.

• Dawn Staley American basketball player and coach

Staley is the Head Coach of the University of South Carolina women’s basketball team, and her many accolades include two NCAA Championships, five NCAA Final Four appearances, four Olympic gold medals, and induction into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. She was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013, making her the first person to win the Naismith Award as both a player and a coach.

• Amanda Gorman, poet and activist

At just 22 years old, Gorman left the nation feeling united and emotional after reading her poem “The Hill We Climb” at President Joe Biden’s inauguration in 2021. Four years earlier, she was named the first National Youth Poet Laureate of the United States.

• Sarah Thomas American football official

Thomas became the first full-time female NFL official in 2015, and her milestones have inspired women throughout the sports industry. She also became the first female on-field official in playoff history in 2019, as well as the first to ever officiate in a Super Bowl two years later.

Marie Curie, Polish-French physicist and chemist Curie was the scientific genius behind radioactivity and X-rays as we k...
04/01/2024

Marie Curie, Polish-French physicist and chemist

Curie was the scientific genius behind radioactivity and X-rays as we know them today. Not only did she become the first woman to ever win the Nobel Peace Prize in 1903, but she also became the first person to ever win it twice in 1911.

Serena Williams, former tennis player

Williams served as the face of tennis for years—alongside her sister Venus—and inspired young female athletes around the world. With 23 Grand Slam singles titles and four Olympic gold medals, she retired in September 2022 as one of the best players to ever step foot on a court.

Sally Ride, astronaut and physicist

In 1983, Ride became the first American woman to travel to space. Before that moment, she beat out 1,000 other applicants for a spot in NASA’s astronaut program.

Dolly Parton, singer-songwriter and actress

With 10 Grammy wins and 53 nominations, Parton has created a lasting legacy in country music, but the talented singer makes a big difference offstage as well. From promoting children’s literacy to donating $1 million to COVID-19 research, her philanthropy has helped countless people.

Barbara Walters, broadcaster and journalist

Anchoring hit programs like 20/20, The View, and Today, Walters was known as one of the most well-respected figures in history. She defied the odds by becoming the first female co-anchor of a network evening news program, paving the way for women in journalism.

Maya Angelou, memoirist and poet From her powerful poetry to her moving autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, A...
04/01/2024

Maya Angelou, memoirist and poet

From her powerful poetry to her moving autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Angelou forever changed the literary world and opened doors for Black authors everywhere. Her love of books started as a child, when she struggled with selective mutism for five years. Decades later, in 2014, she died at age 86.

Halle Berry, actress

Aside from being a talented actor and fashion icon, Berry has left a special mark on Hollywood. In 2002, she became the first Black woman to win the Best Actress Oscar for Monster’s Ball. In 2023, she presented the same award to Michelle Yeoh—the second woman of color to ever win the award.

Michelle Kwan, retired competitive figure skater

Kwan dominated the ice throughout the ’90s, quickly becoming the most decorated figure skater in American history. She represented both the United States and Asian Americans on the world stage, winning 43 championships and two Olympic medals.

Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani education activist

Yousafzai began fighting for girls’ rights to education in Pakistan at just 11 years old. After surviving an assassination attempt a few years later, she has courageously continued to be a worldwide voice for young women. In 2014, she became the world’s youngest Nobel Peace Prize recipient.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States

Ginsburg made history as the first Jewish woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court. Her entire career was highlighted with pivotal moments in American history. Consistently standing up for gender equality and civil rights, she helped pass historic rulings on topics ranging from the Affordable Care Act before her passing in 2020 at age 87.

Aretha Franklin, singer-songwriter and pianist

As one of the most angelic voices in history and an 18-time Grammy winner, Franklin popularized hits like “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer.” In 1987, she became the first female artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Princess Diana, Princess of Wales In 1981, Diana Spencer became the first wife of the heir apparent to the British thron...
03/22/2024

Princess Diana, Princess of Wales

In 1981, Diana Spencer became the first wife of the heir apparent to the British throne, Charles, Prince of Wales. Princess Diana became well known internationally for her charity work for sick children, the banning of landmines and for raising awareness about those affected by cancer, HIV/AIDS and mental illness.

Rosa Parks, American activist

In 1955, Rosa Parks, an African American living in Montgomery, Alabama, challenged the race segregation that existed in parts of the US by refusing to give up her seat on a bus so that a white person could sit down. Her protest was supported by many other African Americans and sparked the civil rights movement which, in the 1960s, eventually won equal rights.

Rita Moreno, actress and dancer

Moreno’s singing, dancing, and acting skills shined in classics like Singin’ in the Rain (1952) and West Side Story (1961), making her a true triple threat in Hollywood. In 1962, she became the first Latina woman to win an Oscar. Fifteen years later, she achieved EGOT status.

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