This weekend is #MLKDay, when we remember our country’s fraught history with racial injustice, pay tribute to our leaders, & understand our own role in the ongoing struggle for racial justice and equity. Resources and community events on our website: jcu.edu/mlk-day-2022-r…

Dr. Kenneth Sean Chaplin, Assistant Professor of Sociology in the Sociology & Criminology Department at John Carroll University, shares his thoughts on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Read more: bit.ly/3rk6HQg

Martin Luther King Jr. was right: We must not choose order over justice americamagazine.org/faith/2022/01/…

It seems that everyone in America today is quoting Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and many of these quotes are reassuring. This may be comforting, but justice, not comfort, should be our focus today. Read more in our #MLKDay R.I.S.E. Up newsletter: conta.cc/3twXNBC

Today, January 27th, is designated by the United Nations as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. We reflect on the call to “Never Forget” and the commitment to tell our history with courage in our R.I.S.E. Up Newsletter this week: conta.cc/3G7KjPi

All of us at JCU wish you a very happy Lunar New Year today!

In this week's R.I.S.E. Up Newsletter, members of the Black Students in Action share what BSA means to them, and our community celebrates Black History Month through calls for greater awareness and action: conta.cc/365TyTY

You are invited to join the JCU community for three virtual discussions on the book "The Sum of Us." Use your Cuyahoga Library card to access the ebook and join us Feb. 24, Mar. 3 and Mar. 10 to discuss it. All are welcome! Learn more and register here: johncarrolluniversity.zoom.us/meeting/919763….

In today's R.I.S.E. Up newsletter, we reflect on the life and example of Dr. Paul Farmer in light of news of war in Europe. We ask, what will it take for each of us to build a more peaceful and just world? Read more here: conta.cc/3t7IehQ

In honor of Women’s History Month, John Carroll University recognizes the women who made history by integrating JCU in 1968. This summer marks 50 years since their graduation & we look forward to celebrating these trailblazers at #jcureunion!

In this week's RISE Up newsletter, we reflect on how bias and stereotypes about race, culture, and ethnicity might be informing how we respond to current events in Ukraine... and what we can do with the opportunity for growth that presents. Read it here: conta.cc/3J5z5wW

Ramadan starts next week. In our R.I.S.E. Up newsletter for this week, we reflect on ways that all members of the JCU community can support those who are observing Islam's holiest month. Read this and much more here: conta.cc/3wC2Jqn

Our religious diversity at JCU offers a rich opportunity for meaningful interreligious dialogue, especially this year, when Ramadan, Passover, and Lent all overlap with one another. Read more in our R.I.S.E. Up Newsletter: conta.cc/3JskIT6

In this week’s newsletter, we ask: who is made uncomfortable when we call out systems that benefit some and harm others? Is this discomfort a violation of our commitment to inclusion? Read more in our R.I.S.E. Up Newsletter for April 21, 2022: conta.cc/3k1KWRS

We are so pleased to welcome Naomi Sigg as our incoming Voice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! jcu.edu/news-center/jo…

John Carroll University President Alan Miciak today announced that Naomi Sigg has been named Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, effective May 31, 2022. Learn more: jcu.edu/news-center/jo…

In this week's R.I.S.E. Up Newsletter, we reflect on the beautiful "mosaic" of our DEI Champions, celebrate the class of 2022, and learn more about the "Great Replacement Theory" that is much in the news after last week's mass shooting in Buffalo. conta.cc/3My7Vkh

In our R.I.S.E. Up Newsletter for June 2, a reflection on freedom and 'free from' by JCU's new Vice President for DEI, Naomi Sigg. Plus: programs for Juneteenth and Pride Month. Read more here: conta.cc/3GHWwvW

President Miciak announced yesterday that the university will close on Monday, June 20th in observance of Juneteenth. Later that week, the DEI Division will host a series of Juneteenth events for students, faculty & staff. Learn more and register here: jcu.edu/form/juneteent….

"When we pause to look back, we can begin to see the wide tapestry of progress slowly unspooling behind us as we forge ahead." Megan Wilson-Reitz’s farewell reflection in this week’s RISE Up Newsletter reflects on 14 years of DEI progress at JCU. conta.cc/3OgZt9q