Oakland University Magazine, Summer 2020

Abstract

Barrier Breaker: The journey to building cultural competence on campus and beyond ; President's perspective ; Goodwill shines in response to COVID-19 ; The School of Music, Theatre and Dance (SMTD) presented the production “Facing Our Truth: Ten Minute Plays on Trayvon, Race, and Privilege,” to invite thoughtful discussion on implicit bias. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Freedom and Justice; Scholarship recipient reflect on their paths toward interracial understanding ; Diversity drives student passion ; Global ambassadors ; The bonds that unite us ; Defining one's identity ; OU from home ; Healing through inclusivity ; In the gold seat with Mason Turell ; Student Success: Found in Translation; Student reconnects with his grandfather through translating his Italian memoir ; Supportive friends ; Mid-life career shift ; Securing the future ; Research Endeavors: Women in STEM; The importance of expanding the field of STEM researchers ; Baseball outreach ; Calculating community ; Community Engagement: Health Care for Homeless; Associate professor challenges students’ preconceived notions of homelessness