Publications, News, and Media Information
to request an interview with Vice President/Vice Provost Rusty Barcelo or another member of the OED staff, contact Ami Berger, OED director of communications at aberger@umn.edu or 612-625-0498.
To request a hard copy of any OED publication, or to request a publication in an alternate format, contact Ami Berger at aberger@umn.edu or 612-625-0498.
"UWomen" in the Minnesota Women's Press (PDF)
UWomen is a four-page editorial insert published every August as a pullout section of the Minnesota Women's Press. UWomen profiles work by, for, and about women at the University of Minnesota. Published August 3, 2009.
2008 Equity and Diversity Update (PDF)
A snapshot of equity and diversity work taking place across the University of Minnesota system. Published November 2008.
Reimagining Equity and Diversity: A Framework for Transforming the University of Minnesota (PDF)
"Reimagining Equity and Diversity" provides a framework for the University of Minnesota community to use in creating and implementing strategic diversity goals. Published Septemeber 2008.
Equity and Diversity Resource Guide (PDF)
The Resource Guide is a comprehensive overview of the resources, programs, and services offered by OED and its service units. Published August 2008.
"At home in the world," Inside Higher Ed
Coverage of the Educating for Global Connections and Local Commitments Summer Institute sponsored by the American Council on Education. Published June 30, 2009.
"The cruel truths about women and money involve core beliefs," Minnpost
Article on a lecture by Twin Cities financial adviser and author Ruth Hayden, sponsored by the Women's Center. Published May 19, 2009.
"Anoka-Hennepin school hopes day at U sparks college dreams," Star Tribune
Article on Coon Rapids Middle School's visit to the U of M campus through OED's Kids on Campus program. Published May 16, 2009.
"U of Minnesota announces recipients of new awards for outstanding diverse students," China Insight
Coverage of the 2008 Scholarly Excellence in Equity and Diversity award winners. Published February 23, 2009.
"Chicano studies open exhibit at Wilson Library," Minnesota Daily
Coverage of an exhibit displaying Chicano Studies research materials. Vice President and Vice Provost Nancy Barcelo, the keynote speaker at the opening reception, is quoted. Published February 5, 2009.
"Bob Bruininks: Executive of the Year," Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
Feature article on the University President Robert Bruininks includes a description of the OED breakfast held on November 20, 2008. Published on January 2, 2009.
"U of M announces SEED Award winners," Insight News
Coverage and photo of the 2008 Scholarly Excellence in Equity and Diversity award winners. Published December 15, 2008.
"Minn. aging, becoming more diverse," Minnesota Daily
Minnesota's changing demographics will be accompanied by increasing disparities in problems are not addressed. Published December 4, 2008.
"U honors diversity" Minnesota Daily
Coverage of the Scholarly Excellence in Equity and Diversity adwards ceremony where more than 500 people attended. Published November 20, 2008
"Day of the Dead Procession at the U," Star Tribune
Coverage of the U's Day of the Dead celebration, co-sponsored by the Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence. Published October 30, 2008.
"GLBT groups gather at UMN," Duluth News Tribune
Coverage of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Ally summit hosted by the University of Minnesota System Standing Commission on GLBT Concerns at the University of Minnesota, Duluth. Published September 26, 2008.
"Women's Center programming aims to engage," Minnesota Daily
Feature article on the Women's Center's "Discover Exceptional Women" week in Fall 2008. Published September 23, 2008.
View news archive of articles published before August 2008
Ensuring access
(12/22/2008)
University of Minnesota announces recipients of new awards for outstanding diverse students
(11/19/2008)
U of M announces first recipients of new awards program for outstanding diverse students
(11/19/2008)
Leading authority on Nazi persecution of GLBT peoples to speak at the U of M
(11/14/2008)
U of M mourns country's first openly gay male state legislator and longtime history professor Allan Spear
(10/13/2008)
Annual U of M GLBT lecture to discuss politics of equality and division
(9/26/2008)
University of Minnesota hosts third annual Deaf and Hard of Hearing Day for prospective students
(9/18/2008)
University of Minnesota to hold system-wide summit on improving campus climates for GLBT people
(9/18/2008)
Author Courtney Martin to speak on eating disorders, body image the U of M
(9/8/2008)
U of M to host Multicultural Kickoff Days
(8/25/2008)
University of Minnesota's Office for University Women changes name to "Women's Center"
(8/11/08)
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