Day of Collective Action

Final spring semester update from PCEB co-chairs Mary Ann Villarreal and Lori McDonald

Mary Ann Villarreal and Lori McDonald
co-chairs, Presidential Commission on Equity and Belonging
April 29, 2022

Our team will provide updates on our continued work throughout the summer so that we can all hold each other accountable and celebrate the wins along the way.

aerial view of campus from the west showing all of campus and the Wasatch Mountains in the background with snow on the peaks.

A progress update from PCEB

Mary Ann Villarreal and Lori McDonald
co-chairs of the Presidential Commission on Equity and Belonging
April 14, 2022

We will continue to report to you on the progress and efforts to foster a campus community where everyone can thrive.

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A message from PCEB co-chairs, Mary Ann Villarreal and Lori McDonald

Mary Ann Villarreal and Lori McDonald
co-chairs of the Presidential Commission on Equity and Belonging
April 5, 2022

We look forward to the coming work and to 2023’s Day of Collective Action. 

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Employee Orientation and Onboarding

Seth Bracken
University of Utah Communications
March 25, 2022

Key takeaways from the Day of Collection Action session titled, “Employee Orientation and Onboarding.”

President Randall stands at a podium speaking at the Spence and Cleone Eccles Scholarship Box. photo shows some of members of the crowd sitting at round tables with white and red table cloths.

Day of Collective Action overview

University of Utah Communications
March 25, 2022

Some key takeaways from the U’s inaugural Day of Collective Action.

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Employee Pathway: Recruitment, Retention, Exit

Seth Bracken
University of Utah Communications
March 25, 2022

Key takeaways from the Day of Collection Action session titled, “Employee Pathway: Recruitment, Retention, Exit.”

Dr. Christopher Whitt talking about Anti-Black Racism with senior U leadership the University of Utah's Day of Collective Action

Origins of U.S. anti-Blackness linger

Andrew Thompson Landerghini & Rebecca Walsh
University Marketing & Communications
March 25, 2022

Members of the U community and administration were painted a picture of what it’s like to be Black in higher education and society.

group of people sit on the ground with multi-colored, Native-designed blankets in the center. Two facilitators stand up, leading the exercise. a screen in the background reads, "Blanket Exercise."

Indigenizing the U

Morgan Aguilar
University of Utah Communications
March 24, 2022

The learning and action necessary to Indigenize the U.

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Day of Collective Action

Day of Collective Action Committee co-chairs Bryan Hubain and Christy Porucznik
March 17, 2022

How you can participate in the U’s Day of Collective Action on March 22.

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Collective EDI efforts

Taylor Randall, president, Mary Ann Villarreal, vice president for Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion, and Lori McDonald, vice president for Student Affairs.
March 10, 2022

An update from the President’s Commission on Equity and Belonging on Day of Collective Action and more.