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Diversity Programs

Metropolitan State University of Denver holds many diversity-focused events each year. These events include two Visiting Professorships, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Awards and Breakfast, and the Higher Education Diversity Summit. There are also two sponsored events every semester to support faculty members from the Tenure Track Supper Club. These events and programs, as well as those funded by the Diversity Initiatives program, all proudly reflect our campus community’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Rachel B. Noel Distinguished Visiting Professorship

°Õ³ó±ðÌýRachel B. Noel Distinguished Visiting ProfessorshipÌýwas initiated in 1981 to foster multiculturalism, diversity and academic excellence at º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Denver. The professorship brings extraordinary African American scholars and artists to º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Denver, celebrating the struggle for civil rights and African American culture, while providing learning opportunities for students, faculty and the larger Denver community.

Richard T. and Virginia M. Castro Visiting Professorship

°Õ³ó±ðÌýRichard T. Castro Distinguished Visiting ProfessorshipÌýwas initiated in 1997 to foster multiculturalism, diversity and academic excellence at º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Denver. The professorship brings prominent Latina, Latino and Lanitx scholars, artists and notable leaders to º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Denver, celebrating Latino culture and providing learning opportunities for students, faculty and the larger Denver community.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Breakfast

°Õ³ó±ðÌýDr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace BreakfastÌýwas started in 1992 by Karen J. Thorpe, a former assistant vice president of student affairs at º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Denver. The breakfast was created to celebrate the life and philosophy of Dr. King, and includes a cultural program and awards ceremony recognizing individuals from the local community, faculty, staff and students who have demonstrated a commitment to the values expressed by Dr. King: peace, justice, civil rights, diversity and equality. The MLK Peace Breakfast has grown to become one of the most popular events at the University.

Tenure Track Supper Club

°Õ³ó±ðÌýTenure Track Supper ClubÌý(TTSC) is a faculty retention program, which utilizes mentorship as a tool in the retention of minority faculty. The program welcomes tenure track faculty from all underrepresented populations and engages them with tenured faculty who prepare them for earning tenure.

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