In support of the University of Michigan’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, several events on the topics of speech and inclusion will take place on campus throughout the winter 2018 semester as part of the series, “Speech and Inclusion: Recognizing Conflict and Building Tools for Engagement.”
As the discussion of free speech regulations and requirements have sparked dialogue across colleges and universities throughout the United States, many of these institutions now face the challenge of harmonizing free speech rights with inclusive campus climates.
The Speech and Inclusion series aims to engage differing views on this topic, employ productive conversations that promote a positive campus environment, and explore how varying perspectives impact politics, culture, higher education, sports and journalism.
As an institution driven by the American values of free speech and inclusion, the University of Michigan is driven to assist the campus community in developing a deeper understanding of these complicated challenges in the 21st century.
This collaborative series is supported by the Office of the President, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, National Center for Institutional Diversity, Academic Innovation, Student Life, Alumni Association and Wallace House.
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Celebrating 13 years of spirited competition, the University of Michigan Army vs. Navy Wheelchair Basketball Game returns to Crisler Center on Jan. 27.
The game is open to the public at no charge and tickets are not required. The Crisler Center doors open at 4 p.m. with tip-off at 5 p.m.
“This is much more than an exciting game,” said Gerald Hoff, the game’s founder and organizer. “This is an event honoring veterans and active-duty military, especially student veterans. It raises awareness about disability issues while emphasizing ability, all in the spirit of inclusion.
“And it also happens to be a whole lot of fun.”
In addition to the paralympians, ROTC cadets, student veterans and local law enforcement volunteers competing on the court, fans will be pumped up by musical entertainment from DJ ELL and the 338th Army Band. The U-M Cheer and Dance teams also will perform.
Rick Vanden Heuvel, a retired U.S. Navy captain and director of research development for the College of Engineering, will serve as the game’s 2018 grand marshal.
“We are so grateful to our volunteers — most of whom are students — and to our benefactors and co-sponsors,” Hoff said. “It takes a great team to make this event happen, and I hope everyone comes and enjoys this amazing game.”
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ANN ARBOR—”Ojos aquí,” calls teacher Patricia Valdivieso, a command that translates to “eyes on me.” At this, 19 second graders in a Michigan elementary school slowly quiet down.
“Does anyone know in what country people celebrate Three Kings’ Day?” she asks, still in Spanish as hands shoot up as the anxious answers come.
Venezuela? Argentina? Come the answers, also in Spanish
The teacher shakes her head: “No, it’s in Spain and Mexico, when children get to open their presents in January.”