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Welcome to the Office of Cultural Affairs and Diversity Initiatives

Launched in 2008, the Carver College of Medicine Office of Cultural Affairs and Diversity Initiatives works closely with other administrative offices and community partners to foster an environment where all members of the UI Health Care community feel welcome. The Office supports the UI Health Care community of students, faculty, postdoctoral scholars, staff, residents and fellows in conjunction with the tripartite mission of the academic medical center. Learn more about our office. 

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News

Jodi Graff recognized with Diversity Catalyst Award
TaJuan Wilson named associate vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion
Making the Rounds; Staff spotlight on Antentor Hinton Jr.
UI releases results of comprehensive campus climate surveys
Ferguson celebrated for work diversity, ethnic skin care

Events

Humanize My Hoodie

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

In conjunction with the University of Iowa Theme Semester: The American Dream, Humanize My Hoodie brings insight into the lives and experiences of black people and the societal biases they must navigate daily. Humanize My Hoodie is a National Art Exhibit dismantling the stigma of black people in hoodies. The exhibit and related programming seeks to further the discussion with hoodies intended to dismantle the stigma associated with clothing. You can learn more about this project and the...

Humanize My Hoodie

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

In conjunction with the University of Iowa Theme Semester: The American Dream, Humanize My Hoodie brings insight into the lives and experiences of black people and the societal biases they must navigate daily. Humanize My Hoodie is a National Art Exhibit dismantling the stigma of black people in hoodies. The exhibit and related programming seeks to further the discussion with hoodies intended to dismantle the stigma associated with clothing. You can learn more about this project and the...