William Diaz-Berthiaume – University of Calgary – The College Fix

University of Toronto accepts all 40 ‘anti-Asian racism’ recommendations

William Diaz-Berthiaume - University of Calgary — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 04:04:08 +0000

University pledges to ‘meet the emotional support needs of Asian-identifying students to relieve the burden on Asian-identifying faculty’ The University of Toronto will implement all 40 recommendations from its “Anti-Asian Racism Working Group.” The university stated in its announcement that “anti-Asian racism is often compounded by a feeling of invisibility.” As the working group’s report…

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University of British Columbia promotes black acknowledgement statements

William Diaz-Berthiaume - University of Calgary — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 04:04:36 +0000

Professor copies statement into his email signature The University of British Columbia has promoted statements directed at black students that are meant to affirm their value. “You are seen, you belong, you are beautiful, you are building a legacy,” one example reads. While the university said it is not “mandatory,” the language used by at least one employee comes directly from a university…

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Penn State funds ‘decolonial graphic novel’ and other CRT art projects

William Diaz-Berthiaume - University of Calgary — Tue, 09 May 2023 04:04:20 +0000

One ‘landscape architecture’ project sought to remove ‘inherent euro-centric/colonial biases’ Pennsylvania State University’s College of Arts and Architecture created a “racial-justice grants” program for projects that “[seek] to understand racial and social inequities and structural injustice in the United States and beyond.” The projects were aimed at “mitigating or ending racial injustice…

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Some Fl. universities provide transgender transitioning despite DeSantis opposition

William Diaz-Berthiaume - University of Calgary — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 04:05:12 +0000

ANALYSIS: Some Florida universities still back ‘transitioning’ gender-dysphoric individuals While Governor Ron DeSantis and his administration have taken a strong stance against taxpayers underwriting the “transitioning” of gender-dysphoric individuals, public universities in Florida have not all followed suit. “Transitioning” can involve a variety of drugs and surgeries with lifelong…

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It’s time to ‘decolonize the business curriculum,’ university administrator argues

William Diaz-Berthiaume - University of Calgary — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 04:06:48 +0000

Western countries ‘benefited from an imperialism that placed their ideologies in a powerful and privileged position’ Universities should “decolonize” their business school curriculum, according to a senior administrator and professor at King’s College in London. “Business schools in Western and European countries have benefited from an imperialism that placed their ideologies in a powerful and…

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New minor in protest art offered at University of Maryland

William Diaz-Berthiaume - University of Calgary — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 04:05:46 +0000

Minor will help create discussion around ‘conversations about racial injustice, inequitable development, climate change’ Students can now minor in “Creative Placemaking” starting this next semester at the University of Maryland. “Students in this interdisciplinary minor learn how artists and designers can play a vital role in advancing public dialogue,” and will “[explore] our shared humanity…

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University of Calgary diversity chief calls conservatives ignorant and racist

William Diaz-Berthiaume - University of Calgary — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 05:04:36 +0000

ANALYSIS: Diversity task force leader does not appear ‘inclusive’ to conservatives The co-chair of University of Calgary’s new task force has some strong views about conservative activists and Republican politicians, though she is tasked with creating an “inclusive” institution. “UCalgary is embarking on an initiative to become a more welcoming, equitable, diverse…

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‘How to be a B*tch’ course offered at Westminster College

William Diaz-Berthiaume - University of Calgary — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 05:02:45 +0000

Gender studies also offers class on ‘black women’ on ‘white campuses’ Westminster College students can learn about “How to be a Bitch” this summer thanks to a gender studies course. The course is just one of a handful of race and sex focused courses offered by the Utah college. The class will address questions such as “What does the media teach us about women (or gender) and leadership…

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Will not ‘comply’: Jordan Peterson rejects mandatory social media ‘retraining’

William Diaz-Berthiaume - University of Calgary — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 05:05:20 +0000

‘I have formally indicated my refusal to comply’ Psychologist and social commentator Jordan Peterson has no plans to submit himself to “mandatory social media communication training” for sharing his political views on social media and on Joe Rogan’s podcast. The popular speaker, who rose to fame for rejecting mandatory preferred pronouns as a professor at the University of Toronto…

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