LSU Office of Engagement & Partnership

05/29/2023

The LSU Office of Diversity & Inclusion is saddened to learn of the passing of Ernest Sickey, former Chairman of the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana. Our state has lost a great leader and our hearts are with the Coushatta Tribe, Chairman Sickey’s son, David Sickey, a member of LSU’s National Diversity Advisory Board, and the rest of the Sickey family.

https://www.lsu.edu/diversity/
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The mission of the Office of Diversity & Inclusion (ODI) is to provide leadership and accountability that fosters an inclusive educational experience and equitable workforce environment.

03/29/2023

No 2 Tigers Have the Same Stripes
Join us in transforming the lives of our students by supporting diversity and inclusion at LSU!
Today is a wonderful opportunity to show the world that LSU Tigers are committed to creating and maintaining a living and learning environment that celebrates individual difference and embraces cultural inclusion. The LSU Office of Diversity & Inclusion includes the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Clarence L. Barney, Jr. African American Cultural Center, and the Women’s Center—all of which are focused on promoting understanding and respect for difference. Our programs and initiatives provide students from underrepresented backgrounds with academic, personal, and professional development opportunities that, combined with their academic studies, positively affect the short and long-term trajectory of their lives. As a devoted member of the LSU family, you understand the importance of creating access and opportunities for students to participate fully in the university experience. A contribution to the Campus Diversity Programs Support Fund today will provide essential support for our students as they chart paths to personal, academic, and professional success. Visit https://geauxgive.lsu.edu/pages/office-of-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-landing-page now to start giving!

03/29/2023

Join us in transforming the lives of our students by supporting diversity and inclusion at LSU!
Today is a wonderful opportunity to show the world that LSU Tigers are committed to creating and maintaining a living and learning environment that celebrates individual difference and embraces cultural inclusion. The LSU Office of Diversity & Inclusion includes the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Clarence L. Barney, Jr. African American Cultural Center, and the Women’s Center—all of which are focused on promoting understanding and respect for difference. Our programs and initiatives provide students from underrepresented backgrounds with academic, personal, and professional development opportunities that, combined with their academic studies, positively affect the short and long-term trajectory of their lives. As a devoted member of the LSU family, you understand the importance of creating access and opportunities for students to participate fully in the university experience. A contribution to the Campus Diversity Programs Support Fund today will provide essential support for our students as they chart paths to personal, academic, and professional success. Visit https://geauxgive.lsu.edu/pages/office-of-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-landing-page now to start giving!

03/28/2023

The LSU Women’s Center provides support to students, faculty, and staff on issues and concerns related to women. LSU Giving Day is a wonderful opportunity to show the world that LSU Tigers are committed to creating and maintaining a living and learning environment that celebrates individual difference and embraces cultural inclusion. A contribution to the Campus Diversity Programs Support Fund on LSU Giving Day will provide essential support for our students as they chart paths to personal, academic, and professional success. Join us on Wednesday, March 29, and visit https://geauxgive.lsu.edu/pages/office-of-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-landing-page to start giving.

03/27/2023

The LSU Office of Multicultural Affairs provides a venue for all students to learn about the many different cultures, heritages, and traditions on our campus. LSU Giving Day is a wonderful opportunity to show the world that LSU Tigers are committed to creating and maintaining a living and learning environment that celebrates individual difference and embraces cultural inclusion. A contribution to the Campus Diversity Programs Support Fund on LSU Giving Day will provide essential support for our students as they chart paths to personal, academic, and professional success. Join us on Wednesday, March 29, and visit https://geauxgive.lsu.edu/pages/office-of-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-landing-page to start giving.

03/25/2023

The LSU Clarence L. Barney, Jr. African American Cultural Center provides a venue for all students to learn about Black and African American culture, heritage, and traditions. LSU Giving Day is a wonderful opportunity to show the world that LSU Tigers are committed to creating and maintaining a living and learning environment that celebrates individual difference and embraces cultural inclusion. A contribution to the Campus Diversity Programs Support Fund on LSU Giving Day will provide essential support for our students as they chart paths to personal, academic, and professional success. Join us on Wednesday, March 29, and visit https://geauxgive.lsu.edu/pages/office-of-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-landing-page to start giving.

03/06/2023

02/14/2023

What did the hat say to the Doctor? You stay here, I'll go on ahead...😉
LSU Textiles, Apparel Design and Merchandising professor, Sibei Xia, is developing a smart hat that changes colors to tell us when a newborn has a fever. Hats off to you Dr. Xia!


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LSU professor Sibei Xia is developing “smart clothes” that will change colors based on body temperature. If a newborn has a fever, the hat will let others know!
More: https://www.lsuagcenter.com/profiles/tblanchard/articles/page1674228409008



LSU College of Agriculture LSU AgCenter

02/13/2023

What a champignon! Dr. Fatima Rivas has discovered a promising new medicine derived from mushrooms that can treat an aggressive form of breast cancer.
Enokieep up the good work!


LSU Women's Center LSU Latinx Center LSU Office of Multicultural Affairs LSU African American Cultural Center

02/06/2023

The Latinx Faculty and Staff Caucus is a premier model of collaborative and equitable programs and services in cultivating intentional solutions to complex and emerging challenges to diversity and inclusion that empowers and engages all members in examining multidimensional perspectives of personal and cultural engagement through intellectual curiosity and advocacy, for the benefit of the entire university and the world. Follow the Latinx Faculty and Staff Caucus page.
https://www.facebook.com/LSULatinxFSC/

01/30/2023

The Black Faculty & Staff Caucus’ (BFSC) purpose is to ensure and maintain equitable treatment of African American faculty and staff in promotions and job opportunities. The organization shall serve as an advocate for educational equity and a work environment free of racial tensions and biases with the liberty of investigating and addressing concerns. BFSC shall also monitor and address retention of minority faculty, staff and students. The organization shall provide assistance, education and social interaction for faculty, staff and students through workshops, lectures, seminars, meetings, professional development opportunities and employee assistance programs within and outside the University community. Any employee of LSU is welcome to join! Check out the Black Faculty and Staff Caucus website. https://www.lsu.edu/diversity/bfsc/index.php