The MSU Library "Sorting Out Race" exhibit shows items displayed in cases that were donated to thrift stores that displayed racial imagery and harmful stereotypes.

The MSU Library displaying the "Sorting Out Race" exhibit.

MSU is committed to providing educational experiences that incorporate diverse viewpoints and are accessible to all. A multitude of workshops are offered through the Diversity and Inclusion Development Certificate program to help individuals expand their awareness, knowledge, and skills. This year student, faculty, and staff leaders were invited to participate in the Moral Courage program to learn conflict resolution skills and practice hearing—not fearing—different opinions and ideas. Panelists and art exhibits helped educate the MSU community on aspects of identity, equipping them with knowledge necessary to combat biases and discrimination.

Sorting Out Race Exhibit

The MSU Library hosted a traveling exhibit of 130 items donated to thrift stores that displayed racial imagery and harmful stereotypes. The exhibit invited visitors to reflect on questions surrounding racial stereotypes and inspired conversation about ongoing racial struggles.

Arts & Entrepreneurship

MSU’s American Indigenous Business Leaders chapter hosted a panel on Arts & Entrepreneurship: A Native Take, celebrating Indigenous entrepreneurs in arts and culture.

ADHD & Dyslexia Learner Strategies

The MSU Library offered two new workshops in October, ADHD Learner Strategies and Dyslexia Learner Strategies, to support neurodivergent students, faculty, and staff.

International Women's Day Panel

The Women’s Center, OIP, and UNA-USA partnered to host a panel discussion with students from France, Iran, Rwanda, and the Northern Cheyenne reservation. Panelists discussed ways women are celebrated in their nations on International Women’s Day and the challenges they’ve overcome as women in their respective fields.

 

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students studied abroad in 40 countries through the Office of International Programs (OIP). OIP also received 61 incoming exchange students from schools in 19 countries.


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individuals at MSU completed the Indian Education for All training this year, making steady progress towards our goal of 100% employee completion of this important professional development.


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faculty, staff, and students completed the Diversity Without Division course offered by the Moral Courage program, learning to turn contentious issues into constructive conversations.

 

Minjee is pictured, smiling.

Minjee Jeon (She/Her)

Minjee, Assistant Professor in the School of Art, co-led a series of workshops with Montana tribal communities to promote the 988 Suicide Prevention hotline, a 24/7 toll-free crisis line that provides immediate care and resources to millions of callers every year. She was awarded the 2024 Dean’s Excellence Award for Integration for this work.