Vanessa Villegas Selwyn (Ph.D., ’19) has always lived between worlds. She is the daughter of a Chicana Native American mother and a Russian, German, and Jewish father. Her academic background is the very definition of interdisciplinarity, with degrees in psychology, cellular and molecular biology, and curriculum and instruction.
Edith Silvas Villalobos is the diversity, equity, and inclusion coordinator for the One Health Institute, working to connect social justice and DEI work to advance the health of humans, animals, and the environment.
Colorado State University has signed its support. “We are calling on all members of the veterinary profession to recognize the existence, humanity and worth of transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people in our profession.” -Pride Veterinary Medical Community
Felipe Y. Vazquez, Gabriela Ramirez and Becky Trentlage won Celebrate! Colorado State Awards, which honor CSU students, alumni and friends, academic faculty, administrative professionals and classified staff.
We use phrases on the regular, oftentimes thoughtlessly, which is how we end up using phrases with a checkered or racist history.
During Black History Month, participate in CSU events, check out Black-centered films, series, and books, and talk with kids.
Black history is a history of strength, ingenuity, and brilliance. America, and the democracy we hold dear, we owe in large part to Black/African Americans.
Sharing your pronouns with your class helps us all avoid making assumptions and stereotyping around gender identity. This practice is inclusive of trans and gender-nonconforming students and colleagues and invites their full participation in the learning environment.
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, let's draw on his words and legacy to challenge ourselves.