University of Denver. Center for Multicultural Excellence
Organization
Biography
The Center for Multicultural Excellence is the new name of the Office of Multicultural Affairs. The name was changed in 2002. This group was formed in [1991?] to work with students, faculty, staff, and alumni to raise awareness and support of diversity, including racial, sexual, gender, and economic diversity.
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
Box 3: CME Records, 2005-2009
File — Box U336.0003: Series U336.05 [Barcode: U186023308053]
Identifier: U336.05.0003
Abstract
Box contains some records from the Center for Multicultural Excellence (CME) including event flyers, the Collective Voices email newsletter (2005), informational pamphlets, communications about CME programs, and reference materials including a Social Justice Terminology booklet (2007).
Dates:
2005-2009
Box 24: Events, Summits, and Retreat, 2004-2022
File — Box U336.0024: Series U336.03 [Barcode: U186026075617]
Identifier: U336.03.0024
Abstract
This box includes flyers, notes, communications, and planning materials for events hosted by the University of Denver's Center for Multicultural Excellence (which became the Office of Campus Life and Inclusive Execellence's Inclusive & Equity Education Office). Some of the events in this box were divided into folder based on what academic year they took place during. Other events were divided into folders individually. There are also materials from summits that occured at the University...
Dates:
2004-2022
Box 25: Programs and Trainings, 2005-2022
File — Box U336.0025: Series U336.03 [Barcode: U186026075633]
Identifier: U336.03.0025
Abstract
This box contains materials from trainings that CME conducted from 2005-2020. The trainings were for faculty, staff, students, RAs, and facilitators/trainers at events like orientation. The materials include training evaluations, training handouts, training instructions, communications, presentations, and more.There are also materials from various programs run by CME. CME conducted student orientation programs called Life Outside the Classroom which became Discoveries around...
Dates:
2005-2022
Box 26: Training Resources and Materials, between 2000-2022
File — Box U336.0026: Series U336.03 [Barcode: U186026075625]
Identifier: U336.03.0026
Abstract
This box contains materials that were used by DU's Center for Multicultural Excellence (CME) to develop or run different training programs. CME ran training programs for faculty, staff, students, guests, and RAs, typically on the topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This box contains exercises, handouts, activities, worksheets, and instructions that were used during these trainings. Additionally, there are materials that were used to develop these training programs such as a binder...
Dates:
between 2000-2022
Box 27: 3rd Party Publications, 2000-2022
File — Box U336.0027: Series U336.01 [Barcode: U186026075324]
Identifier: U336.01.0027
Abstract
This box contains articles, magazines, and serials by outside entities that are not the University of Denver. There are some resources that were grouped by topic, some cover campus change, cultural appropriation, or intergroup dialogue. There are printouts of scholarly articles from a variety of sources and journals. However, there are also many full-sized serials and magazines from the Southern Poverty Law Center. The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) publishes annual reports and their...
Dates:
2000-2022
Box 28: CME Internal Materials, 2004-2024
File — Box U336.0028: Series U336.04 [Barcode: U186026075332]
Identifier: U336.04.0028
Abstract
This box contains internal materials from DU's Center for Multicultural Excellence (CME), which then became the Office of Inclusion, Equity & Education (IEE). This includes communications, papers, notes, and more from various entities within CME or that are related to CME and their goals. There are materials from the Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT); the Campus Climate Council; the Restorative Justice Working Group; Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee; Social Sustainability...
Dates:
2004-2024
Box 29: Posters and Sunglasses
File — Box U336.0029: Series U336.03 [Barcode: U186026075811]
Identifier: U336.03.0029
Abstract
This box contains 4 posters and 1 pair of sunglasses. The sunglasses are rainbow colored and were from the 2010 LGBTIQ+ Gala hosted at the University of Denver. Other materials from this gala can be found in U336.03.0025. One of the posters is for a Bystander Intervention training event hosted by DU Campus Safety, DU Campus Safety Awareness, and DU's Gender Violence Education and Support Services on an unspecified date. The next poster says "Love Respect, Respect Love. To show someone you...
Dates:
1991-2022; Majority of material found within 1991 - 2002
Center for Multicultural Excellence Records
Collection
Identifier: U336
Abstract
This office was founded as the Office of Multicultural Affairs, changed in 2002 to The Center for Multicultural Excellence (CME). The functions of this office are, as of 2024, largely fulfilled by both the The Cultural Center, which lives within Student Affairs and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, which lives within the Chancellor's Office and primarily supports faculty and staff. The Office of Multicultural Affairs was formed to work with students, faculty, staff,...
Dates:
1998-2024; Majority of material found within 1988 - 2002