Rutgers University sits on the traditional territory of the Lenni-Lenape, called "Lenapehoking." Though we do not have a policy requiring land acknowledgments, this page is designed to provide resources for offices and event planners who wish to use this practice in a respectful, thoughtful manner.
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Celebrate Differences
Members of Rutgers University’s diverse community may recognize various religious holy days and culturally significant holidays. Visit this webpage to learn more about the university policy on religious observance and its impact on students and employees.
Speak Up! Universitywide Bias Prevention Campaign
Daily indignities and other acts of bias disrupt learning and working environments and harm members of our community.
Speak Up! is a call to action for all members of the university community to respond when they observe bigotry and to be vigilant about disrupting personally held bias.
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IDEA Innovation Grant Program
The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Advocacy (IDEA) Innovation Grants Program is a university-wide initiative that demonstrates how we can join together as a community to support institutional change.
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Advance Equity and Inclusion through Giving
Support our efforts to pursue culture change that embraces diversity as a core institutional value and to live that commitment out in the university's organizational practices.