Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is not, as is commonly thought, a Mexican version of Halloween. The holiday roughly began some 3,000 years ago. It is a two-day holiday that reunites the living and dead. Families create ofrendas (offerings) to honor their departed family members that have passed. These altars are decorated with bright yellow marigold flowers, photos of the … [Read more...]
DEI Activities
As we continue to celebrate Global Diversity Awareness Month, the office of DEI wants to share a couple of quick activities to increase interpersonal understanding and further create a conscious workplace that strives for equality and equity. We encourage these activities at huddles, team retreats and meetings. The Circle of Trust Unconscious bias is something that we … [Read more...]
Global Diversity Awareness Month
October marks Global Diversity Awareness Month. It's a month to celebrate the beauty of ethnicities and cultures around the world. And it is a reminder of the positive impact a diverse culture of people can have on society. In the spirit of Global Diversity Awareness Month, how can you encourage diversity in the workplace? Below is a suggested Ted Talk from our … [Read more...]
Hispanic Heritage Month – Dr. Quinones
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion continues to pay tribute to generations of Hispanic Americans who have influenced and enriched our nation and society. This week we feature Dr. Miguel A. Quiñones. Dr. Quiñones, MACC, FASE, was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Over the past 40 years, he has been a pioneer in the field … [Read more...]
National Hispanic Heritage Month – Dr. Venta
National Hispanic Heritage Month is from Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, celebrating the history, culture and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day … [Read more...]