University of Illinois Diversity and Social Justice Education

University of Illinois Diversity and Social Justice Education Official account for Diversity & Social Justice Education (DSJE) at the University of Illinois.

May 17th is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia.We stand in solidarity with LGBTQ+ communiti...
05/17/2026

May 17th is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia.

We stand in solidarity with LGBTQ+ communities around the world and affirm the right of every person to live safely, openly, and authentically without fear of discrimination or violence.

Congrats!!We are so proud of all the graduates! We wish you the best as you start your next adventure!~From Diversity an...
05/15/2026

Congrats!!
We are so proud of all the graduates! We wish you the best as you start your next adventure!
~From Diversity and Social Justice Education

Our name is changing!On July 1, 2026, the Office of Civic Life (OCL) will unite with Diversity & Social Justice Educatio...
05/15/2026

Our name is changing!

On July 1, 2026, the Office of Civic Life (OCL) will unite with Diversity & Social Justice Education (DSJE) to form the new Center for Civic Education & Justice (CCEJ). This consolidation aims to uphold the Student Affairs commitment to building a community that fosters belonging, imagines possibilities, enhances learning, and makes a societal impact.

We look forward to expanding the scope of our work as the Center for Civic Education & Justice!

Diversity & Social Justice EducationEnd of year recap!Our Interns Facilitated 35 I-Journey WorkshopsReached over 950 stu...
05/11/2026

Diversity & Social Justice Education
End of year recap!

Our Interns Facilitated 35 I-Journey Workshops
Reached over 950 students

Peer Educators Facilitated 436 I-Connect Workshops
Reached 10,228 first-year students

18 Friday Forum + Conversation Cafes
Hosted over 1690 people

2 Immersive field trips for our students
Chicago and Memphis

DSJE offered 9 different courses
Fall 2025:
PSYC 496
ESPY 203 courses:
Immigration, Citizenship, & Social Justice
Exploring Race & Ethnicity
Resisting Marginalization
Exploring Oppression: Historical Contexts & Contemporary Impacts
Reproductive Justice
Spring 2026:
ESPY 203 courses
Resisting Marginalization
Exploring Size & Sizesm

DSJE Workshop Collaborators/Partners
College of Vet Med
Department of Psychology
Fraternity & Sorority Affairs
Student Alumni Ambassadors
Illini 4000
McKinley Stress Management Peers
Career Center
Open Workshop
Phi Sigma Sigma
Phi Alpha Delta
Private Certified Housing
University Housing
International Education
Gies College of Business
Phi Delta Epsilon
Native American House
Illini Pride
Project Leadership
College of Applied Health Sciences
Gender & Sexuality Resource Center
Society of Women in Public Affairs
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Lambda Theta Phi
Amnesty International
Phi Chi
Mu Epsilon Delta

PSYC496 is now PSYC345: Introduction to Facilitating Group Dialogue.This course is designed to give students a general o...
05/06/2026

PSYC496 is now PSYC345: Introduction to Facilitating Group Dialogue.

This course is designed to give students a general overview of the skills and knowledge needed to facilitate culturally diverse group interactions.

Instructor: Kellie Blanden (Diversity & Social Justice Education Director)

This course is open for registration for Fall 2026 & meets Mondays from 2-4:50pm (CRN 81730 -- 3 Credit Hours)

Today we honor National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR)We remember the lives stole...
05/05/2026

Today we honor National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR)

We remember the lives stolen, support the families still searching for answers, and stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities calling for justice, safety, and change.

Their lives matter.
Their voices matter.
We will not forget.

The last First Tuesday Interfaith Dialogue meeting of the semester on May 5th from 6-7pm at the University YMCA Murphy L...
05/01/2026

The last First Tuesday Interfaith Dialogue meeting of the semester on May 5th from 6-7pm at the University YMCA Murphy Lounge. This will be an Interfaith Spring Potluck!
Vegetarian & Interfaith-friendly food and beverage will be provided. All people of religious and non-religious philosophical traditions are welcome!

This program is hosted by: The Illinois Interfaith Planning Committee, which includes Interfaith in Action RSO, Diversity and Social Justice Education, University Housing, Interfaith Alliance of Champaign County, Illini Hillel, The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and the University YMCA

Questions? Contact Ann Rasmus at [email protected]

DSJE Recognizes YOU!Thank you for being a part of I-Connect, I-Journey, RJAA, Conversation Cafe, EILC, and our Psyc 496...
05/01/2026

DSJE Recognizes YOU!

Thank you for being a part of I-Connect, I-Journey, RJAA, Conversation Cafe, EILC, and our Psyc 496 & EPSY 203 courses.

We work to make campus a more inclusive place and you all play an active role in this.

We appreciate you. Thank you for an amazing year!

DSJE Recognizes Our Graduating Seniors:Temi Adejare | Vea EnolvaMarcela Alvarez | Scott GillesAudrey Arlis | Za'nia Harr...
04/30/2026

DSJE Recognizes Our Graduating Seniors:
Temi Adejare | Vea Enolva
Marcela Alvarez | Scott Gilles
Audrey Arlis | Za'nia Harris
Sophie Billingsley | Lizette Herrera
Silas Bradley | Natalie Hulseberg
AJ Butler | Isabela Jimenez-Roman
John Chancellor | Shinah Kanwaka
Jessie Choi | Jenny Lin
Libni Luna | Akbiyke Omurzakova
Terirua Macon | Destiny Phillips
Satti Malhotra | Aylee Salazar
Edward Medina | Elizabeth Sobodu
Railey Montgomery | Yichen Wang
Anika Murthy | Mila Weng
Odi Ogbuefi | Maggie Zhao

DSJE Recognizes Our Social Justice Leadership Interns:Natalie HulsebergRailey MontgomeryREyna MortonAnike MurthyTaylor N...
04/29/2026

DSJE Recognizes Our Social Justice Leadership Interns:
Natalie Hulseberg
Railey Montgomery
REyna Morton
Anike Murthy
Taylor Nicholoff
CHittesh Saravanan
Kennedi Thomas
Yichen Wang

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