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For many, Black and African Heritage Month is a time for learning, sharing, and community. Presented here are read, watch, and listen to recommendations from students, staff, and faculty around campus. This list will grow throughout the month.

Happy Black History Month! African and African American Studies has a full list of events and activities to celebrate and honor the contributions of our Black ancestors, artists, scholars, leaders, innovators, and community members.

Associate Professor Andrew Novak, faculty-in-residence with Mason's LGBTQ+ Resources Center, has created a survey to compile information on the scholarship and scholarly work around LGBTQ+ related topics, to showcase the breadth of the university's research in this area.

Mason’s LGBTQ+ Resources Center sends our love to the Colorado Springs community during this time of grief.

The Anti-Racist Reading Group is meeting in Fall 2022 on Fridays from 1 to 2:30pm. Zoom discussions are open to all: this semester, we''re discussing the roles of artists in the world.

Mark your calendars for two townhalls to continue collaborating with the college's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team. The events, to be held November 1, 2022, and March 30, 2023, will be virtual and will require an rsvp (photo by Pixabay).

LaNitra Berger, director of Mason's African and African American Studies program, has been recognized by the Fund for Education Abroad for her extensive work in bringing underrepresented students to international study and scholarship.

Registration is now open for Mason's inaugural Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Conference, to be held on Monday, October 24, at Mason Square, Arlington. Free for Mason faculty, staff, and students; deadline to submit posters is October 7.

The Alan Cheuse International Writers Center is proud to host debut Spanish novelist and star poet Elena Medel for a three-week residency in partnership with the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain. Medel will be at Mason from September 25 through October 15.

The Office of Faculty Affairs and Development will offer Coaching for Inclusive Excellence (CoFIE) this month, with courses designed to support efforts to recruit, hire, and retain a diverse faculty body.