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Practical Proposal Preparation: Broader Impacts Statements

Are you working on a grant proposal? Beyond preparing your work plan and budget, you must demonstrate through required supplemental proposal sections that you understand best practices, regulations, and expectations of the funder for stewardship of funds, inclusivity, and compliance. Who should attend? The workshops are open to anyone seeking a grant who wants "hands-on" support for developing Broader Impacts. Click for more information & registration.
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¡Sabor y Tradición! (Flavor and Tradition!)

All are welcome to join us for a unique and enriching event celebrating Hispanic/Latinx heritage! Experience the vibrant cultures through delicious cuisine & engaging games. This event is the perfect place to learn about the rich, diverse cultural traditions and contributions of the Hispanic communities.
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Join Dr. Margo Ralston for "A Boomer, a Gen Xer and a Millennial Walk into a Room: How Generation Shapes Work Culture

Join us and Dr. Margo Ralston at the first Inclusive Excellence Faculty & Staff Series to learn strategies for effective communication, collaboration, and harnessing the unique strengths of each generation to foster a harmonious and productive environment. Lunch will be provided, click for more information & registration.
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Welcome Jaborius Ball

Jaborius Ball joins our team as the Assistant Director of the Office of Inclusive Excellence. A native of Foxworth, MS., he has lived in Bloomfield, MI., where he received his B.S. in Secondary Education Social Studies and Geography Comprehension from Eastern Michigan University. Jaborius also earned a M.A. in Educational Leadership of Higher Education. In his role, he aims to successfully cultivate and integrate his instructional experience into co-curricular activities, working as a part of th...
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We foster belonging for all members of our campus community through providing initiatives that enhance campus climate, programs that recruit and retain highly-qualified faculty and staff, and supporting research endeavors.

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Mississippi State University is a diverse community where every individual’s ideas, beliefs, and identities are appreciated, respected, and valued.
We reject prejudice and discrimination and strongly believe that an inclusive campus environment contributes to critical thinking, intellectual engagement, and growth. Our commitment to diversity is a responsibility shared by every member of the MSU community. We commit to creating an environment that fosters continuous improvement in our understanding and implementation of initiatives that promote diversity, access, and inclusion.

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