Office of Diversity & Inclusion
The Minnesota State University Moorhead Office of Diversity & Inclusion offers four cultural and identity centers open to all students, faculty, staff, and members of the community. Through a variety of programming and specialized resources, our centers help build a campus community that is diverse, inclusive, globally aware and just.
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Dragon Voices Needed! These Dragons won a $50 gift card for sharing their experiences
Your feedback will help Moorhead assess equity and inclusion on campus Your voice plays an important role in helping Moorhead strengthen diversity, inclusion, and the overall student experience. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and supportive environment for all students, and your participation helps guide meaningful improvements across the Dragon community. If you haven’t already done so, please take the survey today. It can be completed in under […]
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Welcome, Lee Gambara, international student support coordinator
Lee Gambara has joined the Dragon Community as the Office of Diversity, Inclusion & Global Engagement’s international student support coordinator. In this role, Lee will support international students on campus. Read more about Lee. Welcome the Dragon Community, Lee!
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Reminder: Woodlands and High Plains Powwow is on Saturday
Saturday, March 28 | Noon to 10 p.m. | Nemzek Fieldhouse | Facebook Event The 35th annual Woodlands and High Plains Powwow (WHPP) will be held Saturday, March 28, in Nemzek Fieldhouse on the Minnesota State Moorhead campus. This year’s theme is “Connected by Our Roots, We Remain Resilient.” Grand entries are at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., with a free community meal […]
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Two students are head dancers at Saturday’s powwow
The annual Woodlands and High Plains Powwow will be taking place at Nemzek Fieldhouse this Saturday, March 28. Two Dragons, Delores Gabbard and Anna Sheppard, have been appointed to lead the festivities as this year’s head dancers. “Being a head dancer means you are someone who is held in high esteem and seen as a role model in the community. […]
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Congrats to this week’s Student Campus Climate Survey Winners!
Did you complete the student campus climate survey? If you haven’t completed the student campus climate survey, please do so when you get your reminder email on March 25 at 12 p.m. You can then be eligible to win a $50 VISA gift card like the following students! Your feedback is important to help Moorhead create a campus community where everyone feels they belong. Our hope is to provide a college experience that inspires and engages you! […]
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Moorhead student, staff appear on North Dakota Today to talk about this weekend’s powwow
Saturday, March 28 | Noon to 10 p.m. | Nemzek Fieldhouse Campus Diversity Officer Jered Pigeon and social work major Delores Gabbard appeared on the Tuesday episode of North Dakota Today. Delores, a member of the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation in Canada, is one of two head dancers at this year’s powwow. Watch Jered and Delores on North Dakota Today. Read […]
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Jazz and coffee
Join us for Exhibit Ethiopia on Monday, April 13 at 3:30 PM in the CMU Sungarden Lounge. This event brings together authentic Ethiopian food, traditional coffee, and live Ethiopian jazz in one space. It’s designed to be an experience to enjoy. Whether you stay for a few minutes or longer, you’ll have the chance to try something new, listen to […]
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Moorhead to host Red River Women’s Studies Conference
Friday, March 27 | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Comstock Memorial Union Minnesota State Moorhead is hosting the Red River Women’s Studies Conference on Friday, March 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the university’s Comstock Memorial Union ballroom. The conference, with the theme Unfinished Revolutions: Feminism, Art, and the Legacies of Resistance, brings together scholars, artists, activists, […]
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Student Campus Climate Survey opens March 18
Student voices matter! Please encourage students to participate. Moorhead is partnering with the Higher Education Data Sharing Consortium (HEDS) to administer our Student Campus Climate Survey, which opens March 18. The results will tell us how Dragon students perceive Minnesota State Moorhead’s climate and level of support for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and understand whether students have experienced discrimination or harassment. Student responses are anonymous and will not be used to investigate specific individuals or incidents. How can […]
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Share your feedback on Minnesota State Moorhead’s campus climate
Watch for your survey invitation on Wednesday, March 18 President Downs sent students an email on Monday to let them know to expect an invitation to participate in Minnesota State Moorhead’s Student Campus Climate Survey from the address Moorhead@hedsconsortium.org. It will take about 7-10 minutes to complete. All currently enrolled students will be asked to complete the survey. Responses are anonymous. What will you be asked? YOUR…. How can you participate? What do I […]
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Moorhead hosts 35th annual Woodlands and High Plains Powwow
Saturday, March 28 | Noon to 10 p.m. | Nemzek Fieldhouse
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Freeman-ASIA Scholarship Applications Open for 2026-2027 Programs
The Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) program provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. The program’s goal is to increase the number of U.S. citizens and permanent residents with first-hand exposure to and understanding of Asia and its peoples and cultures. Grant amounts are: Summer Award: up […]
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Honoring Faith, Community and One Another
Below is a message from Dr. Ok-Hee Lee, Interim Provost & Senior VP for Academic and Student Affairs. Dragon Community, As several significant faith holidays approach—Ramadan, Lent/Easter, and Passover—we pause to recognize what these moments mean for many in our campus community. In a time when the world can feel unsettled and divided, these observances remind us of the grounding power of faith. They […]
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SAVE THE DATE: Woodlands & High Plains Powwow is March 28
Saturday, March 28 | Noon to 10 p.m. | Nemzek Fieldhouse Minnesota State Moorhead is proud to host the 35th annual Woodlands & High Plains Powwow on Saturday, March 28. It brings together the campuses of Moorhead, North Dakota State University, Concordia College, Minnesota State Community and Technical College, and North Dakota State College of Science to celebrate this year’s […]
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Second Call for Volunteers for the 35th Annual Woodlands and High Plains Powwow
We still have some volunteer opportunities available for the 35th Annual Woodlands and High Plains Powwow, taking place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Minnesota State Moorhead’s Nemzek Fieldhouse (703 17th St S, Moorhead, MN 56563). This event is a vibrant celebration of Native culture, traditions, and community, and we need your help to make it a success! Volunteers play an essential […]
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We recognize Erienne Fawcett with Dragon Pride
We recognize Erienne Fawcett, coordinator of gender and sexuality, for going above and beyond in supporting the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Global Engagement. She has absorbed additional duties to cover staff vacancies. Jeff Salinas-Jenni says, “Erienne has taken on additional leadership duties and works tirelessly to create an environment where the successful candidate will not feel overwhelmed when roles […]
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Celebrate the International Day of Education with Moorhead and the University of Zakho
Minnesota State Moorhead and the University of Zakho will host the second International Day of Education symposium on Monday, Jan. 26, at 8 a.m. on Zoom. This global gathering will bring together faculty, students, and community partners to explore new perspectives on teaching and learning. Keynote speakers include MSUM Professor Boyd Bradbury, who will present The Role of Pedagogy, Instructional […]
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Moorhead holds sash ceremony for graduating international, multicultural students Dec. 16
Celebrate diverse graduating students on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 5 p.m. in CMU 105
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Erienne Fawcett receives 2025 Moorhead Human Rights Award
Erienne Fawcett, Minnesota State Moorhead’s coordinator of Gender and Sexuality, received the 2025 Moorhead Human Rights Award in Education at last night’s Moorhead City Council meeting. Senior Megan Oyerly, treasurer for Campus Feminist Organization and president of Dragon Pride Alliance, nominated Erienne for the award. As the only student to make a nomination this year, Erienne says, “It means a […]
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Application guidelines and criteria for MinnState Employee Cultural Fellowship Cohort
The Minnesota State Office of Equity and Inclusion invites applications and supervisor nominations to participate in the Minnesota State Employee Cultural Fellowship Cohort pilot program. The program is open to all employees and aims to support and retain high attrition employee groups, help foster relationships and networks with colleagues across the system, build unity, and provide equitable opportunities for employees […]
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