Diversity, Equity, Inclusion – May 2026
Terri Gulyas, Chair
The committee will resume meeting in fall. As we head into a summer shaped by an increasingly complex political climate—including renewed debates over voting rights, LGBTQ+ protections, and how we understand and teach our shared history—it feels more important than ever to stay informed, curious, and connected. While our DEI Committee meetings pause for the summer, the learning continues. This is a chance to read deeply, explore new perspectives, and engage with experiences that might be different from our own. The ideas below are meant to inspire—not overwhelm. Choose what speaks to you, and bring your reflections back with you in the fall.
Reflecting on Race and Allyship
• Nice Racism: How Progressive White People Perpetuate Racial Harm by Robin DiAngelo
How do well-intentioned people unintentionally reinforce inequity?
What does meaningful allyship look like in practice?
Indigenous Voices & MMIW Awareness
• Where They Last Saw Her by Marcie Rendon
Explore more:
- Books by Louise Erdrich
- Visit Birchbark Books (Minneapolis)
What local connections to MMIW issues are you noticing?
How can we better center Indigenous voices in our communities?
LGBTQ+ Awareness & Advocacy
With increased legislative focus on transgender and LGBTQ+ communities, staying informed and engaged matters.
Suggested reading:
• Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides
• Nobody Needs to Know: A Memoir by Pidgeon Pagonis
• Confessions of the Fox by Jordy Rosenberg
Suggested activities:
• Visit the Pride Center at UW–Green Bay
• Attend a Pride event
• Take in a drag show, bingo, or trivia at Napalese Lounge
What stories or perspectives challenged your assumptions?
Where do you see opportunities for advocacy or support locally?
Take time this summer to expand your understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion. When we engage with what is unfamiliar, we grow—not just individually, but as a community.We look forward to reconnecting this fall and sharing what inspired you.
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