A ‘fat studies’ course at Oregon State University alleges that ‘weightism’ is a social justice issue and cause.
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Kinda Late? Professors say Super Bowl Ads were ‘Assaults on Trumpian Ideology’
Two Penn State professor published an article and said that the immigration-themed ads in the 2017 Super Bowl were “assaults on Trumpian ideology.” Seems a bit late to publish this in August, when the Super Bowl was in February.
Diversity-Themed Workshops Welcome Vassar Students Back from Summer Break
Vassar College’s new student orientation features diversity-promoting workshops, such as LGBT themes and social justice issues.
Professor, a Self-Described ‘Feminist Ethnographer,’ to Teach ‘American Whiteness’ Course
What is a ‘feminist ethnographer’? A Grinnell professor is teaching a course about “American whiteness” and will probably tell you why she used this description for herself.
Montclair State University: We have a Safe Space for Overweight LGBTQ Students
“Weekly discussion groups” are the new safe space for overweight LGBTQ students at Montclair State University.
‘Environmental Microaggressions’ Likely if Professors Assign Books by ‘White Cisgender’ Males
New School in New York issued a guide that told professors that they could create “environmental microaggressions” if they assign books written by “white cisgender” male authors.
Evergreen State Seeks to Rebuild Image, is Hiring a Marketing and Brand Coordinator
Campus protests shook and stunned Evergreen State College, and the backlash against the protests may have led the college to look to hire a marketing and brand fellow to rebuild its public image.
SMU Restores Original Location of 9/11 Flag Display
Southern Methodist University changed its decision and now will allow a 9/11 flag display in a prominent part of campus.
Missouri State Students Petition for Day Off to Watch Solar Eclipse
A day off to see the solar eclipse? That’s an idea that spurred some students at Missouri State to ask for a day off from classes.
NC State could have Housing for Only ‘Women of Color’
The fight for desegregation is appearing to reverse on college campuses, with one proposal at North Carolina State University of creating housing only for “women of color.”