We Are: DiversifyIT at Duke

DiversifyIT is a staff-led community working towards awareness and support for all identities in IT at Duke. Since inception, we’ve been working to ensure that staff in IT feel seen, heard and acknowledged so that we can best support all others at Duke.

Word of the Week: Tolerance

Now listen to DiversifyIT member and poet Michael Leonard as he discusses tolerance and shares an original piece.

 

 

DiversifyIT Intern Launches Podcast From Her Dorm Apartment in Albany, New York!

“This is the problem with Beyonce fans, we’re not even talking about Beyonce and they bring up Beyonce…”
This past summer Simone Walker and Peter Tojza were initiated into DiversifyIT’s internship program to support communications initiatives and assist with developing and supporting communications strategies with other affinity groups at Duke. Simone was so inspired by the knowledge she gained that when she returned to her home state of Albany, NY she used her internship acquired knowledge to build her own podcast studio in her dorm room! Mo’ Mic’d Up is a podcast exploring contemporary issues in sports, pop culture, online dating and more through the lens of a Gen-Z communications major and her peers who are guests on the show. The banter between her and her friend Graci Serravillo on the inaugural episode is insightful and hilarious. Give our internship alumni a follow and share your feedback!

Gamers unite!

Hello all,

DiversifyIT is interested in getting people together for a gaming event this Spring. Our goals: 1) have fun, and 2) model inclusive gaming. We want to start with feedback about what might interest you, whether you’re an avid gamer or just curious about it. Here’s a very brief survey where you can share your thoughts on possible gaming events that might interest you: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3rP3DMvAQtlnhgq

We hope to hear from you!