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Connecting faculty and staff, one story at a time

The Bentley Buzz is dedicated to sharing stories to help connect the faculty and staff of Bentley University. This issue is dedicated to stories about and reaffirming that Black Lives Matter. Share your stories with us anytime at buzz@bentley.edu

 

June 12, 2020

Black Lives Matter

In the wake of the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, many members of the Bentley community have spoken out to show support for and solidarity with the Black community.
 

Read their Statements

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Vigil for Black Lives

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion in co-sponsorship with Student Equity and Inclusion and the Office of Spiritual Life hosted an online Vigil for Black Lives to allow the community to reflect together. More than 430 people joined to hear speeches from students, faculty and staff sharing thoughts about racial injustice in our society and their own experiences with racism.

Read about the Vigil

Events to Discuss Racial Injustice

Several online events have taken place or are planned to allow students, faculty and staff to come together to discuss racial inequality and show their support for the Black community.  

See the Events

Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter Sign

A Message from Academic Leadership

Hundreds of staff and faculty joined the university's academic leaders in a pledge to stand up and speak out against racism.

Read the Message and Add Your Name 

SP&E Social Justice Action PlanSP&E

The Office of Student Programs & Engagement offers programs and resources that promote student and community development and enrich the campus experience throughout the year. "We will outline our commitments, advertise educational programs, share resources and document what we have done – not just what we have said," said SP&E. "Our statements must, and will, become our actions."

Read their Plan 

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