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ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø was awarded a new grant from the National Science Foundation! The celebration of Womxn’s HERstory Month continues and there are several events happening over spring break. Read about this and more in this week's edition of Noteworthy at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø a $121,000 grant through the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program titled The Chicago STEM Teaching Collaborative.

The Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs has a series of events scheduled this month in celebration of Womxn’s HERstory Month. This week, they’re honoring ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø’s Unsung Sheroes. Additionally, this week the University hosts the annual International Business Conference and the annual Women in Science Conference. Read about these events and more in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø!

Goldie’s got a brand-new look! In this week’s edition of Noteworthy at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø, remeet Goldie, ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø’s beloved golden eagle mascot, check out the Pedroso Center’s Womxn’s HERstory Month events and watch some videos featuring ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø community members who were in the news for Black Heritage Month.

The Chicago area has been hit with nearly a foot and a half of snow this week. While cleaning it up has been a challenge, it sure makes for some pretty pictures! Check out some of the photos of the snowfall around the Main Campus, view some snow safety and self-care tips and check out the last week of events for Black Heritage Month 2021 in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø.

Meet a Finance student who did the math and figured out internships were a solid investment of his time. Plus, ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø’s celebration of Black Heritage Month continues and Student Counseling Services provides some tips for self-care.

As part of ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø’s celebration of Black Heritage Month, the Genocide and Human Rights in Africa and the Diaspora (GHRAD) Center will host its 7th annual conference featuring international speakers and experts in the field. Read about the conference and more upcoming events in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø.

ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø’s Genocide and Human Rights in Africa and the Diaspora (GHRAD) Center will host the 7th annual Genocide and Human Rights in Africa and the Diaspora Conference on Feb. 11-12.

ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø has named its first George Floyd Social Justice Scholarship recipients: three students who are active in promoting equality in their communities. Read about this news and more in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø.

The George Floyd Social Justice Scholarship was created in response to Floyd’s death and the deaths of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and numerous Black Americans who were tragically and senselessly killed. Their deaths sparked mass protests throughout the country and around the world last summer—in the midst of a global pandemic—as demonstrators called out systematic racism, inequality and injustice, and urged communities to put forth intentional programs geared toward a greater focus on social justice.