{"id":106332,"date":"2025-08-11T15:25:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T19:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/alumni\/?page_id=106332"},"modified":"2025-08-13T10:46:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T14:46:23","slug":"inclusive-engagement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/alumni\/stay-connected\/inclusive-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"Inclusive Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Inclusive Engagement<\/h1>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Celebrating unique identities is an important part of our work with alumni and friends across the globe. It is our mission to offer exceptional opportunities to create and maintain meaningful connections with one another and with the University of Rochester. Whether it be a film screening, networking events, conversations, or social hours, it is our commitment to provide resources and experiences for you, for whatever you need, wherever you live.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”7856″ img_size=”full” mkd_css_animation=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

\u00a0Webinar library<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]This series of videos celebrates unique identities. It is our mission to offer exceptional opportunities to create and maintain meaningful connections with one another and with the University of Rochester.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Watch now<\/a>[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Black Alumni Network<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]The Black Alumni Network is a leadership organization that seeks to empower, connect, and celebrate the University of Rochester alumni. This group encourages communication and cooperation between alumni, students, friends, faculty, and staff, and fosters a network for personal and professional connections, and provides a sense of community and family for alumni.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Get involved<\/a>[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

First-Generation Network<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]What does it mean to be a First-Generation student? It means that one is the first or one of the first members of a family to go to college. The First-Generation Network welcomes those who share in the first-generation experience and those who would like to participate in supporting first-generation college students and alumni from the University of Rochester.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Learn more<\/a>[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Latin Alumni Network<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]The Latin Alumni Network is an inclusive community of volunteers. We provide alumni, students, faculty, and staff with opportunities to engage, network, and mentor. We work with the University to develop community-driven programming grounded in the richness of the Latin\/Hispanic culture.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Get involved<\/a>[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

LGBTQ+ Network<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]The University of Rochester LGBTQ+ Network is an inclusive leadership organization of alumni, students, friends, faculty, and staff that honors the history, celebrates the present, and fosters the future of LGBTQ+ excellence at the University.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Get involved<\/a>[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Women’s Network<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]The\u00a0Women\u2019s Network has a mission to harness\u00a0and\u00a0celebrate the rich contributions of\u00a0women around the globe who are part of the University of Rochester family. Through dynamic programming\u00a0and\u00a0engaging conversations, the Network will help members connect\u00a0and\u00a0support one another. We invite you to take an even more active role in our community. Together, we can do more, change more, and inspire more.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Join the Women's Network<\/a>[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

REAL Conversations<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]REAL Conversations is a lecture and discussion series that offers authentic discussions featuring brave and candid dialogues around equity, measurable action, and meaningful change. The series is presented by the Office of Alumni Relations and Constituent Engagement in partnership with the University\u2019s Office of University Engagement and Enrichment and the Advisory Council for Inclusive Engagement<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Learn more<\/a>[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Advisory Council for Inclusive Engagement<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]The Advisory Council for Inclusive Engagement is a national volunteer body responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and feedback to the University of Rochester on diversity and inclusion initiatives for its alumni and students. Specifically, the Council Identifies specific areas of opportunity for increased representation and inclusion of diverse alumni and students, serves as a central advisory body for identity-based affinity groups, and assesses and reports on progress of alumni and student diversity and inclusion initiatives.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Learn more<\/a>[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The Boundless Together Conference<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]This annual conference is held each fall, and brings together leaders and learners to engage in collective education, dialogue and reflection. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Learn more<\/a>[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Tell us about yourself<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]Please help us provide you with relevant information related to inclusion initiatives by updating your information.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Subscribe<\/a>[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Contact us<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Dr. Nkiruka (Nky) McGinnis<\/a> joined the Advancement team at the University of Rochester in 2022. She brings over 20 years of higher education advancement and alumni engagement experience working at the University of Pittsburgh, American University, George Washington University, Georgetown University and Towson University. At these institutions, she has focused on both fundraising and engagement strategies. She has served as a conference presenter for multiple higher education advancement organizations and is an active member of the University of Rochester\u2019s Advancement EDI committee. With a passion and expertise in working with identity-based affinity volunteers and as a leader in higher education advancement, she looks forward to continuing to build and strengthen engagement efforts within identity-based affinity networks and EDI programming while also facilitating strategies for supporting EDI fundraising priorities.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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