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The Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)

The Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)

University President Tim Sands, Virginia Tech

diversity (n)

The visible and invisible characteristics and experiences that make people different. Everyone is diverse.

equity (v)

Identifying and addressing imbalances and barriers that inhibit group and individual full engagement and success.

inclusion (v)

The act of ensuring all groups and individuals have equal access to resources and opportunities.

belonging (n)

The nexus of diversity, equity and inclusion where all groups and individuals feel welcomed, valued, and are empowered to be active members in the community. 

Meet Our Team

As a team, the "Fab Five" believes they are a team who promotes excellence. The team focuses on driving strategic, innovative practices with results. The team is purpose-driven and creates an inclusive society. The team views themselves as visionary trailblazers who are making a difference in the Pamplin College of Business and beyond.

About Us

Charles Schwab Financial Planning Suite, Classroom, Class, Learning, Lecture, Listening, Teaching, Derek Klock, Associate Professor, Pamplin College of Business

Teaching in the Finance

VISION

Inspire a sense of belonging for students and stakeholders using inclusive and innovative practices to elevate the human experience by developing culturally informed community leaders.

Chris Zobel, Professor, Pamplin College of Business, Business Information Technology

MGT students

MISSION

Transform leaders through strategic initiatives and programming that integrates models of excellence in cutting edge research, service, and business education.

News

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    Pamplin College of Business empowers students through professional development outing
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    Pamplin College of Business’s Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) recently held its second On the Move with DEIB, a professional development trip for students. The outing engaged over 50 Hokies from various organizations, including Finance for Females and Friends, Pamplin's Multicultural Diversity Council, and Pamplin's Undergraduate Mentoring Program, among others, who participated in a transformative one-day excursion to Richmond, Virginia.

    Date: Feb 28, 2024
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    Pamplin College of Business hosts 11th annual spring inclusion dinner
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    The Pamplin College of Business Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) hosted its annual spring inclusion dinner where corporate partners joined students to celebrate a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the business community.

    Date: Feb 15, 2024
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    Pamplin fosters collaboration and diversity in higher education at annual HBCU/MSI Research Summit
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    The Pamplin College of Business welcomed 25 visiting faculty members and students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) for the annual HBCU/MSI Research Summit.

    Date: Dec 07, 2023
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    Pamplin celebrates with Salute to Veterans Day
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    The Pamplin College of Business held its third annual “Salute to Veterans Day: The Embodiment of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve)” on Thursday, November 9.

    Date: Nov 15, 2023
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    Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month: An interview with Kristin Lamoureux
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    Kristin Lamoureux, collegiate associate professor with the Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management in the Pamplin College of Business and director of the MSBA-HTM graduate program, recently sat down with Jamie Fonseca, a junior majoring in Business Information Technology, and discussed her research on Indigenous communities at the Ati: Wa:oki Indigenous Community Center.

    Date: Nov 15, 2023
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    Pamplin’s Office for DEIB hosts its first-ever Global Etiquette Dinner
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    The Pamplin College of Business Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) held its first-ever Global Etiquette Dinner on October 18, 2023, at the Inn at Virginia Tech. In partnership with Pamplin’s International Programs, the event brought together students, faculty, staff, global mentors, and corporate partners from all backgrounds to learn more about business etiquette and how it varies throughout the world.

    Date: Nov 03, 2023

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