Mizzou Inclusive Excellence Mile is a Hit in Mid-Missouri Community
5/8/2018 3:18:00 PM | General
Mizzou Athletics Hosts Second Annual Event With On a Beautiful Saturday
Last Saturday, the University of Missouri Division of Inclusion, Diversity & Equity again partnered with Mizzou Athletics to host the second annual Inclusive Excellence Mile Run. On a beautiful Saturday morning, hundreds of people from the Mizzou and Columbia community came out to support the run's message and initiative.
"The purpose of this event is to serve as a rallying cry for our entire Mizzou campus and our community and to bring everyone together," Mizzou Senior Deputy Athletics Director Sarah Reesman said. "This builds on last year's Mizzou Mile and is one of a series of intentional events that we are using to recognize and celebrate our differences but create our own narrative on inclusion at Mizzou and in our broader community."
The Inclusive Excellence Mile Run is part of the University of Missouri's commitment to the Inclusive Excellence Framework, which is designed to help our campus and local communities integrate diversity efforts into core organizational functions. The goal is to serve as an entry point to greater dialogue and discussions between student organizations, faculty, staff and local affiliations. Ultimately, just by showing up and walking, jogging, or running a mile, participants are expressing their commitment to fostering a community where everyone feels welcomed, valued and respected.
Watch the video below to find our more about a special day on Mizzou's campus.
