Statement on Excelsior’s Values

Excelsior University was founded in 1971 to make the transformative power of education accessible to all. This was our mission then. It remains our mission now.   

We have taken note of several actions and headlines that may seem to call …

By Daniel Pascoe Aguilar
Daniel Pascoe Aguilar Fndg. Director of Ctr. for Social Justice & CDO
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Listen to the Panel Discussion on the Power of Mentoring and on Opportunities to do So 

Empowering the Next Generation: A Panel Discussion on Mentoring YouTube

The Center for Social Justice, the Civic Engagement Rope Team, and the Age & Generational Diversity Rope Team hosted Empowering the Next Generation: A Panel discussion on the power of …

By Daniel Pascoe Aguilar
Daniel Pascoe Aguilar Fndg. Director of Ctr. for Social Justice & CDO
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World Day for Cultural Diversity For Dialogue and Development, 21 May

Held every year on 21 May, UNESCO leads the celebration of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development highlighting not only the richness of the world’s cultures, but also the essential role of intercultural dialogue for achieving peace …

By Pamela Jimenez
Pamela Jimenez Program Director for the Center for Social Justice
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Excelsior Volunteer Week in the News

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April 14, 2025

Thanks to the Community Engagement Group and all who participated in Excelsior Volunteer Week 2025. Excelsior volunteers were featured in a segment broadcast …

By Pamela Jimenez
Pamela Jimenez Program Director for the Center for Social Justice
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Easter

By Pamela Jimenez
Pamela Jimenez Program Director for the Center for Social Justice
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Passover

By Pamela Jimenez
Pamela Jimenez Program Director for the Center for Social Justice
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The Celebration of Passover

Have you heard of Passover but weren’t sure what the significance was? Learn more about how people celebrate Passover around the world.

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Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Panel Discussion on Mentoring Youth Planned for April 9, in Person and Online 

The Center for Social Justice hosts Empowering the Next Generation: A Panel Discussion on Mentoring Youth on Wednesday, April 9 from 2–3:30 p.m. ET. The event will be held in Building 7 and online. All faculty and staff who are on …

By Pamela Jimenez
Pamela Jimenez Program Director for the Center for Social Justice
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Capital Pride Festival

https://www.518capitalpride.com/capital-pride-festival-2025

GENERAL GUIDELINES

The Pride Center of the Capital Region/City of Albany reserves the right to change the location, dates, hours, or to terminate entirely the operation of the scheduled event, at any time and without prior notice.

The Pride …

By Pamela Jimenez
Pamela Jimenez Program Director for the Center for Social Justice
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Trans Day of Visibility

By the Human Rights Campaign

By a general estimate, there are 3.3 million transgender adults across the United States. Trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive youth and adults are a part of every community. We are parents and family members. We are your …

By Pamela Jimenez
Pamela Jimenez Program Director for the Center for Social Justice
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7 Tips to Stay Motivated at Work during Ramadan

Fasting during Ramadan? Read these tips to stay motivated and energized while working during Ramadan.

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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