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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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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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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Celebrating different minds

It neurodiversity week! Where we celebrate our unique differences and strengths.

All 2024 event recordings can be accessed below!

Click here to watch the 2024 event recordings

What is Neurodiversity Celebration Week?

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that …

By Pamela Jimenez
Pamela Jimenez Program Director for the Center for Social Justice
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Women’s History Month Guest Speaker Presents “Leading Beyond Limits: Overcoming Barriers and Owning Your Power and Resilience”

The Center for Social Justice welcomes Robin H. Holmes-Sullivan, president of Lewis & Clark College, on Thursday, March 20 at 11 a.m. ET.

In her presentation, “Leading Beyond Limits: Overcoming Barriers and Owning Your Power and Resilience,” Holmes-Sullivan explores how …

By Pamela Jimenez
Pamela Jimenez Program Director for the Center for Social Justice
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Happy Holi

Holi is a time to share love and positivity with friends and family. Send these warm wishes to make the celebration extra special:
“May your life be as colourful as the Holi celebration itself!”
“Wishing you a joyful and safe …

By Pamela Jimenez
Pamela Jimenez Program Director for the Center for Social Justice
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What is Plant a Billion Trees? Celebrate Earth Day

The Nature Conservancy’s Plant a Billion Trees campaign is a major forest restoration program. Our goal is to restore forests across the planet to help people and slow the connected crises of climate change and biodiversity loss. Help us reach …

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