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One Mizzou Week kicks off with diversity rally

When the original administration building of the university burned in 1892 the columns were left standing. They stand today on Francis Quadrangle and are an iconic image of the university's Columbia campus.
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When the original administration building of the university burned in 1892 the columns were left standing. They stand today on Francis Quadrangle and are an iconic image of the university's Columbia campus.

“One Mizzou Week” kicked off with a diversity rally Monday night.

One Mizzou is hosting a series of events throughout the week, including last night's keynote speaker, author Maya Angelou. The week’s events are meant to challenge MU students to recognize and incorporate diverse voices into every aspect of campus life. Senior Coordinator of the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture CenterNathan Stephens said he wants the campus to become a better community by students getting to know more people.

“We’ve made several transitions, one being into the SEC," Stephens said. "We’ve also made transitions into a sense of unity and the sense of more of a community. I think what better time to celebrate a week of success."

Stephens said  if students embrace diversity, they will begin to change the culture and the attitudes of many members of the Mizzou family. All "One Mizzou" events are open to the public.