Episode 08: A DPE 50th Check-In: What is the campus landscape for student leaders?

March 2024

What is the campus climate for student leaders today? What role does diversity and inclusion work play in that climate? This brief episode is a check-in of sorts with two students in the Diversity Peer Educator Program. Together, they reflect on their time in the program, their approaches to building inclusive communities, and share some of their U-M favorites.

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Reflection Questions:

  • What are student leaders mobilizing around right now and why?
  • How can I support student leaders in my work?
  • Who can I collaborate with to best support student leaders?

Speaker Bio

Bemnet Shibeshi

Bemnet Shibeshi

Student

Bemnet Shibeshi is the Alice Lloyd Diversity Peer Educator. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Information with a concentration in User Experience Design.

Sarah Oguntomilade

Sarah Oguntomilade

Student

Sarah Oguntomilade is a senior at the University of Michigan studying International Studies and Secondary Education. She works as the Diversity Peer Educator (DPE) Intern.

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