These links are organized by topic and provide insights into his work, accomplishments, and various engagements:

• SUNY Announcements and Profiles
  1. SUNY Press Release on Appointment (March 21, 2023)  
     [SUNY Chief Diversity Officer Announcement](https://www.suny.edu/press-releases/suny-cdo)  
     Announcement of Ricardo Nazario-Colón as SUNY's Chief Diversity Officer.

• 2. SUNY Senior Staff Profile (July 18, 2023)  
     [Ricardo Nazario-Colón's SUNY Profile](https://www.suny.edu/senior-staff/ricardo-colon)  
     Overview of Dr. Nazario y Colón's research interests and professional background.

 

News Articles and Interviews

• 3. Western Carolina University's First Chief Diversity Officer (March 29, 2023)  
     [Smoky Mountain News](https://smokymountainnews.com/archives/item/3)  
     Article on Ricardo Nazario-Colón's transition from WCU to SUNY.

• 4. Interview with GoodCourse (July 17, 2023)  
     [Ricardo Nazario y Colon Interview](https://www.goodcourse.co/the-interview/ricardo-n)  
     Discussion on the benefits of diversity and inclusion in universities.

• 5. North Country Public Radio (March 22, 2023)  
     [SUNY Appoints New Chief Diversity Officer](https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story)  
     Coverage of Ricardo Nazario-Colón's appointment as SUNY's Chief Diversity Officer.

 

Public Engagements and Speeches​

• 6. Black Solidarity Day at SUNY Plattsburgh (November 15, 2023)  

          [Press-Republican](https://www.pressrepublican.com/news/black-solidarity-day-observed-at-suny-plattsburgh)  
          Dr. Nazario y Colón's participation and speech on Black Solidarity Day.

• 7. SUNY Potsdam 2023 DEI Symposium (October 27, 2023)  
     [SUNY Potsdam](https://www.potsdam.edu/administrative-offices/suny-potsdam-2023-dei-symposium)  
     Details of his keynote speech and background.

• 8. Hispanic/Latino Professional Educators Summit (February 4, 2023)  
     [North Carolina State University](https://ced.ncsu.edu/hispanic-educators-summit/speakers)  
     Presentation by Ricardo Nazario-Colon on diversity and inclusion strategies.

 

Contributions to Diversity and Inclusion

• 9. Endowed Scholarship Creation at WCU (January 4, 2023)  
     [Western Carolina University](https://www.wcu.edu/stories/posts/chief-diversity-officer-creates-endowed-scholarship)  
     Initiatives by Ricardo Nazario-Colón to enhance campus diversity.1

• 10. National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations

- SUNY Oneonta (October 17, 2023)  
[Campus Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month](https://suny.oneonta.edu/news-events/campus-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-    month) Keynote address by Ricardo Nazario y Colón.

         - Nassau Community College (September 22, 2023)  
           [NCC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month](https://www.ncc.edu/newsreleases/HHM_2023)  
           Panel discussion featuring Ricardo Nazario y Colón.

 

Additional Resources and Mentions

• 11. Affrilachian Poets and Cultural Impact

[Affrilachia - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affrilachia)  
Mention of Ricardo Nazario y Colón's involvement in the Affrilachian Poets movement.

• 12. Social Justice Teach-In (November 6, 2023)  
      [SUNY Plattsburgh](https://www.plattsburgh.edu/plattslife/diversity/teach-in)  
      Participation of Ricardo Nazario y Colón in the Social Justice Teach-In event.

• 13. Teach-In for Black Solidarity Day (November 6, 2023)  
      [The Post Star](https://poststar.com/news/local/teach-in-for-black-solidarity-day-at-suny-plattsburgh)  
      Details of his contributions to the event.

 

Social Media and Online Mentions

• 14. Twitter Mention 
      [Caleb Coy Guard on Twitter](https://twitter.com/CalebCoyGuard/status)  
      Recognition of Ricardo Nazario y Colón's work and influence.

• 15. Instagram Post by WCU Alumni  
      [Western Carolina University's Diversity Efforts](https://www.instagram.com/wcu_alumni)  
      Highlighting his commitment to a culturally diverse campus community.

 

This list showcases Dr. Ricardo Nazario-Colón's impact and contributions as SUNY's Chief Diversity Officer, providing valuable content.